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Beyond Gardiner

Private Evening/Sunset Wildlife Encounter Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Gardiner, USA
Popular pick
Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Snacks
    • Bottled water
    • Binoculars and Scopes are Provided for Viewing Wildlife
    • Certified and Knowledgeable Adventure Guides
    • Gratuity for guides - If you had a great day, a 10-20% tip is appreciated for our AWESOME guides!
    • National Park Entrance Fees. We recommend purchasing annual parks pass

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

    Pickup points

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    Pickup details

    We can pickup in Gardiner or at Mammoth Hot Springs. If you are coming from out of the area, we can meet you at a local hotel in Gardiner. We can also pickup in West Yellowstone. West Yellowstone evening tours focus on Hayden Valley. We will confirm exact location prior to tour.

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    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Start time
    .4:00 pm

    Itinerary

    1

    Yellowstone National Park

    Admission Ticket Not Included

    2

    Lamar Valley

    4 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 34 reviews
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    Highlight of our trip to Yellowstone!

    Matt_F, Jul 2026
    My wife and I had a private tour in July of 2026. This was by far the highlight of our trip to Yellowstone. On our search for wildlife, we saw a Blackbear, peregrine falcons, 3 grizzly's on a bison carcass, another grizzly on his own (1184 I think was the designation). In addition we saw other birds, and plant life. And of course Bison, lots and lots of Bison. What made it so great is this wasn't a dry, rehearsed trip. We hit the jackpot with the guide for our trip when we were set up with Isaac. Isaac's enthusiasm and excitement at seeing things himself was infectious, and he approached the entire trip with wanting to share his enthusiasm with new people. It didn't feel like a regurgitation - it felt like we made a new friend, and got to hang out with him for a few hours while he showed us a bunch of really cool stuff he knew how to find. The search for animals was extremely successful, and attribute it to a combination of a bit of luck with the weather, and more than a bit of skill and insider information on Isaac's part. As tourists, there is no way we could possibly have known all of the places to go. Isaac, if you read this, we had a blast - and I may just come back for that flyfishing trip at some point in the future.

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! We’re thrilled your day with Isaac was the highlight of your Yellowstone trip. Wildlife sightings like the ones you experienced are always exciting, but what really makes a tour memorable is the guide, and Isaac has a genuine passion that can’t be taught. His enthusiasm is contagious, and he truly loves sharing the park with guests as if they’re old friends. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We hope to welcome you back for that fly fishing trip someday. Isaac would be thrilled to get you out on the water!

    Recommend

    Siri_J, Jul 2026
    Lots of interesting information about the park and the many animals that call it home. Saw black bears in 3 different places and baby peregrine falcons.

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed learning about Yellowstone and the incredible wildlife that calls it home. Seeing black bears in three different locations and baby peregrine falcons is a pretty special day in the park! We appreciate you choosing Casanova Guided Tours and hope to share another Yellowstone adventure with you in the future.

    Great seeing the park in...

    Kathleen_C, Jul 2026
    Great seeing the park in the evening hours. Lots of amazing wildlife and our guide, Jackson, was fabulous! He was knowledgeable, patient, and invested in making our tour great.

    Response from Host, Jul 2026

    Thank you for the great review! We’re so happy you enjoyed experiencing Yellowstone in the evening and had the chance to see so much amazing wildlife. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Jackson. He truly loves sharing the park with our guests, and we’re glad his knowledge and dedication helped make your tour memorable. We hope to see you again on your next Yellowstone adventure!

    Highlight of our trip to Yellowstone

    Lisa_F, Jun 2026
    Isaac was incredible and this excursion was easily the highlight of our trip to Yellowstone. He went above and beyond to make sure we could see wildlife! We saw black bears, moose, bald and gold eagle, pronghorn, coyote, lots of bison and he also used his telescope to show us a grizzly, black wolf, and peregrine falcon nest. He is from the area and is so passionate and knowledgeable. It was such an enjoyable excursion.. our whole family absolutely loved it

    Response from Host, Jun 2026

    Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Isaac made your Yellowstone experience such a memorable one. His passion for wildlife, local knowledge, and dedication to helping guests find incredible animals is something we’re very proud of. Seeing black bears, moose, eagles, a wolf, a grizzly, and even a peregrine falcon nest in a single day is truly special! We’re grateful you chose to spend part of your Yellowstone adventure with us and are delighted that your whole family enjoyed the experience. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!

    Outstanding Wildlife Tour

    Christina_C, Sep 2025
    Outstanding experience. Our guide Isaac was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and just all around amazing. There were four of us and he took pains to ensure we all had an amazing experience. We saw elk, bison, swans and ravens. We also saw wolves feeding on an elk carcass and a grizzly bear digging for roots and possibly some kind of rodent. We also had the good fortune to see a great horned owl which was unbelievable. This was truly an amazing tour and we will treasure our experience.

    Response from Host, Sep 2025

    Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear Isaac made your experience so memorable with his knowledge and enthusiasm. What an incredible day of wildlife sightings, from wolves and a grizzly to elk, bison, swans, and even a great horned owl. We’re so glad you will treasure this adventure and we truly appreciate you choosing Casanova Guided Tours.

    Fantastic view of Yellowstone if you only have a short time

    Michelle_T, Jul 2025
    A great taste of Yellowstone in a short period of time. Our guide Isaac was beyond amazing. Full of energy and knowledge we even saw a grizzly bear.

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you got a great taste of Yellowstone — and how exciting to see a grizzly bear! Isaac will be thrilled to hear your kind words. His energy and knowledge are something we’re proud of, and we’re so glad it made your trip unforgettable. Hope to have you back for a longer adventure next time!

    Wildlife encounter a success!

    Heather_S, Jun 2025
    My husband and I had an awesome time on our evening wildlife encounter with Alex as our guide! She was incredibly kind and flexible—when I lost my purse and had a bit of a meltdown (oops), she adjusted the schedule and stayed late to make sure we didn’t miss out. Alex is a great conversationalist and incredibly knowledgeable about Yellowstone’s wildlife. We spotted a bear, a golden eagle, and tons of bison and elk. We didn’t catch the wolves this time, but not for lack of effort—Alex gave it her all. Highly recommend this experience, and huge thanks to Alex for making it memorable!

    Great guide, beautiful animals

    Samantha_E, Jul 2023
    We had a great time with our guide Isaac. He was very knowledgeable about not just the animals in Yellowstone but all things Montana. We saw your typical bison and elk during our tour and were also able to see a badger, black bear, and a grizzly bear and her cubs. My family enjoyed talking with him about our dogs, especially my youngest son and exchanging funny dog stories. Thank you Isaac for this memorable experience!

    Excellent Tour

    Al_C, May 2023
    Our family of 5 had an amazing time hanging out. The rich history was awesome to hear and learn. We saw every animal on our bucket list and more. Tauni is gifted and very professional. Don’t wait and book your next tour with Casanova!

    Response from Host, Jun 2023

    Thank you for such kind words! It was such a pleasure guiding your family. An amazing family you all are with such well raised young men! Sure hope we get to see you all again some day! ❤️

    Beautiful tour

    Chris_M, Jun 2022
    Beautiful wonderful tour and Sam was great and knowledgeable! He even took pictures of us and knew amazing spots to take them as well as found wildlife!

    Response from Host, Jul 2022

    Thank you for your kind review!! We are so happy to have been able to guide you on your Yellowstone adventure.

    Our 50th Anniversary with family

    James_M, Jun 2022
    Jack, our guide was fabulous. He is engaging conversationalist, an information wizard, congenial, funny and at our service every moment and wish. He made every moment memorable and every stop a wonderful experience.

    Response from Host, Jun 2022

    So happy to hear that you had such a wonderful anniversary! Here is to many more!!! Thank you for your support and we truly hope to welcome you back someday soon!

    Lamar Valley at it's best

    Erich_F, Sep 2023
    Es hat alles bestens geklappt. Ich wurde pünktlich vom Guide in meiner Lodge abgeholt. Das Erlebnis hat gehalten, was die Tourbeschreibung versprochen hat. Vor allem dank meines engagierten und und sehr kompetenten Guides Isaac. Besonders die Erläuterung zur Wideransiedlung der Bisons bzw. deren Erhalt für ganz Nordamerika waren sehr beeindruckend und interessant.

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