Private Yellowstone Wildlife Safari Tour From Cody, WY

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 10–12 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Yellowstone Safari Co.

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Use of USD binoculars and spotting scopes
Included: Non-alcoholic beverages
Included: A picnic lunch, sourced locally with seasonal ingredients and packaged with recyclable and compostable materials.
Included: A variety of snacks, sourced locally and organic when possible.
Included: Professional naturalist guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees: Yellowstone National Park

Itinerary

Yellowstone National Park

20 min Admission not included

Your exact route and itinerary will be determined by your interests, current wildlife sightings, and current weather and road conditions. Our guides are all highly experienced, with thousands of hours in the field, and will expertly tailor your safari to you and your group.

Summer is construction season in Yellowstone National Park and sometimes this can impact our tours. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park and your guide will do their best to navigate road closures, traffic slowdowns, and construction wait times.
Yellowstone River

45 min

The Yellowstone River originates in the Absaroka Range at the Continental Divide and flows north through Yellowstone National Park and Paradise Valley before heading east across the plains of Montana and eventually flowing into the Missouri River. It is a large-volume river, fed by several tributaries on its journey eastward. The river provides habitat for many species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and is known for its excellent trout population. Our safari makes a stop here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
Slough Creek

45 min

Slough Creek is a tributary of the Lamar River and originates in the Absaroka Range. The watershed supports a variety of flora and fauna. Our wildlife safari makes multiple stops in the Slough Creek area to track and spot wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
Tower Fall

30 min

This picturesque waterfall in the northern region of Yellowstone National Park is named for the rock pinnacles at the brink of the falls. Years of erosion is actually moving the falls slowly upriver, although not fast enough to see it migrate in your lifetime. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
Stop 5

one hour

Sylvan Pass is a mountain pass located in the Absaroka Range in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. The pass provides access to the park from the east entrance.
Stop 6

one hour

Shoshone Canyon is a gorge cut through Rattlesnake Mountain by the wearing action of the Shoshone River. The Shoshone River runs from the Buffalo Bill Dam through an awesome canyon bordered by Cedar and Rattlesnake Mountains through Cody, Wyoming, and ultimately draining into Yellowtail Reservoir (fed primarily by the Bighorn River).
Lamar Valley

5 hours

The Lamar Valley is located in the northeastern region of Yellowstone National Park and is well known for its natural beauty, flora and fauna. Such an abundance of wildlife exists here that it has been dubbed "the Serengeti of North America". Our safari makes several stops here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
Stop 8

one hour

The Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River is a tributary of the Yellowstone River, 150 mi (241 km) long in the U.S. states of Montana and Wyoming.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Carter Mountain Motel
Buffalo Bill's Antlers Inn
Cody Cowboy Village
Yellowstone Valley Inn & RV Park
Buffalo Bill's Irma Hotel
Buffalo Bill Village Cabins
Bill Cody Ranch
Schmalz's Red Pole Ranch and Motel
Super 8 by Wyndham Cody
The Cody Hotel
Wigwam Motel

and 18 more pickup points

All of our guests are picked up (and dropped off) at their lodging location. We pick up in Cody, WY. We’ll confirm your exact pickup time based on the season as well as your exact pickup location.

Please allow your guide an additional 5-10 minutes before and after the scheduled pickup time in case of weather delays or traffic conditions.

Using your ticket

Gratuity and Park fees are not included

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.