Grand Teton and Yellowstone Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle

Teton Village

10 min

As you drive, you'll pass Teton Village, home to some of the best (and most intense) skiing anywhere in the States.
Note: In this bundle, each tour is 235+ mile-long and takes 10-12 hours to complete.

Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve

10 min

Next, you'll drive through the Laurence S. Rockefeller Preserve, a sprawling wildlife preserve that's home to elk, and other mountain critters.

St. John's Episcopal Church

10 min

See that single-room cabin up ahead? This little log shack is actually an episcopalian church! Be sure to park and hop out for some incredible views.

Taggart Lake Trailhead

10 min

The first trail you'll see is the Taggart Lake Trail, a 6-mile loop that leads to a pair of huge, pristine lakes: Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake.

Teton Glacier Turnout

10 min

Afterwards, you'll stop at a turnout offering great views of the largest glacier in the park, plus get some facts about how much bigger it was just 100 years ago!

Jenny Lake

10 min

Up next is one of the park's most popular attractions: Jenny Lake. Home to phenomenal trails and gorgeous shoreline, there's a reason why this is a must-see!

Cascade Canyon

10 min

Past that you'll have a chance to view the famous Cascade Canyon. Carved by a huge glacier 12,000 years ago, this is one of the park's defining features!

Mount Moran

10 min

Then you'll get a great look at Mount Moran, the imposing 12,610 foot peak which towers over Jackson Lake.

Jackson Lake Dam

10 min

The next overlook you'll come across offers simply unbeatable views of Jackson Lake and the majestic mountains beyond. This is a spot you can't miss!

Colter Bay

10 min

Next, you'll pass Colter Bay, a major camping hub and a place with some surprising ranching history.

Jackson Lake Overlook

10 min

Pull into the turnout just ahead for some truly incredible views. From here you can see just about the entirety of Jackson Lake, as well as the majestic Tetons beyond.

Cattleman's Bridge

10 min

An optional detour takes you to Cattleman's Bridge, a cool remnant of the cattle ranches of Jackson's early years.

Oxbow Bend

10 min

Also along the detour is Oxbow Bend, a picturesque spot where Snake River makes a U-turn.

Snake River Overlook

10 min

Farther along, you'll reach Snake River Overlook, where famous photographer Ansel Adams captured one of the most well-known photos ever taken in the Tetons.

Teton Point Turnout

10 min

Another viewpoint waits just ahead at Teton Point Turnout, offering glimpses of some seriously strange geology.

Glacier View Turnout

10 min

Next, you'll arrive at Glacier View Turnout, boasting views of not one, not two, but three huge glaciers!

National Elk Refuge

10 min

Your detour ends within the National Elk Refuge, a phenomenal place to spot some of the local wildlife, especially in the mornings and aroud dusk.

Yellowstone National Park

10 min

Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho too. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs, and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful.

South Entrance

10 min

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.

Grant Village Road

10 min

If entering via the South Entrance, you'll pass Grant Village, a great place to make a pit stop before continuing onto the Grand Loop which circles the whole park.

West Thumb Geyser Basin

10 min

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.

Shoshone Lake

10 min

Your route takes you next past Shoshone Lake, a lovely secluded little patch of wilderness with a great hiking trail to boot.

Isa Lake

10 min

Up next is Isa Lake, which sits directly on the Continental Divide. In a way, this lake marks the backbone of the country!

Old Faithful

10 min

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"!

Morning Glory Pool Group

10 min

Up next is Morning Glory, a deep hot spring pool which has, unfortunately, been severely damaged by tourists over the years. That said, it's still a sight to behold.

Firehole River

10 min

You've heard of hot tubs, but how about a hot river? That's exactly what you'll find at Firehole River, your next stop. It's a river naturally heated by a nearby hot spring!

Grand Prismatic Spring

10 min

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!

Fountain Paint Pot

5 min

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.

West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center

5 min

You'll see the West Entrance Visitor Information Center if entering the park via the town of West Yellowstone.

Gibbon River

10 min

As you drive past the picturesque Gibbon River, you'll hear about its importance to the Shoshone tribe, as well as how they used the park's natural obsidian deposits in the past.

Gibbon Falls

5 min

After that you'll find Gibbon Falls, one of the park's most easily accessible waterfalls. Unlike many falls, which require long hikes down rocky trails, this one can be seen from the road!

Artists Paintpots

5 min

Your route takes you next to the Artist's Paint Pots, another set of colorful mud pots featuring a boardwalk which takes you past not only the paint pots, but also a bunch of small geysers as well. This is a must-see spot.

Norris Geyser Basin

5 min

The next geyser basin you'll reach is the Norris Geyser Basin, the oldest, hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone, with temperatures measured up to 459 degrees below the surface!

Swan Lake Flats

5 min

Up next are the Swan Lake Flats. These aren't just a great place to spot wildlife, they're also the birthplace of one of Yellowstone's eight wolf packs!

Mammoth Hot Springs

5 min

After that, you'll see Mammoth Hot Springs, one of Yellowstone's most picturesque features. But these terraced hot springs aren't just perfect for photos--they're also a huge draw for the local elk population!

Boiling River Hot Springs

10 min

If entering from the north entrance, you'll pass another heated river called the Boiling River. Don't worry about the name, though--it's actually quite a pleasant temperature!

Albright Visitor Center and Museum

5 min

The Albright Visitor Center is up next for those entering from the north, and it's a great place for anyone to stop for snacks or a restroom break.

Undine Falls

5 min

Up next are the Undine Falls, a 60-foot waterfall named after fairies from German folklore.

Wraith Falls

10 min

Just across from Undine Falls is a trailhead leading to the 80-foot Wraith Falls, another of Yellowstone's nearly 350 waterfalls!

Roosevelt Lodge Dining Room

5 min

Next, you'll pass through Tower Junction, home to the Roosevelt Lodge where, despite the name, no Roosevelt ever camped. But that doesn't make it any less of a fantastic camping spot!

Roosevelt Arch

5 min

The Roosevelt Arch is a rusticated triumphal arch at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, United States. Constructed under the supervision of the US Army at Fort Yellowstone, its cornerstone was laid down by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903.

Lamar Valley

5 min

As you drive, you'll pass Lamar Valley next. This valley is the best place in Yellowstone to spot the park's iconic wildlife. You'll almost definitely see bison here, and might even get lucky and catch sight of some elusive wolves!

Cooke City

5 min

Visitors entering from the northeast will enter through the Northeast Entrance near Cooke City.

Dunraven Street

5 min

Continuing along the Grand Loop, you'll arrive at Dunraven Pass, one of the highest points in the entire park. This 9,000-foot pass also features the trailhead to a hiking trail leading up an additional 1,000 feet for a truly commanding view of the park below.

Mount Washburn

5 min

Mount Washburn, elevation 10,243 feet, is a prominent mountain peak in the Washburn Range in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The peak was named in 1870 to honor Henry D. Washburn, leader of the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition.

Canyon Village Area

5 min

Next, you'll pass through Canyon Village, the strange, semi-town where many of Yellowstone's workers live during their time at the park. It offers a fun glimpse into what life is like for the park employees!

Inspiration Point

5 min

Continuing on, you'll arrive at Inspiration Point, the most popular of the overlooks along Yellowstone's Grand Canyon. The vista here is simply unmatched anywhere else in the park.

Hayden Valley

5 min

Up next is Hayden Valley, which offers a glimpse into the past. Though it's a lush green valley today, it was once at the bottom of a lake!

Cody

5 min

Those entering from the east will enter through the park's East Entrance in Cody.

Fishing Bridge Visitor Center

5 min

Next, you'll cross Fishing Bridge and hear about the park service's early, misguided attempts to boost park visitation by introducing invasive trout to the rivers.

Yellowstone Lake

5 min

Finally, you'll arrive at Yellowstone Lake, the largest high elevation lake in North America. This pristine lake is too cold to swim in, but it makes the perfect place for a picnic or even a boat ride!