Private Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone & Hayden Valley Tour
Explore Yellowstone’s varied landscapes with a local naturalist and a pace tailored to you
Duration
8–10 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 14 people
Includes
Guide, transport, optics
Highlights
Discover Yellowstone on a private outing led by a local naturalist trained as an educator. Your guides average more than a dozen years of experience working, living, and teaching in the park. Shape the day around your interests, with walking and optional short hikes adapted to your group's ability levels.
- Explore the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and its iconic waterfalls
- Search Hayden Valley for bison, with possibilities of spotting wolves and bears
- Visit Norris Geyser Basin or Yellowstone Lake if the day's itinerary allows
What's Included
- Transportation in a touring vehicle
- High-powered binoculars and spotting scopes
- Equipment for taking phone photos and videos through spotting scopes
- Coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and light snacks
- Water refills
- Guide-carried bear spray and first aid kit
Important details
- Bring your park pass and ID.
- Park entry is not included in the listed price. The National Park Service charges $20 per adult U.S. resident and $100 per adult non-resident on commercial tours. Children ages 15 and under enter free. An annual or lifetime park pass covers up to 4 adults; the value of a 7-day Yellowstone pass can be applied toward these entry fees.
- Optional guide gratuity is not included in the listed price and is at your discretion.
- Bring appropriate car seats or booster seats for children in your party. Wyoming law generally requires children under 9 to use a federally approved child restraint.
- Stay at least 100 yards from wolves and bears and at least 25 yards from all other wildlife. Remain on boardwalks or maintained trails in hydrothermal areas, and follow your guide's safety instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations more than 30 days before the tour. No refund 30 days or less before departure, including cancellations due to extreme weather, wildfire, natural disaster, park closure or airline cancellations. Rescheduling is free, subject to availability; rescheduling 30 days or less before the original departure makes the booking fee non-refundable.
Product ID: PEYFEB
FAQs
Ages 5 and older are recommended for this private tour.
Dress in layers: Yellowstone mornings can be as cold as 30°F, with afternoons reaching the 80s or higher. Bring a warm hat, gloves, a warm jacket, and a waterproof/windproof outer layer. Wear long pants and sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots, and pack sun protection and insect repellent, especially in June and July.
Yes. Bring lunch and a reusable water bottle; water refills are available during the tour. If you plan to include a short hike, pack a picnic-style lunch and a small backpack for water and snacks.