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Half Day Yellowstone “Hot Spots” Deals From West Yellowstone

4.7(151)West Yellowstone1 hour
VIATOR4.6(69)TRIPADVISOR4.8(82)

Description

Join us for an exciting fun filled day to Yellowstone’s most popular HOT SPOTS on the Lower Loop of Yellowstone National Park.Your expert guide will escort you through the boardwalks of fascinating geothermal attractions such as:Fountain Paint Pots,The Grand Prismatic Spring and of course “Old Faithful. Other stops may be included depending on time. The Hot Spots tour is approximately 5 hours and meets at The Historic Madison Hotel In West Yellowstone At 7:00am or 2:30pm for June,July and August for comfort and better visibility of the geysers.Or meet at The Madison Campground.While at Old Faithful waiting for the old guy to erupt you’ll have time to purchase lunch at the Old Faithful Inn or you’re welcome to bring along a sack lunch for your party.NEW AFTERNOON 2:30-7:30 Time available for June,July and August! THIS TOUR IS NOT SUITABLE FOR INFANTS OR SMALL CHILDREN UNDER 5 AND IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO BOOK A PRIVATE HOT SPOTS TOUR FOR YOUR FAMILY!

Tour Options

Half Day YNP Hot Spots 6:45am!
  • Half Day Hot Spots Tours: Professionally guide tour of the Lower Loop of Yellowstones Geyser basin areas,The Grand Prismatic Lake,and Old Faithful etc

Itinerary

60 min

The Grand Prismatic is a must see for any Yellowstone visitor.This is Mother Nature at her best.The Grand Prismatic has caught the attention of millions upon millions of visitors from all over the world.Not only is this one of the most spectacular sites on the planet but is also a part of huge scientific discoveries.The thermophiles of the Grand Prismatic are not only beautiful and colorful but are used in medical resources all over the world.The Beautiful “Bacteria” is a must see on your Yellowstone vacation!

60 min

The Fountain Paint Pots is definitely one of my personal favorites.This amazing geyser basin houses many types of geothermal attractions all in one location.

60 min

Well…..No trip to Yellowstone would ever be complete without getting the chance to see this exciting attraction.Old Faithful has been the main focus of Yellowstone since the early indigenous people and later by General Washburn.Old Faithful has inspired guests to visit Yellowstone for hundreds of years.

30 min

Stop along side this stunning scenic road to view the beautiful Madison River and the abundant wildlife scene daily.

30 min

This stunning waterfall runs along the largest fault line in Yellowstone giving it a unique background and spectacular photos.

Highlights

binoculars (for the days usage)
Bottled water
guide
A morning snack
air conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
binoculars (for the days usage)
Bottled water
guide
A morning snack
air conditioned vehicle
Not included
We really appreciate a 15-20% Service Industry Gratuity for you hard working Guide!
We provide water for your day but you are welcome to bring any nonalcoholic beverages that you’d like or purchase them at one of the many shops in Yellowstone
Lunch

Traveller Ratings

4.7
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We always recommend wearing layers,comfortable shoes,and any personal medication,or supplies you believe you may need.Most items are provided on the tour,but remember we are in the mountains,and out of cell phone signal a lot of the time,so please be sure to bring you necessities.

Reviews(151)

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Kate_D
July 2, 2026
Easy access to park!

Crucial to have a guide and someone else parking especially during these busy summer months. Shari was a gem and we learned so much and it was highly convenient!

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Terri_S
June 29, 2026
Amazing Tour of the Lower Loop!!

Was a great tour of the lower loop! Sherri was an incredible guide! So informed! Was a great tour and I would totally suggest going!

Operator response

Appreciate the nice reply. Glad you enjoyed your tour with us.

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Joseph_W
June 25, 2026
Don’t waste your money

This tour is a rip off. It was a glorified taxi ride for $750 for a party of 4. And they encourage you to give an 20% tip. Our so called guide gave very little to no information. We are not a family to give bad reviews and ALWAYS give a sizable tip, but this is an absolute shame. I’m trying to get 50% of our fee back, we will see. I left 3 messages with them and no return call. My next step is to contact the credit card company.

Operator response

I’m so sorry but you are 100% mistaken. For one thing, you went to every attraction you were supposed to,you had a 5 star guide.Check out TripAdvisor. Next we had not met minimum capacity the day you went.So you ended up with a private tour that you paid Viator $750 for (189$ each).Now Viator in return takes 50% of that. So my gross income is $350, then my guide makes 300$, high fuel costs, snacks that we supplied,beverages as well as bringing you to every stop plus 2 extra ones by the camera than what’s on the itinerary. Typically I would not have run this tour making a 200$ loss for you and you’re complaining and I don’t even know why.It sounds like you should still owe me money! And YES, PEOPLE GO INTO A RESTAURANT AND GIVE SERVERS 20% AND THEY SPENT AN HOUR BRINGING YOU FOOD. HERE WE ARE HIGHLY EDUCATED GUIDES THAT LITERALLY SPENDS HOURS TO DAYS WITH OUR GUESTS AND ITS A SHAME WHEN PEOPLE DONT THINK ABOUT THAT GUIDE HAS CLEANED, STOCKED VEHICLES, AND WORK AS HARD AS POSSIBLE TO PLEASE PEOPLE AND THE GUIDE GETS A Thank you awesome tour and a HANDSHAKE.So yes, I have been pushing gratuity for my guides just like every other tour company in the world.My guides are excellent.They are the best.

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92gailc
June 25, 2026
Great time in Yellowstone

We met our guide at the Madison Hotel so we didn’t have to go in the park which was much easier. Parking wasn’t an issue. Our guide Ken was very helpful and knowledgeable of the park. He had water and soda and snacks for us. Our family had a really good time. Definitely recommend for an easier way to get around the park and everyone can enjoy without driving.

Operator response

Thank you for the kind reply. Glad everything went well on your tour. Safe travels.

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Alicia R
June 23, 2026
Awesome way to see Yellowstone

The day was awesome. It was a great way to see some of the more popular Yellowstone spots without the hassle of driving in traffic. Our guide Sherry did everything to make our trip top notch!

Operator response

Thank you glad everything went well. Safe travels

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Debbie_C
June 23, 2026
It was a great way to see...

It was a great way to see all the popular spots without the stress of driving and crowds, in just a few hours. Phoebe was an excellent guide. Punctual, very knowledgeable and fun to talk to. She took us to a couple of extra spots because our timing for each site was perfect.

Operator response

Nice glad to hear you had a great tour. Phoebe is awesome.

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lisasM8700NJ
June 20, 2026
Great experience!

We loved this tour, and our guide Phoebe was amazing! So knowledgeable. We learned a lot and really enjoyed ourselves.

Operator response

Phoebe is a great guide, glad you had a great tour of Yellowstone.

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Kristi_Z
June 20, 2026
Dave is a wonderful tour...

Dave is a wonderful tour guide and shared so much information. We enjoyed all of the beautiful sights. He knew exactly where to take us and showed us some hidden gems. We highly recommend Cody Wyoming Adventures!

Operator response

Thank you, Dave will appreciate your nice reply.

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Martha K
June 19, 2026
Perfect for first time visitors

We very much enjoyed this tour with Phoebe as our guide. We hit all the hot spots and more! As we drove along in our comfortable van, Phoebe was very engaging and provided so much interesting information about the natural features of the park. If you are unfamiliar with Yellowstone, this is the perfect way to see the park for the first time!

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Appreciate your reply thank you.

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Navarro_M
June 18, 2026
Booked Tour Doesn’t Exist with Local Operator

Be cautious when booking the 09:00 AM tour. We booked and received a confirmed Viator e-ticket for a 09:00 AM departure. However, at 06:50 AM on the morning of the tour, the local operator contacted us to ask where we were, stating their tour actually departs at 07:00 AM. When we spoke with the supervisor, she stated that their company does not run 09:00 AM tours and referred to some of Viator’s listings as recurring "surprises" that do not align with their actual operational schedule. While an afternoon tour or an option to catch up with the group was offered, neither worked for our schedule. Furthermore, the supervisor was defensive and incorrectly claimed they had verified the 07:00 AM time with us the day prior. Because we relied entirely on Viator's official confirmation, we missed the excursion entirely. Viator needs to audit this listing, and be sure to confirm your tour with the operator.

Operator response

I LITERALLY SPOKE TO NAVARRO ON THE PHONE THE DAY BEFORE HIS TOUR SEVERAL TIMES AS WELL AS I HAVE TEXT MESSAGES BETWEEN US.SO IT WAS SHOCKING WHEN YOU DECIDED TO SHOW UP AT 9:00am after I spoke to you several times on the phone.And I always text EVERYBODY so that I have proof of everything I tell my guests.You messed up not me.And shame on you for putting a bad review on me when I gave you no reason to be confused. Or maybe you just get confused easily?

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