Private tour, run by Tied To Nature
Private Yellowstone Old Faithful and Lower Loop Tour
From $1,100 for 2 adults Dates and prices
Starts in West Yellowstone: Pickup at your lodging in West Yellowstone or Island Park.
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Price and dates
From $1,100 for 2 adults
Checked 2 October 2026 for Monday 19 October
Next dates on sale from 19 October 2026. Only days the tour runs are listed.
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At a glance
- Length
- 7 to 9 hours, starts 6:30 a.m.
- Runs
- Next dates on sale from 19 October 2026
- Later dates
- Some dates on sale between 3 May 2027 and 29 October 2027
- Group
- Private: only your group
- 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 your lodging in West Yellowstone or Island Park. Pickup is included for everyone.
Pickup can be up to 5 minutes before the start time.
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 Island Park.
In Tied To Nature's words
I will pick you up at from your lodging in Island Park, Idaho, West Yellowstone, Montana and select ares inside of Yellowstone. Locations in Yellowstone require additional fees for travel time please choose "Yellowstone Pick Up".
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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Old Faithful
Watch and listen as Old Faithful erupts 130 or more shooting out close to 5000 gallons of water. While here take a peep inside the famous Old Faithful Inn that was first constructed in 1904.
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Yellowstone Lake
Stop along the largest alpine lake in the country for a nice picnic style lunch.
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Hayden Valley
Drive through Hayden Valley in the search for wildlife that calls this area home. Wildlife is never guaranteed but bison, elk, coyotes, bears, and wolves can be spotted in the valley.
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Lower Yellowstone River Falls
Stop at one of the many scenic look out along the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone to view the Lower Falls. At 300 feet tall, the Lower Falls is one of the most spectacular sights in the park.
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Fountain Paint Pot
With over 10,000 thermal spots in Yellowstone it is impossible to see them all. Stopping at one of the Geyser Basins will you give you a chance to see and photograph some of the many hot springs found in Yellowstone.
What is included
Included
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Use of binoculars and a spotting scope.
- A picnic style lunch with a sandwich, chips, granola bar, fruit, cookie, and drinks. Sandwich options include roast beef, turkey ham, veggie, and PBJ. For gluten free options we can make it a wrap.
- We provide a basket with chips, granola bars, and crackers.
Not included
- Our guides work hard to give you the best experience in Yellowstone. Showing your gratitude through a tip is appreciated. If you feel inclined, Industry standard is 15% of the tour price.
- Guests will be required to purchase a park pass upon entering Yellowstone.
Cancellation and good to know
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Later than that, nothing is refunded.
From the operator
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The operator's description
Read Tied To Nature's own description
Spending the day on Yellowstone’s lower loop will give you an opportunity to experience the best of what Yellowstone has to offer. A long the way stop and see the famous Old Faithful Geyser as it erupts 150 feet into the air. Walk along the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and view the Lower Falls as water plunges 300 feet into the canyon. Visit the colorful hot springs and other thermal features at one of the many geyser basins including Fountain Paint Pots, Black Sand Geyser Basin, and Wet Thumb Geyser Basin. Watch for bison, elk, bears, wolves and numerous other animals in Hayden Valley and other wildlife hotspots. This is the recommended tour if you just have one day and want to see the best of Yellowstone.
Reviews
5.0 out of 5 from 83 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, as Viator reported them on 2 October 2026.
Questions about this tour
Where does Tied To Nature's private Old Faithful and Lower Loop tour start?
Tied To Nature's private Old Faithful and Lower Loop tour starts in West Yellowstone: pickup at your lodging in West Yellowstone or Island Park.
Does Tied To Nature's private Old Faithful and Lower Loop tour include the Yellowstone entrance fee?
No. Tied To Nature's private Old Faithful and Lower Loop tour does not include the Yellowstone entrance fee.
How long is Tied To Nature's private Old Faithful and Lower Loop tour?
Tied To Nature's private Old Faithful and Lower Loop tour lasts 7 to 9 hours and starts at 6:30 a.m.
Can I cancel Tied To Nature's private Old Faithful and Lower Loop tour for a refund?
Yes. You can cancel Tied To Nature's private Old Faithful and Lower Loop tour for a full refund up to 24 hours before it starts; later than that, nothing is refunded.
Can children go on Tied To Nature's private Old Faithful and Lower Loop tour?
Travellers of any age can go on Tied To Nature's private Old Faithful and Lower Loop tour.
Sources
- Viator: the listing for this tour (product code 137381P1), 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.