All Gardiner Tours & Excursions in 2026

Experience Yellowstone from the water with a family-friendly half-day rafting trip, suitable for beginners and experienced rafters alike. You'll make your way along an 8-mile (13 km) stretch of river, passing through a mix of rapids and flat areas. Spot wildlife such as river otters and bald eagles while enjoying a swim stop along the way.

Hike in grizzly and wolf territory with an experienced guide. For this hike we will be making an effort to avoid these predators while learning all about Yellowstone along the way. Mike, the owner of Montana Yellowstone Tours will be guiding your trip.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the wild beauty of Yellowstone on a private safari through the renowned Lamar Valley, often called America’s Serengeti. This 6-hour adventure offers an excellent opportunity to spot wolves, grizzly bears, and bison in their natural environment, guided by an expert who knows the best viewing spots. Enjoy a catered lunch, including gluten-free options, and utilize professional binoculars and spotting scopes for optimal wildlife watching. Suitable for all ages, this fully private tour ensures a personalized experience while documenting your encounters with photos to cherish later. - Duration: 6 hours, starting at 7:30 AM from Gardiner, MT - Fully private tour - your group only! Great for families and wildlife enthusiasts - Expert guide with professional optics included - Lunch and snacks provided, with gluten-free options available

This tour offers unique insights into the park’s ecosystems while enhancing your photography skills. Explore renowned wildlife hotspots such as Lamar Valley, Tower Junction, and other pristine areas, all carefully selected for their photographic potential. Whether you're a budding photographer or an experienced professional, this tour provides the perfect setting to elevate your craft. Skills You'll Learn Wildlife Tracking Techniques: Learn how to spot and predict wildlife movement for optimal photo opportunities. Mastering Long-Lens Photography: Capture detailed and impactful portraits of animals in their natural habitat. Compositional Excellence: Create balanced and captivating wildlife images using framing and lighting techniques. Ethical Wildlife Photography Practices: Understand how to photography wildlife responsibly to minimize disturbance. Prerequisites Basic knowledge of camera settings. A DSLR or mirrorless camera with a telephoto lens (400mm or longer preferred).

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.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the world’s most pristine temperate ecosystem. Our Yellowstone wildlife tour is centered around spotting grizzly bears and wolves, but along the way, you’ll encounter a wide array of fascinating wildlife. You’ll also gain insights into the animals, geology, and rich history of Yellowstone. The day’s challenge? Capturing as many stunning photos and videos as possible, using top-of-the-line optics to document wildlife from miles away. It’s an experience you’ll treasure, both in memories and pictures.

We pride ourselves on educating our groups while giving them an experience that they will remember for the rest of their lives. Our guides are trained and skilled but also bring loads of energy to make every experience one that will stick for life.

Spend a full day exploring an 18-mile (29-kilometer) stretch of the Yellowstone River just outside of Yellowstone National Park. Set off to paddle through Gardiner Town Stretch before reaching class I-III rapids, taking in beautiful scenery and wildlife and stopping for a dip in natural swimming holes along the way. Break up your rafting with a stop for lunch, then end by taking on the beautiful Yankee Jim Canyon rapids.

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!

Discover the wild beauty of Yellowstone's Lamar Valley on this exclusive winter wildlife tour, paired with an unforgettable snowshoeing experience. Lamar Valley is the best place to spot Yellowstone's famous wolves, along with bison, elk, coyotes, and foxes roaming the snow-covered plains. With the snow enhancing visibility, you'll enjoy prime wildlife viewing opportunities in this serene, wintery landscape. After observing Yellowstone’s iconic wildlife, strap on snowshoes and explore the park’s stunning, snow-blanketed terrain up close. Your guide will lead you through peaceful meadows and frosty forests, offering breathtaking views of the park’s winter wonderland. Perfect for all skill levels, this snowshoeing excursion adds a fun and active element to your wildlife tour. This tour offers an intimate look at Yellowstone's untamed winter wilderness, blending wildlife viewing with the thrill of snowshoeing through one of the most iconic landscapes in the world.

Join us for an early morning adventure as we head out before sunrise in search of grizzly bears and wolves. Spend the day exploring a pristine, protected area where wild predators roam freely. With a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests, you can choose the activities and locations that excite you most. Let us know how we can make your Yellowstone experience unforgettable.

Book your private Departure transfer from Gardiner Thermal Resorts to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN). All Vehicles fully licensed and insured. Our cars are equipped with all necessary facilities for under any weather conditions, including additional fastenings for sports and other equipment. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

All Stops are subject to change based on conditions and guides discretion. Leave the hassle of planning to us and allow us to provide you a tour filled with rich history of the first National Park in the world. Our Adventure Guides are experts that, not only, will take you to the popular sites in the park but give you a the best viewpoint and opportunity to see these marvels in a different way than the typical tourist. We pick up and drop off at your hotel. Breakfast and Lunch are provided as well as snacks and drinks to keep you fueled throughout the day. Hassle-free planning on our end

This private tour takes you on an adventure in Yellowstone searching for wildlife in the Upper Loop. Use provided binoculars to search for eagles, black and grizzly bears, moose, and many more animals. Breakfast, lunch, and hot drinks are provided to keep your energy up as you and your guide explore Yellowstone.

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 Yellowstone like never before on our Private Wildlife Tour, an intimate adventure into some of the park’s most iconic landscapes and animal habitats. With a knowledgeable naturalist guide and a tailored itinerary, you’ll explore wildlife-rich areas like the Lamar Valley, often called the Serengeti of North America, where we'll have the opportunity to spot wolves in the wild, grizzlies grazing, bison thundering across open plains, or elk bugling in the morning. Using high-powered scopes and local knowledge, your guide will bring the hidden world of Yellowstone’s wildlife to life, sharing fascinating stories about the park’s complex ecosystem and the creatures that call it home. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer, a nature lover, or simply curious, this tour offers a front-row seat to the wild with maximum flexibility, comfort, and personal attention.

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.

Witness the diverse wildlife of Yellowstone on your own terms with this Private Large Group Wildlife Tour. Perfect for families and friends, this tour offers an exclusive experience as you explore the park's rich habitats. With a knowledgeable guide, spot iconic animals such as bison, elk, and bears using high-powered scopes and binoculars. Enjoy the flexibility to customize your itinerary, allowing for extended wildlife viewing and photography. This full-day adventure promises an intimate connection with nature, making it an unforgettable outing with your favorite people. - Full-day tour lasting approximately 8 hours - Private group experience for up to 10 guests - Includes professional naturalist guide, lunch, and equipment for wildlife viewing - Departures available from Gardiner, MT, Mammoth Hot Springs, or Canyon Village

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.

Yellowstone National Park forms the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with one of the highest levels of wildlife diversity in North America. Our full-day private safari endeavors to highlight the hundreds of species of animals and plants that call this place home by utilizing the vast knowledge and experience of our naturalist guides. Our guides provide not only the understanding of wildlife habits, and the story of their importance on the landscape. Throughout the day as you ride in our comfortable vehicles, your guide will educate and converse with you about the incredible ecosystem. They will also be attuned to all our guests' needs and desires, and will plan accordingly for walking, viewing, picnicking and moments of wilderness solitude. The use of optics such as binoculars and spotting scopes makes for incredible and personal moments of connection with this wild place. Your guide is at your service to help you have the best experience from start to finish.

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.