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Yellowstone Hot Spots Tour
4.8
57 Ratings
West Yellowstone
Discover Yellowstone’s geothermal wonders with expert guides. Explore Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Prismatic Spring, and Old Faithful. Book your last-minute adventure now.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Grand Prismatic Spring - The Grand Prismatic is a must-see for any Yellowstone visitor. This is Mother Nature at her finest. The Grand Prismatic has captivated millions of visitors from around the globe. Not only is it one of the most breathtaking sites on Earth, but it also plays a role in significant scientific discoveries. The thermophiles of the Grand Prismatic are not only stunning and colorful but are also used in medical resources worldwide. The beautiful “bacteria” is a must-see on your Yellowstone vacation!
- Firehole Canyon Drive - Explore this picturesque area of Yellowstone, home to the beautiful Firehole Falls. Dip your feet into the Firehole River in this stunning locale while anglers fish for native Cutthroat trout.
- Fountain Paint Pot - The Fountain Paint Pots is definitely one of my personal favorites. This incredible geyser basin features many types of geothermal attractions all in one place.
- Old Faithful - Well… no trip to Yellowstone would be complete without witnessing this iconic attraction. Old Faithful has been a focal point of Yellowstone since the time of the early indigenous people and later by General Washburn. Old Faithful has inspired visitors to Yellowstone for hundreds of years.
- Firehole Lake Drive - Discover several fascinating geothermal features on the Firehole Lake Drive, such as the exciting Firehole Spring and a walk around Firehole Lake!
- Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone - Revel in the beauty of the Yellowstone Grand Canyon with spectacular views from Artists Point!
- Lower Yellowstone River Falls - Visit one of the most photographed sites in the world at this massive waterfall, which stands over 300 feet tall.
What's Included
- Binoculars for the day’s usage
- Bottled water
- Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- We really appreciate a 15-20% Service Industry Gratuity for you hard working Guide!
- Carbonated beverages
- Lunch
- National park fees are not included.Please purchase passes prior to tour or at the gate for 20$
Additional Information
Last-minute deals require a minimum capacity to proceed. Please call before booking to confirm that the minimum capacity has been met! Join us for an exciting, fun-filled day exploring Yellowstone’s most popular attractions on the Lower Loop of Yellowstone National Park. An expert guide will lead you through the boardwalks of fascinating geothermal sites such as Fountain Paint Pots, Firehole Lake Drive, Grand Prismatic Spring, and of course, “Old Faithful.” You’ll also enjoy breathtaking views at the Yellowstone Grand Canyon, Lower Falls, and Firehole Canyon. The Hot Spots tour lasts approximately 7 hours and meets at The Historic Madison Hotel in West Yellowstone at 7:00 AM or at The Madison Campground at 7:30 AM. While waiting for Old Faithful to erupt, you’ll have time to purchase lunch at the Old Faithful Inn or bring a sack lunch for your group. Please call us for more information on last-minute deals and current availability!
- We always recommend wearing layers,comfortable shoes,and any personal medication,or supplies you believe you may need.Most items are provided on the tour,but remember we are in the mountains,and out of cell phone signal a lot of the time,so please be sure to bring you necessities.
Location
The Historic Madison Hotel, Motel and Hostel
Yellowstone Avenue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(57 Ratings)
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Janice_b
Sep 27, 2024
Awesome! - Much more than anticipated! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and familiar with the park. Very helpful! A weather perfect day for a perfect experience!
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Jean_b
Sep 15, 2024
A great day in Yellowstone! - Our guide was very knowledgeable, and we enjoyed her stories. She was on time and the transportation was very comfortable. She was able to accommodate our wants and made it possible for us to see everything we wanted. The only thing we wished was to stay longer at some of the sites. But we know how big Yellowstone is and trying to get to everything in a timely manner can be very difficult. We had a wonderful time!
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Chad_s
Sep 8, 2024
Great Highlights Tour - This was a great trip and Sunny was a great guide. She had 20+ years of experience and was able to guide us through the park much quicker than we would have alone. She knew where to go and the right times to be there, which during our trip meant rearranging the schedule so the sights could be seen after the morning fog lifted. We were very happy with the tour and the level of engagement... strongly recommended!
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Lbfallaw
Aug 27, 2024
Solo traveler! - I found it impossible to book a tour for just myself. Other companies required me to purchase for 2! Sunny was very knowledgeable and timed everything perfectly. If I had done this on my own, I would not have enjoyed it nearly as much!
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Ridish_r
Aug 25, 2024
Awesome tour of W yellowstone - Sunny was our tour guide and she was truly understanding and accomodating. Very knowledgable on the geographical topics of W yellowstone. Enjoyed the tour! Not to mention the pain she took for Bear399 "Beatrice" sighting eventhough we couldnt spot it! Thank you Sunny for this memorable trip, enjoyed every bit of bit!
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X7710kisusannem
Aug 3, 2024
Exceeded our expectations - We had an amazing day with Sunny. We were 2 families (7 people) in a comfortable van but lots of short hikes and wildlife viewing. Our day was much longer than expected which we loved (10.5 hours). We brought food and there were plenty of snacks and water provided. We saw everything and then some more. Sunny was super knowledge, fun and easy going and had great advice for what we can do on other days suitable to our taste (adventure and a bit off the beaten path). She showed us swim areas and told us great stories about history, geology and wildlife. This trip was booked very short notice and exceeded our expectations!! Thank you. 5 Stars hands down!
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Akiko_i
Jul 30, 2024
The best guide tour! - We really had a great tour with our guide, Sammy,(sorry if wrong spelling ). She is very organized and thoughtful person. She always thought about the best timings and the best routes to visit the sightseeing spots. When she took us to Old Faithful Geyser, it started to erupt just 5 min after we arrived there. Perfect timing! She stopped the best spots to view animals and natures. Besides, she is very knowledgeable about anything of Yellowstone. We had good time and unforgettable memories.
I definitely recommend this tour.
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348belyndam
May 27, 2024
Best Investment - A must! Shari was not only our guide for the day, but became a friend. She found the best spots to view animals or nature. We never would have seen as much if we had driven on our own. We thoroughly enjoyed our day! (we enjoyed it so much we booked a second day to see the Mustangs)
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Juliesn2558rt
Aug 3, 2023
Excellent Tour - 12 hours well spent! - I’m typically not into structured tours but Yellowstone seemed a bit overwhelming so we decided to go that route. I’m so glad that we did. We had the best day. Our tour guide, Alice, was amazing. She was so friendly and accommodating and she has a ton of interesting knowledge about the park. I learned so much! We got super lucky in that it was rainy and chilly. Why was that lucky? Well the park was way less crowded and Alice was able to get us to all of the best attractions. We got to see bison, elk, mule deer, 2 grizzly bears and 2 cubs, osprey, and big horn sheep. The geysers, waterfalls, and canyons are simply awesome. Basically, don’t be afraid to go on a rainy day. Yellowstone was fantastic and our organized tour really made the trip.
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Wayne_k
Jul 15, 2023
Relaxing day - We had a wonderful time with Shari. By the end of the day we felt we had a new friend! She was very informative about the area, the parks and Cody.
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