Spending the day on Yellowstone’s lower loop will give you an opportunity to experience the best of what Yellowstone has to offer. A long the way stop and see the famous Old Faithful Geyser as it erupts 150 feet into the air. Walk along the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and view the Lower Falls as water plunges 300 feet into the canyon. Visit the colorful hot springs and other thermal features at one of the many geyser basins including Fountain Paint Pots, Black Sand Geyser Basin, and Wet Thumb Geyser Basin. Watch for bison, elk, bears, wolves and numerous other animals in Hayden Valley and other wildlife hotspots. This is the recommended tour if you just have one day and want to see the best of Yellowstone.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch
✔ Snacks
✔ Use of binoculars and a spotting scope.
✖ Tips
✖ Yellowstone National Park Pass.
Pickup Locations
1. The Pines at Island Park
2. Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone
3. Eagle Ridge Rach & Cabins in Island Park
4. The Drift Lodge
5. Sawtelle Mountain Resort
6. Gray Wolf Inn and Suites
7. Days Inn by Wyndham West Yellowstone
8. Timbers Condominiums at Island Park
9. West Yellowstone, an IHG Hotel
Additional Info: I will pick you up at from your lodging in Island Park, Idaho and West Yellowstone, Montana.
Itinerary
1
Old Faithful
Watch and listen as Old Faithful erupts 130 or more shooting out close to 5000 gallons of water. While here take a peep inside the famous Old Faithful Inn that was first constructed in 1904.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Yellowstone Lake
Stop along the largest alpine lake in the country for a nice picnic style lunch.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Hayden Valley
Drive through Hayden Valley in the search for wildlife that calls this area home. Wildlife is never guaranteed but bison, elk, coyotes, bears, and wolves can be spotted in the valley.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Lower Yellowstone River Falls
Stop at one of the many scenic look out along the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone to view the Lower Falls. At 300 feet tall, the Lower Falls is one of the most spectacular sights in the park.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Fountain Paint Pot
With over 10,000 thermal spots in Yellowstone it is impossible to see them all. Stopping at one of the Geyser Basins will you give you a chance to see and photograph some of the many hot springs found in Yellowstone.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
