Yellowstone Grand Loop Ultimate Self-Guided Driving Tour
from $14.99
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Explore the wonders of Yellowstone National Park on a self-guided audio tour that takes you along the scenic 140-mile Grand Loop. Experience the dramatic landscapes of erupting geysers, majestic waterfalls, and wildlife-rich meadows, all narrated by GPS technology. Discover fascinating stories about Old Faithful, the vibrant colors of Grand Prismatic Spring, and the transformative role of wolves in the ecosystem. Unearth hidden gems like Sylvan Lake and Dragon’s Mouth Spring while enjoying the freedom to travel at your own pace. This immersive journey connects you to the park’s rich history and natural beauty, making every moment memorable.
– Scenic 140-mile Grand Loop with GPS-triggered narration
– Learn about iconic sites like Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring
– Discover lesser-known spots and unique natural features
– Get insider tips on what you can safely skip and what not to miss
– Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families
8 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Open the app and tap "Start Tour" just after you pass the entrance station. Tour can be started from any entrance station.
Itinerary
- 1Artists Paintpots
Watch bubbling mud pots and colorful mineral pools create a living canvas of shifting textures and hues.
- 2Firehole Canyon Drive
Follow a scenic side road through a narrow volcanic canyon, past waterfalls and one of Yellowstone’s few legal swim spots.
- 3Sheepeater Cliffs
Pause at this striking columnar basalt cliff — a frozen reminder of ancient lava flows and the people who once called this area home.
- 4Old Faithful
Watch Yellowstone’s most famous geyser erupt with clockwork precision — a timeless symbol of nature’s power and rhythm.
- 5Grand Prismatic Spring
Marvel at a rainbow-colored hot spring so large and vibrant it looks like a living painting seen from above.
- 6Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Stand in awe of the park’s namesake canyon, where waterfalls plunge through bands of gold, red, and rust-colored rock.
- 7Hayden Valley
Experience one of North America’s best wildlife-viewing areas, where bison herds and elk roam across misty morning meadows.
- 8Lamar Valley
Known as the “Serengeti of North America,” this broad valley offers prime chances to spot wolves, bears, and other predators in the wild.
- 9Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
Walk among ever-changing terraces of white and orange travertine that seem sculpted by both heat and time.
- 10Norris Geyser Basin
Explore Yellowstone’s hottest and most active geothermal area, where geysers bubble, hiss, and erupt unpredictably.
- 11Dragon's Mouth Springs
Encounter a landscape that roils, steams, and growls — a reminder of the restless forces beneath your feet.
- 12West Thumb Geyser Basin
Discover a rare thermal area on the edge of Yellowstone Lake, where geysers erupt beside cold, blue water.
- 13Yellowstone Lake
Take in the vast expanse of North America’s largest high-elevation lake — serene on the surface, volcanic at heart.
- 14Tower Fall
Admire a striking waterfall framed by eroded rock spires that lend this scenic stop its distinctive name.
- 15Obsidian Cliff
See the glassy black rock once prized by Indigenous peoples and explorers alike — a monument to both geology and history.
What's included
- App & Tour Download
- Audio Guide
- Route Map (in app)
- Flexible Usage (unlimited access within 1 year)
Not included
- Smartphone (bring your own)
- Transportation
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Priced per-vehicle so everyone in your car can listen and enjoy
- Works entirely offline once downloaded—no cell service required
- GPS-triggered audio plays automatically based on your location
- Get the Drives & Detours app and download the tour ahead of time
- Wheelchairs: travelers use their own vehicles, and most stops along the route offer accessible viewpoints and facilities
