Yellowstone Lower Loop: Grand Prismatic & Old Faithful

Embark on a private tour of Yellowstone National Park and discover its majestic landscapes, geothermal features, and abundant wildlife. Sit back, relax, and let our expert guides take care of everything while you create memories of a lifetime.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Old Faithful - Iconic geyser, Old Faithful, erupts every 98 minutes on average. Famous for its consistent eruptions, this is a must-see geothermic feature.
  • Grand Prismatic Spring - Get up close to the colorful bacterial mat that surrounds the most photographic geothermic feature. Explore the sights along the boardwalk with an expert guide while feeling the warm steam on your face.
  • Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone - Experience the awe-inspiring lower waterfall roaring as it dumps into the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.
  • Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area - The prehistoric biodiversity of the gurgling mud pots are an experience like none other.
  • Firehole Canyon Drive - Firehole Falls is a 40-foot waterfall pouring into the 800-foot thick lava flows forming the canyon walls.
  • Hayden Valley - Migration of various ungulates call Hayden Valley home including bison and elk.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in West Yellowstone, MT
  • Guided by a professional naturalist
  • Complimentary brown bag lunch
  • Use of high-quality optics including scope and binoculars
  • Snacks and beverages provided
  • Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
  • National Park Entrance Fee
Additional Information

Embark on a journey of unparalleled splendor with our “Lower Loop” sightseeing tour! This is our most famous tour, as it is home to some of the biggest icons of Yellowstone, Grand Prismatic & Old Faithful.

Traverse geothermal wonders & uncover the region’s rich history. We have spotting scopes, binoculars, & the knowledge to help you find & enjoy wildlife safely. Indulge in the luxury of a worry-free excursion as we attend to every detail, from trip planning to capturing cherished memories, catered lunches, certified guides, and clean tour vehicles.

If you would like to go on an “Upper Loop” Wildlife Safari Tour, we offer those too!

We are an authorized permittee of Yellowstone National Park.

*The West Yellowstone entrance is set to close November 4th. Earlier closures can occur with ample snow. Please plan lodging accordingly!

Location
West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
Yellowstone Avenue
The West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center is next to the IMAX theatre. Look for a mini-van or SUV with "Sky's the Limit Tours" magnets on the side of the vehicle. Your guide will be in touch with you before the tour with specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Karenk_s
Sep 25, 2024
Kat was the perfect guide - My sister and I have had lots of guides but never our own, personal guide. The long drives in Yellowstone zipped by as Kat filled the time answering all our questions and so much more. Her knowledge of the area, animals, history and landscape was endless and fascinating. She even tailored the visit to match our interests. And her command of the English language was impeccable. Ask for Kat!
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Maryelizabeth_l
Sep 21, 2024
A wonderful trip to Yellowstone - We had a wonderful day in Yellowstone with our guide, Clara! She communicated with us in advance of pick-up and planned the day around our interests. She drove us to see all the highlights of the park while sharing her knowledge during the ride. We rode in a clean, comfortable vehicle, and the provided lunch was tasty. Overall, Sky's the Limit tours exceeded our expectations.
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Debra_f
Sep 18, 2024
Unforgettable Yellowstone Adventure with Sky's the Limit! - Our family of four embarked on an extraordinary journey through Yellowstone National Park, courtesy of Sky's the Limit, a woman-owned tour company booked via Viator. This private tour, entering through the West entrance, was nothing short of phenomenal. Our guide, Kat, was the heart of this exceptional experience. Her vast knowledge of the park's history and geology, coupled with her engaging storytelling, brought Yellowstone to life. Kat's personable nature made us feel like we were exploring with a knowledgeable friend rather than a tour guide. Tour highlights: • Old Faithful eruption (perfectly timed!). We ate our box lunches onsite at the Old Faithful Inn, which was a wonderful experience. • Mud Volcano and the mysterious Dragon's Mouth Spring. The boardwalk skirted the hot mud springs for great viewing. The Dragon’s Mouth is actually a cave with steam bellowing out and with sounds like a dragon is in the cave! • Breathtaking Canyon Falls (taller than Niagara!). It was a bit scary looking out over the deep canyon at the fall, but it was well worth the picture-taking opportunity! • Continental Divide at 8,262 ft elevation. This was the high point of our tour. • The Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Yellowstone Lake (the oldest hotel in the park). An elegant hotel with a rich history of visitors and excellent fishing in the huge lake of 140 miles of coastline. • Grand Prismatic Spring's mesmerizing colors. We hiked along the river and felt some of the hot water bubbling up into the river along its edge. At the springs, we enjoyed seeing multiple colors of steam, waters and land around the springs. We even felt the warm steam blow over us at one point! • Firehole Falls' unique beauty. This was another beautiful fall that was smaller than Canyon Falls but was much closer to us so you could appreciate it’s details. The tour's flexibility allowed us to adjust our time at each site, ensuring we got the most out of every stop. Though not specifically an animal tour, we were treated to sightings of mule deer, bison, and elk. Sky's the Limit's attention to detail was impressive. From our pre-ordered box lunches to the variety of snacks and water provided, our comfort was always a priority. Kat's expertise in timing our visits meant we experienced each wonder at its best. This tour offered a perfect blend of natural wonders, geological marvels, and wildlife encounters. It truly was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that words can't fully capture. If you're looking for an immersive, personalized Yellowstone adventure, Sky's the Limit is the way to go. They turn a park visit into an unforgettable journey of discovery!
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Myla
Sep 16, 2024
We had the absolute best guide Kat. She was very knowledgeable. We saw everything we wanted to see. We loved it all. The - We had a marvelous time. Our guide was Kat . She was very very knowledgeable. She was sweet and did a fantastic job. We loved Yellowstone. We saw everything we wanted to see. Old Faithful was stunning. Dragon ‘s mouth was one of my favorites. Kat is a great driver and parker. We loved our tour
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Markml7009mt
Sep 11, 2024
Tour Of A Lifetime - Experience of a lifetime with tour guide Mike. Only way to see Yellowstone. He knew all the best spots, was able to avoid the crowds, and had an unbelievable knowledge of the park. Tour was never rushed and the photos we took were fantastic. A huge bonus was Mike’s personality and sense of humor. We not only took an unforgettable tour, we made a great friend.
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Beckir2018
Sep 1, 2024
Great way to see the sights of Yellowstone! - We spent our first day ever in Yellowstone touring with Lisa. She did a great job — answered all our questions and much much more. We saw amazing waterfalls, watched Old Faithful do its work, saw bison and elk. We highly recommend this quality tour!
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Kathy_r
Aug 29, 2024
We saw bears from a safe... - We saw bears from a safe distance and our guides had scopes so we could see up close. We watched old faithful, saw the grand prismatic, and learned about them too. Our guides were so friendly and knowledgeable and that made the experience even better. It was a great trip!
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Quest463088
Aug 18, 2024
Great experience - The tour was great. We saw so much. Kat our tour guide was amazing- super friendly, lots of information and accommodated what we were interested in. We were really happy we did the tour.
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Michael_u
Aug 12, 2024
Peace and love - Tin and Kat were awesome guides for both days of our private tours. They were so informative and we loved their outgoing personalities. We would definitely recommended them both. Thank you ladies
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Vanessa_m
Aug 7, 2024
Excellent Private Tour - Tin was an amazing guide! She catered to our interests and activity level, and we saw so many wonderful sites and wildlife! We were even able to see a grizzly from safe distance with her scope and binoculars. She also had fantastic recommendations for the rest of our trip. Lunch and snack selection were great. Car was comfy. Support this women owned small business!
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