Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

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About This Tour in West Yellowstone

All of our private tours are led by a professional wildlife biologist. We will tour the park in a modern chevy suburban. Our goal is to view the most wildlife possible on your tour while also visiting the most ICONIC destinations in there park as well visiting many hidden locations that are off the beaten path. During our day we will see Old Faithful, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Falls (308'), lots of wildlife, large waterfalls, seldom seen geysers, and two historic hotels. We will provide high end binoculars and spotting scopes for the entire group so we can view animals or geysers that are far off the road! This will be an educational experience for your family/ group yet fun and entraining at the same time. Your tour will experience the wonders of hidden Yellowstone that's awaiting around each corner of Yellowstone National Park. For lunch we will stop for an incredibly scenic picnic style lunch along the shore of Yellowstone Lake!

Why Visit West Yellowstone?

West Yellowstone, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, West Yellowstone provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to West Yellowstone

You can reach West Yellowstone, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.

What's Included

  • in addition to drinking water Pelligrino, Perrier, and La Croix will be on board
  • Vortex Binoculars for everyone in your group
  • Soda/Pop
  • Booster seat
  • 2 HIGH RESOLUTION SPOTTING SCOPES
  • Gourmet picnic lunch from a local deli at a scenic location along the banks of Yellowstone Lake
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Free take home HD video of all wildlife seen on your tour!

What's Not Included

  • National Park Entrance Fee
  • Gratuity

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

The Classic Yellowstone Tour features Yellowstone’s most popular stops and highlights including Old Faithful, The Grand Prismatic Hot Spring (by request only), rare wildlife in the Hayden Valley, Yellowstone Falls, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Lake, as well as several other off the beaten path waterfalls, hot springs, geysers, rivers, and wildlife encounters along the way

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

The Classic Yellowstone Tour features Yellowstone’s most popular... 45 minutes

The Classic Yellowstone Tour features Yellowstone’s most popular stops and highlights including Old Faithful, The Grand Prismatic Hot Spring (by request only), rare wildlife in the Hayden Valley, Yellowstone Falls, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Lake, as well as several other off the beaten path waterfalls, hot springs, geysers, rivers, and wildlife encounters along the way. You will also have time to rest and take in the historic Old Faithful Inn built in 1903.

One of the best wildlife viewing places in Yellowstone National Park 25 minutes

One of the best wildlife viewing places in Yellowstone National Park. Therefore, one of the best places to see wildlife in the world! We will head to this area of the park first to maximize our odds at seeing black bears, wolves, bison, and grizzlies!!

At 308" tall these falls are 308 feet... 20 minutes

At 308" tall these falls are 308 feet (94 m) high, or nearly twice as high as Niagara Falls. The volume of water flowing over Lower Yellowstone Falls can vary from 680 cu ft/s (19 m3/s) in the autumn, to 8,400 cu ft/s (240 m3/s) at peak runoff in late springtime.

The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is the... 30 minutes

The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is the most breathtaking sight inside Yellowstone National Park. Twenty miles long, the canyon is up to 4,000-feet wide and 1,200-feet deep in places. It's located on the eastern side of the park. From several vantage points, you can view Lower Falls plunging steeply into the canyon 308 feet, or the Upper Falls tumbling 109 feet.

Depending on the day we might: hike, walk,... 30 minutes

Depending on the day we might: hike, walk, view historic architecture, or possibly have a very scenic lunch right along Yellowstone Lake (largest lake in North America above 7000'' of elevation/ 126 miles of shoreline) at one of our secret secluded lunch spots!

Hike/ easy walking to view these incredible geothermal... 20 minutes

Hike/ easy walking to view these incredible geothermal features that only exist inside Yellowstone!

Hike/ easy walking to view these incredible geothermal... 20 minutes

Hike/ easy walking to view these incredible geothermal features that only exist inside Yellowstone!

We will access an area of the largest... 35 minutes

We will access an area of the largest geyser basin in the park from an obscure entry point that few people know exist. In this area we will hike to multiple hot springs, geysers, and fumaroles that will get us into a place that's hidden in plain sight and few other tourist ever seem to find. This trail os often our clients favorite part of their tour. Over the years we have received tremendous feedback on this family friendly hike.

Hike/ easy walking to view these incredible geothermal... 20 minutes

Hike/ easy walking to view these incredible geothermal features that only exist inside Yellowstone!

What Makes the Grand Prismatic so Grand 25 minutes

What Makes the Grand Prismatic so Grand? Grand Prismatic Spring, located in Midway Geyser Basin, has the distinction of being the park’s largest hot spring and third largest inn the world. It measures approximately 370 feet (112.8 m) in diameter and is over 121 feet (37 m) deep. A description of this spring by fur trapper Osborne Russell in 1839 also makes it the earliest described thermal feature in Yellowstone that is definitely identifiable

Along this short walk you will see very... 25 minutes

Along this short walk you will see very good examples of most types of thermal features found in Yellowstone. These features include some extremely colorful hot springs,, steaming fumaroles, erupting geysers and the best mudpots in the park. The area is highly active and at least one geyser is erupting here at all times.

Beautiful geysers and hot springs as well as the possibility of grazing bison 20 minutes

Beautiful geysers and hot springs as well as the possibility of grazing bison!

Beautiful 40 foot waterfall at confluence of ancient rhyolite lava flows 10 minutes

Beautiful 40 foot waterfall at confluence of ancient rhyolite lava flows.

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