Grand Teton and Yellowstone Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Teton Village

  As you drive, you'll pass Teton Village, home to some of the best (and most intense) skiing anywhere in the States. Note: The tour is over 50+ miles long per tour, with more than 50+ audio stories per tour, and takes about 3-5 hours per tour to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve (Pass by)

  Next, you'll drive through the Laurence S. Rockefeller Preserve, a sprawling wildlife preserve that's home to elk, and other mountain critters.

  Admission ticket free
• St. John's Episcopal Church (Pass by)

  See that single-room cabin up ahead? This little log shack is actually an episcopalian church! Be sure to park and hop out for some incredible views.

  Admission ticket free
• Taggart Lake Trailhead (Pass by)

  The first trail you'll see is the Taggart Lake Trail, a 6-mile loop that leads to a pair of huge, pristine lakes: Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake.

  Admission ticket free
• Teton Glacier Turnout (Pass by)

  Afterwards, you'll stop at a turnout offering great views of the largest glacier in the park, plus get some facts about how much bigger it was just 100 years ago!

  Admission ticket free
• 2
  Jenny Lake

  Up next is one of the park's most popular attractions: Jenny Lake. Home to phenomenal trails and gorgeous shoreline, there's a reason why this is a must-see!

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Cascade Canyon

  Past that you'll have a chance to view the famous Cascade Canyon. Carved by a huge glacier 12,000 years ago, this is one of the park's defining features!

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Mount Moran

  Then you'll get a great look at Mount Moran, the imposing 12,610 foot peak which towers over Jackson Lake.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Jackson Lake Dam

  The next overlook you'll come across offers simply unbeatable views of Jackson Lake and the majestic mountains beyond. This is a spot you can't miss!

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Colter Bay

  Next, you'll pass Colter Bay, a major camping hub and a place with some surprising ranching history.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Jackson Lake Overlook (Pass by)

  Pull into the turnout just ahead for some truly incredible views. From here you can see just about the entirety of Jackson Lake, as well as the majestic Tetons beyond.

  Admission ticket free
• Cattleman's Bridge (Pass by)

  An optional detour takes you to Cattleman's Bridge, a cool remnant of the cattle ranches of Jackson's early years.

  Admission ticket free
• Oxbow Bend (Pass by)

  Also along the detour is Oxbow Bend, a picturesque spot where Snake River makes a U-turn.

  Admission ticket free
• Snake River Overlook (Pass by)

  Farther along, you'll reach Snake River Overlook, where famous photographer Ansel Adams captured one of the most well-known photos ever taken in the Tetons.

  Admission ticket free
• Teton Point Turnout (Pass by)

  Another viewpoint waits just ahead at Teton Point Turnout, offering glimpses of some seriously strange geology.

  Admission ticket free
• Glacier View Turnout (Pass by)

  Next, you'll arrive at Glacier View Turnout, boasting views of not one, not two, but three huge glaciers!

  Admission ticket free
• National Elk Refuge (Pass by)

  Your detour ends within the National Elk Refuge, a phenomenal place to spot some of the local wildlife, especially in the mornings and aroud dusk.

  Admission ticket free
• 7
  Yellowstone National Park

  Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho too. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs, and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• South Entrance (Pass by)

  This tour of Yellowstone features multiple entrances to accommodate travelers entering from any direction. Get ready to experience one of the most incredible landscapes in North America, featuring stunning volcanic features like geysers and hot springs, majestic wildlife from bison to gray wolves, and more natural beauty than you can capture with any camera.

  Admission ticket free
• 8
  Grant Village Road

  If entering via the South Entrance, you'll pass Grant Village, a great place to make a pit stop before continuing onto the Grand Loop which circles the whole park.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• West Thumb Geyser Basin (Pass by)

  First in this section of the park is the West Thumb Geyser Basin, one of Yellowstone's largest geyser basins which features some truly remarkable geothermal features.

  Admission ticket free
• Shoshone Lake (Pass by)

  Your route takes you next past Shoshone Lake, a lovely secluded little patch of wilderness with a great hiking trail to boot.

  Admission ticket free
• 9
  Isa Lake

  Up next is Isa Lake, which sits directly on the Continental Divide. In a way, this lake marks the backbone of the country!

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Old Faithful (Pass by)

  Old Faithful, up next, is one of Yellowstone's most famous attractions for a reason. This huge geyser is so reliable it was once referred to as "eternity's timepiece"!

  Admission ticket free
• 10
  Morning Glory Pool Group

  Up next is Morning Glory, a deep hot spring pool which has, unfortunately, been severely damaged by tourists over the years. That said, it's still a sight to behold.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Firehole River (Pass by)

  You've heard of hot tubs, but how about a hot river? That's exactly what you'll find at Firehole River, your next stop. It's a river naturally heated by a nearby hot spring!

  Admission ticket free
• Grand Prismatic Spring (Pass by)

  Then you'll be able to park and see Grand Prismatic up close. It's a staggeringly huge hot spring with rings of shocking color encircling it. This is one of Yellowstone's can't-miss attractions!

  Admission ticket free
• 11
  Fountain Paint Pot

  Next up is the Fountain Paint Pot, a wonderfully colorful mud pot which is constantly burbling and rearranging itself thanks to the volcanic power underneath it.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center (Pass by)

  You'll see the West Entrance Visitor Information Center if entering the park via the town of West Yellowstone.

  Admission ticket free
• 12
  Gibbon River

  As you drive past the picturesque Gibbon River, you'll hear about its importance to the Shoshone tribe, as well as how they used the park's natural obsidian deposits in the past.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  Gibbon Falls

  After that you'll find Gibbon Falls, one of the park's most easily accessible waterfalls. Unlike many falls, which require long hikes down rocky trails, this one can be seen from the road!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14
  Artists Paintpots

  Your route takes you next to the Artist's Paint Pots, another set of colorful mud pots featuring a boardwalk which takes you past not only the paint pots, but also a bunch of small geysers as well. This is a must-see spot.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15
  Norris Geyser Basin

  The next geyser basin you'll reach is the Norris Geyser Basin, the oldest, hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone, with temperatures measured up to 459 degrees below the surface!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Swan Lake Flats (Pass by)

  Up next are the Swan Lake Flats. These aren't just a great place to spot wildlife, they're also the birthplace of one of Yellowstone's eight wolf packs!

  Admission ticket free
• Mammoth Hot Springs (Pass by)

  After that, you'll see Mammoth Hot Springs, one of Yellowstone's most picturesque features. But these terraced hot springs aren't just perfect for photos--they're also a huge draw for the local elk population!

  Admission ticket free
• 16
  Boiling River Hot Springs

  If entering from the north entrance, you'll pass another heated river called the Boiling River. Don't worry about the name, though--it's actually quite a pleasant temperature!

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Albright Visitor Center and Museum (Pass by)

  The Albright Visitor Center is up next for those entering from the north, and it's a great place for anyone to stop for snacks or a restroom break.

  Admission ticket free
• Undine Falls (Pass by)

  Up next are the Undine Falls, a 60-foot waterfall named after fairies from German folklore.

  Admission ticket free
• Wraith Falls (Pass by)

  Just across from Undine Falls is a trailhead leading to the 80-foot Wraith Falls, another of Yellowstone's nearly 350 waterfalls!

  Admission ticket free
• Roosevelt Lodge Dining Room (Pass by)

  Next, you'll pass through Tower Junction, home to the Roosevelt Lodge where, despite the name, no Roosevelt ever camped. But that doesn't make it any less of a fantastic camping spot!

  Admission ticket free
• Roosevelt Arch (Pass by)

  The Roosevelt Arch is a rusticated triumphal arch at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, United States. Constructed under the supervision of the US Army at Fort Yellowstone, its cornerstone was laid down by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903.

  Admission ticket free
• 17
  Lamar Valley

  As you drive, you'll pass Lamar Valley next. This valley is the best place in Yellowstone to spot the park's iconic wildlife. You'll almost definitely see bison here, and might even get lucky and catch sight of some elusive wolves!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 18
  Cooke City

  Visitors entering from the northeast will enter through the Northeast Entrance near Cooke City.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 19
  Dunraven Street

  Continuing along the Grand Loop, you'll arrive at Dunraven Pass, one of the highest points in the entire park. This 9,000-foot pass also features the trailhead to a hiking trail leading up an additional 1,000 feet for a truly commanding view of the park below.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 20
  Mount Washburn

  Mount Washburn, elevation 10,243 feet, is a prominent mountain peak in the Washburn Range in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The peak was named in 1870 to honor Henry D. Washburn, leader of the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Canyon Village Area (Pass by)

  Next, you'll pass through Canyon Village, the strange, semi-town where many of Yellowstone's workers live during their time at the park. It offers a fun glimpse into what life is like for the park employees!

  Admission ticket free
• Inspiration Point (Pass by)

  Continuing on, you'll arrive at Inspiration Point, the most popular of the overlooks along Yellowstone's Grand Canyon. The vista here is simply unmatched anywhere else in the park.

  Admission ticket free
• Hayden Valley (Pass by)

  Up next is Hayden Valley, which offers a glimpse into the past. Though it's a lush green valley today, it was once at the bottom of a lake!

  Admission ticket free
• 21
  Cody

  Those entering from the east will enter through the park's East Entrance in Cody.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Fishing Bridge Visitor Center (Pass by)

  Next, you'll cross Fishing Bridge and hear about the park service's early, misguided attempts to boost park visitation by introducing invasive trout to the rivers.

  Admission ticket free
• Yellowstone Lake (Pass by)

  Finally, you'll arrive at Yellowstone Lake, the largest high elevation lake in North America. This pristine lake is too cold to swim in, but it makes the perfect place for a picnic or even a boat ride!

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you

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