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Jackson Yellowstone Old Faithful, Waterfalls & Wildlife Day Tour 13 hr

TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10

ExcellentTop 4% in Jackson Hole

1,965 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Jackson Hole
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Yellowstone’s geysers, waterfalls, and wildlife on a guided day trip from Jackson, with a picnic lunch and hotel pickup.

About this tour

Set out from Jackson for a full day among Yellowstone’s geysers, waterfalls, and wildlife. This small-group Yellowstone day tour pairs iconic park scenery with a naturalist guide who brings the landscape’s geology, history, and wildfires to life.

Visit Old Faithful and its geyser basin, take in Yellowstone Lake, and look for wildlife in Hayden Valley. The route also includes the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and a stop at either Fountain Paint Pots or Black Sand Basin, chosen by your guide. Step out at scenic stops to watch for bison, bears, wolves, elk, moose, eagles, and other animals, using provided binoculars and a group scope. Walk the park’s boardwalks, then enjoy a picnic-style lunch served by your guide.

Travel in an enclosed, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off in Jackson Hole. Park conditions, road closures, and accessibility can affect the itinerary. Bring sturdy walking shoes and a jacket, and dress warmly in cooler seasons. Book this Yellowstone day tour for a guided look at the park’s standout sights and wild places.

Highlights

  • Watch Old Faithful erupt and explore its geyser basin
  • Admire Yellowstone Lake and the Lower Falls
  • Scan Hayden Valley for bison, bears, wolves, and other wildlife
  • Walk park boardwalks with binoculars and a group scope
  • Hear stories about Yellowstone’s geology, history, and wildfires

What's included

Included

  • Binoculars for each person and a scope for the group
  • Picnic lunch and snacks
  • Beverages
  • Transport by enclosed, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional naturalist interpretive guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Not included

  • National Park fees, approximately $40; park passes can be purchased at the gate
  • Gratuities; 10–15% of the tour cost is recommended

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Important information

  • Children 5 years and younger are not allowed
  • Sturdy walking shoes and a jacket are recommended
  • Warmer clothing may be needed, especially in spring and fall
  • Service animals are allowed
  • The itinerary may change due to park conditions, road closures, or accessibility
  • Stops may include Fountain Paint Pots or Black Sand Basin, at the guide’s discretion

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.95 on Viator and 4.95 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.3. Top 4% in Jackson Hole means it ranks in the top 4% of tours in Jackson Hole by this score.

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