Volcanic Wonderland at Yellowstone’s Hot Springs and Geysers

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 3 more

Yellowstone National Park sits atop one of the largest active volcanic systems on the planet, where the ground itself seems alive—bubbling, steaming, and erupting with remarkable energy.

With more than 10,000 thermal features, including over 500 active geysers, Yellowstone is home to the highest concentration of geothermal activity found anywhere on Earth. At the heart of this dynamic landscape lies the Yellowstone Caldera, a vast super volcano whose last major eruption occurred roughly 640,000 years ago. Today, its immense underground heat continues to drive the park’s constantly evolving surface features.

Enjoy a safe, engaging, and educational adventure which is private, and fully customizable experience tailored to your group. Led by a professional local guide, observe Yellowstone’s incredible wildlife in their natural habitat.

What's Included

Breakfast pastries & hot drinks (coffee, tea, hot cocoa)
Choose from one of several sandwiches handmade everyday at the Tumbleweed Bookstore and Cafe in Gardiner, Montana
Top-of-the-line optics (binoculars & spotting scopes)
Transportation in a fully equipped touring vehicle
Healthy snacks & beverages
Local naturalist guide
Park Entrance Fee is required for guests 16+. Valid passes (e.g. Annual, Senior, Military) are accepted. Please pre-purchase passes online before arriving for tour.

Meeting and pickup

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

A big white van will be waiting on the location. We will be in touch with you a day before your tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Faithful

    Witness the world’s most famous geyser erupt with stunning predictability, a symbol of Yellowstone since the 1870s.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Grand Prismatic Spring

    View the vibrant, rainbow-colored thermal pool, and, if desired, take a short hike to a scenic overlook for a breathtaking aerial perspective.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Fountain Paint Pot

    Walk a short boardwalk loop where all four types of geothermal features—hot springs, mud pots, fumaroles, and geysers—are on dramatic display.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Gibbon Falls

    A powerful 88-foot waterfall where the Gibbon River flows over the edge of the ancient Yellowstone Caldera.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Norris Geyser Basin

    Explore the hottest, most dynamic thermal area in the park, home to the towering, unpredictable Steamboat Geyser and otherworldly steam vents and pools.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Mammoth Hot Springs

    Wander among shifting limestone terraces formed by geothermal waters, constantly reshaping this striking landscape.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Yellowstone Country Explorers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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