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Yellowstone Grand Loop self-guided driving tour start Grant VC

5–6 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Yellowstone Grand Loop self-guided driving tour start Grant VC

About this activity

Discover the wonders of Yellowstone National Park with this self-guided driving tour that offers captivating GPS-triggered narration. This tour only starts at Grant Visitor Center and then goes around the loop road. You can start at any point, but it's design to start at Grant Visitor Center, one of the most popular spots to start. Hence the great price. Journey through iconic spots like Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring while learning about the park's rich history and unique geology. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and first-time visitors who want the freedom to explore at their own pace without the constraints of a group.

  • Self-guided tour featuring GPS narration for an immersive experience
  • Explore highlights like Old Faithful, Grand Canyon, and geothermal wonders
  • Ideal for first-time visitors seeking flexibility without group schedules
  • Enjoy at your own pace; the tour can be completed in sections or all at once
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At a glance

Duration
5–6 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Find hidden gems that you'll love
  • Included: GPS Self Guided Driving Tour of Yellowstones Grand Loop Road
  • Included: The tour plays automatically as you drive using GPS, so you know what's coming up and the story
  • Included: Learn the history and stories as you drive.
  • Included: Go anytime and at your own pace. The tour never expires.

Not included

  • Not included: No human guide this is guided by our driving and walking tour app
  • Not included: No admission to the National park you'll need to buy the ticket

Itinerary

  1. Grant Visitor Center

    Passing by

    Begin your Yellowstone adventure at the southern gateway to the Grand Loop. Learn about the famous 1988 fires and how they reshaped one of America's most iconic national parks.

  2. West Thumb Geyser Basin

    Passing by

    Walk among steaming geysers and colorful hot springs perched directly on the shores of Yellowstone Lake. One of the park's most unique geothermal landscapes.

  3. Old Faithful

    Passing by

    The world's most famous geyser erupts regularly, sending boiling water high into the air. A Yellowstone classic and a must-see stop.

  4. Firehole Lake Drive

    Passing by

    A scenic one-way drive past some of Yellowstone's most active thermal features and one of the park's hidden gems.

  5. Great Fountain Geyser

    Passing by

    One of Yellowstone's most spectacular geysers, capable of erupting over 200 feet high and often overlooked by visitors heading to Old Faithful.

  6. Norris Geyser Basin

    Passing by

    The hottest and most dynamic thermal area in Yellowstone, home to Steamboat Geyser—the tallest active geyser in the world.

  7. Mammoth Hot Springs

    Passing by

    Explore stunning terraces of white travertine created by mineral-rich hot water flowing over limestone formations.

  8. Tower Fall

    Passing by

    A dramatic 132-foot waterfall surrounded by volcanic pinnacles that inspired early explorers and photographers.

  9. Hellroaring Creek Trailhead

    Passing by

    A gateway to one of Yellowstone's most scenic suspension bridges and remote canyon landscapes.

    Admission: Included with park admission.

  10. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

    Passing by

    One of Yellowstone's most iconic sights, featuring colorful canyon walls carved by powerful floods and volcanic activity.

  11. Dragon's Mouth Springs

    Passing by

    A cave-like thermal feature that breathes steam and emits eerie sounds, making it one of Yellowstone's most memorable stops.

  12. Grand Loop Road

    5 hours Admission not included

    Experience the best of Yellowstone National Park on this self-guided driving tour of the famous Grand Loop Road. Journey through a landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth, where geysers erupt from the ground, colorful hot springs bubble beside the road, waterfalls plunge into deep canyons, and wildlife roams freely across vast valleys.

    Visit Yellowstone's most iconic attractions, including Old Faithful, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs, Hayden Valley, Lamar Valley, and Yellowstone Lake. Along the way, uncover the fascinating stories behind the park.

    With GPS-triggered audio narration, stories play automatically as you drive, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Perfect for first-time visitors, families, photographers, and nature lovers, this tour transforms Yellowstone's incredible scenery into an unforgettable adventure through geology, history, wildlife, and wonder.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Begin your Yellowstone adventure at the southern gateway to the Grand Loop. Learn about the famous 1988 fires and how they reshaped one of America's most iconic national parks.

End point

  • The tour ends at West Thumb Geyser Basin, very close to where it began.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking the Yellowstone National Park Driving Tour (Grand Loop from Grant Visitor Center)

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text +1-617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code 'crater' to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code: crater

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Yellowstone (or click the tour in the near me section if you are close)

Select the Yellowstone National Park Driving Tour (Grand Loop from Grant Visitor Center) and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code: crater

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

Download the tour before leaving. Signal is not great. To do so, unlock the tour and after click the open tour button. Then you are set.

When you are at Grant Visitors Center press play to begin.

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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