Top Bozeman Hiking Tours

At Obsidian Expeditions, our mission is to create lifelong memories in our national parks. Your private tour includes an exclusive guide and vehicle reserved just for your group, allowing us to customize every experience to your interests, pace, and travel style. This tour explores Yellowstone's Lower Loop. To experience the park's incredible wildlife, Lamar Valley, Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Falls, and the Northern Range, we recommend booking our Upper Loop Tour on a second day. We offer hotel and airport pickup in Bozeman, Big Sky, West Yellowstone, and Gardiner, MT. Multi-generational families are welcome, with child safety seats, mobility accommodations whenever possible, and special dietary options available with advance notice. Traveling with more than 14 guests? We can accommodate larger groups with additional guides and vehicles. Contact us to customize your Yellowstone adventure.

Ideal for travelers with limited time in the region, this private, full-day excursion lets you skip the time-consuming group tours and see more of Yellowstone than you could alone—and not have to worry about traffic and parking. Choose between areas of the park, visiting geysers, canyons, and taking short hikes at your own pace (all with your own guide). Explore the famous landmarks or skip them entirely, as the day is up to you.

Yellowstone is an expansive ecosystem with something to offer for everyone. Private tours are fully customizable based on group preferences. For Spring, Summer and Fall Tours (April 18-Oct 31): We focus on the unique geothermal features including geysers, hot springs, and waterfalls found in Yellowstone's interior. Wildlife-focused tours, Hiking tours, and trips into Beartooth HIghway or Grand Teton can be arranged based on group preferences and season. For Winter Tours (Nov 1 - April 17): We will focus on wildlife viewing in the only open part of Yellowstone in the Northern Range, with stops at natural features such as Mammoth Hot Springs. We will proceed from Paradise Valley into Lamar Valley for watching large animal herds.

Go beyond the crowds and follow a wildlife biologist/ecologist into the true wilds of Yellowstone. Visiting the Lamar Valley—the “Serengeti of Yellowstone”—and beyond, you’ll spy on bison, wolves, bears, coyotes, and more, all between witnessing geysers erupt and waterfalls cascade. Stop for a picnic lunch and take an easy hike or two for a bit more scenic exploration before ending your private, documentary-worthy adventure.

Direct from Bozeman — Save nearly 10 hours of driving vs. Salt Lake City. Explore Yellowstone and Teton National Parks on a 2-day adventure. Immerse yourself in the landscape and wildlife at iconic stops. Abundant historical and cultural heritage sites await your discovery. ********************************************************************** Seasonal Notice: Yellowstone is best visited June–September. In May and after October, some areas may close due to snow, weather, wildlife activity, or park regulations (including but not limited to Yellowstone Lake, Artist Point, Midway Geyser Basin, Lamar Valley, Mammoth Hot Springs, Jackson Lake, and Oxbow Bend). Closures, park capacity limits, or road restrictions beyond our control may require itinerary adjustments. Alternative stops will be arranged when possible; however, seasonal or regulatory changes do not qualify for refunds. Please select travel dates carefully. *********************************************************************

Experience a magical winter journey through Yellowstone National Park and the famed Lamar Valley, known as the American Serengeti. Led by guides with decades of expertise in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, you’ll encounter wintering herds of elk, bison, and bighorn sheep amid steaming hot springs and snow-covered peaks. The Lamar Valley is a prime location to spot large packs of gray wolves, along with coyotes, bald eagles, and Trumpeter Swans. Your guide will share insights into the park’s unique ecosystem, which was shaped by ancient oceans, super volcanoes, and glaciers, as well as the influences of Native American tribes and historical figures. As a highlight, enjoy a 1.5-mile (2.4-km) snowshoe or hike along the Upper Mammoth Hot Springs Terrace, exploring the stunning beauty of Canary Springs, Cupid Springs, and Orange Mound Springs. To top off your experience, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing mineral soak at Chico Hot Springs.

Experience a magical winter journey through Yellowstone National Park and the famed Lamar Valley, known as the American Serengeti. Led by guides with decades of expertise in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, you’ll encounter wintering herds of elk, bison, and bighorn sheep amid steaming hot springs and snow-covered peaks. The Lamar Valley is a prime location to spot large packs of gray wolves, along with coyotes, bald eagles, and Trumpeter Swans. Your guide will share insights into the park’s unique ecosystem, which was shaped by ancient oceans, super volcanoes, and glaciers, as well as the influences of Native American tribes and historical figures. As a highlight, enjoy a 1.5-mile (2.4-km) snowshoe or hike along the Upper Mammoth Hot Springs Terrace, exploring the stunning beauty of Canary Springs, Cupid Springs, and Orange Mound Springs. To top off your experience, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing mineral soak at Chico Hot Springs.