Full-Day Yellowstone Upper (Northern) Loop Tour
from $219.00
Overview
Today we’ll be touring Yellowstone’s upper, or northern loop, including visiting the best location in the lower 48 states to see wildlife! There are frequent stops along the way!
Starting in West Yellowstone, we’ll travel along the Grand Loop Road until we get to Canyon Village, where we’ll head north, climbing up Dunraven Pass towards Mount Washburn. The tour passes through good grizzly bear terrain before stopping at Tower Falls. The Lamar Valley, Yellowstone’s prime area for wildlife viewing, is the next major destination, followed by Mammoth Hot Springs. There is almost always an elk herd to be seen at Mammoth, along with the famous terraces and historic Fort Yellowstone.
Roaring Mountain is on the way to Norris Geyser Basin, which is made up of two separate geyser basins and includes the world’s highest active geyser.
Time permitting, other locations at which we may stop include Calcite Springs, Undine Falls, and Obsidian Cliff.
9 hours
Pickup or meet at start point
In front of Yellowstone Motel, which is on the southeast corner and US Highway 20 and Hayden Street. The office is in a two floor brown log cabin, facing north.
Itinerary
- 1Mammoth Hot Springs
You'll be able to walk around the ever growing and changing terraces, as well as see historic Fort Yellowstone. There is also an elk herd which is almost always to be seen at Mammoth Hot Springs..
- 2Lamar Valley
The best place in all of Yellowstone to view wildlife.
- 3Norris Porcelain Basin
Check out geysers, hot springs, and more, as well as Porcelain Basin with its almost out of this world type terrain.
- 4Norris Back Basin
Amongst other features, Norris is home to the world's highest active geyser, Steamboat, although you have to be very lucky to see it erupt.
- 5Stop
We'll climb up to about 9000 feet (2743 metres) as we pass Mount Washburn, and drop down the other side through good grizzly bear terrain.
- 6Stop
Tower Fall is an attractive waterfall located right next to one of Yellowstone's General Stores.
- 7Roaring Mountain
Roaring Mountain is a hill with lots of steam vents or fumaroles.
- 8Grand Loop Road
The Grand Loop Road is the the road we'll be taking to drive around Yellowstone's upper loop. Time permitting, other sites we may see include: Undine Falls Calcite Springs Roosevelt Arch
What's included
- Bottled water
- Services of a skilled guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Park Entry - $20 (exempt if you have NPS/Senior/Military/Veteran/Yellowstone Car Pass)
- Meals
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pets are not permitted in most of Yellowstone.
- Yellowstone is located at altitude. Check with your medical professional that you'll be OK.
