Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yellowstone National Park
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4h - 5h
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About this experience
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.
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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Yellowstone National Park
What's included
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 375+ Points
Detailed itinerary
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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!
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Stop 2
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!
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Stop 3
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.
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Stop 4
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.
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Stop 5
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.
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Stop 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!
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Stop 7
Norris Geyser Basin is Yellowstone's hottest spot, boasting vibrant colors, geysers, and hot springs. Explore its wonders on various boardwalks.
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Stop 8
See Old Faithful erupt! This iconic geyser in Yellowstone's Upper Geyser Basin is famous for its reliable eruptions, every 65-95 minutes.
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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.
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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!
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Stop 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.
What's not included
National Park Passes: $35 per vehicle (2024, vary depending on length of stay, ages & group size)
Available languages
Audio guide
EN
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Important information
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.
All travelers are welcome
Meeting point
Start at (seven National Park entrance gates) or join anywhere along the tour route. After booking, search your email for “Download Audio Tour" and follow the instructions to download now over Wi-Fi/cell service. Then, preview the start location/s and tour route in the app.
Important notes
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 as Step 1
4. DOWNLOAD the Audio Tour NOW
FIND YOUR VOUCHER CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS
- Email: Search your inbox for “Your Tour Operator Sent You A Message” and “Instructions for GuideAlong Audio Tour.” Check All Mail and your junk/spam folder.
- Text: Check for a text message from +17817732638.
- This Ticket: Find the voucher code at the top under the QR code and redeem at Step 1.
- Viator App: Open your booking and select Contact Support > Contact Tour Operator.
- TripAdvisor App: Open your Account and select Messages.
- Need help? Call GuideAlong toll-free on 1866-477-1791.
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEALONG APP & TOUR NOW
You must pre-download both the GuideAlong app and audio tour to your phone over reliable wifi or cellular data before you drive out of signal. If you can OPEN your tour and see the START TOURING button, your tour is downloaded. No service is required while touring.
FLEXIBLE TRAVEL DATE
There’s no expiry, date or time limit for your tour, so download the GuideAlong app and audio tour now. If your plans change to a different day there’s no need to change your travel date.
CHARGING & SOUND
We don’t recommend connecting your phone to the vehicle's USB port. Instead, use a USB/C car charger adapter in the auxiliary power outlet (cigarette lighter) to prevent an automatic secondary pairing and keep your phone charged. CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported, so listen to the tour through your phone’s speaker or pair it to your car stereo via Bluetooth: guidealong.com/travel-tips-bluetooth/.
HELP & SUPPORT
- FAQs: Check the offline Help menu in the GuideAlong app 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.
About Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is a vast wilderness area spanning three states, known for its dramatic landscapes, geothermal features, and abundant wildlife. It's home to the world's first national park and offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor adventure and natural beauty.
Top Attractions
Old Faithful
Old Faithful is the most famous geyser in the world, known for its regular eruptions every 90 minutes. It's a must-see attraction in Yellowstone.
Nature
30 minutes to 1 hour
Free (park entrance fee applies)
Grand Prismatic Spring
The Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest hot spring in the United States and one of the most photographed attractions in Yellowstone. Its vibrant colors are stunning.
Nature
30 minutes to 1 hour
Free (park entrance fee applies)
Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake is the largest high-elevation lake in North America and offers stunning views, fishing, and boating opportunities.
Nature
Half day to full day
Free (park entrance fee applies); boat rentals and fishing permits cost extra
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is a stunning canyon carved by the Yellowstone River, featuring waterfalls, colorful rock formations, and breathtaking views.
Nature
Half day to full day
Free (park entrance fee applies)
Lamar Valley
Lamar Valley is one of the best places in the park for wildlife viewing, particularly for wolves, bison, and elk.
Nature
Half day to full day
Free (park entrance fee applies)
Must-Try Local Dishes
Bison Burger
A delicious and sustainable alternative to beef, made from locally sourced bison. Served with various toppings and sides.
Lunch/Dinner
Gluten-free and low-fat options available
Huckleberry Pie
A classic Yellowstone dessert made with locally harvested huckleberries, a sweet and tangy treat.
Dessert
Vegetarian and gluten-free options available
Elk Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew made with locally sourced elk, vegetables, and spices. A must-try for meat lovers.
Dinner
Gluten-free options available
Popular Activities
Hiking
Whitewater rafting
Mountain biking
Horseback riding
Rock climbing
Wildlife viewing
Scenic drives
Picnicking
Best Time to Visit
June to August
This is the most popular time to visit, with warm weather and full access to all park facilities and attractions. Expect large crowds and book accommodations well in advance.
15-30°C (59-86°F)
59-86°F
Practical Information
Language
- Official: English
- Widely spoken: English, Spanish, Other European languages
- English: Widely spoken
Currency
United States Dollar (USD)
Time Zone
Mountain Time Zone (GMT-7)
Electricity
120VV, 60HzHz
Safety Information
Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe, but be aware of wildlife and natural hazards
Yellowstone is generally safe, but visitors should be aware of wildlife, geothermal hazards, and changing weather conditions. Always follow park regulations and guidelines for a safe and enjoyable visit.
Important Precautions:
- • Carry bear spray and know how to use it
- • Stay on designated paths and roads
- • Be aware of wildlife and maintain a safe distance
Getting there
By air
- West Yellowstone Airport • 2 miles (3.2 km) from park entrance
- Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport • 90 miles (145 km) from park entrance
By bus
West Yellowstone, Gardiner, MT, Cody, WY
Getting around
Public transport
Shuttles operate on a limited schedule and cover specific routes within the park. They are a convenient option for those without a car.
Taxis
Available • Apps: Uber, Lyft
Rentals
Car, Bike
Neighborhoods
Old Faithful Area
Canyon Village
Lake Village
Mammoth Hot Springs
Day trips
Grand Teton National Park
50 miles (80 km) from Yellowstone • Half day to full day
Grand Teton National Park offers stunning mountain landscapes, scenic drives, and excellent hiking opportunities. It's a great complement to a Yellowstone visit.
West Yellowstone, MT
2 miles (3.2 km) from Yellowstone • Half day
West Yellowstone is a charming town with a variety of shops, restaurants, and attractions. It's a great place to stock up on supplies or enjoy a meal before or after visiting the park.
Gardiner, MT
50 miles (80 km) from Yellowstone • Half day
Gardiner is a historic town at the north entrance of Yellowstone, offering a variety of shops, restaurants, and outdoor activities. It's a great place to explore before or after visiting the park.
Festivals
Yellowstone Winter Festival • February
Yellowstone Summer Festival • July
Pro tips
- Visit popular attractions early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds
- Carry bear spray and know how to use it, as wildlife encounters are common
- Dress in layers, as temperatures can vary significantly throughout the day and year
- Book accommodations and popular activities well in advance, especially during peak season
- Follow Leave No Trace principles and respect the park's natural beauty
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