Full-Day Yellowstone Upper (Northern) Loop Tour

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9 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Today we'll be touring Yellowstone's upper, or northern loop, including visiting the best location in the lower 48 states to see wildlife! There are frequent stops along the way!

Starting in West Yellowstone, we'll travel along the Grand Loop Road until we get to Canyon Village, where we'll head north, climbing up Dunraven Pass towards Mount Washburn. The tour passes through good grizzly bear terrain before stopping at Tower Falls. The Lamar Valley, Yellowstone's prime area for wildlife viewing, is the next major destination, followed by Mammoth Hot Springs. There is almost always an elk herd to be seen at Mammoth, along with the famous terraces and historic Fort Yellowstone.

Roaring Mountain is on the way to Norris Geyser Basin, which is made up of two separate geyser basins and includes the world's highest active geyser.

Time permitting, other locations at which we may stop include Calcite Springs, Undine Falls, and Obsidian Cliff.

What's Included

Bottled water
Services of a skilled guide
Gratuities
Park Entry - $20 (exempt if you have NPS/Senior/Military/Veteran/Yellowstone Car Pass)
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up at all lodging properties, including cabins and apartments, within West Yellowstone itself.

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Meeting point

In front of Yellowstone Motel, which is on the southeast corner and US Highway 20 and Hayden Street. The office is in a two floor brown log cabin, facing north.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mammoth Hot Springs

    You'll be able to walk around the ever growing and changing terraces, as well as see historic Fort Yellowstone. There is also an elk herd which is almost always to be seen at Mammoth Hot Springs..

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Lamar Valley

    The best place in all of Yellowstone to view wildlife.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Check out geysers, hot springs, and more, as well as Porcelain Basin with its almost out of this world type terrain.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Amongst other features, Norris is home to the world's highest active geyser, Steamboat, although you have to be very lucky to see it erupt.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We'll climb up to about 9000 feet (2743 metres) as we pass Mount Washburn, and drop down the other side through good grizzly bear terrain.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Tower Fall is an attractive waterfall located right next to one of Yellowstone's General Stores.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Roaring Mountain

    Roaring Mountain is a hill with lots of steam vents or fumaroles.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Grand Loop Road

    The Grand Loop Road is the the road we'll be taking to drive around Yellowstone's upper loop. Time permitting, other sites we may see include: Undine Falls Calcite Springs Roosevelt Arch

    5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pets are not permitted in most of Yellowstone.
  • Yellowstone is located at altitude. Check with your medical professional that you'll be OK.
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