Yellowstone National Park Tour

Yellowstone Day Tours

Overview
Experience the raw beauty, geothermal wonders, and abundant wildlife of Yellowstone National Park on a professionally guided day tour. Whether you’re drawn to erupting geysers or roaming bison herds, our curated routes deliver immersive, informative, and unforgettable experiences. During our guest intake call, we’ll walk you through both options and ask you to confirm whether you’d prefer to explore the Upper or Lower Loop—each offers a distinct and memorable perspective on the park.

Tour Options

Upper Loop Tour

This day explores Yellowstone’s wild and scenic northern range—home to apex predators, breathtaking canyons, and volcanic relics. You’ll traverse remote wildlife corridors, witness powerful waterfalls, and stroll past steaming geothermal features. The Upper Loop offers a deep dive into the natural forces and ecological stories that shaped the world’s first national park.

Key Points of Interest:

• Mammoth Hot Springs Terrace

• Lamar Valley (America’s Serengeti for wolves, bears, and bison)

• Tower Falls

• Calcite Springs Overlook

• Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (Upper Falls & Artist Point view)

• Roaring Mountain

• Norris Geyser Basin

Wildlife You Might See:

• Wolves, black bears, grizzly bears, bison, elk, coyotes, pronghorn antelope, and bald eagles.

Lower Loop Tour

This is Yellowstone’s most iconic route. From the erupting geysers of the Upper Geyser Basin to the thunderous waterfalls of the Grand Canyon, the Lower Loop showcases the park’s greatest hits. With expert interpretation and curated stops, this day blends geology, ecology, and storytelling in a truly unforgettable way.

Key Points of Interest:

• Old Faithful Geyser & Historic Inn

• Grand Prismatic Spring

• Fountain Paint Pots

• Firehole Lake Drive

• Yellowstone Lake

• Hayden Valley (prime for wildlife sightings)

• Mud Volcano & Dragon’s Mouth Spring

• Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (Artist Point & Upper Brink)

Wildlife You Might See:

• Bison, elk, grizzly bears, coyotes, river otters, trumpeter swans, and nesting ospreys.

Pick-Up Times & Locations

We offer convenient pick-up services from hotels, Airbnbs, VRBOs, or a mutually agreed-upon location. Start times adjust seasonally to maximize daylight and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Approximate Pick-Up Times:

• 6:30 AM – Bozeman and Big Sky, MT

• 7:00 AM – Island Park, ID; Gardiner and West Yellowstone, MT

• 8:00 AM – Yellowstone National Park (Old Faithful Inn, Canyon Village Lodge & Cabins, Lake Hotel)

Please allow a 5–10 minute grace window for guide arrival, as wildlife crossings and road construction may impact travel times.

During your intake call, we’ll confirm your preferred loop—Upper or Lower—so we can align pick-up timing, routing, and logistics accordingly. If your desired pick-up location isn’t listed, give us a call—we’re happy to coordinate a convenient meeting point.

Please note: For groups larger than 15 guests, an additional guide and vehicle will be required to ensure comfort, safety, and the highest quality experience.

What’s Included

• Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, Airbnb, VRBO, or a mutually agreed-upon location

• Full-day private tour of Yellowstone National Park

• Expert guide with in-depth knowledge of the region’s wildlife, geology, and history (15% gratuity not included)

• Light breakfast, lunch, snacks, bottled water, and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages

• Use of high-quality Vortex™ spotting scopes and binoculars for enhanced wildlife viewing

• Comfortable transportation in a spacious Chevy Suburban or Ford Transit Van

What’s Not Included

• National Park pass (Click here to purchase your pass in advance)
• Guide gratuity (15% is customary and greatly appreciated)