Private Sunrise Wolf & Wildlife Tour in Yellowstone
Search Yellowstone at sunrise with a private naturalist who knows its wildlife
Duration
4–5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 14 people
Includes
Guide, transport, binoculars
Highlights
Explore Yellowstone in the early morning with a private guide who is both a local naturalist and a trained educator. Your guide draws on current reports from the local wildlife-watching network to choose viewing locations for the morning.
- Watch sunrise in Lamar Valley or Hayden Valley
- Search for wolves, grizzly bears, and bison during their active early-morning hours
- Observe wildlife mainly from roadside viewpoints, with occasional short walks for better views and fewer crowds
What's Included
- Transportation in a touring vehicle
- High-powered binoculars and spotting scopes
- Smartphone adapter for photos and videos through the spotting scopes
- Coffee, tea, and hot cocoa
- Light snacks
- Water for refilling your bottle
Important details
- Bring your ID and any park pass you have.
- Park entry is not included in the listed price. Entry costs $20 per adult for U.S. residents and $100 per adult for non-residents; children ages 15 and under enter free. An annual or lifetime National Park pass covers up to 4 adults. The value of a 7-Day Yellowstone pass can be applied toward your tour's entry fees.
- Bring age-appropriate car seats or booster seats for children in your party. Wyoming law generally requires an approved child restraint for each child under 9.
- Wear layers suitable for standing still in cold pre-dawn air and for warmer temperatures later.
- Stay at least 100 yards from wolves and bears and 25 yards from all other wildlife. Follow your guide's safety instructions and avoid disturbing animals; unsafe behavior or failure to follow instructions may end your tour.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 30 days before your tour for a full refund. No refunds within 30 days, or for cancellations due to circumstances beyond the operator's control, including extreme weather, wildfire or park closure. Rescheduling is free, subject to availability; rescheduling within 30 days of your original departure makes your booking non-refundable.
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FAQs
No. Sightings of specific species are not guaranteed on the sunrise tour, and many wildlife sightings take place at great distances.
No. Gratuity for your guide is not included in the listed price and is optional, at your discretion.
Bring breakfast if you'd like more than the tour's light snacks and hot beverages. Bring a reusable water bottle; your guide carries water for refills.