Yellowstone National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! Experience the raw power and beauty of nature at Yellowstone National Park. This enormous volcanic caldera has captured the American imagination for decades thanks to its explosive geysers, prismatic hot springs, and astonishing waterfalls. Home to some of the only wild bison and wolves on the continent, this park can’t be missed. The tour can begin at any of the park’s entrances. Due to poor signal in the park, download BEFORE arrival & use OFFLINE MODE. Note road closures on park website. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, & enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Your experience
Stop 1
This tour of Yellowstone features multiple entrances to accommodate travelers entering from any direction. Get ready to experience one of the most incredible landscapes in North America, featuring stunning volcanic features like geysers and hot springs, majestic wildlife from bison to gray wolves, and more natural beauty than you can capture with any camera. Note: The tour is over 150+ miles long, with more than 140+ audio stories, and takes about 4-6 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Stop 2
Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park also spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs, and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful.
Stop 3
If entering via the South Entrance, you'll pass the Grant Visitor Center, a great place to make a pit stop before continuing onto the Grand Loop which circles the whole park.
Stop 4
First in this section of the park is the West Thumb Geyser Basin, one of Yellowstone's largest geyser basins which features some truly remarkable geothermal features.
Stop 5
Your route takes you next past Shoshone Lake, a lovely secluded little patch of wilderness with a great hiking trail to boot.
Stop 6
Up next is Isa Lake, which sits directly on the Continental Divide. In a way, this lake marks the backbone of the country!
Stop 7
Old Faithful, up next, is one of Yellowstone's most famous attractions for a reason. This huge geyser is so reliable it was once referred to as "eternity's timepiece"!
Stop 8
Up next is Morning Glory, a deep hot spring pool which has, unfortunately, been severely damaged by tourists over the years. However, it's still a sight to behold.
Stop 9
You've heard of hot tubs, but how about a hot river? That's exactly what you'll find at Firehole River, a river naturally heated by a nearby hot spring.
Stop 10
Then you'll be able to park and see Grand Prismatic up close. It's a staggeringly huge hot spring with rings of shocking color encircling it. This is one of Yellowstone's can't-miss attractions!
Stop 11
Next up is the Fountain Paint Pot, a wonderfully colorful mud pot which is constantly burbling and rearranging itself thanks to the volcanic power underneath it.
Stop 12
You'll see the West Entrance Visitor Information Center if entering the park via the town of West Yellowstone.
What’s included
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
Not included
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Meeting and pickup
Start near the West Thumb Information Center on your right, with the parking lot behind you. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the Information Center. The audio starts automatically as you pass—check your email/text for setup details.
Start just outside the Old Faithful Visitor Center, with the Old Faithful Geyser sign ahead on your left. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the Visitor Center. The audio starts automatically as you pass—check your email/text for setup details.
Start just past the Northeast Entrance Station of Yellowstone. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the entrance station, so staff won’t have tour info. The audio starts automatically as you pass—check your email/text for setup details.
Start near the Conoco Gas Station, just before the Gardiner Bridge. The Gas Station on your right, lodges and cottages on your left. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with nearby businesses. The audio starts automatically as you pass—check your email/text for setup details.
Start on East Entrance Road just before reaching Yellowstone’s entrance if coming from Cody. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with nearby businesses. The audio starts automatically as you pass—check your email/text for setup details.
Start near the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center, with Eagle's Store and a Mobil gas station on your left. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with the nearby businesses. The audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup details.
Start on Highway 191 just before reaching Lewis Lake. This is the suggested starting point if coming from Jackson. We’re not affiliated with nearby businesses, so staff won’t have tour info. The audio starts automatically as you pass—check your email/text for setup details.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour covers all five Yellowstone entrances and allows you to travel either clockwise or counterclockwise.
- Download the app and tour before arriving, as cell service is limited throughout the park.
- Check current road conditions, entrance access, and seasonal closures before beginning the tour.
- During winter, most park roads are closed to regular vehicles. Only the road between the North and Northeast Entrances remains open year-round, weather permitting. Select the winter tour for the appropriate route and instructions.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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