4 Days in Yellowstone National Park: The Perfect Itinerary
This 4-day itinerary offers a balanced exploration of Yellowstone National Park, covering its major geothermal features, wildlife viewing opportunities, and scenic drives. It includes stops at iconic locations like Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, while also allowing time for meals and relaxation.
Day 1 — Arrival and Geothermal Wonders of the Upper Geyser Basin
- 14:00 — Check-in at hotel (Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park)
- 14:30 — Old Faithful Geyser and Upper Geyser Basin Walk (Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park)
- 16:30 — Biscuit Basin (Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone National Park)
- 17:30 — Midway Geyser Basin (Grand Prismatic Spring) (Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park)
- 18:30 — Dinner (Old Faithful Inn Dining Room, Yellowstone National Park)
- 19:30 — Relax at hotel (Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone National Park)
Day 2 — Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Norris Geyser Basin
- 08:00 — Breakfast (Old Faithful Inn Dining Room, Yellowstone National Park)
- 09:00 — Drive to Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (Artist Point, Inspiration Point, Lower Falls) (Yellowstone National Park)
- 10:30 — Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (Artist Point, Inspiration Point, Lower Falls) (Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park)
- 12:30 — Lunch (Canyon Lodge Eatery, Yellowstone National Park)
- 13:30 — Drive to Norris Geyser Basin (Yellowstone National Park)
- 15:00 — Norris Geyser Basin (Porcelain Basin, Back Basin) (Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park)
- 18:30 — Check-in at hotel (Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins, Yellowstone National Park)
- 19:00 — Dinner (Mammoth Hot Springs Dining Room, Yellowstone National Park)
Day 3 — Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley Wildlife, and Yellowstone Lake
- 08:00 — Breakfast (Mammoth Hot Springs Dining Room, Yellowstone National Park)
- 09:00 — Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces (Upper and Lower Terraces) (Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park)
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This itinerary covers Yellowstone National Park in 3 days — see the full day-by-day plan above.
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