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A large, circular hot spring with turquoise water surrounded by a barren landscape and a cloudy sky. 1
A clear view of a geothermal pool with a wooden walkway leading to it, and two smartphones displaying a map. 3
A river with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky. 4
A clear, green geothermal pool surrounded by a wooden walkway and trees. 5
By Action Tour Guide
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Features

  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Explore one of Yellowstone’s most famous geyser basins
    • Witness Thumb Geyser's natural spectacle
    • Look into the depths of the Abyss Pool
    • Enjoy scenic vistas of Yellowstone Lake
    • Learn the history and science behind these geologic wonders

Activity location

  • West Thumb Geyser Basin
    • West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail
    • 82190, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • West Thumb Information Station, Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
    • West Thumb Information Station Grand Loop Rd
    • 82190, Yellowstone National Park, WY, United States of America

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
  • Inclusions
    Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
  • Inclusions
    Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
  • Inclusions
    Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • Inclusions
    Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • Inclusions
    Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
  • Inclusions
    Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • Inclusions
    Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Inclusions
    Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
  • Exclusions
    Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
  • Exclusions
    Food/Drinks

Know before you book

    • Enjoy a flexible, self-guided experience with the Action Tour Guide app—your audio narrator, GPS-enabled map, and tour guide all in one, so you can explore at your own pace.
    • This is a self-guided walking tour. Please purchase one tour per person for the best experience. Couples may share a device using headphones, so be sure to bring your own headphones or earbuds for comfortable listening along the way.
    • After booking, you’ll receive an email with instructions to download the Action Tour Guide app and a unique password to access your tour. Download the tour in advance for the best experience.
    • Explore with stories created by local experts, professional writers, and experienced narrators that bring each destination’s history, culture, and landmarks to life.
    • Discover more with animated videos at select stops, helping you visualise historic events, hidden interiors, changing landscapes, and other details that may not be visible today.
    • Enjoy lifetime access with no expiry. Once unlocked, your tour is yours to use anytime, on future trips, and as many times as you like.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Enhance your visit to Yellowstone with this self-guided walking tour through the geothermal wonders of the West Thumb Geyser Basin. This journey along a boardwalk surrounded by steaming hot springs and burbling geysers is sure to make an impression. Stare into the mysteries of the deep at the Abyss Pool and the Black Pool. Stroll along the tranquil shores of Yellowstone Lake. Hear the strange history of the Fishing Cone. And much more! This walking tour of West Thumb gets you up close and personal with some of Yellowstone’s coolest (and hottest) attractions.

    After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter the password, and download the tour while you have WiFi or cell service. Once downloaded, the tour works offline, allowing you to enjoy the experience without an internet connection. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

    New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

    This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.

    Points of Interest along the West Thumb Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour :

    • West Thumb Geyser Basin!
    • Hydrothermal Systems
    • Surging Spring and Collapsing Pool
    • Thumb Geyser
    • Blue Funnel Spring
    • Daniel Potts
    • Twin Geyser
    • Hillside Geyser
    • Abyss Pool
    • Black Pool
    • The 2003 Bulge
    • Big Cone Geyser
    • Fishing Cone
    • Lakeshore Geyser
    • Yellowstone Lake
    • Geysers and Grant
    • Bluebell Pool and Seismograph Pool

    Benefits Over Live Guides and Group Tours:

    • This is a flexible and self-led tour that uses location-sensing technology as you drive.
    • The tour features in-depth audio narration that plays as you drive.
    • You can purchase just one tour for the entire car and use it as many times as you wish.
    • New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
    • Once downloaded, the tour works completely offline, and you can tour your way by choosing when to start, stop, fast-forward, or rewind.
    • If you need any help, you can always reach out to a real person via call, chat, or email.

Location

Activity location

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    West Thumb Geyser Basin
    • West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail
    • 82190, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    West Thumb Information Station, Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
    • West Thumb Information Station Grand Loop Rd
    • 82190, Yellowstone National Park, WY, United States of America