Yellowstone Self-Guided Audio Tour: 150+ Miles & Offline GPS

Drive Yellowstone at Your Own Pace With 140+ Audio Stories in Your Pocket

You drive your own car through Yellowstone following GPS-triggered audio stories that play automatically at 140+ stops, from Old Faithful to Lamar Valley's wildlife. The app works completely offline, covers all five entrances, and one purchase includes everyone in your vehicle. You control when to stop, how long to stay, and which direction to loop: no guide, no group, no schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Old Faithful Geyser5m
2. Firehole Riverpass by
3. Grand Prismatic Springpass by
4. Fountain Paint Pot5m
5. Norris Geyser Basin5m
6. Mammoth Hot Springspass by
7. Lamar Valley5m
8. Hayden Valleypass by
9. Old Trail Town5m

Explore Yellowstone's key natural features

• Enter Yellowstone National Park
• Stop at Grant Visitor Center (South Entrance)
• Visit West Thumb Geyser Basin
• Drive past Shoshone Lake
• See Isa Lake on Continental Divide
• Watch Old Faithful Geyser erupt
• View Morning Glory hot spring
• Pass Firehole River
• Park near Grand Prismatic Spring
• Visit Fountain Paint Pot mud pot
• Pass West Entrance Visitor Center
• Drive along Gibbon River
• Stop at Gibbon Falls waterfall
• Walk Artist's Paint Pots boardwalk
• Explore Norris Geyser Basin
• Pass Swan Lake Flats wildlife area
• See Mammoth Hot Springs terraces
• Stop at Boiling River (North Entrance)
• View Roosevelt Arch
• Visit Albright Visitor Center
• Pass Undine Falls waterfall
• See Wraith Falls trailhead
• Drive through Tower Junction
• Spot wildlife in Lamar Valley
• Enter via Northeast Entrance (Cooke City)
• Reach Dunraven Pass and trailhead
• Pass Mount Washburn peak
• Drive through Canyon Village
• Stop at Inspiration Point overlook
• Pass Hayden Valley
• Enter through East Entrance (Cody)
• Visit Old Trail Town
• Cross Fishing Bridge
• Arrive at Yellowstone Lake

The experience

Steam rises off the Grand Prismatic Spring in rings of electric blue and amber, and your phone narrates the geology beneath it: no guide, no schedule, just you and the landscape. This is a self-guided audio tour of Yellowstone National Park that works offline, which matters because cell service dies the moment you enter. You download the app and the full 150-mile route before you arrive, then follow GPS-triggered audio stories that play automatically as you drive. One purchase covers everyone in your car, and you can start at any of the five entrances, moving clockwise or counterclockwise through the Grand Loop.

The tour includes more than 140 audio stories tied to specific stops: Old Faithful and its reliable eruptions, the Norris Geyser Basin (the hottest in the park, with subsurface temperatures reaching 459 degrees), Mammoth Hot Springs with its terraced formations, and the valleys where bison and wolves actually live. You'll pass Lamar Valley, known as the best place in Yellowstone to spot wildlife, and Hayden Valley, which was once the bottom of a lake. The app shows you scenic overlooks, trailheads, and hidden stops (Fountain Paint Pot, Artist's Paint Pots, Undine Falls), and you decide when to pull over. The whole route takes four to six hours if you drive straight through, but most people spend a full day or more, stopping for hikes, picnics, and photos.

Because this is offline and GPS-based, there's no waiting for signal, no buffering, no surprise data charges. You control the pace entirely: pause for a two-hour hike, restart where you left off, or skip ahead. The app includes route maps, planning tools, and area previews so you can see what's coming. If you get stuck or have questions, support is available by chat, email, or phone. One thing to know: download everything before you enter the park. Road closures happen seasonally, and winter roads are mostly closed except the route between the North and Northeast Entrances, so check the park website before you go. The access is lifetime, so you keep the tour forever and can use it on future trips.

What’s included

• Your day includes the self-guided audio tour app with 140+ stories, GPS-triggered automatic audio playback, offline route maps and planning tools, scenic stop previews, lifetime access to revisit the tour anytime, and support via chat, email, or phone. You bring your own car and phone.
• everything else is in the app. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Travel with Action

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to explore Yellowstone without joining a bus tour or hiring a guide. You move at your own pace, stop when you want, and keep the tour forever. The offline GPS means you're not dependent on cell service in a dead zone, which is what makes a self-guided drive through 150 miles of park actually work.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

Do I need cell service for this tour to work?

No. Download the app and tour before arriving at the park. Once downloaded, it uses GPS and works completely offline without Wi-Fi or cellular signal.

How long does the full Yellowstone self-guided audio tour take?

The 150-mile route takes four to six hours of driving time, but most visitors spend a full day or more, stopping for hikes, photos, and scenic overlooks.

Can I start at any entrance?

Yes. The tour covers all five entrances and allows you to travel clockwise or counterclockwise. You can begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.

Is this an entrance ticket to Yellowstone?

No. This is a self-guided audio tour app only. You still need to purchase a separate park entrance pass and check opening hours before your visit.

How many people can listen to one purchase?

Everyone in your car. One purchase covers all passengers, not per person.

What devices does this work on?

iPhone with iOS 15 or later, Android version 9 or later, or a GPS-enabled iPad or tablet with cellular capability.

Can I use this tour on future trips?

Yes. You have lifetime access with no expiry. Download it once and use it anytime on any future visit to Yellowstone.

What if roads are closed or conditions change?

Check the park website for current road conditions, entrance access, and seasonal closures before beginning. During winter, most roads are closed except the North to Northeast Entrance route. Select the winter tour for the correct instructions.