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Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful, Waterfalls and Wildlife Day Tour from Jackson Hole
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Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful, Waterfalls and Wildlife Day Tour from Jackson Hole

by BrushBuck Wildlife Tours

13 hours
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
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Overview

Yellowstone National Park was established on March 1, 1872, as the first national park in the world, known for its unique hydrothermal and geological features. This full-day bus tour from Jackson Hole covers the park's Lower Loop, offering views of wildlife, geysers, waterfalls, and geological landmarks. The guide provides detailed information about Yellowstone’s history, geology, wildfires, and wildlife throughout the trip. The tour includes stops at several important locations: Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton National Park where you can see Mount Moran and the Snake River; Old Faithful geyser, where guests watch an eruption from a nearby boardwalk; and the Old Faithful Inn, a large log structure built in 1903-1904 featuring a stone fireplace and handcrafted clock. Other stops include Fountain Paint Pots with colorful mud pots, West Thumb Geyser Basin with its hydrothermal pools by Yellowstone Lake, Hayden Valley known for large herds of bison and other animals, Yellowstone Lake itself, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone with the 308-foot Lower Falls. Wildlife commonly seen on this tour includes bison, grizzly and black bears, wolves, moose, elk, eagles, mule deer, pronghorn, and coyotes. Guests can get out at many stops to use the provided binoculars and scope, walk boardwalks, and observe animals and geothermal features closely. A picnic lunch with snacks and beverages is served by the guide during the tour. Transportation is by enclosed, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off in Jackson Hole included.

Highlights

Visit Yellowstone's Lower Loop including Old Faithful and waterfalls
Wildlife sightings including bears, bison, wolves, elk, and eagles
Stops at Oxbow Bend and Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park
Walk boardwalks at geyser basins including Fountain Paint Pots and West Thumb
Picnic lunch served by the guide during the about 13-hour tour
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off

What's included

Use of binoculars and group scope
Picnic lunch and snacks
Beverages included
Transport by enclosed, air-conditioned vehicle
Professional naturalist guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Jackson Hole, WY

What's not included

Recommended gratuities of 10-15% of tour cost
Admission fees to Yellowstone National Park

Itinerary

1

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone became the first national park on March 1, 1872. The tour explores the Lower Loop, covering wildlife viewing, geysers including Old Faithful, waterfalls, and geological features like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Guests can see many geysers and observe animals in their natural habitat.

480 min

2

Old Faithful

Old Faithful is the most famous geyser in the world, named for its frequent eruptions. Guests watch its eruption from a wooden boardwalk near the geyser.

60 min

3

Old Faithful Inn

Built between 1903 and 1904 from local logs and stone, the Old Faithful Inn is the largest log structure globally. Its lobby features a large stone fireplace and a handcrafted clock made of copper, wood, and wrought iron.

30 min

4

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Located along the Great Loop Road at Canyon Village, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is a major geological feature visited on the tour.

45 min

5

Yellowstone Lake

Yellowstone Lake lies along the Grand Loop Road between Fishing Bridge and Grant Village and is included as a stop during the tour.

6

Lower Yellowstone River Falls

At 308 feet, the Lower Falls is Yellowstone's largest waterfall and a famous landmark. The canyon's colors result from volcanic rock altered by hot water, and the canyon has been shaped by glacial floods.

45 min

7

Fountain Paint Pot

This stop in Yellowstone's Lower Loop features mud pots in the Lower Geyser Basin. The mud displays reds, yellows, and browns caused by iron oxidation.

30 min

8

Hayden Valley

Hayden Valley hosts the largest herd of free-roaming bison in the world. Visitors watch for bears, wolves, elk, mule deer, coyotes, foxes, eagles, and pronghorn while driving through this area.

30 min

9

West Thumb Geyser Basin

Walking along the boardwalk, guests see hydrothermal pools in this basin, an extension of the Yellowstone Lake area.

30 min

10

Oxbow Bend

Oxbow Bend is a well-photographed spot in Grand Teton National Park where Mount Moran is reflected in the Snake River, especially on calm mornings.

20 min

11

Jackson Lake

Jackson Lake is a natural lake in Grand Teton National Park enlarged by a dam originally built in 1911 and rebuilt in 1989.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children aged 5 and younger are not permitted on this tour
Guests should wear sturdy walking shoes and bring a jacket; warmer clothing may be needed especially in spring and fall
Total
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