West Yellowstone Trip Overview
This Active Van Tour is a great way to see Yellowstone National Park beginning in the fun gateway town of West Yellowstone. The early morning part of the tour explores wildlife haunts in the famous Shadow Canyon of the Madison River. This area is home to bear and elk. Later we hike to an overlook of the famous Grand Prismatic Hot Springs. If you don’t feel like walking we find a safe, scenic spot for you to wait for the group near the van. Next we explore the Old Faithful area, including some time at the famous Old Faithful Inn. We continue over the continental divide at Isa Lake and down to the West Thumb Geyser Basin on Yellowstone Lake for a view of some spectacular lakeside thermal pools. Continuing our drive along Yellowstone Lake we arrive in the Hayden Valley where big herds of bison roam. Finally, we arrive at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone to view the canyon and the amazing falls (one is almost 200 feet tall!). The day concludes back at West Yellowstone.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: West Yellowstone, United States
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting West Yellowstone, Montana, United States
This Active Van Tour is a great way to see Yellowstone National Park beginning in the fun gateway town of West Yellowstone. The early morning part of the tour explores wildlife haunts in the famous Shadow Canyon of the Madison River. This area is home to bear and elk. Later we hike to an overlook of the famous Grand Prismatic Hot Springs. If you don’t feel like walking we find a safe, scenic spot for you to wait for the group near the van. Next we explore the Old Faithful area, including some time at the famous Old Faithful Inn. We continue over the continental divide at Isa Lake and down to the West Thumb Geyser Basin on Yellowstone Lake for a view of some spectacular lakeside thermal pools. Continuing our drive along Yellowstone Lake we arrive in the Hayden Valley where big herds of bison roam. Finally, we arrive at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone to view the canyon and the amazing falls (one is almost 200 feet tall!). The day concludes back at West Yellowstone.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Madison River, Madison Junction, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Watch wildlife in the early morning along the Madison River.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, WY
We hike to a viewpoint of the Grand Prismatic Hot Springs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Old Faithful, Center Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
We watch Old Faithful erupt and explore the Upper Geyser Basin as desired. The historic Old Faithful Inn is also of interest to travelers.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, WY
A beautiful geyser basin along the shores of Yellowstone Lake.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Wildlife viewing in one of Yellowstone’s most iconic valleys.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Stunning views of the wonderous colors and thundering falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.
Duration: 30 minutes
