West Thumb Geyser Basin GPS Walking Audio Tour

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1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enhance your visit to Yellowstone with this self-guided walking tour through the geothermal wonders of the West Thumb Geyser Basin. This journey along a boardwalk surrounded by steaming hot springs and burbling geysers is sure to make an impression. Stare into the mysteries of the deep at the Abyss Pool and the Black Pool.

Stroll along the tranquil shores of Yellowstone Lake. Hear the strange history of the Fishing Cone. And much more! This walking tour of West Thumb gets you up close and personal with some of Yellowstone’s coolest (and hottest) attractions

What's Included

Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
Food/Drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
West Thumb Information Station

It begins at the GPS-marked starting point at the West Thumb Information Center in Yellowstone National Park.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Yellowstone Lake

    Travelers enjoy sweeping views of Yellowstone Lake while walking beside thermal features that continue beneath the lake’s surface.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Travelers stop near Thumb Geyser to see a small thermal feature and hear how the West Thumb area got its name from Yellowstone Lake’s thumb-like bay.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Blue Funnel Spring

    Travelers view Blue Funnel Spring, a thermal feature that shows how changing temperatures and water levels can transform Yellowstone’s hot springs.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Travelers see a hillside thermal feature and learn how heat beneath Yellowstone powers springs and geysers throughout this lakeside basin.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Travelers see dynamic thermal features shaped by shifting heat and water, showing how Yellowstone’s hydrothermal areas can change over time

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
Supplied by Travel with Action

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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