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Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour

4.9(636)Yellowstone National Park1 hour
VIATOR4.9(288)TRIPADVISOR4.9(348)

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

Full-Day From Cody, WY
  • Duration: 11 hours: We pickup and drop off at all hotels in Cody, WY and some airbnb's Lunch and bottled water: Each guest will get the option of Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Veggie Sandwich. Gluten free bread also available. Start Time: 7am Pickup included
Pickup: Big Sky, MT
  • Duration: 10 hours: We meet at 6:00am at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky. Usually back about 4:30pm Lunch and Bottled Water: Each guest will get the option of Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Veggie Sandwich. Gluten free bread also available. Start Time: 6:00am Starting point: Residence Inn by Marriott Big Sky/The Wilson Hotel, 145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT 59716, USA Pickup included
Pickup: Fishing Bridge, WY
  • Duration: 8 hours: We meet at Fishing Bridge General Store at 9am! Lunch and Bottled Water: Each guest will get the option of Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Veggie Sandwich. Gluten free bread also available. Start Time: 9am Starting point: Fishing Bridge - General Store, 1 E Entrance Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA Pickup included
Pickup: West Yellowstone, MT
  • Duration: 9 hours: We pickup at all hotels in West Yellowstone or meet at West Yellowstone Visitor Center Lunch and Bottled Water: Each guest will get the option of Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Veggie Sandwich. Gluten free bread also available. Start Time: 7am Starting point: West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center & Chamber of Commerce, 30 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA Pickup included

Itinerary

15 min

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.

10 min

Stop for our in park meetup and first bathroom break at Fishing Bridge General Store at 9am

30 min

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.

30 min

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

Admission not included60 min

See two massive waterfalls from multiple viewpoints. We take you to the best places to see both upper and lower falls.

30 min

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.

60 min

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!

60 min

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.

25 min

We stop to take a photo of an awesome waterfall in the middle of a volcano rock canyon.

45 min

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!

45 min

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.

60 min

Experience the iconic Old Faithful geyser basin

45 min

See paint pots, the deepest hot spring in Yellowstone and the famed Fishing Cone, all on the beautiful shore of Lake Yellowstone.

45 min

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.

Highlights

Bottled water
Wilderness Interpretive Guide
Binoculars
Air-conditioned vehicle
(sandwich, chips, fruit, homemade cookie or world famous brownie)
Professional Spotting Scope

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

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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

Reviews(636)

5
585fionao
August 18, 2026
Yellowstone Lower Loop Tour

A huge thank you to Kirby for making our Yellowstone Lower Loop tour such a memorable experience. His wealth of knowledge about the park's wildlife, geology, and history brought every stop to life. I couldn't have asked for a better guide!

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Beverly_D
August 18, 2026
Ease in seeing all the sights

It was a wonderful trip. Chase planned our trip so we hit the sights when they were less busy. It was great to not drive and have someone navigate our trip and just let us enjoy our surroundings. Even when the sights were busy, Chase was able to get us in with ease and no worries about parking. Definitely would advise to see the sights this way.

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Violetta_V
August 17, 2026
Great tour & guide!

Our guide, Joel, was great. Kept us entertained with history & facts about the park. Also took us to see the best spots before they were overcrowded. Highly recommend.

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Valerie_B
August 16, 2026
This allows you to see...

This allows you to see the major attractions and not fight the traffic. Our guide, Owen was fantastic!

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Snickers708
August 16, 2026
Great tour

The tour was amazing. We saw all of Yellowstone’s highlights and dint have to wait for a parking spot. Our guide, Owen, was knowledgeable and friendly

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P7479LYjohnw
August 16, 2026
Great tour!

Our tour guide Owen was incredible. He was very informative and kept it interesting and fun the whole trip. Highly recommended for everyone, especially first time visitors like us, or anyone who wants to enjoy all the awesome views and sites without also dealing with the driving.

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Dennis_B
August 16, 2026
Best tour guide

Tour guide was very knowledgeable with surroundings and also answered our many questions! Guide had a great personality which allowed a lot of humor

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J C
August 15, 2026
Easy way to see Yellowstone

Great way to see Yellowstone. Chase was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable about the park and flora.

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1124triciam
August 15, 2026
Great Day in YNP!

Owen was our guide and he was great! Very knowledgeable! Had a nice group. He kept us on time and we saw way more than we could have on our own due to traffic and parking. He was able to bypass and park in RV/bus parking which saved so much time. Had a great day especially when we only had one day to see highlights of Yellowstone.

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Rebecca_P
August 15, 2026
This was a great way to...

This was a great way to experience the park! Got to see all of the must sees, but also some stops we didn’t know about. We learned so much and our guide Aaron was fantastic.

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