Lower Loop Active Van Tour from West Yellowstone
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Experience Highlights
Immerse yourself in the extraordinary natural beauty of Yellowstone with this one-day van tour of the famous Lower Loop from West Yellowstone . Join this tour with pick-up from selected hotels and in small groups of around 14 people travel through America's famous national park.
See wildlife sites, stop along the way for short hikes and with your local guide visit iconic sites such as the Grand Canyon, the Great Prismatic Spring and the famous Old Faithful Geyser. Make use of the binoculars and telescopes provided on the experience, view spectacular thermal pools and incredible waterfalls and also enjoy a hearty lunch and some snacks .
- Explore Yellowstone's famous Lower Loop with this approximately 8-hour van tour of the National Park from West Yellowstone .
- Enjoy pick-up from selected hotels and travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Learn about the history and nature of the area from a local guide.
- Hike trails to the Great Prismatic Spring, see the thundering waterfalls of Yellowstone Canyon and a famous active geyser .
- Enjoy some snacks and lunch on your break during the journey.
What’s included
- One-day Yellowstone Lower Loop van tour from West Yellowstone.
- Pick up and transfer to selected hotels.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional driver.
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Step by Step
Discover incredible natural landscapes with this Yellowstone Lower Loop van tour from West Yellowstone. Enjoy hotel pick-up, if you've selected the option, and board a vehicle with your local guide for the drive into Yellowstone National Park. Make frequent stops for short hikes and marvel at the hot springs of the Great Prismatic Spring . Hike a little further to see the eruption of Old Faithful Geyser and also view the incredible waterfalls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
After pick-up from your hotel, you'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned van and in small groups of about 14 people you'll head out to see the Madison and Firehole Rivers . Grab your telescope and high-powered binoculars and observe the wildlife along the river, all while listening to your guide tell you the story about the local landscape and its wildlife of bison, birds and lynx .
Enjoy a morning snack and a hot drink and then hop off the van to hike along trails to the Grand Prismatic Hot Springs overlook. Admire the largest hot spring in the United States, marvel at its various shades of reds, ochres, greens, oranges and blues, and don't forget to take some amazing photos.
After the hike you will head to historic Old Faithful and see the eruption of the famous geyser. Here you will also see the beautiful Old Faithful Inn, a National Historic Landmark, which has been in pristine condition since its construction. Admire this historic building built in 1903 out of logs and stone, and then wander along the park's trails to explore a beautiful geyser basin along the lake.
See spectacular thermal pools by the lake and then settle into a quiet spot for a picnic lunch with cold drinks. Relax for a few minutes with incredible views of Yellowstone Lake and then visit one of Yellowstone's most iconic valleys, Hayden Valley, to see large herds of bison roaming.
Enjoy short hikes and finally arrive at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, you will see thundering waterfalls that go over 100 metres and a canyon of wonderful bright reds and yellows .