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Spend a full day exploring Yellowstone’s Lower Loop from Cody with a National Park Service–approved guide. See Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Hayden Valley wildlife and Artist Point’s dramatic Lower Falls, all with curated stops and hotel pickup.
Spend a full day exploring Yellowstone’s Lower Loop from Cody with a National Park Service–approved guide. See Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Hayden Valley wildlife and Artist Point’s dramatic Lower Falls, all with curated stops and hotel pickup.
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You step into a day that moves like Yellowstone itself: slow, sudden, and punctuated by moments that make conversation hush. The van eases out of Cody before dawn, tires whispering over the North Fork Highway while the Absaroka Range blurs to shadow. By the time the park boundary signs appear, the guide has already sketched the day's arc — geysers that obey subterranean clocks, a canyon carved by a river that refuses to sit still, and valleys where bison loom like living monuments.
easy.
11–12 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks on boardwalks and viewpoints but long periods seated during transfers.
Yes — the tour price typically does not include the national park entrance fee; confirm with the operator and be prepared to pay or show an annual pass.
Pickups are available from Cody hotels and select meeting points, including a 7am meeting at Walmart in Cody or 9am at Fishing Bridge General Store if you’re already inside the park.
Mostly short walks on boardwalks and viewpoints; no long hikes are required, making it accessible to most visitors who can manage brief uneven terrain.
Old Faithful erupts approximately every 90 minutes — the itinerary includes time at Old Faithful and sightings are very likely, though exact timing can vary.
Common sightings include bison, elk, and waterfowl; guides slow for bears and wolves if they’re spotted, but sightings are never guaranteed.
You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; tours may also be canceled for bad weather or insufficient travelers.
Yellowstone was established as the world’s first national park in 1872; its development as a tourist destination accelerated with early rustic lodges like Old Faithful Inn.
Stay on boardwalks and follow guide directions to protect fragile thermal features; pack out all trash and respect wildlife distance rules to minimize impact.
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