Guided Yellowstone Tour from Big Sky and West Yellowstone
CoveredGround Tours
4.9
R7225VDtheresaw
76 days ago
Daren did a fantastic job. He explained the park’s features perfectly and made sure we saw all of the highlights of Yellowstone. The van was extremely comfortable and clean. I would recommend this tour company to anyone.
Take in the sights and earn a ton of education while our expert guide tours you and your group through the nations first National Park. We are professional guides - approved by the National Park Service - that can provide a quality tour and take you to the best stops with the most information in the highest and best way. We are passionate about the Yellowstone and know how to fill a jam-packed day with fun and amazing experiences. Learn about park history, wildlife, natural wonders and all of the park's many hydrothermal features located within Yellowstone. We always aim to provide an epic experience unlike any other. This all day Yellowstone experience from the West side is amazing, and departs daily from Big Sky, MT at 6am or West Yellowstone, MT at 7am. We always return you to your starting location.
Departure Point
- We meet at the Madison Day Use Parking area at 8am for guests coming from inside the park or from Gardiner, MT. You may park your car here for the day. We will be there at 8am near the bathroom building.
- Meet at 7am on the corner of Madison Ave. and Dunraven St. in West Yellowstone, MT
- Please meet us at The Wilson Hotel parking lot at 6am. We meet in the northwest corner of the Wilson parking lot where you can see Roxy's grocery store. Again, this tour departs Big Sky at 6AM (we know it's listed for 7am but that is from West Yellowstone. Big Sky is at 6am).
- We meet at the Madison Day Use Parking area at 8am for guests coming from inside the park or from Gardiner, MT. You may park your car here for the day. We will be there at 8am near the bathroom building.
- Meet at 7am on the corner of Madison Ave. and Dunraven St. in West Yellowstone, MT
- Please meet us at The Wilson Hotel parking lot at 6am. We meet in the northwest corner of the Wilson parking lot where you can see Roxy's grocery store. Again, this tour departs Big Sky at 6AM (we know it's listed for 7am but that is from West Yellowstone. Big Sky is at 6am).
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Firehole Canyon Drive, , WyomingDrive through the Firehole Canyon Drive to see the Firehole river and waterfall in this tremendously scenic 2-mile drive.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Fountain Paint PotLower Geyser Basin, WyomingThis is many visitor's favorite feature because they get to see "All Four Hydrothermal Features" in one! See hot springs, mud pots (the paint pots), geysers and more in this very neat and historic roadside stop.Duration: 35 minutesStop At: Grand Prismatic SpringMidway Geyser Basin, WyomingDrive past the Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the world! If traffic permits we will stop and spend time getting up close and personal to this colorful, steaming spring located in the Midway Geyser Basin, just below Old Faithful. Often times we will either stop here or at Old Faithful, depending on group needs.Duration: 40 minutesStop At: Old FaithfulUpper Geyser Basin Trl, Yellowstone National Park, WyomingSee the most famous and most predictable of Yellowstone National Park's geysers, Old Faithful. This varying ~150 ft. geyser erupts approximately every 90 minutes and you are guaranteed to see it in action. Also enjoy touring the historic Old Faithful Inn and numerous gift shops, cafeterias and seeing resident Bison along the way. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesStop At: West Thumb Geyser BasinWyoming*We stop depending on timing*. See more of Yellowstone's hydrothermal features in Mud Pots, Fumaroles and Hot Springs directly on the beautiful shore front of Yellowstone Lake. See Fishing Cone and others as you walk through this incredibly scenic boardwalk.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Yellowstone LakeWyomingWitness the crystal clear waters of the largest alpine lake in the world, formed in the heart of the Yellowstone caldera.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Dragon's Mouth Springs, , WyomingStop at Mud Volcano and Dragon's Mouth Springs, to see some of Yellowstone's many hydrothermal features including mud pots and fumarolesDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano AreaWyomingSee "Mud Volcano" and the bubbling, steaming (and stinky!) gesyer area in the heart of the Yellowstone Caldera.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Hayden ValleyWyomingDrive through the stunning Hayden Valley, home to Bears, Wolves, Bison and Elk. We always slow and stop for wildlife viewing where possible. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Artist PointWyomingSee one of the best views you will ever see of Lower Falls of the Yellowstone here at Artist Point; be prepared to be wowed!Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Grand Canyon of the YellowstoneWyomingVisit Artist Point lookout to view the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, a 308 ft. waterfall and the 20 mile long "Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone" with towering, colorful walls and breathtaking vistas. We take you to another viewing point too as time permitsDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Gibbon FallsAlong the Grand Loop Road, WyomingSee the Gibbon Falls, centrally located in the heart of the Gibbon River, one of the tributaries that flows to the Madison River. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Madison RiverMadison Junction, WyomingExperience the beautiful drive in and out of the West gate via the W. Entrance Rd. and earn and amazing introduction of why Yellowstone became the world's first national park.Duration: 25 minutesAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Binoculars
- Spotting Scopes + Tripods
Take in the sights and earn a ton of education while our expert guide tours you and your group through the nations first National Park. We are professional guides - approved by the National Park Service - that can provide a quality tour and take you to the best stops with the most information in the highest and best way. We are passionate about the Yellowstone and know how to fill a jam-packed day with fun and amazing experiences. Learn about park history, wildlife, natural wonders and all of the park's many hydrothermal features located within Yellowstone. We always aim to provide an epic experience unlike any other. This all day Yellowstone experience from the West side is amazing, and departs daily from Big Sky, MT at 6am or West Yellowstone, MT at 7am. We always return you to your starting location.
Departure Point
- We meet at the Madison Day Use Parking area at 8am for guests coming from inside the park or from Gardiner, MT. You may park your car here for the day. We will be there at 8am near the bathroom building.
- Meet at 7am on the corner of Madison Ave. and Dunraven St. in West Yellowstone, MT
- Please meet us at The Wilson Hotel parking lot at 6am. We meet in the northwest corner of the Wilson parking lot where you can see Roxy's grocery store. Again, this tour departs Big Sky at 6AM (we know it's listed for 7am but that is from West Yellowstone. Big Sky is at 6am).
- We meet at the Madison Day Use Parking area at 8am for guests coming from inside the park or from Gardiner, MT. You may park your car here for the day. We will be there at 8am near the bathroom building.
- Meet at 7am on the corner of Madison Ave. and Dunraven St. in West Yellowstone, MT
- Please meet us at The Wilson Hotel parking lot at 6am. We meet in the northwest corner of the Wilson parking lot where you can see Roxy's grocery store. Again, this tour departs Big Sky at 6AM (we know it's listed for 7am but that is from West Yellowstone. Big Sky is at 6am).
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Firehole Canyon Drive, , WyomingDrive through the Firehole Canyon Drive to see the Firehole river and waterfall in this tremendously scenic 2-mile drive.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Fountain Paint PotLower Geyser Basin, WyomingThis is many visitor's favorite feature because they get to see "All Four Hydrothermal Features" in one! See hot springs, mud pots (the paint pots), geysers and more in this very neat and historic roadside stop.Duration: 35 minutesStop At: Grand Prismatic SpringMidway Geyser Basin, WyomingDrive past the Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the world! If traffic permits we will stop and spend time getting up close and personal to this colorful, steaming spring located in the Midway Geyser Basin, just below Old Faithful. Often times we will either stop here or at Old Faithful, depending on group needs.Duration: 40 minutesStop At: Old FaithfulUpper Geyser Basin Trl, Yellowstone National Park, WyomingSee the most famous and most predictable of Yellowstone National Park's geysers, Old Faithful. This varying ~150 ft. geyser erupts approximately every 90 minutes and you are guaranteed to see it in action. Also enjoy touring the historic Old Faithful Inn and numerous gift shops, cafeterias and seeing resident Bison along the way. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutesStop At: West Thumb Geyser BasinWyoming*We stop depending on timing*. See more of Yellowstone's hydrothermal features in Mud Pots, Fumaroles and Hot Springs directly on the beautiful shore front of Yellowstone Lake. See Fishing Cone and others as you walk through this incredibly scenic boardwalk.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Yellowstone LakeWyomingWitness the crystal clear waters of the largest alpine lake in the world, formed in the heart of the Yellowstone caldera.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Dragon's Mouth Springs, , WyomingStop at Mud Volcano and Dragon's Mouth Springs, to see some of Yellowstone's many hydrothermal features including mud pots and fumarolesDuration: 15 minutesStop At: Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano AreaWyomingSee "Mud Volcano" and the bubbling, steaming (and stinky!) gesyer area in the heart of the Yellowstone Caldera.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Hayden ValleyWyomingDrive through the stunning Hayden Valley, home to Bears, Wolves, Bison and Elk. We always slow and stop for wildlife viewing where possible. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Artist PointWyomingSee one of the best views you will ever see of Lower Falls of the Yellowstone here at Artist Point; be prepared to be wowed!Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Grand Canyon of the YellowstoneWyomingVisit Artist Point lookout to view the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, a 308 ft. waterfall and the 20 mile long "Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone" with towering, colorful walls and breathtaking vistas. We take you to another viewing point too as time permitsDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Gibbon FallsAlong the Grand Loop Road, WyomingSee the Gibbon Falls, centrally located in the heart of the Gibbon River, one of the tributaries that flows to the Madison River. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Madison RiverMadison Junction, WyomingExperience the beautiful drive in and out of the West gate via the W. Entrance Rd. and earn and amazing introduction of why Yellowstone became the world's first national park.Duration: 25 minutesAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Binoculars
- Spotting Scopes + Tripods
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R7225VDtheresaw
Daren did a fantastic job. He explained the park’s features perfectly and made sure we saw all of the highlights of Yellowstone. The van was extremely comfortable and clean. I would recommend this tour company to anyone.
joanrI5579IF
Despite challenging weather conditions our tour of Yellowstone with Owen and Covered Ground Tours was fabulous. It was a 3 bear day - as well as bison and elk. For us it was a first trip to Yellowstone and it was so nice to sit back, relax and leave the driving to a very capable Owen. Thank You!!
Robobeast
We did the Highlights of Yellowstone Lower Loop tour with Cody from CoveredGround Tours. The tour was fantastic and Cody did a phenomenal job. He was knowledgeable, helpful, engaging, and made us wish the tour was longer than the 12 hours we had. On the tour we saw lots of wildlife (bison, elk, a bear), all 4 types of geothermal events, the lodge and of course old faithful. Cody even threw in a few tips that enhanced our experience. Oh and the brownie at lunch, Amazing. Through my experience I also worked with a couple other members of their team. All were courteous, professional, and happy to help ensure we had a great trip. I highly recommend going with CoveredGround.
Traveler03687569231
Very well put together. Was on time for our pickup and drop off. Kody did an excellent job showing us things we would have missed. The picnic lunch was very good.
671owena
The guided van tour was great. So much great information about the park and anecdotes. The Yellowstone roads are dotted with hubs of excitement as visitors spy key species and gather. And of course this tour went through the geologically active part of the part with steam vents, hot mud pools and the extremely hot clear blue pools and the number one sight - Old Faithful geyser. The guides were excellent at anticipating the plains animals and engaging with other ‘spotters’ to get great views. They explained the geology very well and provided crucial safety guidance. It was a great way to cover a lot of ground and experience this fantastic unique environment.