The Lower Loop tour begins in Gardiner, Montana and begins heading south. Depending on external conditions, guide recommendation, and client preference, we can head either way around the loop.. We have extensive experience in navigating popular features and making it easier to fit them into our itinerary. From here, we make our way to some incredible thermal features and many of the most popular thermal basins. After a morning of visiting many of the thermal features between the Midway and Lower Basins, we'll head to the most iconic feature in Yellowstone, Old Faithful. From there we will travel over Craig Pass to Yellowstone Lake. Stopping at the West Thumb Thermal Basin; a thermal basin with unique structure and history. Then we will travel past Fishing Bridge. Next passing through Hayden valley to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, visiting the Upper and Lower Falls, and Artisan's Point. From there the tour returns to Gardiner, Montana, additional destinations may be possible.
Pickup included
On this tour, you will have an opportunity to see what many would describe as the crown jewels of Yellowstone National Park. The Lower Loop tour brings you to many of the parks most iconic thermal features, such as Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful. Wildlife viewing is always a possibility as well. This tour covers the most mileage out of our standard tour options. Travel restrictions may apply. All of our Adventures are customizable to your priorities and timing.
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
We will pick you or your group from Local Gardiner Hotels, Airbnb's, VRBO's, or lodging inside Yellowstone National Park within 15 miles of Gardiner Mt. Please make sure we have your phone # so our guide can contact you the day before your tour to find you and make sure we include all of your priorities in your Adventure.