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Don't just dream of the wild – live it. Spaces on these highly sought-after adventures are limited, especially during prime viewing seasons. Secure your chance to photograph incredible moments, hear the echoes of the wild, and create memories that will last a lifetime. We create personalized, private tours built around your pace, interests, and sense of adventure. Unlike larger companies with fixed routes, we design each trip according to your needs and wishes—if you want a quiet day with fewer stops or a jam-packed adventure, we’ll make it happen. We take time to avoid crowds, explore hidden gems, and adapt each day based on conditions and your preferences. With years of experience in and around Yellowstone, we know how to turn a visit into something truly memorable. Our comfortable van, hearty local meals, and thoughtful planning ensure your trip is both fun and seamless. We help you connect with Yellowstone—like we would a close friend.

Yellowstone is the perfect setting for a family adventure, where curiosity runs wild and learning happens naturally. This Family Adventure tour is designed with both kids and adults in mind, creating experiences that are not only fun and active, but also spark a lifelong appreciation for nature. With expert guides leading the way, your family will explore some of the park’s most fascinating landscapes and wildlife habitats in an approachable, engaging way. Using spotting scopes and binoculars, we help young eyes focus on the action from a safe distance while offering fun facts and playful interactions that keep everyone involved. As animals retreat for their midday rest, we head out on foot for a hands-on exploration of Yellowstone’s hidden wonders. Whether it’s animal tracks, feathers, antlers, or even a little scat (yes—poop!), there’s always something exciting to discover and talk about.

This is a private, fully customizable experience tailored to your group Observe Yellowstone’s incredible wildlife in their natural habitat, guided by an expert local naturalist. The flexible activity level is based on your preferences. Enjoy a picnic-style breakfast and lunch, access to premium wildlife viewing optics and a safe, engaging, and educational adventure.

Step beyond the crowds and immerse yourself in Yellowstone’s untouched wilderness on a customized hiking adventure. With the Park Service estimating that nearly 98% of visitors never venture more than a half-mile from their cars, this is your chance to experience the true beauty of the park. Whether we’re following established trails or forging our own way off the beaten path, each trek is tailored to your fitness level and interests, guiding you to secluded spots and panoramic vistas that few ever see. Along the way, your expert naturalist guide will share fascinating insights into the park’s diverse ecosystems spotting animal tracks, bird nests, and even signs of beaver activity. We’ll uncover the hidden corners where wildlife thrives, explaining how creatures adapt to this dynamic landscape and what makes each place unique for them.

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.

See one of the United States’ most impressive national parks in winter—when there are few people and lots of wildlife. Embark on a private tour of Yellowstone following hotel pickup from Bozeman. From the comfort of a warm, private vehicle you’ll be driven to Lamar Valley, Mammoth Hot Springs, Slough Creek, Albright Visitors Center, and more to look for wildlife, snowshoe (optional), and see the hushed landscape.

We will provide you with a history of the wild animals that are in Yellowstone. We strive to make each tour the best tour you will ever go on. We provide swag, snacks, drinks and lunch. You will be guided by a professional that has spent countless hours searching for animals to show you and make your trip a trip of a lifetime. Winter Tours - We only run our wildlife tour out of Gardiner, MT(north entrance). We begin our Lower Loop tours April 16th, 2022

Your expert level guide will help you discover the majesty of Yellowstone's wildlife. Every day is different! We include the necessary items for you to learn, enjoy, and explore. Since the tour is privately guided, we can adjust the flow of the day according to your desires. The departure time and return time will vary according to the month and your desires. Some guests enjoy getting off the road, other guests prefer to stay in the car. Both are fine! Please contact us before you reserve lodging and set your itinerary so that you do not make a mistake and end up hours and hours away from where you want to be- give us a call or an email so that your trip is correctly designed! As one guest said "you are the real deal!

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.

Step into the heart of Yellowstone’s wilderness for a full day of immersive wildlife photography, where every corner of the landscape holds the potential for an unforgettable shot. Yellowstone’s diverse ecosystems offer a rare opportunity to photograph animals in their natural rhythms, habitats, and the glowing, magical light created by the park’s geysers and hot springs. From the iconic Lamar and Hayden Valleys to the geothermal wonders of Norris Geyser Basin or the serene landscapes surrounding Yellowstone Lake, you’ll have the chance to capture Yellowstone’s wildlife and breathtaking scenery in a variety of settings that align with your personal photographic interests. With your experienced Naturalist Photographer Guide leading the way, we’ll explore the best known habitats for wolves, bears, bison, and many other species. Much of our time will be spent during the magical low-light hours when predators are most active, giving you the greatest chance to capture natural behavior.

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.

Spend a day exploring Yellowstone's Lower Loop on this excursion from Gardiner. Alongside a private guide, head south and focus on the national park's natural landscapes and thermal features. Over the course of the day visit the area's popular landmarks including the iconic Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring, Craig Pass, and the West Thumb Thermal Basin.

Yellowstone National Park sits atop one of the largest active volcanic systems on the planet, where the ground itself seems alive—bubbling, steaming, and erupting with remarkable energy. With more than 10,000 thermal features, including over 500 active geysers, Yellowstone is home to the highest concentration of geothermal activity found anywhere on Earth. At the heart of this dynamic landscape lies the Yellowstone Caldera, a vast super volcano whose last major eruption occurred roughly 640,000 years ago. Today, its immense underground heat continues to drive the park’s constantly evolving surface features. Enjoy a safe, engaging, and educational adventure which is private, and fully customizable experience tailored to your group. Led by a professional local guide, observe Yellowstone’s incredible wildlife in their natural habitat.

Experience the ultimate Yellowstone full day private tour, designed entirely around your group’s interests and preferences. This customized adventure allows us to adjust the itinerary to ensure you see the sights and explore the areas that matter most to you. From the mesmerizing geyser basins and stunning waterfalls to dramatic canyons and vibrant hot springs, every stop showcases the park’s incredible beauty. Along the way, we’ll be on the lookout for Yellowstone’s iconic wildlife, including bison, elk, grizzly bears, and wolves, giving you a chance to witness these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. Our expert guides will enrich your journey by sharing captivating stories about Yellowstone’s human and geological history. You’ll also learn fascinating details about the park’s unique flora and fauna. Please note that new National Park fees may apply for international visitors. If applicable, this fee is collected in-destination, not when you book.

Capture the spirit of your Yellowstone adventure with a private portrait session designed to blend natural beauty, relaxed exploration, and timeless photography. Whether you choose the soft stillness of morning or the golden drama of sunset, you’ll be guided by a professional photographer who knows both Yellowstone’s landscape and its ever-changing light. Before your session, we’ll connect with you for a personal consultation — to get to know your style, your hopes for the shoot, and any special moments you want to highlight. From there, we’ll plan a custom outing that brings your vision to life, all while allowing room for candid moments and spontaneous magic. Each session includes relaxed documentary style photography throughout the experience, along with opportunities for more formal portraits against Yellowstone’s breathtaking backdrops.

Experience Yellowstone National Park by vehicle for an entire day of sightseeing with our private and personalized full day safari tour. Our guides, who are seasoned wildlife biologists and environmental educators, will help you experience the highlights of Yellowstone National Park in a dynamic and personal way. The guides 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.

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 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.

Yellowstone’s harsh winter conditions drive elk and bison down to lower elevations, especially in Lamar Valley where they’re often spotted by roadways. Wolves follow their prey as they head to lower elevations, weakened by a lack of food and harsh weather. People visit the park from all over the world to observe the dramatic lives wolves lead in the winter months as their position in the food chain is either strengthened or weakened. This Yellowstone winter tour, including complimentary lunch, access to advanced optics, and an experienced guide, explores the dynamic relationship between wolves and their prey, the history of wildlife management in Yellowstone, and the incredible hardships wildlife endure through the park’s coldest months.