Private Yellowstone Wildlife Sightseeing Tour

5.0 (111 Viator reviews) 7 hrs – 9 hrs Idaho area

Bull Elk, Yellowstone National Park
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Bison Calf, Yellowstone National Park
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About this activity

Spend the day looking for wildlife throughout Yellowstone, focusing on Yellowstone’s Northern loop. You will visit areas such as Lamar or Haden Valley for the chance to see bears, wolves, coyotes, bison, elk, and pronghorn. You will also explore river corridors, valleys, forests, and other habitats looking for other animals including, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, river otters, and other species. While traveling through these area you will also have a chance to enjoy the scenic vistas these animals call home. (This trip is your best chance to see a bear or wolf but no guarantees.)

Itinerary

  1. Lamar Valley · 45 min

    Travel across Lamar Valley, also known as the American Serengeti looking for bison, elk, pronghorn, wolves, and bears. You may spend more or less time in this area depending on where the most wildlife is during the day.

  2. Tower Fall · 20 min

    Take a short hike out to Tower Falls along the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. This is an optional experience as wildlife on this trip is a priority.

  3. Yellowstone National Park · 420 min

    As you travel to and from Lamar Valley you will have the opportunity to view wildlife and other scenic locations as time permits.

What's included

  • Options are Coke, Diet Coke, Root beer, and Sprite
  • Bottled water
  • Spotting Scope
  • Binoculars
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • A picnic style lunch with a sandwich, chips, granola bar, fruit, cookie, and drinks. Sandwich options include roast beef, turkey ham, veggie, and PBJ. For gluten free options we can make it a wrap.
  • We provide a basket with chips, granola bars, and crackers.

Not included

  • Our guides work hard to give you the best experience in Yellowstone. Showing your gratitude through a tip is appreciated. If you feel inclined Industry standard is 15% of the tour price.
  • Guests will be required to purchase a park pass upon entering Yellowstone.

Meeting point and pickup

Pickup offered, or meet at the meeting point.

Extra fees for picking up inside Yellowstone. I will pick up from Old Faithful, Canyon Village, and Madison Junction.

Extra fees for picking up inside Yellowstone. I will pick up from Old Faithful, Canyon Village, and Madison Junction.

We will pick you up from your lodging option in Island Park, ID, West Yellowstone, MT, or select locations inside Yellowstone National Park.

We will pick you up from your lodging option in Island Park, ID, West Yellowstone, MT, or select locations inside Yellowstone National Park.

End point: Extra fees for picking up inside Yellowstone. I will pick up from Old Faithful, Canyon Village, and Madison Junction.; Extra fees for picking up inside Yellowstone. I will pick up from Old Faithful, Canyon Village, and Madison Junction.; We will pick you up from your lodging option in Island Park, ID, West Yellowstone, MT, or select locations inside Yellowstone National Park. ; We will pick you up from your lodging option in Island Park, ID, West Yellowstone, MT, or select locations inside Yellowstone National Park.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0/5

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