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Yellowstone Lower Southern Loop Tour

7 Reviews 3.86 out of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | West Yellowstone, USA
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On average, this is booked 19 (0) days in advance.
8 to 9 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Yellowstone's lower (or southern) loop is one of the most amazing places on earth, with more geysers, hot springs and other thermal features than literally anywhere else on earth! Old Faithful, the world's most famous geyser, is there, as is another iconic sight, Grand Prismatic Spring! Talking of iconic, Yellowstone is known for its bison, and we'll do our best to get you stuck in one of our unforgettable bison jams!

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Services of a skilled guide
  • Gratuities
  • Park Entry - $20 (exempt if you have NPS/Senior/Military/Veteran/Yellowstone Car Pass)
  • Meals
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick up at all lodging properties, including cabins and apartments, within West Yellowstone itself.

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534 Highway Avenue
West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA

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

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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

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Old Faithful

The world's most famous geyser! Old Faithful can be found at the Upper Geyser Basin, and we'll look at other thermal features, as well as Old Faithful Inn, while we're here.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

A magnificent canyon carved by the Yellowstone River, as it flows through the canyon walls. We'll visit Artist Point, Inspiration Point and Grandview Point, amongst others.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Brink Of The Upper Falls

Weather permitting, we'll take a stroll to the brink of the Yellowstone River Upper Falls, to watch the water plummeting down to the canyon below.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hayden Valley

One of the two main areas in Yellowstone National Park, where a lot of wildlife can generally be found.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lower Geyser Basin

Home to Fountain Paint Pot, and a trail which meanders through many hot springs, geysers, mud pots and steam vents.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Prismatic Spring

Grand Prismatic Spring is located in the Midway Geyser Basin, as is Excelsior Geyser Crater, and we'll walk the boardwalk system there.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

West Thumb Geyser Basin

This beautiful geyser basin is located right on the shores of Yellowstone Lake, and we'll stroll the boardwalks here as well.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Black Sand Basin

Time permitting we'll try and pop in here to check out the thermal features.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Biscuit Basin

Not as well known as the three main geyser basins in this part of the park, Biscuit Basin is a smaller geyser basin which we may visit, time permitting.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area

Mud Volcano is a smaller thermal area on the east side of Yellowstone.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gibbon Falls

Gibbon Falls is right next to the Grand Loop Road, and we'll stop to take a look.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Loop Road

The rest of our time is spent driving around the Grand Loop Road, which follows Yellowstone's lower loop. We'll stop anytime something interesting crops up, and we may be forced to stop if we're lucky enough to come across one of Yellowstone's famous buffalo jams! Other sights we may pause at or view include: Firehole Canyon Drive Firehole Lake Drive, and Great Fountain and White Dome geysers Firehole River Gibbon River Madison Valley Madison River
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pets are not permitted in most of Yellowstone.
  • Yellowstone is located at altitude. Check with your medical professional that you'll be OK.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Yellowstone Lower Southern Loop Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Yellowstone Lower Southern Loop Tour?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Services of a skilled guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Park Entry - $20 (exempt if you have NPS/Senior/Military/Veteran/Yellowstone Car Pass).
  • Meals.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 8..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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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 Southern Loop Tour is as follows:

  • 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 Southern Loop Tour 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?
A:

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.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Services of a skilled guide
  • Gratuities
  • Park Entry - $20 (exempt if you have NPS/Senior/Military/Veteran/Yellowstone Car Pass)
  • Meals

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pets are not permitted in most of Yellowstone.
  • Yellowstone is located at altitude. Check with your medical professional that you'll be OK.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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