Shared tour, run by CoveredGround Tours
Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour
From $223.20 per adult Dates and prices
Starts in West Yellowstone: Pickup at West Yellowstone hotels, or meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Center at 7 a.m.; on Viator, choose the West Yellowstone start.
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Price and dates
From $223.20 per adult
Checked 2 October 2026 for Sunday 4 October
Daily until 25 October. Only days the tour runs are listed.
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At a glance
- Length
- 10 to 11 hours, starts 7 a.m.
- Runs
- Daily until 25 October
- Later dates
- Some dates on sale between 1 May 2027 and 25 October 2027
- Group
- Shared, up to 10 people
- Ages
- 2 and over; an adult must be in the booking
- Guide
- In English
- Park entry
- Park entry not included
Before you book
Each non-US resident aged 16 or over pays an extra $100 to enter the park, on a tour too, unless the group has an annual or America the Beautiful pass. The road from West Yellowstone into the park is open to cars until 31 October 2026, and tours that drive in stop when it closes.
Where it starts
Pickup at West Yellowstone hotels, or meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Center at 7 a.m.; on Viator, choose the West Yellowstone start. You can be picked up, or meet the group at the start point.
The 38 West Yellowstone lodgings on the pickup list
- 1872 Inn
- Al's Westward Ho Motel
- Alpine Motel
- Arrowhead Lodge by Arrowhead Properties
- Best Western Desert Inn
- Best Western Weston Inn
- Big Western Pines Motel
- Brandin' Iron Inn
- City Center Motel
- ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone
- Crosswinds Inn
- Dude/Round Up Motel
- Elkhorn Cabins and Inn
- Evergreen Motel
- Explorer Cabins At Yellowstone
- Golden West Motel
- Gray Wolf Inn and Suites
- Holiday Inn West Yellowstone By IHG
- Kelly Inn West Yellowstone
- Lazy Duck Inn
- Moose Creek Inn
- One Horse Motel
- Pine Shadows Motel
- Pioneer Motel
- Pony Express Motel
- Sleepy Hollow Lodge
- Stage Coach Inn
- Starlite Yellowstone, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- The Historic Madison Hotel, Motel and Hostel
- Three Bear Lodge
- Traveler's Lodge
- Westwood Motel
- White Buffalo Hotel
- Yellowstone Inn
- Yellowstone Lodge
- Yellowstone Park Hotel
- Yellowstone Townhouses
- Yellowstone West Gate Hotel
The pickup list also has lodgings in Big Sky, Cody and Wapiti.
In CoveredGround Tours' words
Departure times and locations:
Cody, WY 7:00am
West Yellowstone, MT 7:00am
Big Sky, MT 6:00am
Inside Yellowstone (Fishing Bridge General Store) 9:00am
This tour picks up at all Hotels in Cody, Wyoming and West Yellowstone, MT as well as inside the park at Fishing Bridge General Store and at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky, MT. Please select the appropriate option when booking! If you are staying inside Yellowstone or coming from a different gate, please select the inside the park option. If you are joining us from Cody or West Yellowstone we will pick you up at 7am, and at Big Sky at 6am. Tour durations from Fishing Bridge and West Yellowstone are shorter than Cody or Big Sky. This tour does not pickup in Jackson, WY or Gardiner, MT.
For a full map of Yellowstone please send us an email or call for more details.
7:00am. Meet in parking lot of Visitor Center in West Yellowstone, MT.
The route
The stops in the order the operator lists them. Times at each stop are the operator's; wildlife and traffic change them.
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Lake Butte Overlook
Start your morning off right with a magnificent view of Yellowstone Lake from above, the largest alpine lake in North America. We also see many bears in this area frequently.
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Fishing Bridge: General Store
Stop for our in park meetup and first bathroom break at Fishing Bridge General Store at 9am
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Yellowstone Geysers: Mud Volcano Area
Witness the largest mud pot in Yellowstone and see other cloudy hot springs in this highly acidic and very smelly portion of the Yellowstone supervolcano.
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Dragon's Mouth Springs
See the steam coming from this cave that looks like snorts from an angry bull. It is unknown who gave this grotto its current name, but Dragon's Mouth Springs is yet another fascinating hydrothermal feature of Yellowstone National Park
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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
See two massive waterfalls from multiple viewpoints. We take you to the best places to see both upper and lower falls.
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Hayden Valley
See large herds of buffalo, and the occasional sighting of moose, wolves and golden eagle as we drive through one of the vast open plains within Yellowstone.
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Artist Point
See the most amazing view of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River. From this view, also notice the amazing colors of the canyon walls, carved out from millions of year of erosion and geothermal activity. The picture we take of you here will be on your holiday card!
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Norris Geyser Basin
Based upon accessibility. Walk with us through the oldest, hottest and most dynamic part of Yellowstone National Park, home of the largest geyser in the world.
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Firehole Canyon Drive
We stop to take a photo of an awesome waterfall in the middle of a volcano rock canyon.
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Fountain Paint Pot
When accessible, let us stop to enjoy the bubbling paint pots of the lower geyser basing. Also see spouting geysers, colorful hot springs and the bobby sock trees!
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Grand Prismatic Spring
We walk through the midway geyser basin, viewing Excelsior Geyser and the Grand Prismatic Spring, the third largest hot spring in the world. Occasionally do Prismatic Overlook Hike based on timing, traffic and other factors.
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Old Faithful
Experience the iconic Old Faithful geyser basin
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West Thumb Geyser Basin
See paint pots, the deepest hot spring in Yellowstone and the famed Fishing Cone, all on the beautiful shore of Lake Yellowstone.
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Yellowstone Lake
The largest alpine lake in North America. If you travel here early enough, you may even get to see if frozen. Join us on this drive as we talk about the cutthroat trout, invasive fish and other challenges facing this incredible lake.
What is included
Included
- Bottled water
- Wilderness Interpretive Guide
- Binoculars
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- (sandwich, chips, fruit, homemade cookie or world famous brownie)
- Professional Spotting Scope
Not included
- Park Entry Fees (included with your National Park Pass. May be higher for international guests))
- Gratuity
Cancellation and good to know
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Later than that, nothing is refunded.
If the operator cancels for poor weather, Viator offers a different date or a full refund.
If too few people book, the operator may cancel; Viator then offers a different date or a full refund.
From the operator
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The operator's description
Read CoveredGround Tours' own description
Have an awesome time with our incredibly thorough and knowledgeable park guides as we take you to iconic Yellowstone sights such as Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring. We know this area like the back of our hands and all the frequented wildlife spots as well. You will see all the must-visit spots during your tour while gaining top notch environmental education at the same time. We stay by your side on tour as we get out and guide all stops step by step with you. You will never feel lost or out of place. We have a lot of fun on this tour and you will see ALL the iconic sights of Yellowstone, guaranteed. We know what we are doing and you will not regret joining us!
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 from 764 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, as Viator reported them on 2 October 2026.
Questions about this tour
Where does CoveredGround Tours' full-day Yellowstone tour start?
CoveredGround Tours' full-day Yellowstone tour starts in West Yellowstone: pickup at West Yellowstone hotels, or meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor Center at 7 a.m.; on Viator, choose the West Yellowstone start.
Does CoveredGround Tours' full-day Yellowstone tour include the Yellowstone entrance fee?
No. CoveredGround Tours' full-day Yellowstone tour does not include the Yellowstone entrance fee.
How long is CoveredGround Tours' full-day Yellowstone tour?
CoveredGround Tours' full-day Yellowstone tour lasts 10 to 11 hours and starts at 7 a.m.
Can I cancel CoveredGround Tours' full-day Yellowstone tour for a refund?
Yes. You can cancel CoveredGround Tours' full-day Yellowstone tour for a full refund up to 24 hours before it starts; later than that, nothing is refunded.
Can children go on CoveredGround Tours' full-day Yellowstone tour?
Children aged 2 and over can go on CoveredGround Tours' full-day Yellowstone tour, and an adult must be in the booking.
Sources
- Viator: the listing for this tour (product code 316119P4), read 2 October 2026. Prices, dates, ratings, pickup lodgings, the itinerary and what is included come from it.
- National Park Service: Current Conditions (park alerts), checked 3 October 2026
- National Park Service: Fees & Passes, checked 3 October 2026
- National Park Service: Park Roads: 2026 road opening and closing dates (projected), checked 3 October 2026
- National Park Service: Seasons, checked 3 October 2026
Written and checked by West Yellowstone Tours. Tour photographs are the operator's, shown as Viator supplies them.