Self-Guided Audio Tour of Yellowstone’s West Thumb Basin

Name: Self-Guided Audio Tour of Yellowstone’s West Thumb Basin
Brand: Viator
Price: 7.99 USD
Availability: InStock

2 hours - 3 hoursEnglishYellowstone National Park, United States

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Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of the West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail to uncover the famous hot springs and hydrothermal features on Yellowstone Lake’s shores. See the dynamic Blue Funnel Spring, historically-significant Fishing Cone, pleasant Thumb Geyser, & deep Abyss Pool hot spring. Along the way, hear stories of geothermal wonders, early explorers, and a unique 19th-century cooking practice play automatically as you stroll the scenic boardwalk. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a personal guide by your side on every step

Purchase one tour per person, or listen together by sharing headphones or a speaker.

Included

Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 20+ Points
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Not included

Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

What you'll do

Fishing Cone, a geothermal feature in Yellowstone National Park, is steeped in history
In the late 1800s, it served as a natural "hot pot" where visitors would cook trout directly in its boiling waters—a novel yet perilous method, leading to several fatalities.
40 min
Blue Funnel Spring, previously measuring 18 feet across and maintaining temperat
ures between 172 and 182 degrees Fahrenheit, has witnessed cooling and depletion in the last thirty years, redirecting its water to the nearby Abyss Pool.
Abyss Pool
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States
Behold Abyss Pool, enticing you to stroll over to the observation deck for an up-close encounter! Plummeting 53 feet into the earth, it reigns as one of Yellowstone's deepest hot springs—a title it wears with flair, naturally.
West Thumb Geyser Basin
Wyoming, United States
Thumb Geyser, renowned for its vivid colors, owes its brilliance to thriving bacteria flourishing in the warm waters of the West Thumb Geyser Basin. In the mid-1970s, reduced geyser activity puzzled scientists, attributing the decline to various factors like slow underground pool refilling or changes in rock composition.

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start at West Thumb Information Station, gateway to the West Thumb Geyser Basin and Yellowstone Lake. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Winter Season Notice Most Yellowstone park roads are now closed to regular vehicles for the winter, with limited access until late April. Please check Road Status & Closures and Park Roads Overview before your trip and consider our Yellowstone Winter Tour for cold-season travel.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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