Lower Loop Van Tour from West Yellowstone: Grand Prismatic and Old Faithful
Overview
This Active Van Tour is a great way to see Yellowstone National Park beginning in the fun gateway town of West Yellowstone. The early morning part of the tour explores wildlife haunts in the famous Shadow Canyon of the Madison River. This area is home to bear and elk.
Later we hike to an overlook of the famous Grand Prismatic Hot Springs. If you don't feel like walking we find a safe, scenic spot for you to wait for the group.
Next we explore the Old Faithful area, including some time at the famous Old Faithful Inn.
We continue over the continental divide and down to the West Thumb Geyser Basin on Yellowstone Lake for a view of some spectacular lakeside thermal pools.
Continuing our drive along Yellowstone Lake we arrive at the Mud Volcano near the Hayden Valley. See bison roam along the Yellowstone River.
Finally, we arrive at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone to view the canyon and the amazing Lower Falls at Artist Point. The day concludes back at West Yellowstone.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Hot coffee/tea/cocoa
- Lunch Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) *Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions*
- Snacks Brown Bag with snacks
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Binoculars for viewing wildlife at a safe distance
- Van with large windows for wildlife sightings
- Spotting scope for viewing wildlife at a safe distance
- Yellowstone Entrance Fee -- Unless You Have an Annual Pass, which is good for 4 people in your party --
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We will meet you at the lobby of any hotel in West Yellowstone or any vacation rental located within the boundaries of West Yellowstone. For travelers who are staying outside of West Yellowstone, we meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center. Please do not pick a hotel where you are not staying as your meeting 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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Madison River
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Prismatic Spring
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Faithful
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Continental Divide
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
West Thumb Geyser Basin
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hayden Valley
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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.
- Tea and coffee. Hot coffee/tea/cocoa.
- Lunch. Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) *Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions*.
- Snacks. Brown Bag with snacks.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Binoculars for viewing wildlife at a safe distance.
- Van with large windows for wildlife sightings.
- Spotting scope for viewing wildlife at a safe distance.
- Yellowstone Entrance Fee -- Unless You Have an Annual Pass, which is good for 4 people in your party --.
- Gratuities.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Lower Loop Van Tour from West Yellowstone: Grand Prismatic and Old Faithful is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lower Loop Van Tour from West Yellowstone: Grand Prismatic and Old Faithful 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 2024Once 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 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeHot coffee/tea/cocoa
- LunchSandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) *Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions*
- SnacksBrown Bag with snacks
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Binoculars for viewing wildlife at a safe distance
- Van with large windows for wildlife sightings
- Spotting scope for viewing wildlife at a safe distance
- Yellowstone Entrance Fee -- Unless You Have an Annual Pass, which is good for 4 people in your party --
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
