Explore the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone at your own pace with a self-guided audio driving tour. These GPS-powered apps work offline to provide autoplaying commentary, maps, and itineraries for iconic spots like Old Faithful and the Grand Prismatic Spring.
Free Cancellation Explore Yellowstone's geysers, canyons, and wildlife at your own pace with this GPS-synced audio driving tour.
Free Cancellation Explore the geysers of Yellowstone and the peaks of Grand Teton with this self-guided, offline driving audio tour.
Free Cancellation Explore Yellowstone and Grand Teton’s best sights and stories with a GPS audio guide that plays as you drive.
Free Cancellation Explore Yellowstone's geysers, canyons, and wildlife at your own pace with an offline GPS audio guide.
Free Cancellation See Yellowstone's top sights like Old Faithful and Hayden Valley with a GPS audio guide that works entirely offline.
Walk a four-mile loop through Yellowstone’s geyser basins at your own pace with this GPS-guided audio tour.
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Self-guided audio driving tours transform your smartphone into a personal park ranger. Using your phone's GPS, these apps automatically play fascinating stories, history, and turn-by-turn directions as you drive through Yellowstone's vast volcanic landscape, completely offline.
Witness the world's most famous predictable geyser, which erupts up to 180 feet every 60 to 110 minutes. Your audio guide will time the approach and explain the geothermal plumbing beneath your feet.
Marvel at the largest hot spring in the United States. You'll learn how thermophilic bacteria create the vivid rainbow rings of orange, yellow, and green that surround the deep blue center.
Drive along the rim of this 20-mile-long canyon, famous for its yellow-tinted walls. The audio tour will guide you to the best viewpoints to see the massive 308-foot Lower Falls.
Navigate through herds of hundreds of bison that often block the park's main roads. The narration provides safety tips and fascinating facts about the only place in the U.S. where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times.
Explore these unique travertine terraces that look like inside-out caves. Your guide will explain how the limestone deposits rapidly change the shape and flow of the springs.
Cruise through the area often referred to as 'America's Serengeti.' The app will alert you to the best pull-offs for dawn and dusk spotting of grizzly bears and gray wolves.
Before you purchase and download your audio guide, there are a few essential logistics to keep in mind for a smooth Yellowstone road trip.
There is virtually no cell service inside Yellowstone National Park. You absolutely must download the tour app and the specific tour data to your phone over a strong Wi-Fi connection before you enter the park.
Audio tours do not include your park admission. You will still need to pay the $35.00 per private vehicle entrance fee at the gate. Note that starting January 1, 2026, non-U.S. residents face an additional $100 per-person surcharge.
Unlike traditional guided tours, driving audio tours are incredibly cost-effective. You only need to purchase one tour (typically ranging from $18.99 to $34.99) for your entire car.
Most of these apps, including GuideAlong and Action Tour Guide, offer lifetime access with no expiration date. You can split the tour over your 3 to 4 day visit, pause when you want, and even use it again on future trips.
Using GPS continuously will drain your phone battery quickly. Pack a USB or USB-C car charger, and ensure you have an AUX cable or Bluetooth setup to play the audio through your car's stereo system.
Since Grand Teton National Park is just 10 minutes from Yellowstone's South Entrance, many audio tour providers offer a bundle. Buying the combined tour is highly recommended if you plan to visit both parks.
Most park roads close to wheeled vehicles from early November to late April. If you visit during winter, the audio driving tour will only be usable on the single open road from the North to the Northeast entrance.
| Yellowstone Only Driving Tour | Yellowstone & Grand Teton Bundle | Walking Audio Tour | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Type | Self-Guided Audio App | Self-Guided Audio App | Self-Guided Walking App |
| Best For | Visitors focusing solely on Yellowstone's main loops | Multi-park road trippers | Deep dives into specific thermal areas |
| Average Price | $18.99 - $24.99 per vehicle | $32.99 - $34.99 per vehicle | $7.99 per person |
| Coverage | All 5 entrances, Grand Loop, Old Faithful, Canyon | Both National Parks and connecting highways | 4-mile loop of the Upper Geyser Basin |
Yellowstone National Park is technically open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. However, access is heavily dependent on the season.
Always check the 'Current Conditions' page on the NPS website before your trip, as sudden snowstorms can cause temporary road closures even in summer.
Yellowstone is vast, spanning 3,472 square miles, and has five distinct entrances. Choosing how to get there depends on which entrance you want to use.
The ideal time to use your self-guided driving tour depends on what you want to experience:
Yellowstone is highly accessible for visitors with mobility needs, making it an excellent destination for elderly visitors and families.
Warning: The park sits at an average elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors, especially the elderly, may experience shortness of breath and fatigue. Drink plenty of water to avoid altitude sickness.
While Yellowstone has developed areas, it is primarily a vast wilderness. Preparation is key to a comfortable road trip.
To protect the park's fragile ecosystem and ensure visitor safety, strict rules are enforced:
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This self-guided driving tour navigates Yellowstone’s vast volcanic landscape, including famous stops like Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The route is flexible, allowing you to begin at any of the park's five entrances. As you drive, the app uses GPS to play stories about the park’s hydrothermal features, geological history, and local wildlife like bison and wolves. Because cell service is extremely limited inside the park, you must download the Action Tour Guide app and your tour content over Wi-Fi or mobile data before you arrive. Once the tour is downloaded, it functions entirely offline. A single purchase covers everyone in your vehicle and provides lifetime access, meaning the tour never expires and can be used on multiple trips. Please be aware that this purchase is for the audio guide only and is not an entrance pass to the park. We recommend checking the official park website for the latest road closures and gate hours before your visit. After booking, check your email or text messages for the instructions and password needed to unlock your tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This self-guided driving tour covers the highlights of both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. In Yellowstone, you will see geothermal features like Old Faithful and the Grand Prismatic Spring, alongside the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and the continent's only wild bison herd. The route continues through Grand Teton, focusing on its jagged mountain passes, glacial lakes, and historic homesteads. To begin, download the Audio Tour Guide App by Action and enter the password provided in your booking confirmation. It is recommended to download the tour while connected to WiFi or mobile data before entering the parks. Once the content is saved to your device, the guide works offline using GPS to trigger audio narration automatically at specific locations along the route. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle. Please note that this is an audio guide only and does not include park entrance fees. Your purchase provides lifetime access, allowing you to use the tour as many times as you like on current or future trips.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This self-guided audio tour covers the essential sights of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, from the eruption of Old Faithful to the dramatic walls of Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon. As you drive through river valleys where bison frequently graze, the app uses GPS to trigger stories and directions automatically. You’ll see the famous landmarks alongside lesser-known spots while learning about the history and geology that shaped these landscapes. The app functions entirely offline, requiring no cell signal or WiFi once the tour is downloaded. You have the flexibility to follow suggested itineraries for a single afternoon or a multi-day trip, allowing you to stay longer at your favorite spots or skip others entirely. Each purchase covers everyone in your vehicle and includes lifetime access with free updates.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This self-guided audio tour allows you to navigate Yellowstone National Park using your phone's GPS, even without a cell signal. You can begin at any park entrance and follow the route in any direction. The app provides turn-by-turn directions and plays local stories automatically as you drive, ensuring you don't miss key landmarks or history while maintaining the flexibility to stop whenever you choose. The route covers the park's most famous thermal features, including Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, and the bubbling pools at Fountain Paint Pots and Biscuit Basin. You will also visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Tower Fall, and the travertine terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs. For wildlife viewing, the guide highlights the best spots in Hayden and Lamar Valleys to look for bison, elk, and bears, along with unique geological sites like Obsidian Cliff.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This audio tour uses your phone’s GPS to play commentary automatically as you drive through Yellowstone. It covers the park’s most famous landmarks, including the eruptions of Old Faithful, the colorful Grand Prismatic Spring, and the geothermal pools of the Lower Geyser Basin. You’ll also get directions and background stories for Mammoth Hot Springs’ travertine terraces and prime wildlife viewing spots in Hayden Valley. The app works completely offline, so you don't need cell service or Wi-Fi while inside the park. You can choose from half-day, full-day, or multi-day itineraries depending on your schedule, giving you the flexibility to linger at your favorite spots or skip others. Once purchased, the tour never expires and includes free updates. You only need to purchase one tour per vehicle.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This self-guided audio tour follows a four-mile loop through Yellowstone’s geyser basins, narrated by local guide Sarah Mickler. The route is designed to highlight the park’s geothermal diversity and maximize your chances of seeing eruptions without the schedule of a group tour. You can complete the walk in about three hours or spend more time at specific geysers, as you have total control over the start time and pace. The walk involves hilly terrain, so please plan accordingly. The tour runs through the VoiceMap app, which uses GPS to trigger audio automatically and provides turn-by-turn directions that work offline. After booking, your ticket will include a unique access code and setup instructions under the “Before You Go” section. Once downloaded, you have unlimited access to the tour to use on-site or listen to virtually from home.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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