What to do and see in Montana, United States: The Best Nature & Wildlife Tours

February 28, 2022 Mikaela Didonna

No matter where you look in Montana, you’ll find unspoiled nature, charming small towns and relaxing hospitality. Explore Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, then hit the road to discover more natural wonders. You can hike, bike or horseback ride through rugged mountain landscapes, fly-fish blue ribbon trout streams, paddle scenic rivers and lakes, or spend winter days carving fresh powder at ski resorts — then end your day wandering a vibrant main street or relaxing in a cozy lodge.
Restaurants in Montana

1. Montana Whitewater

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Montana Whitewater

Big Sky and Yellowstone Whitewater Rafting Trips! Experience Montana’s most wild and scenic rivers. We adventure on the Gallatin, Madison and Yellowstone Rivers. Come hang on for the thrill, or relax on a scenic float. We specialize in rafting, zipline, fishing and tubing trips suitable for families, first-timers, and fun-seekers. Montana Whitewater is a locally owned and operated adventure company that can proudly say we do everything to make each trip the best possible experience. Getting to know our guests is one of the most important and enjoyable aspects of our profession. Our Yellowstone Zipline adventure park is also located here at our Gallatin River office near Big Sky Montana. You can choose to do a Classic 2-Hour Zip with 3 lines or a Super 3.5-Hour Zip with 6 lines and more adventure elements. Introductory Fly Fishing Classes. If it's rafting, fishing, ziplining, or horseback riding... we'd love to be your adventure outfitter in the Big Sky, Bozeman and Yellowstone Area.

2. Yellowstone Alpen Guides

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5.0 based on 226 reviews

Yellowstone Alpen Guides

See Yellowstone Alpen Guides has operated small group and private tours in Yellowstone for 32 years. Our naturalist guides are experts in all things Yellowstone and are fun travel companions. They will help you experience the extraordinary wonders the Park has to offer during both winter and summer. Small group size guarantees you a personalized touch not found on most tours. A company with experienced long-term employees, we pay close attention to detail and quality and strive to be the premier guiding company in Yellowstone and the surrounding area. Join us as we explore this delicate ecosystem that is home to Old Faithful and two-thirds of the world’s geysers; where grizzly bears, wolves and other abundant wildlife roam freely. We cater to individuals, families with children and groups of all sizes. We have lodging and tour packages available; one call will take care of your Yellowstone vacation planning needs. Winter snowcoach tours operate daily to Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. We offer the option of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing on our trips, and customized charters are also available. We provide shuttle services to guests staying at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge. We operate two types of snowcoaches. Our Vanterra Ford vans are converted for over-snow travel. Our other coaches are the classic, historical bombardiers, modernized for comfort and low emissions, made for over-snow travel. Summer tours include Lower Loop, Evening and Early morning Upper Loop tours, Grand Teton Tours, and private customized tours to meet your desires. Whether you are a first time Yellowstone visitor or are returning for your next adventure, we can help plan your itinerary. Your trip can include things like wildlife watching, a day hike to a backcountry geyser basin, a photography safari, and seeing the sites that make Yellowstone America’s grandest Park. See Yellowstone Alpen Guides believes it is important to protect and preserve our national treasures. We generously donate to the worthy Yellowstone Forever, the West Yellowstone Foundation, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Trout Unlimited, and many other organizations dedicated to protecting the environment.

3. Yellowstone Wolf Tracker

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Yellowstone Wolf Tracker

We are a small tour company that specializes in wildlife sightings in northern Yellowstone. Our specialty is wolf and bear watching and all of our guides are experienced wildlife biologists who are also very personable. We have been in business over 10 years, and consistently provide a very fun and memorable outing in the park.

4. Yellowstone Guidelines

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Yellowstone Guidelines

Yellowstone Guidelines offers personalized tours and private adventures in Yellowstone National Park. YG specializes in wildlife tours that focus on bears and wolves in the Lamar Valley. Other services included guided day hikes, geology and sightseeing trips, and overnight backcountry excursions. All trips are custom and designed for all ages and skill levels. Come see Yellowstone with us!!!

5. BrushBuck Wildlife Tours

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BrushBuck Wildlife Tours

BrushBuck Wildlife Tours offers expertly guided tours in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Parks! Visit our website to see offerings including full full day tours, half day tours and multi-day tour packages. Wildlife that can often be seen are grizzly and black bear, wolves, moose, elk, mule deer, bison, pronghorn antelope, eagles, trumpeter swans and much more! BrushBuck Wildlife Tours is a a 100% Military Veteran Owned Business. Ezra, Amber, and Adam have served over 20 years (combined) in the United States Navy and Marine Corps! We ARE Wildlife!

6. Glacier Adventure Guides - Day Tours

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Glacier Adventure Guides - Day Tours

We are the premier year-round guide service in the Glacier National Park area. For more than 15 years, we've been leading tours to some of the most pristine wilderness areas that North America has to offer. We are permitted to guide more than 3 million acres of northwest Montana, and offer a broad range of activities. All ages and skill groups are welcome! We offer: snowshoeing, cross-country skiing tours, backcountry ski tours, winter camping, rock climbing, hiking and backpacking. Our guides have decades of experience and are trained in CPR/First Aid, Outdoor Emergency Care, Mountain Travel and Rescue and Avalanche Safety. We know where to find the best terrain, conditions and views while keeping your trip safe, happy and on time!

7. Greater Yellowstone Guides

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5.0 based on 75 reviews

Greater Yellowstone Guides

GREATER YELLOWSTONE GUIDES WILL NOT OPERATE IN THE 2019 SEASON. WE HOPE TO BE BACK SOON. IN THE MEANTIME, HAPPY TRAILS! Greater Yellowstone Guides offers customized private tours of Yellowstone with highly experienced guides. We meet in Bozeman, Livingston, West Yellowstone, Gardiner, in the park, or right at your accommodations. Tours can focus on geothermal features, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone & waterfalls, the varied wildlife, or getting out for an all day hike into the backcountry. It's your day, your way, creating memories to last a lifetime!

8. Yellowstone Hiking Guides

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Yellowstone Hiking Guides

Yellowstone Hiking Guides is Yellowstone's Active Adventure Company! Our local naturalist guides lead tours for all ages and fitness levels. Three Day Hiking Tours Daily: •Lamar Valley Safari Hike (wildlife hike) •Grand Canyon Rim Hike (scenery hike) •Upper Geyser Basin Hike (geyser hike) Lower Loop Active Van Tours Daily: See Yellowstone's hot spots in a day! Featuring Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Sea Kayaking Yellowstone Lake Tours Daily: Paddle the shores of Yellowstone Lake with a local! Spot wildlife and hot springs along Yellowstone Lake's West Thumb. Three Backpacking Trips Annually: •Black Canyon of the Yellowstone (June) •Gallatin Sky Rim (July) •Bechler River (August) Let a local pack the lunch and spot wildlife on your next Yellowstone vacation!

9. Montana Hunting Fishing Adventures

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Montana Hunting Fishing Adventures

Montana Hunting & Fishing Adventures makes each trip unique and personalized while providing professional services at affordable prices. Offering fly fishing float and wade day trips, vacation packages, scenic floats, overnight trips, wildlife viewing, Bird watching and much more. Also providing trophy big game hunts day, lodge style and wilderness for elk, deer, bear, mountain lion, wolf, moose, goat and sheep.

10. Shurr Adventures

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Shurr Adventures

Shurr Adventures Yellowstone offers the smallest group size tours kayaking, hiking, and photography. These tours are with the owners and guides Justin and Alli Shurr. Our kayaking Tour goes out daily. We also offer private tours. Reservations Required.

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