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Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch

4.8 (224 Viator reviews) 6 hrs Yellowstone National Park area

Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch
Hiring a tour guide, like Yellowstone Hiking Guides, can greatly increase your chances of spotting a grizzly bear on your vacation in Yellowstone.
The guide explains the area's history, flora, and fauna.
Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch, photo 4
Hikers observing and taking photos of bison crossing the Lamar River.

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About this activity

Yellowstone Hiking Guides safely leads hiking groups into the Lamar Valley on a wildlife viewing day hike tour.

Our guides are well versed in Yellowstone's unique wildlife. Safety and fun are our top priorities. Regularly, we spot wolves, bears, and other rare wildlife from the trail in the backcountry of Yellowstone.

Our tours are off the beaten path, traveling on bison trails for the majority of the hike. Most tour providers in Yellowstone spend the majority of the day on the road, or very close to the road. Our guides take you into the backcountry for unique views of the Lamar Valley that you cannot see from the roadway.

Frequently, our guests tell us that they could not do this hike on their own through the massive bison herd and unpredictable wildlife.

Itinerary

  1. Lamar Valley · 360 min

    This six-mile tour through the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park is the best place to hike and view wildlife in North America. Your expert guide will safely lead you to wildlife viewing locations and scenic vistas that you cannot see from the road. Your guide will help you navigate the large bison herds. We sometimes spot wolf and bear, at a distance. Your guide will carry a scope for viewing these animals safely. We also see pronghorn, elk, moose, badger, ground squirrels, and an array of birds. We take a break for a picnic lunch with river or valley views.

What's included

  • A light breakfast snack
  • Bear Spray, Binoculars, Trekking Pole, Backpack (if necessary)
  • Hot Coffee/Tea/Cocoa
  • Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) *Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions*

Not included

  • Admission to Yellowstone National Park: $35 per vehicle, good for one week
  • Please bring 2 liters of water per person
  • Rain jacket and fleece layer
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meet at 8 AM at the Lamar River Trailhead from May-September. THIS IS NOT THE SPECIMEN RIDGE TRAILHEAD. Our website has very good directions and a pin drop.

End point: Meet at 8 AM at the Lamar River Trailhead from May-September. THIS IS NOT THE SPECIMEN RIDGE TRAILHEAD. Our website has very good directions and a pin drop.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.8/5

224 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor

  • 5 star200
  • 4 star12
  • 3 star4
  • 2 star3
  • 1 star5

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Yellowstone National Park (Viator lists this tour under Yellowstone National Park; it has no meeting-point coordinates).