Yellowstone National Park 2-Day Upper and Lower Loop Exploration
by Teton Scenic Floats and Fly Fishing
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This two-day tour explores both the Upper and Lower Loops of Yellowstone National Park, starting and ending with hotel pickup and drop-off in Jackson Hole. A professional guide leads the group and provides binoculars and a spotting scope for wildlife viewing. Waters and granola bars are available throughout the tour, and lunch is included on both days. The itinerary follows a relaxed pace, allowing time for multiple wildlife sightings, visits to geothermal features, and several short hikes or boardwalk walks. Participants stay overnight either at Chico Hot Springs Resort, if available, or at a hotel in Gardiner, Montana. Travelers must book their own lodging, but assistance with arrangements is offered. Breakfast, dinner, park entrance fees, and guide gratuities are not included. The total duration of the tour is about 48 hours, covering a thorough exploration of Yellowstone’s main areas with opportunities to walk and observe nature without rushing.
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Itinerary
We will travel through Grand Teton National Park as we head north towards Yellowstone. We will have a couple of short stops for photo opportunities along the way. Park entrance fees will be collected at the entrance gate.
We will approach the south entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Park entrance fees to Yellowstone will be collected at this time.
15 min
We will make a stop at Old Faithful to witness the eruption of Old Faithful Geyser, will also have the opportunity to witness various other geysers and thermal features.
45 min
We will stop to explore Midway Geyser Basin, including Grand Prismatic Spring.
45 min
We will stop to explore Lower Geyser Basin, various thermal features to explore.
30 min
We will explore the Firehole Canyon, beautiful scenery, photo opportunity with waterfalls.
10 min
A beautiful waterfall on the Gibbon River, enjoy the view as we drive by.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the chance at spotting wildlife.
This is an optional stop to explore Norris Geyser basin, time constraints do not always allow us to stop here.
Enjoy the scenery and photo opportunities as we start to descend off the Yellowstone Plateau towards Mammoth Hot Springs.
5 min
We will explore the Mammoth Hot Springs terrace formation. Short boardwalks and scenic drive.
45 min
Enjoy the beautiful scenery as we descend the Gardiner River Canyon towards the north entrance of Yellowstone, Gardiner Montana.
10 min
We will have another opportunity to explore Mammoth if we did not have time on day one. Then off towards Lamar Valley.
A quick stop at a beautiful waterfall, some geological points of interest here as well.
5 min
Enjoy the scenery and the chance at viewing wildlife as we travel through the Blacktail area of Yellowstone.
A quick stop to view and discuss one of the few Petrified trees accessible by road in the Park.
10 min
Enjoy the scenery and the chance at viewing wildlife as we travel towards and into Lamar Valley. Great opportunity to spot Grizzly Bears, wolves, bison, big horn sheep and more!
30 min
We will stop to view and explore the Tower Falls area, some photo opportunities and short walks, as well as the chance to view big horn sheep, beautiful views, and engaging geology.
30 min
Enjoy the beautiful scenery as we travel over Dunraven Pass towards the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. A couple photo opportunities and the chance at viewing wildlife.
We will stop at various viewpoints and short walks to view the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, as well as the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone river as well. Beautiful scenery, waterfalls, and engaging geology.
45 min
A quick stop and short walk to the Brink of the Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River. Beautiful waterfall viewing opportunity.
15 min
Enjoy the beautiful scenery and varied wildlife viewing opportunities as we travel through Hayden Valley. Bison, wolves, and grizzly bears are commonly spotted in the valley. A couple of photo opportunities and a stop or two to view wildlife.
30 min
If we have time to stop we will spend a few minutes exploring the Mud Volcano area, otherwise we will pass by given timing. Interesting thermal features and a short walk on the boardwalk.
15 min
Enjoy the beautiful scenery as we travel past Yellowstone Lake, a few photo opportunities and the chance for viewing wildlife.
We will head south from Lake Yellowstone towards Jackson, WY, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the South end of Yellowstone and Grand Teton as we head back to Jackson, WY. Some photography opportunities as well as the chance to view wildlife on our way south.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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