Back Basin at Norris Geyser Basin

Full-Day Yellowstone Upper (Northern) Loop Tour

Small Group
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600 minutes
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Today we'll be touring Yellowstone's upper, or northern loop, including visiting the best location in the lower 48 states to see wildlife! There are frequent stops along the way!

Starting in West Yellowstone, we'll travel along the Grand Loop Road until we get to Canyon Village, where we'll head north, climbing up Dunraven Pass towards Mount Washburn. The tour passes through good grizzly bear terrain before stopping at Tower Falls. The Lamar Valley, Yellowstone's prime area for wildlife viewing, is the next major destination, followed by Mammoth Hot Springs. There is almost always an elk herd to be seen at Mammoth, along with the famous terraces and historic Fort Yellowstone.

Roaring Mountain is on the way to Norris Geyser Basin, which is made up of two separate geyser basins and includes the world's highest active geyser.

Time permitting, other locations at which we may stop include Calcite Springs, Undine Falls, and Obsidian Cliff.

Options

Full-Day Yellowstone Upper (Northern) Loop Tour

Pickup included

FromCAD $257.25Per Person

What's included in Full-Day Yellowstone Upper (Northern) Loop Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Mammoth Hot Springs

You'll be able to walk around the ever growing and changing terraces, as well as see historic Fort Yellowstone. There is also an elk herd which is almost always to be seen at Mammoth Hot Springs..

Lamar Valley

The best place in all of Yellowstone to view wildlife.

Norris Porcelain Basin

Check out geysers, hot springs, and more, as well as Porcelain Basin with its almost out of this world type terrain.

Inclusions

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

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

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

Meeting / End Points

  • In front of Yellowstone Motel, which is on the southeast corner and US Highway 20 and Hayden Street. The office is in a two floor brown log cabin, facing north.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Please ensure you have with you a government issued photo ID.

Operator

USA Park Tours