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Lower Loop of Yellowstone from Cody, WY

4.616 reviewsDay trips

  • 10 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Led by knowledgeable local guides, we experience Yellowstone’s must see sights with thoughtful pacing and a focus on both wildlife and geothermal features for a relaxed and memorable day in the park. We have a great time! We know geyser eruption times, parking and drop-off techniques and all the best bathrooms in Yellowstone. Tour with us and our many years experience guiding in the world's first national park.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Wilderness Interpretive Guide
  • Lunch
  • Binoculars
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Spotting Scope

What's not

  • Park Entrance Fees (included with your National Park Pass)
  • If you have a great day with your guide, a tip is always appreciated.

Itinerary

  1. Driving alongside the shore of Yellowstone Lake we climb the road to one of our favorite viewpoints for wildlife and vast scenery.

    30 min

  2. A short board walk to the Dragon's Mouth and a Mud Volcano show the power of the super volcano under Yellowstone.

    20 min

  3. The open plains of this valley are home to large herds of buffalo, and we are keeping an eye out for the occasional sighting of moose, wolves and golden eagle as we drive through the center of Yellowstone.

    30 min

  4. The hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone it sometimes feels like we are on another planet and steam rises from this valley.

    45 min

  5. Flowing alongside the road with rolling meadows and frequent wildlife sightings as we make our way into the park.

    Passes by

  6. Two of the largest waterfalls from multiple viewpoints. We take you to the best places to see both upper and lower falls.

    1 h

  7. Our first up close look at volcanic activity in Yellowstone. We step out onto the boardwalk to see bubbling mud pots, hissing steam vents, and a few geysers in action!

    30 min

  8. We stop to take a photo of an awesome waterfall in the middle of a volcano rock canyon.

    25 min

  9. One of Yellowstone’s most iconic sights. We stop at the Midway Geyser Basin to view Grand Prismatic Spring and Excelsior Geyser. We get a close up look at the scale of Yellowstone’s geothermal activity.

    45 min

  10. Experience the iconic Upper Geyser basin and the world’s most predictable geyser erupt.

    1 h

  11. Walk the boardwalk along the shore of Yellowstone Lake, where vents and colorful hot pools produce large steam clouds right next to open water.

    30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

4.6

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Operated by
CoveredGround Tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If traveler has a National Park Pass, each pass is good for 4 adults. If traveler does not have a National Park Pass they may purchase one at the gate upon entry for $20.

How it compares in Cody

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 12 day trips we list in Cody.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 12.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cody

Cody is a Wyoming town founded by Buffalo Bill, with a large Western museum, a summer rodeo and a scenic road west towards Yellowstone.

William F. Cody, the scout and showman known as Buffalo Bill, helped found the town in 1896, and the Irma Hotel on the main street, named after his daughter, still stands. The Buffalo Bill Center of the West groups five museums under one roof, covering the showman's life, Plains Indian cultures, Western art, natural history and firearms.

Top-ranked sights in Cody: Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

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