Best in the West Yellowstone Private Tour

4.8 (16 reviews) 12 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Grand Prismatic Spring — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Hayden Valley, Yellowstone — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour is completely personalized, customized private tour for your group. Many people choose this tour because they don't want to drive, have a large group and/or they realize they will only be in Yellowstone once and they want to make sure they see all the sights. All of our professional guides are approved operators by the National Park Service. We will take you where you want to go and make sure you see what you want to see, with loads of educational information along the way!

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: CoveredGround Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: anding and/or facility fees: Landing and facility fees

Itinerary

Yellowstone Lake

Passing by

See the pristine waters of the largest alpine lake in the world, Yellowstone Lake. This area is also home to many Grizzly Bears and Bald Eagles.
Fishing Bridge

15 min Admission included

Walk out on to historic Fishing Bridge and view hundreds of native Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout in their natural spawning grounds. The air is always freshest in this place.
Dragon's Mouth Springs

25 min Admission included

Walk along a short boardwalk to see Mud Volcano and Dragon's Mouth Springs as the first hydrothermal feature of Yellowstone National Park.
Hayden Valley

30 min Admission included

This is your best chance early on to see an abundance of wildlife in beautiful Hayden Valley! We see herds of Bison, Elk and sometimes Grizzly Bear and packs of Gray Wolves - and even the occasional Moose!
Artist Point

30 min Admission included

You'll see why many of America's famous artists came to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone to paint or photograph this obscenely gorgeous canyon. 20 miles long and up to 1000 ft. deep, this is the best place to view the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Canyon Visitor Education Center

30 min Admission included

This is our first stop to fuel up on food, shopping and more as we take a 30 minute break at the Canyon Visitor Center in Yellowstone National Park.
Virginia Cascade Drive

Passing by

See another beautiful cascade of the slow moving Gibbon River. If you would like we can stop here for a picnic as well.
Norris Geyser Basin

45 min Admission included

Witness the otherworldly features of Norris Geyser Basin in the hottest, most acidic and most dynamic part of Yellowstone. This place is amazing!
Firehole Canyon Drive

15 min Admission included

Let us show you the roaring waters of Firehole Falls and the stunning natural surrounding of Firehole canyon. We will even let you dip your toes if you like.
Grand Prismatic Spring

45 min Admission included

As one of the most trafficked spots in Yellowstone, we always try our best to let you walk up to the worlds largest hot spring, Grand Prismatic Spring. If this is a must-see for your group, we will make it happen!
Old Faithful

1 h 30 min Admission included

See the largest of the predictable geysers in the world, Old Faithful, erupt in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. This is the second major stop for food, gift shopping and walking around on a self-guided tour with your party. We will give you the best tips and tricks for maximum enjoyment.
West Thumb Geyser Basin

40 min Admission included

Wrap up the day with an amazing stop at West Thumb Geyser Basin, the only geyser area located directly on the shores of Yellowstone Lake.
Cody

10 min

Experience Cody, WY and the Wild West with so many attractions and fun for the whole family including rodeo, live music, wild horses and so much more!

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Meet at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky at 6am
Meet at CoveredGround Yellowstone Tours home office at 7am
Outside the Stage Coach Inn in West Yellowstone at 7am
Norris Picnic Area at 9:00am. This is for visitors coming from Mammoth Hot Springs or Gardiner, MT.
Grant Village General Store at 9:00am. This is for travelers staying at Grant Village or coming from Jackson, WY. We return about 4:30pm.
We can meet inside Yellowstone at Fishing Bridge General Store at 9:00am. This is for people staying in the park at Lake Hotel or Canyon Village. We return about 4:30pm. Please park in one of the large parking lots on the right side of the building.

End point

Meet at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky at 6am
Meet at CoveredGround Yellowstone Tours home office at 7am
Outside the Stage Coach Inn in West Yellowstone at 7am
Norris Picnic Area at 9:00am. This is for visitors coming from Mammoth Hot Springs or Gardiner, MT.
Grant Village General Store at 9:00am. This is for travelers staying at Grant Village or coming from Jackson, WY. We return about 4:30pm.
We can meet inside Yellowstone at Fishing Bridge General Store at 9:00am. This is for people staying in the park at Lake Hotel or Canyon Village. We return about 4:30pm. Please park in one of the large parking lots on the right side of the building.

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
Pine Shadows Motel
Yellowstone Townhouses
White Buffalo Hotel
Sleepy Hollow Lodge

and 31 more pickup points

Outside pickup area fee may apply if pickup requested outside pickup area. Please make sure you let us know where you will be being picked up from as soon as you know. Thank you.

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.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Private From Big Sky

Duration: 10 hours

Snacks and Bottled Water

Starting point:

Residence Inn by Marriott Big Sky/The Wilson Hotel, 145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT 59716, USA

Pickup included
Private From Cody

Duration: 11 hours

Lunch is included

Starting point:

CoveredGround Yellowstone Tours, 1203 Sheridan Ave Ste 2, Cody, WY 82414, USA

Pickup included
Private From West Yellowstone

Duration: 9 hours

Lunch is included

Pickup included
From Inside the Park

Duration: 8 hours

Lunch is included.

Starting points:

Fishing Bridge - General Store, 1 E Entrance Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA

Grant Village General Store, 2 Grant Village Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA

Norris Picnic Area, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190, USA

Pickup included