Top Things to do in Yellowstone National Park
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Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is a national treasure. Located primarily in Wyoming, the park also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone has active geothermal features with geysers and boiling mud pots throughout the park. The most famous is Old Faithful, a geyser that has erupted on the clock for decades. Travelers be warned, July is the busiest month of the year, with almost a million visitors alone. The park has a tour bus system, nine visitor centers, and 2,000 campsites.
1. Yellowstone Custom Wildlife and Nature Tour
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
For the next 2 years, this is the tour to take to see the Northern area of Yellowstone. Set out on a 12-hour guided exploration of Yellowstone's nature and wildlife in the company of an expert naturalist and world-renown professional nature photographer. Depart Cody for a tour of the park’s best wildlife viewing locations and visit geothermal features. We depart and enter the park earlier than other operators assuring us of the best wildlife viewing opportunities. Keep an eye out for black bears, grizzlies, bison, elk, deer, moose, and wolves while learning about park ecology and honing your photography skills. Hotel pickup and drop-off, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included. Experience Yellowstone Tours does not pick up in Jackson, WY, West Yellowstone, MT, Gardiner MT, Old Faithful, Grant Village, Canyon Lodge, Mammoth Hot Springs
Inclusions: Snacks and bottle water, Live commentary on board, Expertise of a naturalist and professional photographer guide, Round-trip transport from Cody, Wyoming, National Park fees, Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 513bpage513
Wold definitely recommend this tour. He picked us up early morning but long drive to Yellowstone. He knew all the back door ways to get anywhere. I said I had been to Yellowstone twice but this time saw lots I had not seen before. He had a sack lunch for our group and was just right. The drive back from Yellowstone to Cody was breath taking. Make sure have camera ready. It was dark when we went in and beautiful when we came out.
2. Private Yellowstone National Park Lower Loop Tour
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
This private Yellowstone National Park Tour will be customized to fit the needs of your party.This tour is all inclusive and professionally guided to your desired attractions.Yellowstone is 2.2 million acres so some stops may be impossible to do all within one day.Call CWA to discuss custom tour options.We can design an itinerary to fit your needs.Whether you want to take part in wildlife or scenic photography or want to visit Yellowstone’s over 10,000 geothermal features this tour has it all.If you’re really up for an adventure,in the outdoors and wildlife sometimes it’s best to wing it a bit and you may be surprised as to what you find.You never know where you may find wildlife sitings,the perfect scenic photo,or a rare Geyser eruption.We always keep up with the latest Yellowstone news to help plan for the day
Inclusions: Guide,, comfortable newer model vehicle,, beverages,, snacks,, lunch,, binoculars for your days use, spotting scope for your days use, and rain slickers, Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: alcholic beverages
Reviewed By kentN9820LZ
We were offered a "pet friendly tour"...this allowed my wife and I to take our Belgian Malinois with us. The tour guide Kim was amazing!!! She was a dog lover and took care of us and dog. Her knowledge of the park was solid. The tour itself was worth the price. We never would have been able to see all the sites on our own.
3. Yellowstone Winter Private Tour from Bozeman
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Guest will have private transportation to and from Bozeman with a professional photographer and guide. You will experience abundant wildlife, majestic mountains, and canyons. This is a winter tour so only the northern entrance to the park is open. You will see abundant wildlife, hot springs, snow covered mountains, and beautiful vistas all along the way.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Private transportation, Snacks, Soda/Pop, Use of SLR Camera, and Binoculars
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Reviewed By Walter P
We paid $700 for an all day tour of Yellowstone - expect a lot. We got a brand new guide (nice young man) just learning the ropes - could not answer many of our questions. He had memorized his presentation - had to ask other guides for information. There was no provision for lunch (usually included in an all day tour at this price point). The snacks were cheap bags of doritos & potato chips - as a diabetic I could not have any of them. No fruit and only water to drink Stay away from Globe Trekkers tours.
4. VIP Yellowstone and Grand Tetons Private Safari from Jackson WY
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Globe Trekkers is all about giving you The VIP and attention you deserve! These are private tours (your party only), hotel pick up and drop off included, you call the stops, we take your photos for you, And we offer complimentary snacks and drinks. An awesome exhilarating jeep safari experience! Do you only have one day in Yellowstone? This tour takes you to the major highlights of The world's first and famous national park with your very own personal photographer and field guide. You will see abundant wildlife and geothermal features not found anywhere else on earth. this tour is LGBTQ friendly.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Snacks
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Reviewed By Cherie_Gigi_F
This was, by far, the best tour we have ever done. Our guide A.J., quickly became our friend. He is highly educated, fun and goes above and beyond to provide a one of a kind experience. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to spend the day seeing this beautiful place with such a wonderful and genuine person who loves nature and wildlife as much as we do.
5. Private Yellowstone Wildlife Sightseeing Tour
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Spend the day looking for wildlife throughout Yellowstone, focusing on Yellowstone’s Northern loop. You will visit areas such as Lamar or Haden Valley for the chance to see bears, wolves, coyotes, bison, elk, and pronghorn. You will also explore river corridors, valleys, forests, and other habitats looking for other animals including, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, river otters, and other species. While traveling through these area you will also have a chance to enjoy the scenic vistas these animals call home. (This trip is your best chance to see a bear or wolf but no guarantees.)
Inclusions: Binoculars , Spotting Scope, Choose between a roast beef, turkey, ham, veggie, and a pb&j sandwich as part of your picnic style lunch., Snacks, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Yellowstone National Park Pass
Reviewed By Amy J
We were absolutely thrilled with Tied To Nature and Adam Brubaker's tour. He is so knowledgeable and connected to what is going on at Yellowstone. When you take his tour, he is in contact with which animals are where, when the next time Old Faithful is going to go off, so we saw everything with hardly any down time. His enthusiasm and love for nature is palpable. We saw hundreds of bison, elk, the Great Gray Owl, and Bears! We got fantastic photos because he allowed us to put our cell phones onto his telescope. He explained so much about this majestic and magical park. We recommend this tour company highly! And do your tour at the beginning of your trip so that you get the most out of your whole trip. We were lucky we got in because of someone else canceling. We went during Covid-19 and felt very safe on a private tour with just our group.
6. E-Bike Tours in Yellowstone National Park
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
The first E bike tour company operating in Yellowstone National Park. We offer guided tours and daily E bike rentals.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Helmet and Bike Lock, Bottled water
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Transportation to trail head
Reviewed By F5193JFkristyw
I rented an ebike from Big Sky and had a fabulous time. First time on an ebike but it was super easy - went into Yellowstone using the Old Gardiner road and saw lots of antelope, elk, then got to Mammoth. The ride was awesome with the extra help up the mountain. Came back into town and went on the single track out of Old Yellowstone Trail - nice ride along the river. Wonderful day, unique views, and don't have to be in a motor vehicle!!! Jay the owner was super nice and very helpful - would do this again and would love to do a tour if we had an extra day.
7. Full-Day Yellowstone National Park Private Tour by Luxury Car
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Ride in style and luxury on your private tour of Yellowstone national park. This is an all inclusive Full day tour. Spend your day relaxing while your guide does the driving for you. During a 12 hour day, comfort is a must. Our Cadillac Escalade ESV platinum is one of the most quiet and state of the art vehicles out there. No yelling to be heard over others or loud road noise. Just sit back, relax and enjoy this luxury tour. We provide all of your necessary needs for the day. We also offer a large 15 passenger Transit with all leather seats that recline and has tons of space for larger groups as well. This is a high roof, new, fully equipped luxury Ford Transit. Lunches are included on this tour. They are sandwiches on homemade bread, fresh fruit, fresh veggies, potato chips, and a homemade brownie. Snacks and beverages are also included. Special orders can be accommodated!
Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Binoculars , Slickers, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By monicamE1862AB
We are in Wyoming for our honeymoon and we booked a Mustang tour with Cody Wyoming Adventures. We had the privilege of being driven around in a hummer with the owner of the company! It was very personal and sweet! We recommend this company to other couples.
8. Private Full-Day Yellowstone Snowshoe Safari from Bozeman
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Immerse yourself in the wildness of Yellowstone’s landscape by utilizing the ancient technology of snowshoes. This tour provides an unmatchable backcountry experience of magnificent winter ecology. Though winter can seem like the least likely time to go for a walk in the woods, it is really one of the most rewarding. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem comes alive as wildlife moves from summer to winter ranges. Snow illuminates the landscape in a way you may never have noticed. Wildlife tracks appear frozen in time, and plants and rivers allow for our reflection on resilience and longevity. On this private full-day snowshoe trek, you will explore the environment in an in-depth, hands-on way. Your expert naturalist guide will interpret what you find and what you see, and you may be surprised with the story that arises.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Professional naturalist guide, Private safari, Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Souvenir water bottle, Use of spotting scopes and binoculars, Use of snowshoeing equipment
Exclusions: Gratuities, National Park entrance fees. Cost is $20 per person, charged at the gate, subject to change.
Reviewed By Diane D
Our guide for the day, Will, picked us up at the door of our hotel promptly as scheduled. For the next 9 hours we were treated to the wonders of Yellowstone, history lessons, fabulous lunch and breakfast, snacks and water. Will is so knowledgeable about American history, Yellowstone, animals, geysers, etc., the time flew by. He has such a pleasant personality and gave us the best possible experience. We could never have found all the private places he took us to view the wonders of Yellowstone. If you are considering going to Yellowstone, you MUST go with Yellowstone Safari Company. You will not regret it! It was worth every dollar spent!!
9. Yellowstone Wildlife Safari Full-Day Private Guided Tour from Bozeman
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Yellowstone National Park forms the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with one of the highest levels of wildlife diversity in North America. Our full-day private safari endeavors to highlight the hundreds of species of animals and plants that call this place home by utilizing the vast knowledge and experience of our naturalist guides. Our guides provide not only the understanding of wildlife habits, and the story of their importance on the landscape. Throughout the day as you ride in our comfortable vehicles, your guide will educate and converse with you about the incredible ecosystem. They will also be attuned to all our guests' needs and desires, and will plan accordingly for walking, viewing, picnicking and moments of wilderness solitude. The use of optics such as binoculars and spotting scopes makes for incredible and personal moments of connection with this wild place. Your guide is at your service to help you have the best experience from start to finish.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Professional naturalist guide, Private safari, Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Souvenir water bottle, Use of spotting scopes and binoculars
Exclusions: Gratuities, National Park entrance fee ($20 per person, charged at the gate, subject to change).
Reviewed By ChrisMcNeil
Grant was our guide for Yellowstone Safari Co.'s Private Tour - Winter Wildlife Safari, a day-long private tour that used the park's winter access roads to see Yellowstone in the off season. A biologist by training with over 20 years experience in exploring and explaining wildlife, Grant was an outstanding host and guide. Throughout the day he brought to our attention packs of wolves (resting from a recent successful hunt), bald eagles and ravens (who pointed out the location of the hunt), coyotes (who waited patiently for their turn at the kill), pronghorns (frequently misidentified as antelopes), big horn sheep, two bull moose, and countless herds of elk and bison. The tour included a short and relaxed hike to the boardwalks above the steaming hydrothermal features and travertine terraces in the Mammoth Hot Springs area of the park (pictured), and another hike to a spectacular view of the park's own "grand canyon". When scouting for wildlife, Grant would pull over and set up a sighting scope on its tripod, and then, upon spotting wildlife activity, he would set up two more scopes for my son and me - so all three of us could track the activity at the same time. (This is pretty important, as the activity was rarely sedentary, so if we were to see the action each of us needed our own scope - which was steadier and more powerful than binoculars. Very thoughtful!) The Excellent rating is based largely on the expertise Grant brought to the tour, as well as his attention to our personal comfort. The ride (pictured) was roomy, and we all followed the necessary COVID-19 restrictions (masks and a plexiglass barrier between driver and passengers). He provided snacks, water, and a catered box lunch - all first rate. He made sure to take restroom breaks as needed, and filled drive-time by relating discoveries and experiences from his service at the park. Clearly he and his fellow guides love the park and collectively work to keep the ecosystems healthy, while encouraging visitors to really get to know the value of those systems. This was exactly the kind of experience we hope for when bringing our children to a wildlife preserve.
10. PRIVATE Yellowstone Tour: Famous Sites, Wildlife, Easy Hikes, & Lunch included!
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5.0 based on 70 reviews
Our private tours are led by experienced, knowledgeable, and local guides. During our day we will make our way through Yellowstone National Park stopping at all of the most famous sites. As well as some of the lesser known locations to see colorful hot springs, geysers, and wildlife! We will view Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Falls, Artist Paint Pots, the Mud Volcano, Yellowstone Lake, and stop for wildlife viewing. If wildlife is far away we will them with provided high powered spotting scopes and binoculars! We will have several group discussions about the parks biology, history, and geology as we make our way through the park. Our small sized tours allow us to go off the beaten path and take short cuts to save time. A delicious picnic style lunch from a local deli is provided along with bottled water, sparkling waters, and sodas. We can take a few optional short hikes along the way to a scenic lake, waterfall, or spring!
Inclusions: Gourmet picnic lunch from a local deli at a scenic location, Binoculars, High zoom spotting scope, Soda/Pop, Air-conditioned vehicle, in addition to drinking water Pelligrino, Perrier, and La Croix will be on board
Exclusions: National Park Entrance Fee
Reviewed By elisenwillis
We booked a tour with Derek for Yellowstone in August 2020. He did not disappoint! My kids loved him and so did my husband and I. My oldest talked his ear off! Derek is an encyclopedia of knowledge about the area and took us to spots where we saw lots of animals including the rare sighting of a Grizzly and her cub! We got up early for that! We hit a lot of the main spots as well but Derek showed us some not so common areas that were quiet and spectacular! We would have never known these areas were there. I highly recommend doing a tour in Yellowstone with Derek and would absolutely do it again!
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