Yellowstone & Grand Teton: Self-Guided Driving Tours

Embark on a self-guided driving tour of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Explore geysers, waterfalls, wildlife, and more with the Tour Guide App. No expiration, lifetime validity!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Teton Village - As you drive, you’ll pass Teton Village, home to some of the best (and most intense) skiing anywhere in the States.

Note: In this bundle, each tour is 235+ mile-long and takes 10-12 hours to complete.

  • Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve - Next, you’ll drive through the Laurence S. Rockefeller Preserve, a sprawling wildlife preserve that’s home to elk, and other mountain critters.
  • St. John’s Episcopal Church - See that single-room cabin up ahead? This little log shack is actually an episcopalian church! Be sure to park and hop out for some incredible views.
  • Taggart Lake Trailhead - The first trail you’ll see is the Taggart Lake Trail, a 6-mile loop that leads to a pair of huge, pristine lakes: Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake.
  • Teton Glacier Turnout - Afterwards, you’ll stop at a turnout offering great views of the largest glacier in the park, plus get some facts about how much bigger it was just 100 years ago!
  • Jenny Lake - Up next is one of the park’s most popular attractions: Jenny Lake. Home to phenomenal trails and gorgeous shoreline, there’s a reason why this is a must-see!
  • Cascade Canyon - Past that you’ll have a chance to view the famous Cascade Canyon. Carved by a huge glacier 12,000 years ago, this is one of the park’s defining features!
  • Mount Moran - Then you’ll get a great look at Mount Moran, the imposing 12,610 foot peak which towers over Jackson Lake.
  • Jackson Lake Dam - The next overlook you’ll come across offers simply unbeatable views of Jackson Lake and the majestic mountains beyond. This is a spot you can’t miss!
  • Colter Bay - Next, you’ll pass Colter Bay, a major camping hub and a place with some surprising ranching history.
  • Jackson Lake Overlook - Pull into the turnout just ahead for some truly incredible views. From here you can see just about the entirety of Jackson Lake, as well as the majestic Tetons beyond.
  • Cattleman’s Bridge - An optional detour takes you to Cattleman’s Bridge, a cool remnant of the cattle ranches of Jackson’s early years.
  • Oxbow Bend - Also along the detour is Oxbow Bend, a picturesque spot where Snake River makes a U-turn.
  • Snake River Overlook - Farther along, you’ll reach Snake River Overlook, where famous photographer Ansel Adams captured one of the most well-known photos ever taken in the Tetons.
  • Teton Point Turnout - Another viewpoint waits just ahead at Teton Point Turnout, offering glimpses of some seriously strange geology.
  • Glacier View Turnout - Next, you’ll arrive at Glacier View Turnout, boasting views of not one, not two, but three huge glaciers!
  • National Elk Refuge - Your detour ends within the National Elk Refuge, a phenomenal place to spot some of the local wildlife, especially in the mornings and aroud dusk.
  • Yellowstone National Park - Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho too. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs, and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful.
  • South Entrance - This tour of Yellowstone features multiple entrances to accommodate travelers entering from any direction. Get ready to experience one of the most incredible landscapes in North America, featuring stunning volcanic features like geysers and hot springs, majestic wildlife from bison to gray wolves, and more natural beauty than you can capture with any camera.
  • Grant Village Road - If entering via the South Entrance, you’ll pass Grant Village, a great place to make a pit stop before continuing onto the Grand Loop which circles the whole park.
  • West Thumb Geyser Basin - First in this section of the park is the West Thumb Geyser Basin, one of Yellowstone’s largest geyser basins which features some truly remarkable geothermal features.
  • Shoshone Lake - Your route takes you next past Shoshone Lake, a lovely secluded little patch of wilderness with a great hiking trail to boot.
  • Isa Lake - Up next is Isa Lake, which sits directly on the Continental Divide. In a way, this lake marks the backbone of the country!
  • Old Faithful - Old Faithful, up next, is one of Yellowstone’s most famous attractions for a reason. This huge geyser is so reliable it was once referred to as “eternity’s timepiece”!
  • Morning Glory Pool Group - Up next is Morning Glory, a deep hot spring pool which has, unfortunately, been severely damaged by tourists over the years. That said, it’s still a sight to behold.
  • Firehole River - You’ve heard of hot tubs, but how about a hot river? That’s exactly what you’ll find at Firehole River, your next stop. It’s a river naturally heated by a nearby hot spring!
  • Grand Prismatic Spring - Then you’ll be able to park and see Grand Prismatic up close. It’s a staggeringly huge hot spring with rings of shocking color encircling it. This is one of Yellowstone’s can’t-miss attractions!
  • Fountain Paint Pot - Next up is the Fountain Paint Pot, a wonderfully colorful mud pot which is constantly burbling and rearranging itself thanks to the volcanic power underneath it.
  • West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center - You’ll see the West Entrance Visitor Information Center if entering the park via the town of West Yellowstone.
  • Gibbon River - As you drive past the picturesque Gibbon River, you’ll hear about its importance to the Shoshone tribe, as well as how they used the park’s natural obsidian deposits in the past.
  • Gibbon Falls - After that you’ll find Gibbon Falls, one of the park’s most easily accessible waterfalls. Unlike many falls, which require long hikes down rocky trails, this one can be seen from the road!
  • Artists Paintpots - Your route takes you next to the Artist’s Paint Pots, another set of colorful mud pots featuring a boardwalk which takes you past not only the paint pots, but also a bunch of small geysers as well. This is a must-see spot.
  • Norris Geyser Basin - The next geyser basin you’ll reach is the Norris Geyser Basin, the oldest, hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone, with temperatures measured up to 459 degrees below the surface!
  • Swan Lake Flats - Up next are the Swan Lake Flats. These aren’t just a great place to spot wildlife, they’re also the birthplace of one of Yellowstone’s eight wolf packs!
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - After that, you’ll see Mammoth Hot Springs, one of Yellowstone’s most picturesque features. But these terraced hot springs aren’t just perfect for photos–they’re also a huge draw for the local elk population!
  • Boiling River Hot Springs - If entering from the north entrance, you’ll pass another heated river called the Boiling River. Don’t worry about the name, though–it’s actually quite a pleasant temperature!
  • Albright Visitor Center and Museum - The Albright Visitor Center is up next for those entering from the north, and it’s a great place for anyone to stop for snacks or a restroom break.
  • Undine Falls - Up next are the Undine Falls, a 60-foot waterfall named after fairies from German folklore.
  • Wraith Falls - Just across from Undine Falls is a trailhead leading to the 80-foot Wraith Falls, another of Yellowstone’s nearly 350 waterfalls!
  • Roosevelt Lodge Dining Room - Next, you’ll pass through Tower Junction, home to the Roosevelt Lodge where, despite the name, no Roosevelt ever camped. But that doesn’t make it any less of a fantastic camping spot!
  • Roosevelt Arch - The Roosevelt Arch is a rusticated triumphal arch at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, United States. Constructed under the supervision of the US Army at Fort Yellowstone, its cornerstone was laid down by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903.
  • Lamar Valley - As you drive, you’ll pass Lamar Valley next. This valley is the best place in Yellowstone to spot the park’s iconic wildlife. You’ll almost definitely see bison here, and might even get lucky and catch sight of some elusive wolves!
  • Cooke City - Visitors entering from the northeast will enter through the Northeast Entrance near Cooke City.
  • Dunraven Street - Continuing along the Grand Loop, you’ll arrive at Dunraven Pass, one of the highest points in the entire park. This 9,000-foot pass also features the trailhead to a hiking trail leading up an additional 1,000 feet for a truly commanding view of the park below.
  • Mount Washburn - Mount Washburn, elevation 10,243 feet, is a prominent mountain peak in the Washburn Range in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The peak was named in 1870 to honor Henry D. Washburn, leader of the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition.
  • Canyon Village Area - Next, you’ll pass through Canyon Village, the strange, semi-town where many of Yellowstone’s workers live during their time at the park. It offers a fun glimpse into what life is like for the park employees!
  • Inspiration Point - Continuing on, you’ll arrive at Inspiration Point, the most popular of the overlooks along Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon. The vista here is simply unmatched anywhere else in the park.
  • Hayden Valley - Up next is Hayden Valley, which offers a glimpse into the past. Though it’s a lush green valley today, it was once at the bottom of a lake!
  • Cody - Those entering from the east will enter through the park’s East Entrance in Cody.
  • Fishing Bridge Visitor Center - Next, you’ll cross Fishing Bridge and hear about the park service’s early, misguided attempts to boost park visitation by introducing invasive trout to the rivers.
  • Yellowstone Lake - Finally, you’ll arrive at Yellowstone Lake, the largest high elevation lake in North America. This pristine lake is too cold to swim in, but it makes the perfect place for a picnic or even a boat ride!
What's Included
  • Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
  • Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
  • Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
  • Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
  • Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Discover nature at its most majestic in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. These sister parks offer the ultimate national park experience, from Yellowstone’s explosive geysers to Grand Teton’s awe-inspiring peaks. Marvel at prismatic hot springs and astonishing waterfalls. See the only wild bison herd on the continent. Then head to pristine glacial lakes, historic homesteads, and dramatic mountain passes.

Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
National Elk Refuge & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center
North Cache Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Makenzie_d
Aug 8, 2024
It was great being able... - It was great being able to go at our own pace! We stopped when we were interested and drove on by stuff we didn't think we had time for.
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Kimberly_r
Jul 29, 2024
Sublime tour - This made the whole drive so interesting. Didn’t miss a cool thing. Would highly recommend to everyone visiting Yellowstone. Loved that I bought 1 trip, but was able to break it up and access on different days, picking right up where we off.
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Timothy_t
Jul 15, 2024
At your pace family touring. - The self guided tour allowed us to see the entire park at our own pace giving us much more information on what we were seeing than we could have gotten anywhere else. It also allowed us to make adjustments based on road construction and heavy traffic to have a more enjoyable experience.
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Aditi
Jul 3, 2024
The best way to enjoy touring the Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and surrounding area with a delightful virtual guide! - The best way to enjoy touring the Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and surrounding area with a self timed tour full of interesting trivia, and a pleasant virtual guide! The various touring and starting point options are very useful to plan the visit in multiple angles. The guidance of reviewing the tour plan and instructions for downloading ALL the tours beforehand is extremely important as there is no signal once you enter the area. I strongly recommend downloading the Apple and/or Google maps of the entire park area from the hotel locations (from all adjacent states - Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana) as it offers a great parallel back up (and peace of mind) for navigational guidance. The tour points (from their starting points) are nicely timed with the speed limits and the narrations automatically come up as you approach the location. The moving blue dot on the map is very useful to know if you are on track. It would be great once the App is capable of displaying as a map on CarPlay. However, it worked well with its audio coupled with my downloaded Apple map directions. I was then able to see the Blue dot on the App on my phone while seeing the GPS directions and App audio on the CarPlay. It became very beneficial when occasionally (rare) there was a time mis-match in the Blue Dot vs actual location. The various historical references and anecdotes are very entertaining and useful - not only for learning about the park, but also for a great company as you are driving a row this vast area. We didn’t even realize how much and how long we had driven as the various tour stops and associated narration kept us very engaged, along with the incredible wonder of nature around us. The suggested tour stop points and optional detours are excellent in seeing all great things in the area. I would strongly recommend this Self-Guided tour to fully enjoy the park at your own pace!!!
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Colleen_k
Jun 29, 2024
Very informative tours - These audio tours were wonderful. We had scheduled regular tours but these audio allowed us to explore the parks on our own. Easy to use very informative. Highly recommend even if you have guided tours scheduled. They pick up where you are and start explaining. Also good to just listen to the stories before to give you a heads up on what to expect.
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Debra_k
Jun 7, 2024
Highly recommend - Used this audio tour for Grand Tetons & Yellowstone. Very interesting & gave us so much information for a fraction cost of other tours. Use it at your convenience & schedule. Download before you leave since you need wifi available.
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Debra_k
Jun 7, 2024
Audio tour made it much better - This driving tour gave us so much information. Was easy to set up & use. Make sure you download it before you enter the park since wifi is spotty. Was well organized. Made the drive much more interesting by learning about it as you were seeing it. Can't imagine doing this drive without it.
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Tiffanyhg634qr
Jun 6, 2024
Enjoyed all the information & kept entertained! - Views were great and lots of memories made! The voices were very suitable for the trip and it was nice to learn more about the place than what we knew on our own.
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Rebecca_b
Jun 21, 2024
Good needs some app work - The experience of the tour was great. The app shut off several times and I had to watch the stupid intro EVERY SINGLE TIME. That is frustrating. But we also ordered it again for our second day.
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289lanas
Jul 8, 2024
Save your money! - This was a complete waste of money. I downloaded the app and the park maps just as it directed and it did not work in the parks.
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