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  • Private Tour

Geysers, Hot Springs, and Bubbling Mud Pots, Oh My!

Quick Details

  • Duration: 6-10 hours depending on pickup location. *Tours with children under 5 will be closer to 6 hours*
  • Start Time: Varies by pickup location - See drop down menu below for specifics
  • Meeting Locations: Gardiner, MT; Mammoth Hot Springs; Norris Geyser Basin; Madison Junction; Old Faithful Visitor Education Center
  • Alternative Meeting Locations: Sage Lodge or Chico Hot Springs (extra $150)
  • Ages: Ages 2+
  • Activity Level: East to Moderate based on your interests and abilities
  • Drive Time Information: If you plan on driving to a designated meeting location, please review your estimated drive time HERE.

Tour Highlights:

  • Experience the wonders of Yellowstone’s iconic hydrothermal features, explore the geology that has shaped the ecosystem, and enjoy landscapes sculpted by both fire & ice
  • Your own local naturalist guide
  • Private and customizable tour – just your group!
  • Activity level based on your interests and abilities
  • High quality optics for all
  • Breakfast and lunch – picnic style
  • Safe, fun and educational

Rates based on total group size

(not per person)

1 person

$ 1,125

2 people

$ 1,125

3 people

$ 1,200

4 people

$ 1,275

5 people

$ 1,350

6 people

$ 1,425

7 people

$ 1,500

8 people

$ 1,575

9 people

$ 1,650

10 people

$ 1,725

Eleven+ people

Call to book

Rates do not include a 2.5% processing fee

Explore the best of the Yellowstone Volcano, one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with a local expert guide. Yellowstone has more than 200 active geysers and over 10,000 thermal features; there is so much to explore! We will show you our favorite geysers, colorful springs and bubbling mud pots, and some local secrets along the way. This tour will be crafted around your interests and abilities and can include a longer hike to some off-the-beaten-path features as well! You will see all of these amazing features and begin to understand how and why Yellowstone is such a hotspot for them.

This day will take us down the west side of the park as we explore and unravel the mysteries of the awe-inspiring geological and thermal features for which Yellowstone drew national attention to become the world’s first National Park in 1872.

A major focus of this tour is an eruption of the world’s most famous geyser, Old Faithful. This remarkable feature, named in 1871 prior to the establishment of Yellowstone, has remained reliably “faithful” in its eruptions, and continues to awe visitors with its incredible raw power and predictable behavior. In the area surrounding Old Faithful, we can hike through a huge concentration of colorful, active pools that are home to their own fascinating ecosystems, as well as potentially witness eruptions of other spouting geysers with names like Beehive, Castle, Grand, Lion, Grotto, and Riverside!

Throughout the day, your guide will be sharing the fascinating and complex ways in which volcanism, glacial periods, plate tectonics, and hydrology have shaped the landscape and laid the foundation for the ecology and wildlife we see in and around Yellowstone today.

Stops may include:

  • Old Faithful – Yellowstone’s most iconic feature and the world’s most famous geyser!
  • Grand Prismatic – A dramatic rainbow of colors that make up the world’s 3rd largest hot spring, and perhaps a short hike to a scenic overview allowing for an aerial view of this thermal jewel.
  • Fountain Paint Pot– All four types of thermal features found in the world are concentrated along one short ½-mile boardwalk.
  • Gibbon Falls – Gibbon River cascades 88’over the edge of the caldera left by Yellowstone’s most recent major volcanic eruption – roughly 640,000 years ago.
  • Norris Geyser Basin – An otherworldly landscape of porcelain pools and hissing steam home to the unpredictable Steamboat Geyser, the tallest active geyser in the world!
  • Mammoth Hot Springs – Ethereal and pristine chalky-white travertine terraces that are constantly growing and shifting–sometimes from one day to the next!

Still have questions?  Check out our FAQ’s page!

See what other guests are saying!

An Immersive Learning Experience

Kyle was our enthusiastic tour guide for our geysers, springs, and mud pots tour. We left early and saw all the hot spots and more, beating the crowds for the most part. We delved into the geological history of Yellowstone early on and quickly gained new knowledge of the different types of geothermal features of the park at every stop. What an immersive learning experience! We also appreciated Kyle's rich knowledge of Yellowstone's wildlife and tiniest living organisms. We ended the tour having gained a profound appreciation of the past and awareness of the possible future of Yellowstone. What a wonderful ending to our trip.

– Jackie Q; TripAdvisor
Old Faithful Tour

Laura was our guide. You will be hard pressed to find anyone with more knowledge & at the same time as entertaining. She is enthusiastic about Yellowstone & knows this park backwards/ forwards & in her sleep. Her love of the Yellowstone is in her DNA. She does even the little things to perfection. If you are hesitant about signing up, don’t! You will be so glad you did! It was a highlight of our experience. We hope to see her on a future trip on a wildlife adventure!

– OlWacoAg; TripAdvisor
Pure Enthusiasm and Knowledge

10/10 Experience. I highly, highly recommend booking this tour. Not only did Erik, our guide, have the patience of a saint with our son, but he had so much knowledge about the park and pure enthusiasm straight through the day. It was so refreshing to be able to kick back and beat the crowds because our guide knew exactly where to be at the exact right time. Erik listened to what we wanted and adjusted our tour accordingly. We are already thinking about how we can come back and do a wildlife tour in the future.

– Tessa Stewart; Google Reviews