Track wildlife through Yellowstone’s northern range with an expert guide
10-11 Hours
Up to 10 people
Guide, lunch, water
Depart from Cody and ride the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway into Yellowstone’s remote northern range for a full day focused on wildlife viewing and big landscapes. Start early and spend time in Lamar Valley, known for bison, elk, and active predator-prey areas.
Full refunds are provided before 48 hours of group tours, and 7 days for private tours. No refunds permitted within 24 hours.
Wear comfortable clothing for changing weather conditions. Bring layers (days can be cool), and wear closed-toe shoes for boardwalks and uneven terrain. Pack sunscreen, a refillable water bottle, a rain jacket or umbrella if needed, and a camera.
Yes. You’ll have binoculars and spotting scopes available on board for wildlife viewing.
Bring your national park pass if you’re visiting a national park on your tour. You can also purchase a pass at the gate.
This tour includes pick up at your hotel or place of lodging in Cody, WY between 6-6:20am.
With a perfect rating across the board, this tour company delivers consistently excellent Yellowstone experiences through knowledgeable guides who clearly love what they do. Owen, Cody, Justin, Emma, and Jack all get called out by name for their engaging personalities and deep expertise about the park's wildlife, geology, and history. Guests appreciate how these guides seem to know exactly where to spot bears, bison, and elk, and they make even 12-hour tours feel too short. The comfortable vans come with priority parking at popular sites, which eliminates one of Yellowstone's biggest headaches. The full-day and multi-day tours hit all the major attractions like Old Faithful and the geothermal features while also maximizing wildlife viewing opportunities in places like Lamar Valley. Reviewers mention thoughtful touches like excellent picnic lunches and guides who share helpful tips for exploring other parts of the park on your own. Several international visitors specifically praised the service, and the personal, family-like treatment seems to be standard across all guides. For first-time visitors especially, this appears to be an ideal way to cover Yellowstone's highlights without the stress of navigating and parking yourself.
The tour guide was GREAT...Owen
Joan Eisenshtadt
October 14, 2025
The tour guide was GREAT...Owen
Joan Eisenshtadt
October 14, 2025