Season: Winter,  Intensity: 3,  Duration: 9-10 hours,  Location: Mammoth Hot Springs Area, Old Faithful Area

Description

Experience the ice sculpted falls and snowy golden walls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Grand Canyon Day Tour from Mammoth   

This narrated sightseeing tour to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone departs the Mammoth Hotel at 8:30am and tours the area between Mammoth and Norris, with sights including the Hoodoos, Swan Lake Flats, Obsidian Cliff, and Roaring Mountain. A brief rest stop is made at Norris Junction (no scheduled tour of Norris), and continues east to Canyon arriving around noon. Spend up to 2 wonderful hours at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. You may order a box lunch from the dining room the night before to bring along on this tour. Vending machine items are available for purchase at the Canyon Warming Hut. You’re encouraged to bring your own thermos if you want hot beverages. Return is via the same route with a scheduled arrival time of 5:00pm at Mammoth. Timing can vary due to weather conditions. Stops are also made throughout the day to view wildlife. We suggest participants dress for cold outside temperatures, layers are best.

Visit our Dates of Operation and Rates page for more information.

Grand Canyon Day Tour from Old Faithful

This narrated sightseeing tour to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone departs the Snow Lodge at 8:30am and follows the road north from Old Faithful through the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins to Madison Junction, where a brief stop is made. The tour continues north along the Gibbon River through excellent elk and bison habitat, following the road east from Norris to Canyon. Spend up to 2 wonderful hours at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. You may order a box lunch from the dining room the night before to bring along on this tour. Vending machine items are available for purchase at the Canyon Warming Hut. You’re encouraged to bring your own thermos if you want hot beverages. Depending on the weather and road conditions, time and conditions permitting, the tour may visit Haden Valley before returning to Old Faithful Snow Lodge at 6:00pm via the west side of the park. Timing can vary due to weather conditions. Stops are also made throughout the day to view wildlife. We suggest participants dress for cold outside temperatures, layers are best.

Visit our Dates of Operation and Rates page for more information.

Reservations

Reservations are required. We encourage you to reserve activities well in advance of your arrival by calling toll-free 866-GEYSERLAND (866-439-7375).

Dates of Operation and Rates

We offer a variety of snowcoach tours, including custom guided, interpretive, and express runs. Visit our Dates of Operation and Rates page for more information.

Clothing

Although our snowcoaches are heated, the sightseeing stops along the way from start to finish necessitate warm footwear and clothing.

Additional Links

• Winter Weather
• Equipment and Clothing for Winter Activities in Yellowstone National Park
• Suggested list of what to bring for a winter tip to Yellowstone

Related Resources

• Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Accommodations
• Opening & Closing Dates for Winter Season
• Dining in the Mammoth Area 

Insider Tips

• Be sure to have your camera handy for wildlife viewing and rare views of various thermal features along the way.
• Snowcoach guides are highly knowledgeable about Yellowstone's history, geology and wildlife, be sure to ask as many questions as you might have along your journey to and from your destination. They also know some of the best places to stop for wildlife and scenic photos. 

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