6-Mile Geyser Hiking Tour in Yellowstone with Lunch

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Yellowstone National Park, USA
Beehive Geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin.
Morning glory pool.
Come feel the steam.
Classic hot pools of Yellowstone.
Old Faithful eruption, Upper Geyser Basin.
The Upper Geyser Basin is a rare intersection of wilderness and civilization.
Brilliant blue pools in the Upper Geyser Basin.

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Overview

See Old Faithful unlike the average tourist. This tour uses the Biscuit Basin Trailhead to start the six-mile loop hike through the entire Upper Geyser Basin. This is the only hiking tour of its kind offered regularly in Yellowstone. We encounter the very busy Old Faithful area as the mid-point of our hike. Sections of this hike are on boardwalk. There are also sections on dirt trail where there are few other hikers.

Hike among half the world's geysers. Also see numerous colorful hot springs and vibrant pools. We encounter wildlife from time to time including bison and bear. Take a pit stop at the Historic Old Faithful Inn to visit the facilities.

What's Included

  • A light breakfast snack
  • Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options)
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Entrance Fee to Yellowstone National Park: $35 per vehicle, good for one week
  • Gratuities
  • Please bring 2 liters of water per person
  • Rain jacket and fleece layer
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Biscuit Basin Trailhead 0K4, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA

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Your guide will be waiting for you next to a marked vehicle in the Biscuit Basin Trailhead parking lot.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Upper Geyser Basin

Yellowstone’s famous Old Faithful is a must-see on everyone’s trip to Yellowstone National Park. This is a nice way to tour the Old Faithful area. Don’t get stuck in the busy traffic at Old Faithful! Meet us at the Biscuit Basin Trailhead to see Yellowstone’s most famous geyser, avoiding parking problems. Explore geysers, hot springs, steam vents and mud pots along the Firehole River. The hike is a six hour, six-mile loop. There are some ups and downs along the hike as we follow boardwalks and dirt trails, totaling 500 feet of elevation gain. We learn about the supervolcano we sit in as we enjoy a hearty picnic lunch next to exploding waters. Yellowstone Hiking Guides provides a morning snack, hearty picnic lunch, bear spray, backpacks, optical gear, trekking poles, and a professional guide.
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4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Old Faithful

The geyser erupts every 90 minutes. We usually see it from a couple of different locations throughout the Upper Geyser Basin and up close.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Faithful Inn

We stop by the Old Faithful Inn briefly. A restroom is available here. The Inn is a National Historic Landmark. The architecture of this early 1900s log building is unique. It hosts a massive fireplace and knobby pine accents.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Daisy Geyser

One of Yellowstone's lesser known geysers, this is a gem. Eruptions times can vary on this one.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Biscuit Basin

After hiking the Upper Geyser Basin we loop back to Biscuit Basin via Daisy Geyser. The Sapphire Pool in Biscuit Basin will be one of the last amazing hot springs we visit on the hike.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Observation Point Trail

This is a rugged little trail that we follow up above the boardwalks of the Upper Geyser Basin for great views. There is a great views of Old Faithful and other geysers from up there is you are able to time it right. The vista also offers stunning observations of the Yellowstone Caldera, the super-volcano crater that has been sculpted by various eruptions.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-23667P4

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