Yellowstone National Park Full-Day Guided Tour with Lunch and Wildlife Viewing
by CoveredGround Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$538Overview
This full-day guided bus tour of Yellowstone National Park lasts about 11 to 12 hours and includes lunch, bottled water, and several optical aids such as binoculars and a spotting scope. The tour covers all major park highlights with a knowledgeable wilderness interpretive guide who provides detailed information about the natural environment. The day begins with a visit to Lake Butte Overlook, where guests can see Yellowstone Lake and often spot bears. A brief stop at Fishing Bridge General Store allows for a restroom break early in the morning. The group then explores the Mud Volcano area to observe the park’s largest mud pot and other acidic hot springs. Next is Dragon’s Mouth Springs, a steaming cave with a distinctive appearance. The tour continues to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, offering multiple viewpoints of the Upper and Lower Falls over about an hour. Hayden Valley comes next, where large bison herds and occasional moose, wolves, and golden eagles can be seen. Artist Point provides views of the Lower Falls and colorful canyon walls, with time for photos. Visitors walk through Norris Geyser Basin, the park’s oldest and hottest hydrothermal area, conditions permitting. There is a photo stop at Firehole Canyon Drive, followed by a visit to Fountain Paint Pot to see bubbling mud pots, geysers, hot springs, and unique bobby sock trees. The walk through Midway Geyser Basin includes the Grand Prismatic Spring and Excelsior Geyser, with a possible short hike to the Prismatic Overlook. Old Faithful is visited next, with time to see the geyser basin. The tour then heads to West Thumb Geyser Basin on Yellowstone Lake’s shore, featuring paint pots, the deepest hot spring, and Fishing Cone. Finally, the tour circles back along Yellowstone Lake with commentary on its ecology and challenges. The vehicle is air-conditioned for comfort throughout the day. Park entry fees are not included if the visitor does not have a National Park Pass. Gratuities are also not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Butte Overlook
The tour begins with a stop at Lake Butte Overlook, offering views of Yellowstone Lake, the largest alpine lake in North America. This area is also known for frequent bear sightings.
15 min
Fishing Bridge - General Store
A brief stop at Fishing Bridge General Store provides an in-park meetup point and the first bathroom break, scheduled around 9am.
10 min
Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area
Visit the Mud Volcano area, home to Yellowstone’s largest mud pot and other acidic, cloudy hot springs known for their strong odor, part of the Yellowstone supervolcano.
30 min
Dragon's Mouth Springs
Observe steam rising from Dragon’s Mouth Springs, a cave shaped in a way that resembles the snorts of an angry bull. The origin of its name is unknown.
30 min
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Spend about an hour viewing the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone from multiple viewpoints, including the Upper and Lower Falls.
60 min
Hayden Valley
Drive through Hayden Valley, a large open plain where guests can see bison herds and may spot moose, wolves, or golden eagles.
30 min
Artist Point
Stop at Artist Point to see the Lower Falls and the colorful canyon walls formed by erosion and geothermal activity. Photos are taken here.
60 min
Norris Geyser Basin
Walk through Norris Geyser Basin, the oldest, hottest, and most dynamic hydrothermal area in the park, depending on accessibility.
60 min
Firehole Canyon Drive
Pause for a photo of a waterfall located within a volcanic rock canyon during the drive along Firehole Canyon.
25 min
Fountain Paint Pot
Visit Fountain Paint Pot when accessible, to see bubbling mud pots, spouting geysers, colorful hot springs, and the unique bobby sock trees.
45 min
Grand Prismatic Spring
Walk through Midway Geyser Basin to view Excelsior Geyser and Grand Prismatic Spring, the third largest hot spring worldwide. A hike to Prismatic Overlook may occur depending on timing and traffic.
45 min
Old Faithful
Spend time at the Old Faithful geyser basin, famous for its regular eruptions.
60 min
West Thumb Geyser Basin
Visit West Thumb Geyser Basin on Yellowstone Lake’s shore, featuring paint pots, the park’s deepest hot spring, and Fishing Cone.
45 min
Yellowstone Lake
The tour includes a drive along Yellowstone Lake, discussing the lake’s ecology, fish species including cutthroat trout, invasive species, and environmental challenges. Early travelers may see the lake frozen.
45 min
Meeting point
6:00am. Meet in northwest corner of Wilson Hotel parking lot where you can see Roxy's grocery store.
End point
6:00am. Meet in northwest corner of Wilson Hotel parking lot where you can see Roxy's grocery store.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Yellowstone National Park Full-Day Guided Tour with Lunch and Wildlife Viewing
by CoveredGround Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$538Overview
This full-day guided bus tour of Yellowstone National Park lasts about 11 to 12 hours and includes lunch, bottled water, and several optical aids such as binoculars and a spotting scope. The tour covers all major park highlights with a knowledgeable wilderness interpretive guide who provides detailed information about the natural environment. The day begins with a visit to Lake Butte Overlook, where guests can see Yellowstone Lake and often spot bears. A brief stop at Fishing Bridge General Store allows for a restroom break early in the morning. The group then explores the Mud Volcano area to observe the park’s largest mud pot and other acidic hot springs. Next is Dragon’s Mouth Springs, a steaming cave with a distinctive appearance. The tour continues to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, offering multiple viewpoints of the Upper and Lower Falls over about an hour. Hayden Valley comes next, where large bison herds and occasional moose, wolves, and golden eagles can be seen. Artist Point provides views of the Lower Falls and colorful canyon walls, with time for photos. Visitors walk through Norris Geyser Basin, the park’s oldest and hottest hydrothermal area, conditions permitting. There is a photo stop at Firehole Canyon Drive, followed by a visit to Fountain Paint Pot to see bubbling mud pots, geysers, hot springs, and unique bobby sock trees. The walk through Midway Geyser Basin includes the Grand Prismatic Spring and Excelsior Geyser, with a possible short hike to the Prismatic Overlook. Old Faithful is visited next, with time to see the geyser basin. The tour then heads to West Thumb Geyser Basin on Yellowstone Lake’s shore, featuring paint pots, the deepest hot spring, and Fishing Cone. Finally, the tour circles back along Yellowstone Lake with commentary on its ecology and challenges. The vehicle is air-conditioned for comfort throughout the day. Park entry fees are not included if the visitor does not have a National Park Pass. Gratuities are also not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lake Butte Overlook
The tour begins with a stop at Lake Butte Overlook, offering views of Yellowstone Lake, the largest alpine lake in North America. This area is also known for frequent bear sightings.
15 min
Fishing Bridge - General Store
A brief stop at Fishing Bridge General Store provides an in-park meetup point and the first bathroom break, scheduled around 9am.
10 min
Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area
Visit the Mud Volcano area, home to Yellowstone’s largest mud pot and other acidic, cloudy hot springs known for their strong odor, part of the Yellowstone supervolcano.
30 min
Dragon's Mouth Springs
Observe steam rising from Dragon’s Mouth Springs, a cave shaped in a way that resembles the snorts of an angry bull. The origin of its name is unknown.
30 min
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Spend about an hour viewing the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone from multiple viewpoints, including the Upper and Lower Falls.
60 min
Hayden Valley
Drive through Hayden Valley, a large open plain where guests can see bison herds and may spot moose, wolves, or golden eagles.
30 min
Artist Point
Stop at Artist Point to see the Lower Falls and the colorful canyon walls formed by erosion and geothermal activity. Photos are taken here.
60 min
Norris Geyser Basin
Walk through Norris Geyser Basin, the oldest, hottest, and most dynamic hydrothermal area in the park, depending on accessibility.
60 min
Firehole Canyon Drive
Pause for a photo of a waterfall located within a volcanic rock canyon during the drive along Firehole Canyon.
25 min
Fountain Paint Pot
Visit Fountain Paint Pot when accessible, to see bubbling mud pots, spouting geysers, colorful hot springs, and the unique bobby sock trees.
45 min
Grand Prismatic Spring
Walk through Midway Geyser Basin to view Excelsior Geyser and Grand Prismatic Spring, the third largest hot spring worldwide. A hike to Prismatic Overlook may occur depending on timing and traffic.
45 min
Old Faithful
Spend time at the Old Faithful geyser basin, famous for its regular eruptions.
60 min
West Thumb Geyser Basin
Visit West Thumb Geyser Basin on Yellowstone Lake’s shore, featuring paint pots, the park’s deepest hot spring, and Fishing Cone.
45 min
Yellowstone Lake
The tour includes a drive along Yellowstone Lake, discussing the lake’s ecology, fish species including cutthroat trout, invasive species, and environmental challenges. Early travelers may see the lake frozen.
45 min
Meeting point
6:00am. Meet in northwest corner of Wilson Hotel parking lot where you can see Roxy's grocery store.
End point
6:00am. Meet in northwest corner of Wilson Hotel parking lot where you can see Roxy's grocery store.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.