Lower Loop Yellowstone: Hydrothermal Wildlife Adventure Tour
4.9
22 Ratings
Cody
Embark on an epic hydrothermal wildlife adventure tour through the Lower Loop of Yellowstone National Park. Learn about park history, wildlife, and natural wonders while enjoying a full-day guided experience.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cody - Hotel pickup in Cody, Wyoming at 7am. Optional pickup inside Yellowstone at Fishing Bridge General Store also available at 9am.
- Fishing Bridge General Store - Stop at Fishing Bridge, where thousands of cutthroat trout come to spawn each year.
- Dragon’s Mouth Springs - Stop at Mud Volcano and Dragon’s Mouth Springs, to see some of Yellowstone’s many hydrothermal features including mud pots and fumaroles
- Hayden Valley - Drive through the stunning Hayden Valley, home to Bears, Wolves, Bison and Elk. We always slow and stop for wildlife viewing where possible.
- Artist Point - See one of the best views you will ever see of Lower Falls of the Yellowstone here at Artist Point; be prepared to be wowed!
- Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone - Visit Artist Point lookout to view the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, a 308 ft. waterfall and the 20 mile long “Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone” with towering, colorful walls and breathtaking vistas. We take you to another viewing point too as time permits
- Canyon Village Area - Stop for a rest stop to fuel up on food, coffee and gift shop purchases.
- Norris Geyser Basin - As traffic and abilities allow, we will stop by Norris Geyser Basin on the rim of the Yellowstone Caldera to see the location of the Steamboat Geyser, Yellowstone’s largest but unpredictable geyser. This is the parks hottest, oldest and most dynamic of Yellowstone’s thermal features.
- Gibbon Falls - See the Gibbon Falls, centrally located in the heart of the Gibbon River, one of the tributaries that flows to the Madison River.
- Firehole Canyon Drive - Drive through the Firehole Canyon Drive to see the Firehole river and waterfall in this tremendously scenic 2-mile drive.
- Grand Prismatic Spring - Drive past the Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the world! If traffic permits we will stop and spend time getting up close and personal to this colorful, steaming spring located in the Midway Geyser Basin, just below Old Faithful. Often times we will either stop here or at Old Faithful, depending on group needs.
- Old Faithful - See the most famous and most predictable of Yellowstone National Park’s geysers, Old Faithful. This varying ~150 ft. geyser erupts approximately every 90 minutes and you are guaranteed to see it in action. Also enjoy touring the historic Old Faithful Inn and numerous gift shops, cafeterias and seeing resident Bison along the way.
- West Thumb Geyser Basin - See more of Yellowstone’s hydrothermal features in Mud Pots, Fumaroles and Hot Springs directly on the beautiful shore front of Yellowstone Lake. See Fishing Cone and others as you walk through this incredibly scenic boardwalk.
- Yellowstone Lake - Witness the crystal clear waters of the largest alpine lake in the world, formed in the heart of the Yellowstone caldera.
- Cody - return to Cody, WY to place of hotel or back to your vehicle at Fishing Bridge.
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Binoculars provided
- Lunch included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- anding and/or facility fees
- Gratuities
Additional Information
EXPERIENCE THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Prepare to be amazed by breath-taking views as our knowledgeable guides lead you and your party through the original National Park. We are certified guides, sanctioned by the National Park Service, committed to delivering a superior tour, guiding you to prime locations and sharing enriching information in the most efficient and optimal manner.
Gain knowledge about the park’s history, wildlife, and natural marvels, including its myriad hydrothermal features. We consistently strive to offer a grand adventure unlike any other.
This all-day curated Yellowstone journey is truly spectacular, setting off from Cody, WY at 7am or the Fishing Bridge General Store within Yellowstone at 9am.
Location
Walmart Supercenter
Yellowstone Avenue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(22 Ratings)
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Johnsoncarey1977
Jul 29, 2023
Best Tour Yet - Our trip was fantastic!! Maren was awesome! So knowledgeable and fun! We so enjoy d our Mother Daughter trip.
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Pjj89511
Jul 28, 2023
A Memorable Day - Leave the Driving to Someone Else! - This is a wonderful way to see a big chunk of Yellowstone without having to drive yourself. It's a long day - but it's well worth the time. Our guide was personable and knowledgeable and really made the park come alive. Their guides know how to navigate the crowds and the best places to stop and park. Such a memorable day. Everyone enjoyed it immensely - those wh had seen the park many times before and those who were new to it.
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K8688tbmiked
Jul 23, 2023
Stunning Sights - Best way to see the park and hit the highlights. Alison knew her stuff, and got us to Old Faithful in plenty of time to see it erupt. It was great not having to drive and then try to find a parking place. We just rode in comfort and took in all scenery. Lunch sandwiches were really good too. We're glad that we went on the tour.
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Ronald_c
Jul 8, 2023
Awesome - Old faithful
The canyon water fall
Yellowstone lake
Herd of bison with there baby califs
Mud geysers
Norris basin
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Sophie_c
Jul 4, 2023
Good time. - Highly recommended. It’s probably the best way to explore if you have little time like me. Because going from one place to another takes time and there’s no cell phone reception so it’s hard to go around on your own to many places if you only have a day there.
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A2130xftonyh
Jun 6, 2023
Most amazing Yellowstone trip - It was the best way you can see Yellowstone. Trip was good. Was amazing. Seen so much wildlife and the most amazing views. Would recommend anyone to go this way.
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Steveej2754nl
Jan 13, 2023
Wowz - My wife and I went to several sites in Wyoming, South Dakota and Montana in 2020 and also summer of 2022. In 2020, we drove the south loop from Cody, Wyoming to West Yellowstone, Mt. We saw sites that were simply stunning from Yellowstone Lake (elk not 2 feet from the road shoulder) to rivers through canyons and the geyser fields including the Prismatic Springs. In 2022 we did the north loop by heading east fro West Yellowstone along the Norris Canyon Road to Canyon Village to see the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, Mud volcano and Hayden Valley. Saw buffalo within 6 feet at the Mud Volcano and Dragons Mouth. Going back regularly to Yellowstone, Glacier Parks as well as other sites. Making a trip to Darby to see the Yellowstone (TV ranch) soon.
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Cece_l
Sep 26, 2022
Our guide, Cody, was... - Our guide, Cody, was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and considerate. Answered all questions.; providing background and stories as we toured.
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Strega556
Sep 18, 2022
Perfect way to cover a lot of ground. - We had an amazing day in Yellowstone with Kody & Jess. Not sure if we would have been able to cover as many points of interest by ourselves. Kody made sure we were safe and comfortable at all times. Not only did he make the trip fun but he also made it educational; giving us the history and background of the park. My husband especially appreciated being able to enjoy the scenery instead of driving; I truly appreciated being able to pull right up to the point of interest and then having Kody go park our tour bus.
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S6409lqdeniseb
Sep 29, 2023
Cramped Quarters Don't Waste your money - The entire trip I was stuck in the back row of a 12 person with three other adults (two were men) over the wheel hump. It was so uncomfortable that my legs were cramping. Also the driver would be explaining the sites but had no microphone so we could not hear. We did get off the van to see some amazing sites. The guide was informative. The lunch was a sandwich, brownie, two strawberries and water. Trip not worth the cost.
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