Yellowstone Lower Loop Minibus Tour: Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic & Lower Falls

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

8–9 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks (up to 1.5 miles) at stops and standing on boardwalks.

Overview

Spend a day on Yellowstone’s Lower Loop in a luxury minibus: Old Faithful eruptions, the Grand Prismatic’s colors, the thunder of Lower Falls, and wildlife-packed Hayden Valley — all paced for relaxed, adults-only travel.

Yellowstone Lower Loop Minibus Tour: Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic & Lower Falls

Bus Tour

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

By first light the minibus slips out of West Yellowstone, tires whispering on chilled asphalt as steam rises from meadow grasses. Passengers unwrap sleep and coffee as the road opens into Yellowstone’s lower loop — a compressed crash course in fire and ice, rivers that dare you to look away, and geysers that mark time with patient fury.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Start early

Meet at the Madison Hotel by 7:00AM or Madison Junction at 7:30AM to maximize wildlife viewing and avoid midday crowds.

Dress in layers

Temperatures change quickly at elevation—bring a windproof layer and light insulating layers you can shed between stops.

Respect wildlife

View animals from the bus or designated overlooks and keep at least 25 yards from bison and elk; use binoculars for closer looks.

Pack hydration and snacks

The tour supplies bottled water and snacks, but bring a refillable bottle and any personal medication for an 8–9 hour day.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Bison
Elk

History

Yellowstone’s lower loop blends Indigenous travel corridors and 19th-century exploration; artists like Thomas Moran helped spur the park’s early conservation fame.