Yellowstone Half Day Hot Spots Deals from West Yellowstone
by Cody Wyoming Adventures
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$378Overview
This half-day tour lasts about five hours and departs from West Yellowstone, meeting at the Historic Madison Hotel at 9:00 AM in May and September, and at 7:00 AM in June, July, and August for better visibility of the geysers. An afternoon departure from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM is also available in June, July, and August. The tour visits several popular hot spots on the Lower Loop of Yellowstone National Park. It begins with a one-hour stop at the Grand Prismatic Spring, where guests walk along boardwalks to view the colorful geothermal features. Next is a thirty-minute stop at Firehole Canyon to see Firehole Falls and the Firehole River, a place known for native Cutthroat trout fishing. The tour continues with a one-hour visit to the Fountain Paint Pots, a geyser basin with various geothermal attractions. The main highlight is a one-hour stop at Old Faithful, where guests can watch the geyser erupt and have time to purchase lunch at the Old Faithful Inn or eat a brought sack lunch. The tour also includes a thirty-minute stop along a scenic road by the Madison River, offering views of the river and chances to see local wildlife. Included in the tour are binoculars for the day, bottled water, snacks, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a guide. National park entrance fees and lunch are not included. The tour is not suitable for children under five, and private tours are recommended for families with young children. Guests should wear layers and comfortable shoes and bring any personal items needed, as cell phone service is limited inside the park. The tour offers deals for travelers departing from West Yellowstone.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Grand Prismatic Spring
Guests spend about one hour viewing the Grand Prismatic Spring, a large and colorful geothermal feature known worldwide. The spring hosts thermophilic bacteria used in medical research. Visitors walk along boardwalks to see the vivid colors and steaming pools.
60 min
Firehole Canyon and Falls
This 30-minute stop is at Firehole Canyon where guests can see Firehole Falls and the Firehole River. Visitors may dip their feet into the river while watching anglers fish for native Cutthroat trout.
30 min
Fountain Paint Pots
The tour includes a one-hour stop at Fountain Paint Pots, a geothermal basin with mud pots, hot springs, and geysers all located in one area, offering a variety of geothermal activity to observe.
60 min
Old Faithful Geyser
Visitors spend about one hour at Old Faithful, the park's most famous geyser. The stop includes time to wait for an eruption and opportunities to purchase lunch at the Old Faithful Inn or eat a brought meal.
60 min
Madison River Scenic Stop
The final 30-minute stop is along a scenic road by the Madison River. Guests can view the river and look for local wildlife common to the area.
30 min
Meeting point
We meet guests staying in Yellowstone at The Madison Junction Parking Lot, Not the campground check in area on the West Side of Yellowstone at 7:30AM. PLEASE CALL AND CONFIRM WITH US IF YOUD LIKE TO BE PICKED UP HERE 24 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR!
End point
We meet guests staying in Yellowstone at The Madison Junction Parking Lot, Not the campground check in area on the West Side of Yellowstone at 7:30AM. PLEASE CALL AND CONFIRM WITH US IF YOUD LIKE TO BE PICKED UP HERE 24 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in West Yellowstone
- Yellowstone Lower Loop Van Tour from West Yellowstone: Grand Prismatic, Old Faithful, and Yellowstone Lake
- Yellowstone National Park Full-Day Lower Loop Tour from West Yellowstone
- Yellowstone Private Tour: Iconic Sites, Wildlife, Family-Friendly Hikes with Lunch
- Yellowstone Upper Loop and Lamar Valley Day Trip from West Yellowstone with Lunch
Yellowstone Half Day Hot Spots Deals from West Yellowstone
by Cody Wyoming Adventures
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$378Overview
This half-day tour lasts about five hours and departs from West Yellowstone, meeting at the Historic Madison Hotel at 9:00 AM in May and September, and at 7:00 AM in June, July, and August for better visibility of the geysers. An afternoon departure from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM is also available in June, July, and August. The tour visits several popular hot spots on the Lower Loop of Yellowstone National Park. It begins with a one-hour stop at the Grand Prismatic Spring, where guests walk along boardwalks to view the colorful geothermal features. Next is a thirty-minute stop at Firehole Canyon to see Firehole Falls and the Firehole River, a place known for native Cutthroat trout fishing. The tour continues with a one-hour visit to the Fountain Paint Pots, a geyser basin with various geothermal attractions. The main highlight is a one-hour stop at Old Faithful, where guests can watch the geyser erupt and have time to purchase lunch at the Old Faithful Inn or eat a brought sack lunch. The tour also includes a thirty-minute stop along a scenic road by the Madison River, offering views of the river and chances to see local wildlife. Included in the tour are binoculars for the day, bottled water, snacks, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a guide. National park entrance fees and lunch are not included. The tour is not suitable for children under five, and private tours are recommended for families with young children. Guests should wear layers and comfortable shoes and bring any personal items needed, as cell phone service is limited inside the park. The tour offers deals for travelers departing from West Yellowstone.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Grand Prismatic Spring
Guests spend about one hour viewing the Grand Prismatic Spring, a large and colorful geothermal feature known worldwide. The spring hosts thermophilic bacteria used in medical research. Visitors walk along boardwalks to see the vivid colors and steaming pools.
60 min
Firehole Canyon and Falls
This 30-minute stop is at Firehole Canyon where guests can see Firehole Falls and the Firehole River. Visitors may dip their feet into the river while watching anglers fish for native Cutthroat trout.
30 min
Fountain Paint Pots
The tour includes a one-hour stop at Fountain Paint Pots, a geothermal basin with mud pots, hot springs, and geysers all located in one area, offering a variety of geothermal activity to observe.
60 min
Old Faithful Geyser
Visitors spend about one hour at Old Faithful, the park's most famous geyser. The stop includes time to wait for an eruption and opportunities to purchase lunch at the Old Faithful Inn or eat a brought meal.
60 min
Madison River Scenic Stop
The final 30-minute stop is along a scenic road by the Madison River. Guests can view the river and look for local wildlife common to the area.
30 min
Meeting point
We meet guests staying in Yellowstone at The Madison Junction Parking Lot, Not the campground check in area on the West Side of Yellowstone at 7:30AM. PLEASE CALL AND CONFIRM WITH US IF YOUD LIKE TO BE PICKED UP HERE 24 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR!
End point
We meet guests staying in Yellowstone at The Madison Junction Parking Lot, Not the campground check in area on the West Side of Yellowstone at 7:30AM. PLEASE CALL AND CONFIRM WITH US IF YOUD LIKE TO BE PICKED UP HERE 24 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in West Yellowstone
- Yellowstone Lower Loop Van Tour from West Yellowstone: Grand Prismatic, Old Faithful, and Yellowstone Lake
- Yellowstone National Park Full-Day Lower Loop Tour from West Yellowstone
- Yellowstone Private Tour: Iconic Sites, Wildlife, Family-Friendly Hikes with Lunch
- Yellowstone Upper Loop and Lamar Valley Day Trip from West Yellowstone with Lunch