Enhance your Yellowstone visit with this self-guided walking tour of West Thumb Geyser Basin, featuring steamy springs, gurgling geysers, and stunning views of Yellowstone Lake.
About this activity
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Experience
Highlights
Delve into the geologic secrets of these volcanic wonders
Witness Thumb Geyser and the Surging Spring
Explore the mysteries of Twin Geyser and and Blue Funnel Spring
Discover the allure of Abyss Pool and the tranquil Black Pool
Snap scenic photos along the shores of Yellowstone Lake
Full description
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Note: This half-mile tour takes under an hour to complete.
Your journey through the West Thumb Geyser Basin begins next to the West Thumb Information Center. From here, you’ll begin your stroll along the boardwalk and learn about the complex hydrothermal systems underlying this fascinating geyser basin. Then watch those systems in action at the Surging Spring and Collapsing... moreStart by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Note: This half-mile tour takes under an hour to complete.
Your journey through the West Thumb Geyser Basin begins next to the West Thumb Information Center. From here, you’ll begin your stroll along the boardwalk and learn about the complex hydrothermal systems underlying this fascinating geyser basin. Then watch those systems in action at the Surging Spring and Collapsing Pool!
Next, the tour takes you to Thumb Geyser and Blue Funnel Spring, where you'll hear about Daniel Potts and his significance to the history of the basin.
Continuing to Twin Geyser and Hillside Geyser, you'll discover the intricate patterns of geyser eruptions and the science behind them. Then, at the Abyss Pool, immerse yourself in the stories of its depth and allure, followed by the serene beauty of Black Pool.
The Big Cone Geyser and Lakeshore Geyser reveal yet more about the geologic wonders of Yellowstone. As you stroll along the shores of Yellowstone Lake, enjoy the panoramic views and learn about hidden geysers beneath the lake’s surface!
You’ll then circle back and see Bluebell Pool and Seismograph Pool, a pair of hot springs with an unusual history. Your tour concludes beyond these two pools, right near the spot where it began. less
Includes
Unique audio app acts as the tour guide! Follow the audio stories to explore and learn.
Download app ahead of time: the link sent to your email will allow you to download the separate audio app onto your phone.
Unique password: use the password sent to your email in the app to access your tour.
Popular audio narrator acts as tour guide: enjoy a great voice backed by rave reviews!
Location-based audio: stories play automatically based on your location. It feels as if you have a tour guide beside you!
Learn More: Get extra stories to dive deeper into many stories.
Comprehensive routes and stops: don’t miss a single thing.
Offline maps: works totally offline without cellular or Wi-Fi.
Hands-free: location-based automatic-play audio stories
Go at your own pace: start and stop anytime; take breaks as you like.
New, extra validity: now valid for a full year after booking and can be used for multiple trips over a year.
Action’s personal team available via call, chat, or email.
Exclude
Transportation, Parking Fee, Food/Drinks.
National Park/Attraction Passes, Entry Tickets, or Reservations.
No Physical Tour Guide: There will not be a live guide at the meeting point.