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Yellowstone Lower Loop Full-Day Tour

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Jackson Hole, USA
Popular pick
Booked 20+ times last week!
  • 10 to 12 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Zeljka_K ·
May 2026
Joe B and Daniel led a 5 star tour of Yellowstone! Magnificent day. The guides went above and beyond to make us comfortable and told us cowboy stories, Yellowstone historical facts and stopped so efficiently that we saw more than was promised. Joe also group shared pics of the animals we saw with the spotting scope. This tour is an essential stop if you are visiting Jackson .
· Darlene_M ·
Jun 2026
Joe d was the best guide. Very knowledgeable, saw lots of wildlife had a great time. Was a long day, but worth it. Saw lots.

Overview

Tour the lower loop of Yellowstone National Park with an expert guide on this all-day tour. Visit popular sites like Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Lake Yellowstone, and more. Stop for an included lunch and many photo ops throughout the day. As you travel through the park, keep your eyes open for bears, elk, and bison that are commonly spotted in the area.
  • See popular sites of Yellowstone with an expert guide
  • Hassle-free, round-trip transportation from hotel
  • Stress-free package ideal for first-time visitors
  • Lunch included

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Expert Guide
  • Binoculars and a spotting scope will be available
  • Air conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Park entrance fees
  • Guide gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will pick you up your place of lodging in Jackson or Teton Village, Wyoming. If staying outside of the region we will coordinate a convenient location for our guides to meet you.

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Meeting point

  • Home Ranch Lot
    250 N Cache St, Jackson, WY 83001, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

1

Upper Geyser Basin

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Grand Prismatic Spring

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Yellowstone Lake (Pass By)

3

Old Faithful

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Lower Yellowstone River Falls

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Midway Geyser Basin

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

7

Hayden Valley

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Fountain Paint Pot

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum age is 4 years old for group tours, all ages welcome on private tours
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Ricardo_G
I can’t say enough good things about Joe and the amazing Yellowstone tour he gave us. From the moment we started, Joe’s energy and passion for the park were contagious. He wasn’t just knowledgeable about the history, geology, and wildlife, he made the experience fun and engaging, weaving in stories and little details that you’d never get from just reading a guidebook. What stood out the most was how attentive and thoughtful Joe was throughout the trip. He made sure everyone was comfortable, answered every question with patience, and even tailored the stops to what our group was most interested in seeing. Whether it was pointing out a hidden spot for the best view, spotting wildlife before anyone else noticed, or giving us fun facts that brought the park’s history to life, Joe went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable experience. Yellowstone is breathtaking on its own, but Joe truly made the tour unforgettable. If you’re looking for someone who is professional, friendly, and genuinely loves what they do, I highly recommend Joe. He turned a beautiful trip into an extraordinary adventure.

Reviews

4.9
based on 734 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Absolutely Amazing Experience

Luis_G, Jun 2026
This was one of the best experiences of our trip! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire tour enjoyable.

Best tour we have ever taken!

Cheryl_B, Jun 2026
This was the best experience ever. Our tour guide, Joe D, was awesome. Great information provided along the trip and made sure we did not miss anything! Saw tons of animals and such amazing scenery that pictures just do not do justice.

Beautiful par,. Very...

Brenda_G, Jun 2026
Beautiful par,. Very knowledgeable tour guide. David knew so much about the park and made all the Information interesting. Timed Old Fathiful perfectly.

Teton Scenic Lower Loop Tour

Joseph_G, Jun 2026
It was nice to have a professional tour guide get us to the best spots for the Lower Loop sites. On top of that the wildlife that we encountered was amazing. Our tour guide Andy was very knowledgeable on the area and history.

Highly Recommend!

Danielle_S, Jun 2026
A great way to explore the lower loop of Yellowstone. While others were waiting to get in to parking lots, we were dropped off and had plenty of time to explore top sites. Eddie even got us to the best spots to see bison, elk, and a grizzly bear. We missed out on seeing a moose, but I'll take the grizzly any day.

I would do it again

Mary_H, Jun 2026
Great experience! Our guide David was perfect. He was sooo knowledgeable about everything we were seeing and the day passed fast. Old Faithful and the thermal pools. So beautiful. Highly recommend this tour.

Lower loop tour with...

Aimee_F, Jun 2026
Lower loop tour with Shane was great! He was very knowledgable about Yellowstone, hit all the big highlights and navigated parking well. Shane also had a light sense of humor and had fun with our group - a plus - would recommend!

The tour guide explained...

JAEWON_Y, Jun 2026
The tour guide explained us about the Yellowstone. And he was so friendly and welcoming. I could see a bunch of wild animals. It was super great!

Awesome in the true sense of the word.

Rose_N, Jun 2026
Dan was absolutely the best tour guide for this experience. His love for the animals and the parks and his deep knowledge of the history and geology and wildlife of the area made our entire trip so enriching. Given that this is the lower loop and the park is so huge, Dan had to keep us on a pretty tight schedule - which I appreciated because it enabled us to also have time when there was wildlife to see spontaneously. He also invited us to ask questions and guide our own experience as much as we would like, but he also used his best judgment to make sure we had the best experience possible in the time we had. Seeing this part of the world is a life-changing experience. I am just so grateful that we did it, and got to do it with a group of people who were fully engaged the entire time. There were only nine of us in total, which made everything a little more intimate and manageable. I would not want to do this with a large tour group. You need time to appreciate what you are seeing and be awestruck by the wonder of it all. Also, I just have to add that the picnic lunch was fantastic. All dietary restrictions were well handled and that’s a challenge for us! Well done to the tour company for checking with us again two days before to verify everything. So professional. We loved this experience. I would not recommend this for small kids (they won’t have the patience or stamina, and would ruin it for others) but if you have well behaved kids from about age 9+, this would be great. It’s way too much driving and parking in crowds to do in your own if you don’t have to. Book it, enjoy and be present! And tell Dan the Nyte family said hi.

Excellent Experience

Jennifer_G, Jun 2026
This is a great way to get to see a lot of the area in a small time frame.Luke is super friendly, very knowledgeable and just really passionate about this beautiful area. Highly recommend!!

Our guide, Eddie is one...

Cindy_F, Jun 2026
Our guide, Eddie is one of the best guides that we've ever had. He literally made the trip and tour for us and our group. Not only was he knowledgeable, he was accommodating, friendly and made every effort for us to see everything we possibly can on the tour and within safety. The tour was wonderful and we were lucky to have a great group but if it wasn't for Eddie being our guide, we are absolutely certain it would not have been the same. So thank you Eddie and your team for making this tour so memorable for us! We will definitely book again on our return!

Joe d was the best guide....

Darlene_M, Jun 2026
Joe d was the best guide. Very knowledgeable, saw lots of wildlife had a great time. Was a long day, but worth it. Saw lots.

It was great! John is a...

Wendy_H, Jun 2026
It was great! John is a very nice guy, and guided us for the most important and beautiful places at Yellowstone.

Amazing Yellow Stone

Melanie_E, Jun 2026
The full day Yellow Stone tour was absolutely amazing. My sister and I were picked up and dropped off at our Inn, which was very convenient. Our tour guide, David, was very knowledgeable, fun, and very attentive to the needs of everyone on the tour. The many attractions and viewing sites were easy to access and David was always nearby answering questions and keeping a watchful eye on my sister and me. We are both in our seventies with some limitations. The picnic lunch was delicious and more than I could eat. This tour of Yellow Stone was amazing! I recommend the tour with five stars!

A Great Yellowstone Experience

Jackie_M, May 2026
Joe D was fantastic he had a trainee named Dan, he was also great. We saw alot and we learned a lot. Very kind and very knowledgeable. Definitely worth the money!

5 star tour of Yellowstone

Zeljka_K, May 2026
Joe B and Daniel led a 5 star tour of Yellowstone! Magnificent day. The guides went above and beyond to make us comfortable and told us cowboy stories, Yellowstone historical facts and stopped so efficiently that we saw more than was promised. Joe also group shared pics of the animals we saw with the spotting scope. This tour is an essential stop if you are visiting Jackson .

Great time in Yellowstone!

Jennifer_S, May 2026
We had a great experience and could not have asked for a better guide! Joe B. Was over the top accommodating and knowledgeable! He kept the longer stretches of highway fun!

A great tour…don’t miss it.

Sharon_K, May 2026
OMG…excellent excellent. Joe was so knowledgeable. He educated us on the wildlife, the vegetation, and the history of Yellowstone. You could tell he really loved what he does. We saw a grisly, many bison and a mom with twin “red dogs”, many elk, a coyote, and a fox. We saw many important sites. And when they say it is a full day it is. We were gone 12 hours. If the above doesn’t convince you to do this tour, then not having to worry about parking on a very busy day should.

Fantastic, highly recommend!

AmritaDasgupta, May 2026
Excellent tour of Yellowstone. Many thanks to our guide David who was a superbly enthusiastic and informative guide.

Tour was amazing. Joe had...

Steven_U, May 2026
Tour was amazing. Joe had so much information and knowledge about the park and various recommendations. The provided lunch sandwiches were delicious and very filling.

The experience was...

Fred_D, May 2026
The experience was awesome and covered a lot of Yellowstone best views and stops. Joe was very knowledgeable and did a great job of pointing out and explaining all the sites and landmarks.

We were able to see many...

Daniel_J, May 2026
We were able to see many of the spots that make Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons famous along with elk, moose, bear, and bison. Our guide David was fantastic.

Yellowstone home run!

Joel_M, May 2026
The perfect Yellowstone day! Our guide David was very knowledgeable and fun. Enjoyed the whole experience.

Relaxing and informative tour

Christy_H, May 2026
The trip was rather relaxing and doable for any and all ages no problem. Learned a whole lot through out the entire trip from our tour guide

Yellowstone Must do.

Rebecca_W, May 2026
Joe D picked me and my daughter up in front of our hotel. He was polite and welcoming. He drove us to all the most beautiful spots I. Yellowstone, compete with delicious picnic lunches. In one day we saw old faithful blow, a wolf, a grizzly bear, elk, bison, waterfalls, etc. Joe D took pictures of us and made sure that we had adequate bathroom breaks. He was knowledgeable and knew history about the park and facts about animals. We will be doing this again.

Yellowstone Tour

Maria_U, May 2026
The Tour was good also the Tour Guide had a great information about Yellowstone. It’s a long drive to the park from Jackson. Lunch package was delivered and tasted great.

Yellowstone Tour

Sandy_S, May 2026
Joe was an amazing tour guide and very safe driver. Highly recommended tour of yellowstone! Very knowledgeable

We had a great group in...

Steven_D, Nov 2025
We had a great group in our van. The guide was awesome with historical and scientific information. He made the tour and would recommend

David was great! We...

Mikhail_I, Oct 2025
David was great! We managed to see pretty much everything we could on the lower loop, including being right on time for an eruption of Old Faithful. David also taught us a lot about the ecology of Yellowstone which I really enjoyed :).

It was incredible

Miguel_D, Oct 2025
John Putrino knows the national park very well and gave us the best views of the wildlife and nature. He has a good skills

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