2-Day Yellowstone National Park Upper and Lower Loop Exploration
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Explore both the Upper and Lower Loop of Yellowstone National Park in two days on a fantastic overnight tour. This is one of our most popular tours of Yellowstone. Two unforgettable days in the world’s first National Park and an overnight stay at any hotel in the charming small town of Gardiner Montana or at Chico Hot Springs Resort in Pray, Montana.
The two day format allows for a more relaxed pace of the tour, affording travelers more time to enjoy the many wildlife encounters, breathtaking geothermal areas, numerous short hikes and boardwalk excursions throughout the tour.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress for the weather, comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunglasses recommended.
What To Expect
Day one, heading north from Jackson, WY.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Grand Teton National Park
We will travel through Grand Teton National Park as we head north towards Yellowstone. We will have a couple of short stops for photo opportunities along the way. Park entrance fees will be collected at the entrance gate.
Yellowstone National Park
We will approach the south entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Park entrance fees to Yellowstone will be collected at this time.
Old Faithful
We will make a stop at Old Faithful to witness the eruption of Old Faithful Geyser, will also have the opportunity to witness various other geysers and thermal features.
Grand Prismatic Spring
We will stop to explore Midway Geyser Basin, including Grand Prismatic Spring.
Fountain Paint Pot
We will stop to explore Lower Geyser Basin, various thermal features to explore.
Firehole Canyon Drive
We will explore the Firehole Canyon, beautiful scenery, photo opportunity with waterfalls.
Gibbon Falls
A beautiful waterfall on the Gibbon River, enjoy the view as we drive by.
Gibbon Meadows
Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the chance at spotting wildlife.
Norris Geyser Basin
This is an optional stop to explore Norris Geyser basin, time constraints do not always allow us to stop here.
Golden Gate Canyon
Enjoy the scenery and photo opportunities as we start to descend off the Yellowstone Plateau towards Mammoth Hot Springs.
Mammoth Hot Springs
We will explore the Mammoth Hot Springs terrace formation. Short boardwalks and scenic drive.
Gardiner
Enjoy the beautiful scenery as we descend the Gardiner River Canyon towards the north entrance of Yellowstone, Gardiner Montana.
Day 2 heading south from Gardiner, Montana.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Mammoth Hot Springs
We will have another opportunity to explore Mammoth if we did not have time on day one. Then off towards Lamar Valley.
Undine Falls
A quick stop at a beautiful waterfall, some geological points of interest here as well.
Blacktail Plateau Drive
Enjoy the scenery and the chance at viewing wildlife as we travel through the Blacktail area of Yellowstone.
Petrified Tree
A quick stop to view and discuss one of the few Petrified trees accessible by road in the Park.
Lamar Valley
Enjoy the scenery and the chance at viewing wildlife as we travel towards and into Lamar Valley. Great opportunity to spot Grizzly Bears, wolves, bison, big horn sheep and more!
Tower Fall
We will stop to view and explore the Tower Falls area, some photo opportunities and short walks, as well as the chance to view big horn sheep, beautiful views, and engaging geology.
Canyon Village Area
Enjoy the beautiful scenery as we travel over Dunraven Pass towards the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. A couple photo opportunities and the chance at viewing wildlife.
Lower Yellowstone River Falls
We will stop at various viewpoints and short walks to view the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, as well as the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone river as well. Beautiful scenery, waterfalls, and engaging geology.
Upper Falls
A quick stop and short walk to the Brink of the Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River. Beautiful waterfall viewing opportunity.
Hayden Valley
Enjoy the beautiful scenery and varied wildlife viewing opportunities as we travel through Hayden Valley. Bison, wolves, and grizzly bears are commonly spotted in the valley. A couple of photo opportunities and a stop or two to view wildlife.
Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area
If we have time to stop we will spend a few minutes exploring the Mud Volcano area, otherwise we will pass by given timing. Interesting thermal features and a short walk on the boardwalk.
Yellowstone Lake
Enjoy the beautiful scenery as we travel past Yellowstone Lake, a few photo opportunities and the chance for viewing wildlife.
Jackson
We will head south from Lake Yellowstone towards Jackson, WY, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the South end of Yellowstone and Grand Teton as we head back to Jackson, WY. Some photography opportunities as well as the chance to view wildlife on our way south.
Options
2-Day Yellowstone National Park Upper and Lower Loop Exploration
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Waters and granola bars
Binoculars and spotting scope provided
Breakfast
Dinner
Price of Lodging
Park entrance fees
Guide Gratuity
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
223 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
John is amazing!
Mizuki U,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The destinations were all wonderful. May is baby season, so I saw adorable moose baby and bison baby! Lamar Valley is must! Our guide John was so kind and knowledgeable, he found so many wonderful wild seane which I couldn’t if I go by myself.
Awesome tour!
214jerinj,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Yellowstone trip with John Putrino exceeded all expectations! His deep knowledge of the park, friendly personality, and careful planning made the experience unforgettable. We saw amazing wildlife, visited breathtaking locations, and learned so much along the way. John’s attention to detail and insider tips helped us make the most of every moment. Would highly recommend this tour and John to anyone visiting Yellowstone!
Outstanding time in Yellowstone NP
Kathy H,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both Kilmeny , coordinator and Joe our guide were very professional . Joe had our group bonding as soon as we started the trip . He was always asking if we needed any help or if we needed to stop . He made sure the trip was meeting everyone’s expectations. Joe went above and beyond when I was unable to take pictures the 2nd day . He offered to take them and send them to me . I would highly recommend Teton Floats for your next adventure .
Excellent 2 day Yellowstone Adventures
684janelh,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic 2-day Yellowstone Upper & Lower Exploration by Teton Scenic Floats and Fly Fishing. It was all that we had hoped to experience. Our guide, John P was excellent. He is very knowledgeable about all things Yellowstone and shared many interesting facts and stories. He has an insiders knowledge of all that is the beauty of Yellowstone and Teton Parks. John has a keen eye for and knowledge of the habitats of the various animals, flora and fauna in the park. He also brought a telescopic photo lens and binoculars which brought many of the animals at a distance into view and shared the telescopic photos with us. We saw 8 black & grizzly bears, bison herds with calves, prong horn sheep, elk, moose, osprey, eagle, marmot, ground squirrel and many others. The mid day picnic lunches and snacks were also great. The vans were comfortable and convenient. Teton Floats and our guide John P exceeded our expectations and made this a wonderful experience. Also a shout out to Kilmeny, office coordinator for her role in our excellent Yellowstone adventure. We highly recommend this experience. John& Janel H
Absolutely Amazing 2 day Yellowstone Trip: May, 31 - June 1, 2026
devns,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely fantastic trip! Eddie was an excellent tour guide. He knew the spots where various forms of wildlife are usually seen and worked hard to help us find them. We saw all kinds of animals up close including male and female Elks, Bison with their babies ("Red Dogs"), Coyotes, Fox, a Black Bear with her cubs, and a Grizzly Bear. We also saw big horn mountain goats using the spotting scopes. We saw several geysers including Old Faithful erupting; several geothermal areas/ Hot Springs including Grand Prismatic Spring, boiling mud 'volcanoes'; several water falls including the one in Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, snow covered peaks, lakes; and gorgeous landscapes of the Lamar and Hayden valleys. It was worth the cost! Kilmeny at Teton Floats was an immense blessing in helping coordinate all the details of our trip to Jackson Hole as well as our trip to Grand Tetons National Park and Yellowstone. You've got to do this two-day tour once in your life!!!
The BEST way to see Yellowstone!
Emily B,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I cannot say enough good things about my Yellowstone Tour with Teton Floats! We had the BEST guide in John, who provided comprehensive information about the park geography, resident animals, thermal features, and about 100 other questions I threw his way. I appreciated how he explained where and why we might see certain animals (and the reality that sightings are not guaranteed due to those factors). We got to see SO many different animals thanks to his skills, and he even used his spotting scope to find a mountain goat high up on a mountain ridge (a RARE treat!). He NAILED it on the timing to best take advantage of park traffic patterns. Save yourself so much trouble, and tour with this company. You’ll experience Yellowstone in ways you can’t imagine. I highly recommend going in the late spring. If you’re lucky, you’ll get John as your guide!
Perfect way to see yellowstone
debbie B,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a perfect way to see Yellowstone!!! Our guide John was amazing. He was so passionate about his job and so knowlegable about the area. We saw so much beauty and lots of wildlife. I would highly recommend this trip to everyone!!
Fabulous tour!!!
sophietK1170PX,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely incredible tour! My guide John Putrino was amazing. He was so knowledgeable about the park, had a great eye for wildlife, and is just in general a lovely person. He made everyone feel included, knew all the best spots, and was flexible on making minor adjustments to the itinerary to make everyone happy. Also the food was great! Shout out to Kilmeny who helped me organise accommodation too!
Amazing 2Day Tour!
O9261QCcb,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AMAZING guide!! Joe was the most knowledgeable guide I’ve ever had. I visited every continent and he is the best I’ve seen. There was no subject he couldn’t speak about! He was patient with the elderly guests and so genuinely excited about the national park. Highly recommend!!
Thanks to our guide Joe!...
Bo W,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thanks to our guide Joe! The trip was great and he is really good at it. Enjoyed the geothermal highlights and saw 6 bears including grizzly. I’ll recommend to my friends who’re interested in coming
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