Day Trips from Montana to Wyoming

Drive through the heart of Yellowstone on your own schedule. You’ll see steaming geysers, bubbling hot springs, deep canyons, and all kinds of wildlife—all with friendly stories playing as you go. Start at any entrance and choose where to head next. Stop to watch Old Faithful erupt, walk among colorful thermal basins, or pull over in Hayden Valley to look for bison and elk. Use GPS that works without internet. It gives you directions, local tips, and it stays on your phone forever. This tour brings you to: • Geysers like Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring • Hot pools at Biscuit Basin and Fountain Paint Pots • Canyon views at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Tower Fall • Wildlife in Hayden Valley and Lamar Valley • Roadside treasures like Mammoth Hot Springs and Obsidian Cliff Download the tour, hit the road, and let the stories lead your Yellowstone adventure—right when you want, the way you want.

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.

Our mission is to create lifelong memories of our national parks for every guest. We specialize in going the extra mile to customize and personalize each tour to your unique needs. We offer hotel and airport pick-ups in Bozeman, Big Sky, West Yellowstone, and Gardiner, MT, and can accommodate multi-generational families. We provide child seats for infants and address mobility concerns for grandparents. Special dietary requirements can also be catered to with advance notice. For more active guests, we’re happy to discuss hiking options in Yellowstone or how to incorporate additional adventures like whitewater rafting, horseback riding, fishing, or even a fine dining experience into your trip. Call us today to explore how we can make your Yellowstone adventure truly unforgettable!

From Old Faithful to Fountain Paint Pot, you’ll see Yellowstone National Park highlights on this full-day tour from Island Park or West Yellowstone. Exploring with a personal guide who knows the landscape, wildlife, and secret spots is a great way to discover the national park's most gorgeous places. Using a spotting scope and binoculars, watch for bison, elk, bears, and wolves as you make your way through Hayden Valley.

If you're hoping to see wildlife in Yellowstone National Park, increase your chances of spotting magnificent animals like wolves, elk, pronghorn sheep, birds of prey, and even bears on this private wildlife tour. It can be daunting to navigate the massive park on your own, but your dedicated driver and guide knows all the best habitats to increase your chances of wildlife sightings on this full-day tour.

For those who are interested in exploring more and driving less, join this tour to explore Yellowstone's wild Hayden Valley and impressive waterfalls. We'll spend more time out of the vehicle than in as we seek bison, elk, bears, and wolves in Hayden Valley, and along the shores of Yellowstone Lake. We'll also do some hikes to the Lower Falls at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Gibbon Falls.

Make the most of your time in Wyoming on a private tour of Yellowstone National Park’s Lower Loop, with hotel pickup and round-trip transport from your Jackson Hole accommodation. Your guide highlights thermal features from erupting geysers to river waterfalls. The day includes a full picnic lunch and the option to customize the itinerary to fit your interests.

Avoid crowds and maximize your wildlife-viewing experience on this private Yellowstone tour led by a naturalist guide. Journey through Yellowstone National Park with hotel pickup while making frequent stops for wildlife encounters as well as scenic and secluded hikes to some of Yellowstone's best destinations and lesser-known geysers and hot springs off the beaten path.

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.

Yellowstone National Park is so large that it can be difficult to know where to explore if you’re going to do so on your own, and you could miss a lot that way, too. Instead, book this Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Safari and Mammoth Hot Springs Private Tour to create an intimate day inside the park. Your private guide knows the best places to stop to see wildlife and also provides details on the Mammoth Hot Springs.

Escape the crowds of the world’s first national park with this “hidden Yellowstone” tour. Following your guide, you and your crew—and no one else—will go beyond the park’s main loops, scouting out lesser-trodden geysers, quiet wildlife hangouts, uncrowded waterfalls, and more. Exploring beyond the beaten path, you’ll get the Yellowstone experience most travelers can only dream of.

Skip the hassles of navigating Yellowstone’s traffic, hoping you’ll spot some incredible wildlife off the road. On this small-group tour, your driver’s at the wheel, taking you from bear hotspot to elk hangout and beyond—aka the Madison River, Lamar Valley, and more. With warm drinks, lunch, binoculars, and spotting scopes provided, you’ll get a guaranteed adventure with a touch of ease.

Explore Yellowstone's famous Lower Loop the easy way on a small-group van tour that takes you to highlights like the Old Faithful geyser, Shadow Canyon, Yellowstone Lake, and the Grand Prismatic Hot Springs. Leave the driving to a professional and ride with a small group of fellow travelers, stopping along the way for short hikes, wildlife watching, and to admire the best scenic overlooks.

Get up for a sunrise at Yellowstone, followed by a day of looking for wolves and other wildlife along with your guide. Groups can be up to 20 people, so you can bring many friends and family, and the day will all be organized, including lunch. You’ll explore the Lamar Valley, have lunch in Cooke City, and then the rest of the day spent in the mountain air, spotting wildlife.

Discover the unparalleled beauty of Yellowstone National Park on a full-day tour of the upper loop. Alongside a private guide, discover several prominent locations including Mammoth Hot Springs, Roosevelt Arch, Norris Geyser Basin, and Dunraven Pass. While you're out exploring, keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife like bison, bighorn sheep, and bald eagles.

Let the iconic features of Yellowstone National Park come to you. On this private tour, start with a warm cup of coffee before your sightseeing adventure through the world’s first national park. Your guide will then take you to many of the park’s incredible thermal features, from Norris Geyser Basin to Old Faithful, breaking for a picnic-style lunch between the sights. High-powered binoculars and spotting scopes included for wildlife spotting, too.

Yellowstone National Park is one of the most iconic national parks in the United States thanks to its stunning landscape and diverse wildlife. Take a family-friendly private tour of this protected space on this guided, customizable experience. Wildlife viewing, photography, and trail hiking suit all ages and abilities. Lunch is included so you can rest and enjoy the scenery.

A great opportunity for those who don't wish to be tied down to a structured tour, this self-guided driving tour lets you explore Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park at your own pace. Leisurely drive from place to place or see as much as you can in one day. Visit geysers, peaks, and hot springs. Keep a look out for bison as you indulge in the serenity of glacial lakes, delve into the history of homesteads, and conquer mountain passes.

Explore stunning geyser basins, cascading waterfalls, and majestic canyons. Watch for bison, elk, grizzly bears, and wolves as we journey through the park. Our expert guides will captivate you with tales of the park’s human and geological history, alongside fascinating information about its flora and fauna. We provide comfortable transportation, allowing you to enjoy the scenic drive to the park without the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads. Plus, we handle all the details, such as park entry permits, so you can focus on savoring the beauty of Yellowstone. Groups are capped at 8 hikers. If we don't meet the minimum number of spots booked, registrants will be offered an option to make the tour private for an additional charge or cancel for a full refund. Please note that new National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination, not when you book.

Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! Experience the raw power and beauty of nature at Yellowstone National Park. This enormous volcanic caldera has captured the American imagination for decades thanks to its explosive geysers, prismatic hot springs, and astonishing waterfalls. Home to some of the only wild bison and wolves on the continent, this park can’t be missed. The tour can begin at any of the park’s entrances. Due to poor signal in the park, download BEFORE arrival & use OFFLINE MODE. Note road closures on park website. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, & enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

While winter may bring cold temperatures, snowy days and a resounding stillness to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, it is also undoubtedly one of the most exciting seasons to go on a wildlife safari. Yellowstone in winter is an extreme, exclusive place. Of the 300 miles of road in the Park, only 50 miles are open to regular vehicles between the months of November to April. A private, full-day winter tour with Yellowstone Safari Co. focuses on this region, the spectacular Northern Range between Mammoth Hot Springs and Cooke City, Montana, where some of the best wildlife viewing in North American can be found. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is a region steeped in history and wildness, where nature thrives as it did prior to human settlement. On your safari you will have an opportunity to view hundreds, if not thousands, of large mammals and other wildlife, including herds of bison and elk, gray wolves, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats and more.

Immerse yourself in the wildness of Yellowstone’s landscape by utilizing the ancient technology of snowshoes. This tour provides an unmatchable backcountry experience of magnificent winter ecology. Though winter can seem like the least likely time to go for a walk in the woods, it is really one of the most rewarding. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem comes alive as wildlife moves from summer to winter ranges. Snow illuminates the landscape in a way you may never have noticed. Wildlife tracks appear frozen in time, and plants and rivers allow for our reflection on resilience and longevity. On this private full-day snowshoe trek, you will explore the environment in an in-depth, hands-on way. Your expert naturalist guide will interpret what you find and what you see, and you may be surprised with the story that arises.

Yellowstone National Park is one of America’s great treasures. This full day safari will show off the highlights of this incredible place; volcanic thermal features, giant waterfalls, diverse wildlife, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Yellowstone Lake. Throughout the day we will drive scenic roads, walk historic boardwalks, enjoy the peace of natural landscapes and use our optics to view wildlife. Your guide is your driver, and their goal is to cover as many of Yellowstone’s famous features as they can in a day. The guides at Yellowstone Safari Co. will make every effort to showcase as many highlights as possible, and will structure the day around making your experience a memorable one. They will take current road conditions, weather, seasonality, and your personal interests into consideration as they move through the park. Highlights Old Faithful & Grand Prismatic Spring Lower and Upper Falls, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Geysers, Hot Springs, Mudpots & Fumaroles