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Private Yellowstone Wildlife Sightseeing Tour

5.0 (111 reviews) 7–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Yellowstone Wildlife Sightseeing Tour

About this activity

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.)

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At a glance

Duration
7–9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–14
Guide
English
Operated by
Tied To Nature

What is included

Included

  • Included: Carbonated beverages: Options are Coke, Diet Coke, Root beer, and Sprite
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Spotting Scope
  • Included: Binoculars
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: A picnic style lunch with a sandwich, chips, granola bar, fruit, cookie, and drinks. Sandwich options include roast beef, turkey ham, veggie, and PBJ. For gluten free options we can make it a wrap.
  • Included: Snacks: We provide a basket with chips, granola bars, and crackers.

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities: Our guides work hard to give you the best experience in Yellowstone. Showing your gratitude through a tip is appreciated. If you feel inclined Industry standard is 15% of the tour price.
  • Not included: Entrance fees: Guests will be required to purchase a park pass upon entering Yellowstone.

Itinerary

  1. Lamar Valley

    45 min Admission included

    Travel across Lamar Valley, also known as the American Serengeti looking for bison, elk, pronghorn, wolves, and bears. You may spend more or less time in this area depending on where the most wildlife is during the day.

  2. Tower Fall

    20 min Admission included

    Take a short hike out to Tower Falls along the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. This is an optional experience as wildlife on this trip is a priority.

  3. Yellowstone National Park

    7 hours Admission not included

    As you travel to and from Lamar Valley you will have the opportunity to view wildlife and other scenic locations as time permits.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Extra fees for picking up inside Yellowstone. I will pick up from Old Faithful, Canyon Village, and Madison Junction.

  • Extra fees for picking up inside Yellowstone. I will pick up from Old Faithful, Canyon Village, and Madison Junction.

  • We will pick you up from your lodging option in Island Park, ID, West Yellowstone, MT, or select locations inside Yellowstone National Park.

  • We will pick you up from your lodging option in Island Park, ID, West Yellowstone, MT, or select locations inside Yellowstone National Park.

End point

  • Extra fees for picking up inside Yellowstone. I will pick up from Old Faithful, Canyon Village, and Madison Junction.

  • Extra fees for picking up inside Yellowstone. I will pick up from Old Faithful, Canyon Village, and Madison Junction.

  • We will pick you up from your lodging option in Island Park, ID, West Yellowstone, MT, or select locations inside Yellowstone National Park.

  • We will pick you up from your lodging option in Island Park, ID, West Yellowstone, MT, or select locations inside Yellowstone National Park.

Pickup points

  • Arrowhead Lodge by Arrowhead Properties
  • Best Western Desert Inn
  • The Historic Madison Hotel, Motel and Hostel
  • Stage Coach Inn
  • Pioneer Motel
  • Yellowstone Inn
  • Best Western Weston Inn
  • Al's Westward Ho Motel
  • Angler's Lodge
  • Sawtelle Mountain Resort
  • Pine Shadows Motel
  • Yellowstone Townhouses

and 36 more pickup points

We will pick you up from your lodging option in Island Park, ID, West Yellowstone, MT, or select locations inside Yellowstone National Park. (Extra fees for picking up inside Yellowstone) (Will pick up from Old Faithful, Canyon Village, and Madison Junction.)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Private tour up to 4 people.

    Premium Service

    Duration: 8 hours

    Picnic Style Lunch: A picnic style lunch with a sandwich, chips, granola bar, fruit, cookie, and drinks.

    Spacious Van: Groups up to 4 travel in our Toyota minivan; larger groups in a tall-roof Ford Transit.

    Starting points:

    Island Park, ID 83429, USA

    West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA

    Pickup included

  • Yellowstone Pick Up.

    Premium Service

    Duration: 8 hours: This tour lasts 7-8 hours.

    Picnic Style Lunch: A picnic style lunch with a sandwich, chips, granola bar, fruit, cookie, and drinks.

    Private Comfortable Van : Groups up to 4 travel in our Toyota minivan; larger groups in a tall-roof Ford Transit.

    Starting points:

    Yellowstone National Park, United States

    Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA

    Pickup included

  • Private tour up to 7 people.

    Premium Service

    Duration: 8 hours: Tour lasts 7-8 hours.

    Lunch: A picnic style lunch with a sandwich, chips, granola bar, fruit, cookie, and drinks.

    Private Comfortable Van: Groups up to 4 travel in our Toyota minivan; larger groups in a tall-roof Ford Transit.

    Starting points:

    Island Park, ID 83429, USA

    West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA

    Pickup included

  • Private Tour up to 14 people.

    Premium Service

    Duration: 8 hours

    Picnic Style Lunch: A picnic style lunch with a sandwich, chips, granola bar, fruit, cookie, and drinks.

    Private Comfortable Van: Groups up to 4 travel in our Toyota minivan; larger groups in a tall-roof Ford Transit.

    Starting points:

    Yellowstone National Park, United States

    Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA

Traveller ratings

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