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This was a great guided tour! We saw all the hot spots and wildlife. Joel is the best he made it so fun and knew where all the good bathrooms were.
Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 10–11 hours
- Price from
- $269 / person
- Location
- Yellowstone National Park
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 787 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- CoveredGround Tours
- Meeting point
- 6:00am. Meet in northwest corner of Wilson Hotel parking lot where you can see Roxy's grocery store.
Description
Have an awesome time with our incredibly thorough and knowledgeable park guides as we take you to iconic Yellowstone sights such as Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring. We know this area like the back of our hands and all the frequented wildlife spots as well. You will see all the must-visit spots during your tour while gaining top notch environmental education at the same time. We stay by your side on tour as we get out and guide all stops step by step with you. You will never feel lost or out of place. We have a lot of fun on this tour and you will see ALL the iconic sights of Yellowstone, guaranteed. We know what we are doing and you will not regret joining us!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Lake Butte Overlook
Start your morning off right with a magnificent view of Yellowstone Lake from above, the largest alpine lake in North America. We also see many bears in this area frequently.
Fishing Bridge - General Store
Stop for our in park meetup and first bathroom break at Fishing Bridge General Store at 9am
Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area
Witness the largest mud pot in Yellowstone and see other cloudy hot springs in this highly acidic and very smelly portion of the Yellowstone supervolcano.
Dragon's Mouth Springs
See the steam coming from this cave that looks like snorts from an angry bull. It is unknown who gave this grotto its current name, but Dragon's Mouth Springs is yet another fascinating hydrothermal feature of Yellowstone National Park
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
See two massive waterfalls from multiple viewpoints. We take you to the best places to see both upper and lower falls.
Hayden Valley
See large herds of buffalo, and the occasional sighting of moose, wolves and golden eagle as we drive through one of the vast open plains within Yellowstone.
Artist Point
See the most amazing view of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River. From this view, also notice the amazing colors of the canyon walls, carved out from millions of year of erosion and geothermal activity. The picture we take of you here will be on your holiday card!
Norris Geyser Basin
Based upon accessibility. Walk with us through the oldest, hottest and most dynamic part of Yellowstone National Park, home of the largest geyser in the world.
Firehole Canyon Drive
We stop to take a photo of an awesome waterfall in the middle of a volcano rock canyon.
Fountain Paint Pot
When accessible, let us stop to enjoy the bubbling paint pots of the lower geyser basing. Also see spouting geysers, colorful hot springs and the bobby sock trees!
Grand Prismatic Spring
We walk through the midway geyser basin, viewing Excelsior Geyser and the Grand Prismatic Spring, the third largest hot spring in the world. Occasionally do Prismatic Overlook Hike based on timing, traffic and other factors.
Old Faithful
Experience the iconic Old Faithful geyser basin
West Thumb Geyser Basin
See paint pots, the deepest hot spring in Yellowstone and the famed Fishing Cone, all on the beautiful shore of Lake Yellowstone.
Yellowstone Lake
The largest alpine lake in North America. If you travel here early enough, you may even get to see if frozen. Join us on this drive as we talk about the cutthroat trout, invasive fish and other challenges facing this incredible lake.
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Wilderness Interpretive Guide
Binoculars
Air-conditioned vehicle
(sandwich, chips, fruit, homemade cookie or world famous brownie)
Professional Spotting Scope
Not included
Park Entry Fees (included with your National Park Pass. May be higher for international guests))
Gratuity
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure times and locations: Cody, WY 7:00am West Yellowstone, MT 7:00am Big Sky, MT 6:00am Inside Yellowstone (Fishing Bridge General Store) 9:00am This tour picks up at all Hotels in Cody, Wyoming and West Yellowstone, MT as well as inside the park at Fishing Bridge General Store and at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, MT. Please select the appropriate option when booking! If you are staying inside Yellowstone or coming from a different gate, please select the inside the park option. If you are joining us from Cody or West Yellowstone we will pick you up at 7am, and at Big Sky at 6am. Tour durations from Fishing Bridge and West Yellowstone are shorter than Cody or Big Sky. This tour does not pickup in Jackson, WY or Gardiner, MT. For a full map of Yellowstone please send us an email or call for more details.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
787 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour take?
Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour lasts about 10–11 hours. The itinerary has 14 stops.
How much does Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour cost?
Prices start at $269 per person for this Yellowstone National Park experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Departure times and locations: Cody, WY 7:00am West Yellowstone, MT 7:00am Big Sky, MT 6:00am Inside Yellowstone (Fishing Bridge General Store) 9:00am This tour picks up at all Hotels in Cody, Wyoming and West Yellowstone, MT as well as inside the park at Fishing Bridge General Store and at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, MT. Please select the appropriate option when booking! If you are staying inside Yellowstone or coming from a different gate, please select the inside the park option. If you are joining us from Cody or West Yellowstone we will pick you up at 7am, and at Big Sky at 6am. Tour durations from Fishing Bridge and West Yellowstone are shorter than Cody or Big Sky. This tour does not pickup in Jackson, WY or Gardiner, MT. For a full map of Yellowstone please send us an email or call for more details.
What languages is Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 787 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by CoveredGround Tours.
Reviews(787)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Fantastic Guide, great value for money
Fantastic tour, and even better guide. Joel was so friendly, funny and accommodating. We hit all the best spots and we never felt rushed.
B
Terrific Tour and Guide!
Chase was a fantastic guide. Loved the tour! Having a small group was ideal.
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See Yellowstone all planned and arranged!
Thorough and well-planned full-day excursion through Yellowstone! We saw and experienced so much! Lunch was absolutely delicious and plentiful. The guide was strong but struggled with details I assumed would be included, like dirty van windows and knowing when to use the amplified audio. It felt like the passengers in the front received the best tour.
S
Highly Recommend! Amazing!
I recommend to book this trip first day at Yellowstone. The guide is so knowledgeable and will take you to iconic places plus will recommend some more, if needed for the rest of your trip.
S
A great time.
Ethan was an awesome guide. Very knowledgeable. He really took care of us during the rain and cold. He knew all the best spots to stop and the history of Yellowstone. It was a great pleasure to be on the tour with him.
C
A great way to see...
A great way to see notable features of the park. Our guide gave us a lot of interesting information along the way. And in the crowded parking lot was able to drop us off and pick us up without us having to walk longer distances.
L
Our full day tour.
Great experience on this full day tour. Had plenty of time at each stop and Ethan our guide was very personable and knowledgeable about the areas. It was nice to have a small group which makes for a more personalized experience. Great value for the cost.
W
Great tour but didn't get the full 11 hours.
Our guide Chase was great, very informative. My biggest issue is that this was supposed to be an 11 hour tour, and it was only about 8 hours. There were many other places we could have seen, which we didn't. So I feel we didn't get full bang for our 11-hour buck.
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Best tour ever
Our guide Owen was super friendly and knowledgeable. I learned things that I never knew about Yellowstone, Buffalo and more. I highly recommend this tour.
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