Yellowstone Grand Loop Tour: Upper and Lower Loop Highlights

Itinerary

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   Yellowstone National Park 5 hours

   Your tour begins in West Yellowstone, the gateway that provides the most direct and efficient access to both halves of the Grand Loop, making it the perfect starting point for a full‑day circuit of all major attractions.

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   Gibbon Falls 30 minutes

   Travelers will stop at the scenic overlook to admire this impressive 84‑foot waterfall along the Gibbon River, capturing photos of the surrounding canyon landscape.

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   Mammoth Hot Springs 1 hour

   Guests will explore the boardwalks surrounding the famous travertine terraces, observing constantly shifting formations created by mineral‑rich hot springs.

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   Tower Fall Pass by

   Visitors will view this dramatic 132‑foot waterfall set against volcanic rock pillars, a location well‑known for its stunning canyon scenery.

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   Artist Point 1 hour

   Travelers will take in one of the most iconic vistas of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, with sweeping views of the canyon walls and the powerful Lower Falls.

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   Hayden Valley Pass by

   Guests will pass through one of Yellowstone’s premier wildlife‑viewing regions, scanning for bison herds, elk, birds of prey, and possibly bears or wolves depending on conditions.

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   Old Faithful 30 minutes

   Visitors will witness an eruption of Old Faithful—Yellowstone’s most predictable geyser—and walk among the Upper Geyser Basin’s many geysers and steaming features

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   Upper Geyser Basin 30 minutes

   Visitors will witness an eruption of Old Faithful—Yellowstone’s most predictable geyser—and walk among the Upper Geyser Basin’s many geysers and steaming features.

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   Grand Prismatic Spring 30 minutes

   Guests will view the radiant colors of Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the U.S.

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    Midway Geyser Basin 30 minutes

    Explore the surrounding Midway Geyser Basin with its steaming pools and deep geothermal features.

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    Fountain Paint Pot 30 minutes

    Travelers will walk along an easy boardwalk trail to see a variety of geothermal features up close, including bubbling mud pots, steaming fumaroles, and colorful hot springs. This stop gives guests a chance to observe how different hydrothermal elements form and change with the seasons, making it one of the best places to experience Yellowstone’s diverse thermal activity.

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    Lower Geyser Basin 30 minutes

    Guests will explore one of Yellowstone’s largest geothermal areas, where they can view erupting geysers, steaming vents, and broad hot spring pools scattered across an open, scenic landscape. This area offers excellent opportunities for photography and provides a deeper understanding of the park’s volcanic forces and the dynamic nature of its geyser basins.

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels