Private Full-Day Yellowstone Geysers & Hot Springs Tour
Explore Yellowstone’s geothermal landscapes with a local naturalist and room to set your own pace
Duration
8–10 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 14 people
Includes
Guide, transport, snacks
Highlights
Discover Yellowstone’s geysers and hot springs with your own private naturalist guide. Learn from local educators whose team averages more than 12 years of experience working, living, and teaching in the park. Stops vary and may include the geothermal sites below.
- Explore Old Faithful and the surrounding Upper Geyser Basin
- Discover Fountain Paint Pots
- Visit Midway Geyser Basin, home to Grand Prismatic Hot Spring
- Tailor the activity level to your interests, with an optional short hike and adjustments during your tour
What's Included
- Transportation in a touring vehicle
- High-powered binoculars and spotting scopes
- Coffee, tea, and hot cocoa
- Light snacks
- Water for refilling your bottle
- Guide-carried bear spray and first aid kit
Important details
- Bring your ID and park pass, if you have one
- Children under 9 require an appropriate, federally approved car seat or booster seat. Bring age-appropriate child restraints for children in your party
- Park entry is not included in the listed price. Entry costs $20 per person for U.S. residents and $100 per person for non-residents; children ages 15 and under enter free. An annual or lifetime National Park pass covers up to 4 adults. The value of a 7-Day Yellowstone pass can be applied toward these entry fees
- Gratuity is not included in the listed price and is optional
- Stay on boardwalks or maintained trails in hydrothermal areas. Keep at least 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from all other wildlife
- Follow your guide’s safety instructions. Unsafe or hostile behavior, or failure to follow instructions, may result in your tour ending early
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 30 days before your tour for a full refund. No refunds within 30 days, or for cancellations due to circumstances beyond the operator's control, including extreme weather, wildfire or park closures. Rescheduling is free, subject to availability; rescheduling 30 days or less before your original departure makes your booking fee non-refundable.
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FAQs
The tour is recommended for ages 5 and up.
Yes. Bring a picnic lunch and a reusable water bottle for your Yellowstone tour. Refill your bottle from your guide’s water cooler, and bring a small backpack to carry water and snacks away from the vehicle.
Wear layers and sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots. Even summer mornings can be as cold as 30°F, with afternoon temperatures reaching the 80s or higher. Bring a warm hat, gloves, a warm jacket, a waterproof/windproof outer layer, sun protection, and insect repellent, especially in June and July.