Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yellowstone National Park

Overview

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour, and you'll discover more on your Yellowstone National Park road trip. Frustrating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips, and directions play automatically, all based on your location. Explore Yellowstone with our self-guided audio tour! Discover Old Faithful's eruptions, the vibrant colors of Grand Prismatic Spring, and the diverse geothermal features of the Lower Geyser Basin. Wander through Mammoth Hot Springs' terraces and witness wildlife in Hayden Valley. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. - Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location. - Travel at your own pace - Tour offline using GPS; no cell service or WiFi needed - Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use - Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates - Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Itinerary

1. Artists Paintpots

   Artists Paintpots in Yellowstone National Park is a colorful geothermal area with bubbling mud pots, hot springs, and geysers. Explore it via an easy boardwalk trail. Don't miss this short but fascinating stop!

   · 20 min· Admission not included

2. Fountain Paint Pot

   Yellowstone's Fountain Paint Pot is a colorful mud pot named for its red, yellow, and brown hues. Explore it and nearby geysers like Fountain Geyser (known for frequent eruptions) on a short, easy boardwalk trail. Stay on the boardwalk - the ground is hot!

   · 20 min· Admission not included

3. Grand Canyon de Yellowstone

   Yellowstone's Grand Canyon is a dramatic gorge carved by the Yellowstone River. At 24 miles long and reaching depths of 1,200 feet, it's a must-see. Colorful volcanic rock layers paint the cliffs, contrasting with the cascading river. Hike the rim trails or overlooks for stunning views.

   · 20 min· Admission not included

4. Mammoth Hot Springs

   Mammoth Hot Springs is a truly unique geological wonder in Yellowstone National Park. It's famous for its otherworldly-looking terraces, which have been carved by hot springs over thousands of years.

   · 20 min· Admission not included

5. Grand Prismatic Spring

   Grand Prismatic Spring, in Midway Geyser Basin, is Yellowstone's crown jewel. This giant hot spring (bigger than a football field!) is famous for its rainbow rings caused by colorful thermophilic bacteria. Explore it and other geothermal wonders like Excelsior Geyser on a boardwalk. Be sure to arrive early for parking and consider the upper overlook for a breathtaking view.

   · 20 min· Admission not included

6. Yellowstone's Mud Volcano area is a wild geothermal spectacle. Forget lava flows - here, churning mud, boiling water, and steam paint a bizarre landscape. Bubbling mud pots, colorful springs, and fumaroles venting gas make it otherworldly. Explore it easily via a 0.6-mile boardwalk loop. Just remember, stay on the trail - it's hot!

   · 20 min· Admission not included

7. Norris Geyser Basin

   Norris Geyser Basin is Yellowstone's hottest spot, boasting vibrant colors, geysers, and hot springs. Explore its wonders on various boardwalks.

   · 20 min· Admission not included

8. See Old Faithful erupt! This iconic geyser in Yellowstone's Upper Geyser Basin is famous for its reliable eruptions, every 65-95 minutes.

   · 20 min

9. Roaring Mountain

   Roaring Mountain: Hear the hiss of steam! This mountainside is covered in fumaroles (steam vents) that once roared for miles. Still active, it's a quick stop with a fascinating past.

   · 20 min

10. Tower Fall, a 132-foot beauty in Yellowstone's northeast, stuns with its cascading waters and rocky pinnacles. Enjoy it from an easily accessible overlook!

    · 20 min

11. West Thumb Geyser Basin: Scenic lakeside geothermal features on Yellowstone Lake. Tranquility with colorful springs & mud pots (boardwalk trails). Less crowded than other basins.

    · 20 min

How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

STEPS TO GET YOUR GUIDEALONG AUDIO TOUR: 1.SIGN IN + REDEEM your VOUCHER CODE: https://store.guidealong.com/voucher 2.DOWNLOAD the GuideAlong App 3.SIGN IN to the GuideAlong app with the same Apple or Google account 4.DOWNLOAD the Audio Tour NOW FIND YOUR VOUCHER CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS -Email: Search for “GuideAlong”. Check All Mail and junk/spam -Text: Search for “GuideAlong” -This Ticket: Find the VOUCHER CODE at the top under the QR code and redeem at Step -Viator App: Open your booking and Contact Support > Contact Tour Operator -TripAdvisor App: Account > Messages -Support: Call GuideAlong toll-free on 1866-477-1791 DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEALONG APP & TOUR You must download the GuideAlong app and tour to your phone over WiFi or cellular data beforehand. If you can OPEN your tour and see START TOURING, it is downloaded. No service is required while touring FLEXIBLE TRAVEL DATE There’s no expiry date or time limit for your tour. If your plans change, there’s no need to change your travel date CHARGING & SOUND Use a USB/C car charger adapter in the auxiliary power outlet (cigarette lighter) to keep your phone charged, not the vehicle's USB port. Audio will play through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the app’s map will display on your phone. Connect your phone via Bluetooth to listen through the car stereo: guidealong.com/travel-tips-bluetooth/ HELP & SUPPORT -FAQs: See the GuideAlong app’s Help menu or online FAQs at guidealong.com/faq. -Contact GuideAlong Support: Call toll-free 1866-477-1791, chat online at guidealong.com, or email info@guidealong.com Yellowstone Road Update: Most park roads are open for summer, except Dunraven Pass between Canyon and Tower-Roosevelt. Check the official Yellowstone Park Roads page before starting your tour, as weather may cause temporary closures. https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/parkroads.htm National Park fees may apply for international visitors; this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
• Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
• Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
• Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
• Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
• Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
• Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
• Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
• Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
• Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
• Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
• Winter Season Notice Most Yellowstone park roads are now closed to regular vehicles for the winter, with limited access until late April. Please check Road Status & Closures and Park Roads Overview before your trip and consider our Yellowstone Winter Tour for cold-season travel.
• The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
• Yellowstone Road Update: Most park roads are open for summer, except Dunraven Pass between Canyon and Tower-Roosevelt. Check the official Yellowstone Park Roads page before starting your tour, as weather may cause temporary closures.
• Please Note: National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination and not at the time of booking.
• All travelers are welcome

Travelers

Pricing per vehicle (up to 8 people).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Reviews

Product code: 309754P52

Activity offered by GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) via Viator.