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Yellowstone Lower Loop VIP Full-Day Private Tour with Lunch

49 Reviews 4.96 out of 5 stars Based on 49 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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98% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| West Yellowstone, USA
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On average, this is booked 14 (4) days in advance.
8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Leave the hassle of planning to us and allow us to provide you a tour filled with rich history of the first National Park in the world. Our Adventure Guides are experts that, not only, will take you to the popular sites in the park but give you a the best viewpoint and opportunity to see these marvels in a different way than the typical tourist.

We pick up and drop off at your hotel.

Lunch is provided.

Hassle-free planning on our end

*Single travelers may join groups*

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Tea / Coffee / Hot Chocolate / Cider / Bottled Water / Soda(upon request)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Park Entry Fees - we recommend the America The Beautiful Pass
  • Gratuity for guides - If you had a great day, a 10-20% tip is appreciated for our AWESOME guides!
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

If you are staying inside Yellowstone, we can pick up for an additional fee. Contact to set up arrangements

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Meeting point

30 Yellowstone Avenue
West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Yellowstone National Park (pass by)

All Stops are subject to change based on conditions and guides discretion.
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Norris Geyser Basin

Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest and most changeable thermal area in Yellowstone. We will explore many of the features you would see if you walked the 2 1/4 miles (3.6 km) of trails. Discover the location of the world's tallest active geyser, colorful hot springs, and microscopic life in one of the most extreme environments on earth.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Gibbon Falls

Gibbon Falls drops 84 feet (0.3 m) over a remnant of the Yellowstone caldera rim. The caldera was created by a massive volcanic eruption approximately 640,000 years ago.A quick stop on our drive of the lower loop, this is a great opportunity for a photo moment.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Faithful

Old Faithful is located in Yellowstone’s Upper Geyser Basin in the southwest section of the park. The geyser-viewing area is the most accessible and visitor-friendly in the park with bench seating, a large parking lot, and a ranger station that tracks the time, height and length of an eruption to predict the next eruption.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Fountain Paint Pot

Along Fountain Paint Pot Trail you will see various hydrothermal features that are expressions of Yellowstone’s still active volcano. Within this geologic system, each type of thermal feature is represented. They can be grouped into two general categories—those with a great deal of water (hot springs and geysers) and those with limited water (mudpots and fumaroles). Despite their structural similarities, no two features are exactly alike.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Prismatic Spring

Grand Prismatic Spring is located in the Midway Geyser Basin. It has the distinction of being the park's largest hot spring. It measures approximately 370 feet (112.8 m) in diameter and is over 121 feet (37 m ) deep. A description of this spring by fur trapper Osborne Russell in 1839 also makes it the earliest described thermal feature in Yellowstone that is definitely identifiable.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Yellowstone Lake (pass by)

Situated at 7,733 feet (2,357 m) above sea level, Yellowstone Lake is the largest high elevation lake (above 7,000 feet / 2,134 m) in North America. It is roughly 20 miles (32.2 km) long and 14 miles (22.5 km) wide, with 141 miles (227 km) of shoreline and a surface area of 132 square miles (342 km2). Yellowstone Lake freezes over completely every winter in late December or early January, with ice thicknesses varying from a few inches to more than two feet. The lake usually thaws in late May or early June. Yellowstone Lake remains cold year-round, with an average water temperature of 41°F (5°C). Because of the extremely cold water, swimming is not recommended. Survival time is estimated to be only 20 to 30 minutes in water at this temperature.
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Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area

Yellowstone itself is a volcano, and one of its most spectacular eruptions occurred 640,000 years ago. During the eruption, the land collapsed and left a large depression in the earth—the Yellowstone Caldera. This caldera filled with lava flows over hundreds and thousands of years creating the volcanic plateau that comprises much of the central part of the park.Here at Mud Volcano you are close to one of the resurgent domes. The hills you see east of here comprise Sour Creek Dome. Resurgent domes are areas of active ground deformation, where the land moves up or down with the fluctuation of the magma chamber below. Scientists monitor these domes closely for information about ongoing volcanic activity.Not surprisingly, many of the park’s geysers, hot springs, mudpots, and fumaroles are also found near or within the caldera.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River expresses the park's complex geologic history in dramatic colors and shapes. Puffs of steam mark hydrothermal features in the canyon's walls. The Upper and Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River add to the grandeur of the unique natural treasure.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hayden Valley (pass by)

Hayden Valley is a large, sub-alpine valley in Yellowstone National Park straddling the Yellowstone River between Yellowstone Falls and Yellowstone Lake. The valley floor along the river is an ancient lake bed from a time when Yellowstone Lake was much larger.
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Firehole Canyon Drive (pass by)

Firehole Canyon Drive is a 2-mile, one-way road off the Grand Loop south of Madison. The drive has a waterfall overlook and swimming area.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Yellowstone Lower Loop VIP Full-Day Private Tour with Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Yellowstone Lower Loop VIP Full-Day Private Tour with Lunch?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Private transportation.
  • Tea / Coffee / Hot Chocolate / Cider / Bottled Water / Soda(upon request).
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Breakfast / Snacks / Lunch.
  • Binoculars / Spotting Scopes.
  • Professional and certified Adventure Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Park Entry Fees - we recommend the America The Beautiful Pass.
  • Gratuity for guides - If you had a great day, a 10-20% tip is appreciated for our AWESOME guides!.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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The minimum age to participate is 1..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Yellowstone Lower Loop VIP Full-Day Private Tour with Lunch is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Yellowstone Lower Loop VIP Full-Day Private Tour with Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • Private transportation
  • Tea / Coffee / Hot Chocolate / Cider / Bottled Water / Soda(upon request)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast / Snacks / Lunch
  • Binoculars / Spotting Scopes
  • Professional and certified Adventure Guide
  • Park Entry Fees - we recommend the America The Beautiful Pass
  • Gratuity for guides - If you had a great day, a 10-20% tip is appreciated for our AWESOME guides!

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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