Yellowstone National Park Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Yellowstone National Park. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• From Jackson Hole: Yellowstone Old Faithful, Waterfalls, and Wildlife Day Tour

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

• Yellowstone Lower Loop Full-Day Tour

• Yellowstone National Park - Full-Day Lower Loop Tour from Jackson

• Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour

Standard admission to Yellowstone National Park starts at US$20 for individuals entering the park on a bike or on foot, or US$35 per car, which covers all passengers. It is an additional US$100 per person for non-US residents. A more cost-effective option if you plan to visit multiple national parks is an annual America the Beautiful Pass, which costs US$80 for US citizens and residents and US$250 for non-US residents.

Yes, millions of nature lovers, adventurers, and photographers descend on Yellowstone National Park each year, and for good reason—the otherworldly scenery and wildlife-watching opportunities are among the best. Hike, bike, or drive between steaming geysers, multi-colored thermal pools, and sweeping canyons, while keeping a lookout for bison, wolves, and grizzly bears. Or, if going it alone sounds too adventurous, join a day trip or multi-day tour and explore the wild landscapes with a guide.

Per one customer who booked the From Jackson Hole: Yellowstone Old Faithful, Waterfalls and Wildlife Day Tour, "We had the most incredible experience on our full-day Yellowstone tour with Kelsey! From start to finish, she was knowledgeable, friendly, and full of energy. Her passion for the park really showed–she knew all the best spots, hidden gems, and perfect photo stops. Kelsey made the day so enjoyable with her storytelling, fun facts about the wildlife and geology, and her ability to make everyone feel comfortable and included. She made sure we saw so much without ever feeling rushed. It truly felt like exploring Yellowstone with a friend who happens to know everything about the park. If you're considering a tour, ask for Kelsey, she made our trip unforgettable!"

The best month to visit Yellowstone National Park depends on what kind of experience you’re looking for. If you want the absolute best weather, come June–August—though that means crowds. If you want a wild, snowy landscape all to yourself, come from November to February. And if you can brave a little chill for a little more elbow room, come in the shoulder season.

Yellowstone is a whopping 2.2 million acres. If you simply want to hit the most famous spots like Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring, you could get by in 2 days. But if you want to drive both the Upper and Lower Loops, catch some wildlife, and not feel rushed, you’ll definitely want to devote 3-4 days to the world’s first national park.

You do not need a reservation to enter Yellowstone National Park, though you do need a park pass. Purchase 7-day passes at the entrance or online for $35 per vehicle ($30 for motorcycles; $20 for individuals). Save time at the park gates and buy yours ahead of time at recreation.gov.

Viewing Old Faithful is free, but you’ll need to pay to enter Yellowstone National Park. 7-day passes can be bought in person or online for $35 per vehicle. Individuals are $20; motorcycles are $30. To save time in Yellowstone’s typically long entrance lines, prebook your pass online at recreation.gov.

There are guided tours in Yellowstone National Park for nearly every activity you can think of, from backpacking and snowmobiling to fly-fishing and even painting—the national park works with designated concessionaires across all these services, and their information can be found on the park website. Of course, rangers lead small guided excursions as well, most often in summer.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Yellowstone National Park. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Jackson Hole:

• Grand Teton National Park

• National Elk Refuge

• Oxbow Bend

• Jenny Lake Trail

• Snake River

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Jackson Hole.