Private Full-Day Yellowstone Wolf & Wildlife Tour
Search for Yellowstone wildlife with a private naturalist who knows where to look
Duration
Full day
Ideal For
Up to 14 people
Includes
Private guide, Transport, Optics
Highlights
Explore Yellowstone with a private local naturalist guide whose wildlife knowledge is grounded in years of living, working, and teaching in the park. Your guide draws on reports from the local wildlife-watching network to find promising viewing locations. Spend the prime early-morning hours watching from roadside viewpoints, with time to focus on lesser-known species as the morning warms.
- Search for wolves, grizzly bears, and bison in their natural habitat
- Explore the wildlife-rich Lamar Valley and surrounding areas, where tours usually venture
- Add a short hike tailored to your interests and ability, or keep the focus on roadside wildlife watching
What's Included
- Transportation in a touring vehicle
- High-powered binoculars and spotting scopes
- Equipment for taking phone photos and videos through spotting scopes
- Hot coffee, tea, and cocoa
- Light snacks and water for refilling your bottle
Important details
- Bring your ID and any applicable park pass.
- 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 National Park pass covers up to 4 adults; the value of a 7-Day Yellowstone pass can be applied toward these entry fees.
- Gratuity is optional and is not included in the listed price.
- Bring age-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.
- Wear layered clothing suitable for cold, pre-dawn conditions and warmer afternoons. Morning temperatures can be as low as 30°F, with afternoon highs reaching the 80s or higher.
- Stay at least 100 yards from wolves and bears and 25 yards from all other wildlife. Follow your guide's instructions and observe quietly without affecting animal behavior. Unsafe conduct or failure to follow instructions may end your tour.
- Stay on boardwalks or maintained trails in hydrothermal areas.
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; if you reschedule within 30 days of your original departure, your tour booking fee becomes non-refundable.
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FAQs
No. Sightings of specific species cannot be guaranteed, and many wildlife sightings take place at great distances.
Bring your lunch and a reusable water bottle; hot beverages, light snacks, and water refills are provided. Pack a picnic-style lunch if you plan to include a short hike, plus a small backpack for carrying water and snacks away from the vehicle.