Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour

4.9
(422 reviews)

11 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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!

What's Included

(sandwich, chips, fruit, world famous brownie)
Bottled water
Wilderness Interpretive Guide
Binoculars
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Spotting Scope
Park Entry Fees (included with your National Park Pass)
Gratuity

Meeting and pickup

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

9:00am Fishing Bridge General Store (meet there) 7:00am Departures from Cody, WY This tour picks up at all Hotels in Cody, Wyoming as well as inside the park at Fishing Bridge General Store. If you are staying inside Yellowstone or outside a different gate we will meet you at Fishing Bridge General Store at 9am. If you are joining us from Cody we will pick you up at 7am. 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.

OR
Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Fishing Bridge - General Store

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    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

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    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!

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    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.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Firehole Canyon Drive

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

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    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!

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Old Faithful

    Experience the iconic Old Faithful geyser basin

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 13
    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14
    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by CoveredGround Tours

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