From Jackson Hole: Yellowstone Old Faithful, Waterfalls and Wildlife Day Tour
Description
This small-group tour is a fantastic way to observe wildlife as well as take in Grand Teton's beauty and Yellowstone’s numerous geyser basins. We will be making stops at Oxbow Bend, Old Faithful geyser, Yellowstone Lake, Hayden Valley, Fountain Paint Pots and Mud Pots, West Thumb Geyser Basin, the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, as well as several other geyser basins. Yellowstone National Park’s rich history, geology, wildfires and wildlife will be discussed in detail throughout the tour. Wildlife that is often observed on this tour are bison, grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, moose, elk, eagles, mule deer, pronghorn, and coyotes. We will offer many stops throughout the tour for guests to get out of the vehicle and observe the different wildlife viewing opportunities with the binoculars and scope that we provide, and to walk the various boardwalks we stop at. This tour will include a picnic style lunch that will be served by your guide.
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Itinerary
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. We'll be exploring the Lower Loop of Yellowstone National Park on your tour! You will get to experience a little of everything that makes Yellowstone National Park so famous: wildlife, geysers (including Old Faithful), waterfalls, and unforgettable scenery. Opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.
The most famous geyser in the world, Old Faithful geyser was named for its frequent and somewhat predictable eruptions, which number more than a million since Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872. Guests will be able to watch Old Faithful erupt from the nearby wooden boardwalk and check major bucket list item off their list!
Old Faithful Inn was Built in 1903-1904 with local logs and stone from what is now the Yellowstone National Park area. The Inn is considered the largest log structure in the world. The towering lobby features a massive stone fireplace and a hand-crafted clock made of copper, wood and wrought iron serving as focal points.
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Great Loop Road at Canyon Village,
Yellowstone Lake, Grand Loop Road Between Fishing Bridge and Grant Village
Lower Falls, the biggest waterfall in Yellowstone at 308-feet tall, is the most famous waterfall in the park. The canyon’s colors were created by hot water acting on volcanic rock. It was not these colors, but the river’s yellow banks at its distant confluence with the Missouri River, that occasioned the Minnetaree Indian name which French trappers translated as roche jaune, yellow stone. The canyon has been rapidly downcut more than once, perhaps by great glacial outburst floods.
The Fountain Paint Pots is an amazing stop in Yellowstone National Park's Lower Loop. They are mud pots located in Lower Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park. The Fountain Paint Pots are named for the rich reds, and vivid yellows and browns of the mud in this area. The differing colors are derived from oxidation states of the iron in the mud.
Hayden Valley is a must stop wildlife paradise and the location of the largest herd of free roaming bison in the world. We'll be watching for bears, wolves, bison, elk, mule deer, coyotes, fox, eagles, pronghorn and other critters while driving through this beautiful area!
We'll walk along the boardwalk and discover the many beautiful hydrothermal pools located in this basin area that is an extension of the Yellowstone Lake area.
Oxbow Bend is one of the most photographed spots in Grand Teton National Park. Mount Moran, in the Grand Teton mountain range, is set in the background and the Snake River winds into a beautiful oxbow in the foreground. Mirror reflections of Mount Moran are sometimes possible when we arrive to this spot on non-windy mornings!
Jackson Lake is in Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming. This natural lake was enlarged by the construction of the Jackson Lake Dam, which was originally built in 1911, enlarged in 1916 and rebuilt by 1989
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please let us know where you are staying in the Jackson Hole, Wyoming area including Teton Village, Jackson, and Wilson, Wyoming. We will offer front door pickup for MOST locations in the Jackson Hole, Wyoming area. *Customers staying outside of these towns in Jackson Hole that are listed will need to meet us at pre-arranged meeting locations.*
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 5 years and younger are not allowed
- Please wear sturdy walking shoes and bring a jacket. Guests may need to wear warmer clothing, especially in the spring and fall months of travel.
Reviews(1,651)
Allie our Tour guide was great and explained all the stops. She is Also a great wildlife spotter and we were able to see Moose, Bison, foghorn and elk. She took pictures and videos and gave them to us via airdrop. The tour was accommodating and added grand prismatic at our request.
Kirsten, the guide, made it an amazing experience! She was so knowledgeable about the ecosystem and wildlife. Not only was it very informative and educational, she was a great spotter so we saw a lot of wildlife very close to our bus. She was a great planner so we were able to see so much more due to our most efficient use of our time. We were able to see Old Faithful in all her glory early in the tour bc weather forecasted rain for later in the day. Kirsten definitely made the tour so enjoyable and a huge success given the weather forecast wasn’t the greatest!
Our guide Allie was knowledgeable and well spoken Her passion for the NP system and wildlife also enhanced our first time understanding of Yellowstone and Tetons Thanks for a great day Pictures/video of “critters” - bull moose, elk bachelors, and bison were a nice surprise also
Phil was an amazing guide. He was not only very knowledgeable but had a great way of keeping us all engaged and listening while teaching us so much about the wildlife, history of geology of yellowstone! he was great with our 3 kids ages 13,11 and 7! We sat in minimal traffic as he knew how to navigate the park and saw so many places we never would have seen if we had driven ourselves through yellowstone
Absolutely fantastic experience. Rachel was a stellar guide and made every stop a good one. She knew all the best spots. We were lucky enough to see 8 (and a half?) bears, along with moose, elk, pronghorns, and bison. Yellowstone is amazing and all the thermal features are really cool to see. My personal favorite was the Dragons Mouth. I highly recommend this tour and Rachel for a great experience in the park.
Hi Sarah! We are delighted to hear that Rachel made your Yellowstone trip such a memorable experience. We will let her know of your kind words and hope to welcome you on tour in the future!
Excellent trip. Myself and my husband brought two kids, 11 and 10 and everyone had a great time. Our guide was very informative and friendly. Lunch and the location was great, as well as the snacks offered. We saw everything promised. I would highly recommend this. It is a long day but worth it
Hello Kristen. Thank you for your review and we are so happy you enjoyed your tour and got to see the beauty of Yellowstone with us! We hope to welcome you on tour in the future!
Hands down, Phil was the highlight of our Jackson Hole day tour with BrushBuck. His passion for the area, wildlife, and outdoor adventures is absolutely contagious. Beyond his extensive knowledge of the parks and local wildlife, Phil's firsthand experiences and personal stories added an extra dimension to the tour. He answered every question we had, not only about the animals and natural landscapes, but also about the history and evolution of the Jackson area and the adventurous lifestyle that makes the region so unique. His enthusiasm and genuine love for the outdoors made the experience extra special. If you're considering a BrushBuck tour, we highly recommend requesting Phil. His passion for adventure makes you want to get out and go, see, and do more with this one life we have and the incredible world around us.
Thank you for your kind review, we will be sure to let Phil know! We are so happy you got to enjoy the majestic beauty of Yellowstone with us and hope to welcome you back soon!
We highly commend Anthony for making our recent full day tour (Yellowstone, Old Faithful, Waterfalls and Wildlife) such a tremendous and memorable experience!! He very punctually picked us up from our Jackson lodging (5:55 AM!) with a smile and a very happy attitude before we went on to pick up other passengers. Anthony has such a wealth of knowledge and information on the entire Grand Teton and Yellowstone areas! You could easily tell that Anthony enjoys his job showing others such beautiful landmarks and especially wildlife. He constantly had a keen eye looking for wildlife while still providing a safe ride through both national park areas. The helpful and educational information he shared while driving was spoken clearly and at a level we all could hear and understand. The best highlights of the full day included all the incredible wildlife we saw (moose, grizzly #610 and her 2 cubs, several elk, bison, deer, otters and a variety of birds)! Although our group was small, it did not diminish Anthony's interest in ensuring we all thoroughly enjoyed a beautiful and educational experience. At the end of the tour, we all were provided his close up photos and videos of the wildlife we saw during the trip. Anthony was able to zoom in on animals (still photos and video) that none of us would have been able to capture with our personal cameras/cell phones. We can't thank you enough for making our 45th wedding anniversary a day to remember, Anthony! You were an incredible guide and we highly recommend that others request you to receive the same outstanding experience we enjoyed!
Wow! What an amazing adventure. The outing was well organized, professional and very informative. Fun was had by the whole family, ages 12-80 yo. If you are looking for a memorable experience check this out. Thank you Phil and Grant for this unforgettable trip to Yellowstone!
Phil and Grant did an amazing tour today with Brush buck tours thru Yellowstone. We not only were educated in the park and the wildlife but laughed and made memories along the way. They organized 15 of us - family reunion to make it so special. Huge thank you to both of them. Amber
