Choose a private Yellowstone loop or Lamar Valley day tour with a custom route
About 8 Hours Inside the Park
Up to 11 people
Private guided tour, Lunch
Explore Yellowstone National Park on a private, full-day guided tour designed for all ages. Pick the Lower Loop, Upper Loop, or a Lamar Valley safari, and tailor stops with your guide.
Guests ages 16 and up must have a National Parks Pass to enter Yellowstone; you can buy one on the day. Limited or no cell service is common for much of the day. Suggested 15%–20% gratuity is not included.
Full refund with 15+ days notice for 11 passenger or less vehicles; 75% refund if canceled within 15 days. Within 24 hours and no-shows are charged full price. Private bus reservations require a 50% non-refundable down payment. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Dress in comfortable layers for higher-elevation weather; temperatures can run up to 20°F cooler than nearby towns, and morning-to-afternoon conditions can fluctuate by up to 40°F. Bring good walking shoes, sunglasses, lip balm, a camera, and a fully charged phone for photos (cell service can be limited or unavailable much of the day). Add sunscreen in summer and a hat/gloves in spring and fall.
Yes. Guests ages 16 and up must have a National Parks Pass to enter the park. You can purchase one on the day of your tour; if you already have a pass, bring it to avoid being charged at the entrance.
Your tour includes a standard picnic lunch with a sandwich, potato chips, fruit, dessert, and beverages. Gluten free is available. Snacks are also provided.
The guides here, including Ben, Christa, Tim, and Craig, are consistently praised for their deep knowledge of Yellowstone's ecosystem, geology, and wildlife. Reviewers highlight how guides tailor the pace and route to each group, whether that means an early start to maximize wildlife sightings or slowing down when kids need a breather. Families with young children and couples celebrating special occasions alike come away raving about the experience. Logistics are well thought out. Vans are comfortable and stocked with binoculars, snacks, drinks, and a provided lunch, so there's little to worry about on the day itself. Booking is straightforward, and the office team, particularly Julie, gets frequent shoutouts for being patient and thorough during the planning process. Last-minute reservations have worked out well for multiple reviewers, which is reassuring for spontaneous travelers. Wildlife sightings lean impressive: grizzlies with cubs, wolf packs, bald eagles, elk herds, and bison show up regularly in these reviews. Guides clearly know how to position groups for the best chances. If you're on the fence about hiring a guide versus going it alone in Yellowstone, the recurring sentiment here is that having an expert along transforms the experience entirely.
Our day trip through Yellowstone was amazing. Ben, our tour guide, did a fantastic job pointing out features, showing us wildlife and had a ton of overall knowledge on the park, along with everything in it. Highly recommend Yellowstone Excursions.
Jon Aune
May 13, 2026
Our day trip through Yellowstone was amazing. Ben, our tour guide, did a fantastic job pointing out features, showing us wildlife and had a ton of overall knowledge on the park, along with everything in it. Highly recommend Yellowstone Excursions.
Jon Aune
May 13, 2026