Winter in Yellowstone Wildlife Tour

5.0 (14 reviews) 8–12 hours Free cancellation

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Elk grazing on a winter landscape in Yellowstone National Park. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Winter in Yellowstone Wildlife Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Yellowstone Hiking Guides is a long-time, local tour operator that offers top-rated experiences in Yellowstone National Park. Our Winter Wildlife Tours start run from February to April.

Winter in Yellowstone is a magical time. Be sure to bundle up in layers as we put wolves and other rare animals in the spotting scope. Use our binoculars to see foxes hunting in the snow and bison weathering the winter conditions.

We pack the lunch, snacks, and the hot and cold beverages. Please allow us to host you at the highest level on one of our group tours. We pick up guests in West Yellowstone (6AM), Big Sky (7AM), and Bozeman (8AM).

Top destinations in the Park include the Roosevelt Arch, the Lamar Valley, Mammoth Hot Springs terraces, and the Old Gardiner Road. We also drive through the scenic Paradise Valley, home to winter wildlife outside of Yellowstone National Park.

We look forward to hosting you and your group to show you Yellowstone's winter wildlife and stunning scenic beauty.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Yellowstone Hiking Guides

Ages: Adults (6–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Binoculars for viewing wildlife at a safe distance
Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: Bottled water
Included: Tea and coffee: Hot coffee/tea/cocoa while watching wildlife
Included: Lunch: Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Comfortable transportation
Included: Spotting Scope for viewing wildlife at a distance
Included: Snacks: Light breakfast snack

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Yellowstone Entrance Fee: Any pass can cover up to 4 people in the vehicle. Otherwise it is $20 per person. Foreign visitors, $100. Travelers will possibly need to pay at the entrance gate.
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

West Yellowstone

one hour

We pick up guests at 6AM at the West Yellowstone Visitor Center and drive through Yellowstone National Park to Big Sky.
Big Sky

one hour

We pick up guests at 7AM behind the BASE Community Center and drive through the scenic Gallatin River Canyon to Bozeman.
Bozeman

15 min

We pick up guests at 8:15AM at Cafe M in Bozeman on East Main Street.
Paradise Valley

2 hours

Drive through Montana's Paradise Valley, spotting wildlife along the Yellowstone River.
Roosevelt Arch

15 min

Drive through the famous Roosevelt Arch in Gardiner, Montana. Stop to learn about the history of Yellowstone's Original Entrance. Take photos and leave with memories.
Yellowstone National Park

15 min

We enter the North Gate of Yellowstone National Park. The cost is $20 per person. If you have an America the Beautiful Pass it will cover the entry cost for up to four people in your travel group.
Lamar Valley

2 hours

Yellowstone's Lamar Valley, also known as the Serengeti of North America, is home to rare wildlife. Stop along the roadside to view wolves, bison, coyote, bighorn sheep, elk and more through spotting scopes and binoculars. Enjoy abundant wildlife on the winter landscape.
Petrified Tree

5 min

We stop briefly at the Petrified Tree.
Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

30 min

Take a stroll along the boardwalks at Mammoth Hot Springs. The steamy feature surrounded by snowcapped mountains is home to elk and bison during winter months.
Old Gardiner Road

one hour

Explore the Old Yellowstone Road teeming with wildlife. This is the lowest elevation spot in Yellowstone where wildlife find food during the harsh winter months.
Paradise Valley

one hour

Leave Yellowstone behind, driving back through the Paradise Valley to Bozeman.
Bozeman

5 min

Return to Bozeman at 4PM and drop off guests.
Big Sky

one hour

Return to Big Sky at 5PM and drop off guests.
West Yellowstone

one hour

Return to West Yellowstone at 6PM and drop off guests.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet here at 8:00AM. 777 East Main Street, Bozeman. This is a great spot to get a coffee and breakfast before we me meet. We will meet out back in the parking lot at 8AM. Please park in the back of the parking lot away from the doors of Cafe M.
We meet here at 7AM We meet in the parking lot behind the BASE Community Center.
We meet here at 5:45 AM. 30 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone. We meet in the parking lot behind the Visitor Center.

End point

We meet here at 8:00AM. 777 East Main Street, Bozeman. This is a great spot to get a coffee and breakfast before we me meet. We will meet out back in the parking lot at 8AM. Please park in the back of the parking lot away from the doors of Cafe M.
We meet here at 7AM We meet in the parking lot behind the BASE Community Center.
We meet here at 5:45 AM. 30 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone. We meet in the parking lot behind the Visitor Center.