Shared tour, run by Yellowstone Day Tours
Yellowstone National Park: Full-Day Lower Loop Tour from West Yellowstone
From $325 per adult Dates and prices
Starts in West Yellowstone: Pickup at West Yellowstone lodgings, or meet at the Visitor Center, 30 Yellowstone Ave.
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Price and dates
From $325 per adult
Checked 2 October 2026 for Saturday 3 October
Daily until 31 October. Only days the tour runs are listed.
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At a glance
- Length
- 8 to 9 hours, starts 7:30 a.m.
- Runs
- Daily until 31 October
- Later dates
- Some dates on sale between 30 September 2027 and 31 October 2027
- Group
- Shared, up to 18 people
- Ages
- 6 and over; an adult must be in the booking
- Guide
- In English
- Park entry
- Park entry included; non-US residents pay the $100 fee themselves
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 lodgings, or meet at the Visitor Center, 30 Yellowstone Ave. You can be picked up, or meet the group at the start point.
The 25 West Yellowstone lodgings on the pickup list
- Best Western Desert Inn
- Best Western Weston Inn
- Brandin' Iron Inn
- ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone
- Elkhorn Cabins and Inn
- Evergreen Motel
- Explorer Cabins At Yellowstone
- Geyser Inn
- Golden Stone Inn
- Gray Wolf Inn and Suites
- Holiday Inn West Yellowstone By IHG
- Kelly Inn West Yellowstone
- Moose Creek Inn
- Starlite Yellowstone, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- The Adventure Inn Yellowstone
- The Aspen
- The Historic Madison Hotel, Motel and Hostel
- Three Bear Lodge
- Traveler's Lodge
- White Buffalo Hotel
- Yellowstone Country Inn
- Yellowstone Lodge
- Yellowstone Park Hotel
- Yellowstone West Gate Hotel
- Yellowstone Wildlife Cabins
In Yellowstone Day Tours' words
If you are staying outside of West Yellowstone, you will need to meet at the West Yellowstone Visitor's Center at 30 Yellowstone Ave.
Please be ready 5 minutes prior to confirmed departure time. Since it is a long day and we have a LOT to see, it is very important that we depart on time. If you are not present at departure, you may be left behind and will forfeit all tour fees.
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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Yellowstone National Park
Experience the wonders of the World's First National Park
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Old Faithful
Experience the most iconic geyser in the world erupt with all of its explosive glory.
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Artist Point
Located on the south rim of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, this canyon overlook offers breathtaking views of both the amazing 308-foot Lower Yellowstone Falls and the spectacular, rhyolite canyon.
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Upper Falls
See, hear and feel the thunderous power of the Yellowstone River plunge 109 feet over Upper Yellowstone Falls.
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Hayden Valley
This beautiful, wildlife-rich valley between Yellowstone Lake and Upper Falls straddles the Yellowstone River and is prime habitat for bison, elk, grizzly bears, bald eagles and wolves. Available May 7-Nov 7
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Fountain Paint Pot
Located in the Lower Geyser Basin, this volcanic landscape has all 4 types of active geothermal features in one place, including: geysers, mud pots, hot springs and fumaroles (steam vents).
What is included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at select West Yellowstone area lodgings
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Muffins & pastries
- Expertise of a local guide
- Turkey & Provolone, Ham & Swiss, Roast Beef & Cheddar OR Veggie Sandwich On Sourdough, Wheat, or Gluten Free Bread
Not included
- Gratuities (commonly 15–20%)
- Animals Not Permitted
- Non-US Residents Park fee: 100 USD per person, per Park.
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 too few people book, the operator may cancel; Viator then offers a different date or a full refund.
From the operator
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Involves a moderate amount of walking
- Operates rain or shine; please dress accordingly
- Minimum age is 6 years. Private Tours can be arranged with younger children.
- Lunch: please write in 'Special Requirements' box what each traveler would like: Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef or Vegi sandwich on wheat or gluten-free bread.
- No Animals of any kind are permitted on Tours, even service dogs.
- Travel Insurance is highly recommended prior to your trip to Wyoming or Montana in case you have travel delays, flight cancellations, car trouble, family emergencies, illness or any other issue that causes you to miss your Tour. See the Tour Operator's website for more details.
The operator's description
Read Yellowstone Day Tours' own description
Explore Yellowstone on a 8–9 hour tour with a local guide. Set out from West Yellowstone or Island Park, MT area to experience America's first national park. See its iconic Old Faithful, marvel at the Grand Canyon Waterfalls, and search for wildlife including grizzlies, bison, grey wolves, and more. This tour includes both a light breakfast, lunch and park entrance fees, as well as the use of binoculars.
Reviews
4.9 out of 5 from 261 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, as Viator reported them on 2 October 2026.
Questions about this tour
Where does Yellowstone Day Tours' Lower Loop tour start?
Yellowstone Day Tours' Lower Loop tour starts in West Yellowstone: pickup at West Yellowstone lodgings, or meet at the Visitor Center, 30 Yellowstone Ave.
Does Yellowstone Day Tours' Lower Loop tour include the Yellowstone entrance fee?
Yes. Yellowstone Day Tours' Lower Loop tour includes the Yellowstone entrance fee for US residents. Non-US residents aged 16 or over pay the separate $100 nonresident fee.
How long is Yellowstone Day Tours' Lower Loop tour?
Yellowstone Day Tours' Lower Loop tour lasts 8 to 9 hours and starts at 7:30 a.m.
Can I cancel Yellowstone Day Tours' Lower Loop tour for a refund?
Yes. You can cancel Yellowstone Day Tours' Lower Loop tour for a full refund up to 24 hours before it starts; later than that, nothing is refunded.
Can children go on Yellowstone Day Tours' Lower Loop tour?
Children aged 6 and over can go on Yellowstone Day Tours' Lower Loop tour, and an adult must be in the booking.
Sources
- Viator: the listing for this tour (product code 35441P10), 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.