If you're planning a conference in Bozeman, Big Sky, or anywhere in southwest Montana, America's first national park is right in your attendees' backyard. A private tour of Yellowstone is one of the most memorable additions you can offer, whether as a pre- or post-conference excursion or as a program for spouses and guests while the meetings are in session.
Why Yellowstone makes the perfect add-on
A bucket-list destination. For many attendees, a conference in Montana is their first chance to see Yellowstone. Suggesting a tour turns a business trip into a trip of a lifetime.
Close to your venue. Yellowstone's North Entrance is within an easy drive of Bozeman and Big Sky, and guests can be picked up near their hotel.
Something for every interest. Wildlife, geysers, waterfalls, history, and photography appeal to a wide range of attendees.
Year-round appeal. Summer brings the park's famous geysers and wildlife, while winter offers snowy landscapes and some of the best wolf watching in North America.
A reason to register and stay longer. Pairing your event with a Yellowstone experience can make your conference more attractive and encourage attendees to extend their stay.
Before or after the conference
A tour before the event lets attendees arrive early, recover from travel, and show up relaxed and energized. A tour after the event gives them a chance to unwind and reflect after days of sessions and networking.
Either way, a private multiday tour lets attendees see both sides of the park: the wildlife-rich valleys and sweeping views of the Upper Loop, and the geysers, hot springs, and waterfalls of the Lower Loop.
A program for spouses and guests
Many attendees travel with a spouse, partner, or family member who isn't attending the conference. While attendees are in sessions, their guests are often left to find their own way. A guided tour of Yellowstone gives them an experience they'll be talking about long after the trip.
Effortless for guests. We handle the driving, navigation, and logistics, so guests unfamiliar with the area can simply enjoy the day.
Safe and comfortable. Our guides carry CPR and Wilderness First Aid certifications and know how to keep groups safe around wildlife and thermal features.
Tailored to the group. We rate our tours from Level 1 (easy) to Level 3 (strenuous), so guests can choose an easy day of sightseeing or a more active hiking adventure.
A shared story. When attendees and their guests reunite at dinner, everyone has something to talk about.
Why event planners choose Obsidian Expeditions
Conference and corporate tours aren't handled like basic day tours. They're a separate experience altogether, designed around your event from the start.
Themed to your event. We can build a tour around your conference or event mission, whether that's conservation, science, leadership, innovation, or the history of the American West.
Scales to your group. We match the number of guides and vehicles to the number of guests, with a minimum of four and a maximum of 12 guests per vehicle.
Private tours only. Each tour is reserved for your attendees or their guests. We never add outside travelers to a private tour.
Direct planning. We work directly with event planners to design itineraries that fit your schedule, your group, and your budget.
Comfortable transportation. Our spacious all-wheel-drive Ford Transit vans keep each group together, with large windows for wildlife viewing.
Airport transfers. We provide transfers from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) to Big Sky and Mammoth Hot Springs, making arrival and departure easy for attendees.
Expert local guides. Our guides know where to find wildlife and bring the park's geology and history to life.
How to work with us
Contact us early. Share your event dates, location, mission, and expected number of interested attendees and guests.
Choose your options. We'll help you decide on pre-conference, post-conference, or spouse and guest tours, a theme that reflects your event, and the activity levels that fit your group.
Promote it to attendees. We can provide tour descriptions you can include in registration materials, event websites, and attendee communications.
Let us handle the rest. Guests book directly with us, and we take care of the details.
Add Yellowstone to your next event
Give your attendees, and the people traveling with them, an experience they'll never forget. To start planning, call 406.312.5592 or visit obsidianexpeditions.com.
