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• Don't Go It Alone—Let Us Take the Hassle Out! When you travel on your own, you spend a lot of time researching, planning, asking questions, competing for reservations, or driving around trying to figure out where to go and what to do. As a result, you lose precious time and miss the secret spots known only to locals. We’ve taken out the legwork and guesswork: because we’ve already researched and tested everything, and we coordinate reservations far in advance, you'll experience much more than most people can accomplish on their own.
• Small Groups Make a BIG Difference In contrast to motorcoach tours, our small groups are limited to  just seven guests per private safari vehicle, and only six on photo tours!  With a maximum of 13 guests (in two vehicles) per departure—just 12 on photo tours—plus two NHA Expedition Leaders and a support staff member, we offer a matchless guide-to-guest ratio and a far more intimate nature adventure. We can move more quickly to areas where wildlife has recently been spotted and access roads and places buses can't reach.
• "Hidden" Wildlife Enclaves, Private Experiences & Fewer Crowds Our itinerary features out-of-the-way corners of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks that most visitors miss. With in-depth knowledge of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, we take you to lesser-known areas where wildlife viewing is better and crowds are fewer. Over the years we’ve developed relationships with a range of interesting locals, and you'll get personalized experiences you wouldn’t have access to on your own, such as a home visit with a famous local wildlife photographer.
• Expert Naturalist Guides Add Immeasurably to Your Experience Our Expedition Leaders are professional naturalists and biologists who know this region like few others. Many guide and teach here year-round, all have in-depth knowledge of the places we visit, resident wildlife behavior, and where and when to be in particular places to see animals. Our guides are the most senior in the region, called on to train other local guides.  We can't emphasize enough how much difference this expertise makes to your overall experience. They are also in constant communication with local wolf researchers, providing our groups the most up-to-date knowledge of wolf locations and activity. See Expedition Leader bios with traveler comments regarding the quality of our leaders.
• Special Photo Departures with Expert Photography Coaching On our photo safaris, we often begin the day earlier and end later, to capitalize on the best light—slowing down a bit to take advantage of photo opportunities as they arise. And we make the most of autumn's brilliant colors with special fall foliage photo departures, too. Our guides on these trips are not only professional naturalists but gifted photography instructors, too. 
• Personalized Encounters with a Local Naturalist Photographer Exclusively for Nat Hab guests, we have arranged a private home and gallery visit with Dan Hartman, one of Yellowstone's most famous wildlife photographers, whose work has been featured in National Geographic  and other notable outlets. His wolf images are particularly renowned, and he is an important Yellowstone naturalist in his own right. Photo safaris also spend a day in the field with Dan, gaining insight and tips from this local pro.
• Exclusive Nat Hab Safari Trucks—Pop-Top Roofs Enhance Viewing A far cry from the typical buses or vans other companies use, Nat Hab has crafted new Mercedes Sprinters into specialty North American Safari Trucks . Featuring luxury bucket seats, USB chargers, expansive side windows and a pop-top roof offering 360° views on the landscape, these impressive vehicles provide a superlative wildlife viewing experience, not to mention exceptional comfort. Every guest has a window seat and plenty of room for camera equipment and other gear. These exclusive vehicles make a big difference!
• A Diversity of Seasons So You Can Choose Your Preference No matter when you visit Yellowstone Country, you are in for an uplifting nature display. In spring, crowds are fewer, the landscape is bright green with the peaks still blanketed by snow, and babies abound: bear cubs, bison calves, moose calves, fawns and wolf pups.  Bears are especially active searching for food after hibernation, and cooler temperatures tend to mean more wildlife activity. In high summer, wildflowers are in full bloom and animals are still very active. Long days allow us to rise early and linger late, maximizing time for the best wildlife viewing when visitors have left the park or aren't yet out and about for the day. Fall is splendid here, with autumn’s palette of golden aspen and willow contrasting against brilliant blue skies and providing a superb backdrop for wildlife photos. Crowds are fewer again, too, as we listen for bugling elk and look for rotund bears, fattening up before winter. 
• Our Quality-Value Guarantee Ensures Your Yellowstone Adventure With Natural Habitat Adventures, you receive our exclusive guarantee, stating clearly that we will meet the lofty expectations we set forth in our promotional materials. We think this is the most ambitious guarantee made by any adventure travel company. Read our important promise.
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Best of Yellowstone

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Explore the highlights of Yellowstone National Park, the world’s first National Park and truly America’s best idea, a place rich in natural history, geothermal wonders and stunning geological landscapes.  Our professional naturalist guides will show off the many wonders of Yellowstone on this full day tour, including geysers, (like Old Faithful), hot springs, waterfalls and other geothermal highlights.  You’ll learn how the unique geology of the area shaped human history and how over a century of conservation has helped preserve a nearly intact ecosystem with diverse wildlife. 

Guided Tour Highlights

• Lower Loop Tour – See Old Faithful
• Geysers, Waterfalls & Springs
• Geothermal Landscapes & Photo Opportunities

Your exact route and itinerary will be determined by your interests, current wildlife sightings, and current weather and road conditions.  Our guides are all highly experienced, with thousands of hours in the field, and will expertly tailor your safari to you and your group. 

*Early season tours (mid April to early May) will enter Yellowstone National Park through the west entrance and will travel through Teton Valley, ID in order to access the park.  (The south entrance is closed to travel until early/mid May each year).  All tours from early/mid May to the end of October will enter the park through the south entrance.

Yellowstone National Park is one of a kind on so many fronts – it is the first National Park to ever exist in the world, it is one of the largest National Parks in the lower 48 states, it contains the world’s largest concentration of geothermal features as well as the third largest volcanic caldera on Earth.  Not only is its history and geography captivating, but it is an ongoing example of preservation and the host to many successful, ongoing conservation projects that has resulted in these park boundaries protecting an incredible variety of native wildlife and their habitats.  

This park beckons visitors from all over the world with otherworldly beauty in the form of dynamically gushing geysers, deathly hot, yet vibrant, hot springs and vastly undeveloped, wild terrain.  Yellowstone’s immensity is often not fully recognized until one finds themselves in the thick of it.  There are over 300 miles of roadway to navigate within the park, with the main route taking the form of a northern and southern loop.  A day trip from Jackson, WY will entail a 1.5 hour drive to the South Entrance of Yellowstone, from which destinations like Old Faithful still require another hour of travel.  

To attain the best overview of the highlights accessible from Jackson Hole in a day, the southern loop is typically the focus.  This portion of the park offers some of the best opportunities to view a variety of geothermal features, waterfalls, geological formations and the monumental Yellowstone Lake, which is the largest high alpine freshwater body of water in the contiguous United States.  Be prepared to observe evidence of volcanic activity that occurred 640,000 years ago, smell the sulfur of geothermal features that both captivate us and remind us that there still lies a chamber of magma below that could erupt once more, admire seemingly endless rolling terrain covered in lodgepole pine instead of buildings, witness bison roaming down roads and through parking lots, because no matter how we change the land they will still go where they please.  

The vast and often astonishing Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River can also be found along the southern loop.  Here, the Yellowstone River erodes away at volcanic stone to establish a 1,200 ft deep chasm that is still gradually growing to this day.  The canyon also is host to a duet of massive torrents.  There is the Upper Falls at a height of 109 feet, then there is the largest waterfall in Yellowstone National Park at 308 feet- the Lower Falls.  The views of either are awe-striking, especially when accented by the swirling, cerulean waters of the Yellowstone River flanked by golden, sulfur stained pinnacles and stone walls of the canyon. 

Highlights of the day might include the Continental Divide, Old Faithful, Fountain Paint Pots, Grand Prismatic Spring, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano, Yellowstone Lake and much more. 

Other terrain that can be found along the southern route consists of wide open valleys, distant snowy-capped mountain views and a variety of winding, freshwater rivers and cascades ripe with the native cutthroat trout.  A full day Yellowstone tour with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris will not only reveal the visually striking features of this region of the park, but also divulge the rich geological, anthropological and biological history of the Yellowstone.

What's Included

• Hotel pickup
• Professional naturalist guide
• Small group safari: 8 guests per vehicle, maximum
• Light breakfast
• Assorted snack basket
• Hot and cold beverages
• Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
• Guide gratuities
• National Park entrance fees

Public Safari

Private safari, pick-up times.

All guests are picked up and returned to their place of lodging. We pick up at hotels and condos in Jackson and Teton Village. Your exact pick up time will be determined by your hotel location and the season. Please make note of your pickup time, and save it for your reference.

Please give your guide an additional 5-10 minutes before and after the scheduled time to allow for other pickups or traffic conditions. Changes to trip timing may be made to accommodate daylight and/or optimum wildlife viewing.

Approximate pickup times for Jackson Hole include:

April 20 – May 9 (West Entrance)

• 6:30 AM – Town of Jackson locations
• 6:45 AM – Wilson, Aspens, Amangani and Spring Creek locations
• 7:00 AM – Teton Village locations (Stilson Lot Meeting Point)

May 1 – May 14

• 6:30 AM – Teton Village locations
• 6:45 AM – Wilson, Aspens, Amangani and Spring Creek locations
• 7:00 AM – Town of Jackson locations

May 15 – September 14

• 6:30 AM – Town of Jackson locations
• 7:00 AM – Teton Village locations

September 15 – October 31

• 7:15 AM – Wilson, Aspens, Amangani and Spring Creek locations
• 7:30 AM – Teton Village locations

Private safari guests are picked up at 6:30 AM from May 1 – September 14, and at 7:00AM from September 15 – October 31.

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Excellent customer service, high quality product, thoughtful and intentional production. Teton Lunch Counter Clients

Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris is proud to partner with Teton Lunch Counter to serve a locally-sourced, sustainable lunch option for all our guests on this tour.  The menu includes a sandwich with meats, veggies, and bread, served with chips and a cookie, all from locally-grown products and nearby vendors.  Lunch is served in a zero-waste, reusable container.

Since the products come from small growers, bakers and butchers, some substitutions may be made for ingredients that are temporarily or seasonally unavailable.  The folks at Teton Lunch Counter will make sure that each meal is sustainably sourced and spectacularly delicious, no matter the season.

Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free meals are available.  Please indicate if you have a food allergy at the time of booking so we can discuss your meal options prior to your tour. 

Having been on many tours in many countries, this ranks as one of the best. The tour itself was fantastic and in one day we hit all the major spots on the lower loop. We saw many off the beaten path sights and our guide was fantastic. He was super knowledgeable, accommodating, flexible, and always available and fun.

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Should I take a guided tour of Yellowstone?

A professional guide can provide education and connection for everything you see and experience in the National Parks.  They are knowledgeable about the wildlife, the landscape, the history and the geology and they can provide context and understanding that you wouldn’t have by driving through the area yourself.  We recommend booking a guided tour for the first few days of your vacation so that what you learn from your guide will enhance the rest of your time in the area.

How many days should I book a tour for in Yellowstone?

This all depends on your availability, your goals for your Yellowstone National Park adventure and the amount of time you’ve set aside to explore the park.  Yellowstone is a huge place!  It’s 2.2 million acres of wilderness to explore and most people don’t venture too far from the boardwalk.  If your time is short, you can make the most of it on a full day Yellowstone Wildlife Safari.  This tour will cover the highlights of the Lower Loop in the southern region of Yellowstone.  If you’d like more time to explore the area, we recommend a 3-Day tour of Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park.  This will provide more time to explore more of both parks.

What do others say about this tour?

5 Stars To be honest, at first we were a bit hesitant to spend the money for a guided Yellowstone tour when we could just drive through the park ourselves. But from the moment our guide picked us up at hotel on October 4th, any lingering concern evaporated. Wildlife Safari is undoubtedly the BEST way to truly experience and totally immerse into the great Yellowstone Park. Our ~10-hour guided tour was truly unforgettable! I cannot say enough about the professionalism, humor, knowledge, and skill of our “ Interpretive Naturalist”. Without his superb timing, informative commentary, and delightful engagement, we would have merely driven past, not seen, or completely missed 90% of everything Yellowstone has to offer. Not only did we see all the natural beauty of the Yellowstone lower loop’s famous and obscure sites, but we saw-up close-every animal (except moose and wolf) and foul that the park proudly hosts. From morning juices with muffins to our noon picnic lunch, and convenient, clean bathroom stops, every detail was seamlessly executed. Our guide delivered a spectacular day focused on our utmost comfort, safety, and enjoyment! Thank you, Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris and especially, thank you to our guide! Kevin H.

5 Stars Hands down, best decision we made to go with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris for our 1 day allocated to Yellowstone. Our guide was no less than AMAZING. He was knowledgeable, provided a relaxed atmosphere, great with my 8 and 10 year old and kept the 12 hour day moving a long. If you have children, or if you want details about the park or area, or if you want a very relaxed, comfortable guided tour….request JHWS! I attribute most of the experience at Yellowstone to our experienced guide. KP P.

5 Stars For my birthday trip to Wyoming, my husband and I booked a full-day, private tour of Yellowstone with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris. Our tour guide did a fantastic job of being informative and entertaining. He picked us up from our hotel at 6:30 am on the dot and we headed off into the Grand Tetons. He had muffins from the don’t-miss Persephone’s Bakery along with juice and water to keep us satisfied until lunch. I mentioned that I really wanted to see a moose, and he immediately took us to an area where moose were known to hang out. We saw a female moose and her calf.  I can’t begin to describe the incredible beauty of Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, and our guide knew all the best spots for awe-inspiring views and animal sightings. We also made it to Old Faithful in time for its 9:36 am eruption, and, again, he knew exactly where we should stand to get the best photos. Spending almost 12 hours in a vehicle with a stranger can sometimes be a bit awkward, but our guide was so pleasant. We immediately liked him and felt comfortable enough to chat and ask any questions we had. He wore a mask at all times around us, and the company policy during covid mandates that all customers wear masks when not eating or drinking. I would highly recommend a private tour with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris because not only are you in for an amazing day, but you’ll also learn about things that will inform the rest of your stay in the Jackson Hole/Yellowstone area. Courtney B.

5 Stars The very best way to see Yellowstone Park! An expeditious use of your time, especially if you only have one day, to view the main geological features and various animals. We were treated to a wolf pack/elk showdown, dozens of bison and a mother moose and cub. Our guide, our knowledgeable and attentive driver, was always on the lookout for animals. We had plenty of photo ops and good food for a family/nature experience of a lifetime. What a memory! Kelly S.

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McKinzie Fink

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Brett Hellstrom

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Travel through the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem on a guided Yellowstone National Park tour.

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Yellowstone wildlife tours.

The best wildlife tours in Yellowstone are found on our multi-days.  Join us for a 2 Day or 3 Day tour through Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park for an in-depth experience searching for bears, wolves, and other iconic North American wildlife.  With two or three days in the field, we can explore more, spend more time in the parks, and cover more ground, providing the ultimate wildlife viewing experiences, tailored just for you.

2 Day Bear and Wolf Safari

We will spend our time in prime grizzly and wolf habitat within both  Grand Teton  and  Yellowstone  National Parks, including places like Willow Flats, Pacific Creek, Hayden Valley, and the famous Lamar Valley, often referred to as the Serengeti of North America. During your safari, you will also have the opportunity to visit famous Yellowstone landmarks like Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs, and several waterfalls.

3 Day Bear and Wolf Safari

Be prepared for 3 action-packed days of exploring the hidden gems of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem.  One-of-a-kind geothermal features, impeccable terrain, and an amazing diversity of wildlife are only the headliners of this experience.  As the name of this tour implies, seeing token features like Old Faithful will not be the only goal.  Seeking out some of the most elusive apex predators in their natural habitat is a top priority.

Grizzly 399 teaches her two yearling cubs how to forage on biscuitroot in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Further Reading

Best places to view wildlife in yellowstone: hayden valley, apr 12, 2022.

The Lamar Valley gets a lot of credit for being the ideal area to find and observe wildlife in Yellowstone National Park.  In reality, it is an expansive valley of about 29 miles, and it has been the site of many important wildlife conservation and restoration projects

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Our best recommendation is to schedule a wildlife tour in Yellowstone for the first day of your vacation.  This way, the knowledge you gain from a Yellowstone day tour, a day in the field with a professional naturalist guide, is a great foundation for a Yellowstone excursion on your own.

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Yellowstone Winter Tours

The winter season runs from November – April, and offers a variety of different experiences in Yellowstone National Park.  For the prospect of wolf watching tours , and enjoying a spectacular wintry landscape, we recommend a visit during this time.

During the winter months, Yellowstone National Park is mostly snowbound, with most of the 300 miles of park roads closed to vehicle travel.  The majority of the interior is accessible only by over-snow vehicle.  In the northeast reaches of the park, one road remains open to vehicles.  This is the road that allows us passage through the incredible northern range, and winter is the perfect time to see Yellowstone’s wolves here in the wild.

Your exact route and itinerary will be determined by your interests, current wildlife sightings, and current weather and road conditions.  Our guides are all highly experienced, with thousands of hours in the field, and will expertly tailor your safari to you and your group.

The arrival of winter to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is preceded by migration, mating season for some species and hyperphagia for others.  Pronghorn and deer both migrate great distances to lower elevations for the winter months.  The bison rut and elk rut happens before the snow flies for the winter and bears gorge on berries and other food to fatten up before hibernating for the winter.  Wolves and mountain lions thrive in snowy conditions, which often slow down their prey.  In Yellowstone, winter becomes the season of the wolf.

Winter temperatures in Yellowstone National Park can be staggeringly low or pleasantly mild.  Average lows can dip to 1.2°F (-17.1°C) with extreme lows hitting -66°F (-54°C), the lowest recorded temperature.  Average highs range from 24.3°F (-4.3°C) to 43.3°F (6.3°C) as spring arrives.

Since 1991, Yellowstone Safari Company has been the most diverse eco-tour adventure company in the region, offering private, personalized wildlife safaris and tours to Yellowstone National Park.  Our professional naturalist guides will provide their guidance and expertise to facilitate nature-based experiences that provide enjoyment and appreciation for the natural world.  Conservation education is at the heart of what we do and we look forward to the continued privilege of guiding you through our world.

Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Safari

While winter may bring cold temperatures, snowy days and a resounding stillness to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, it is also undoubtedly one of the most exciting seasons to go on a wildlife safari.

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Snowshoe safari.

Immerse yourself in the wildness of Yellowstone’s landscape by utilizing the ancient technology of snowshoes. This tour provides an unmatchable backcountry experience of magnificent winter ecology.

Big Sky Adventure

One of the best ways to explore during the wintertime is by snowshoe. Using snowshoes allows us to traverse a winter landscape like a winter hare, giving us access to places you can’t get to by vehicle.

Big Sky Snowshoe Safari

One of the best ways to venture into the winter wonderland of Yellowstone is to spend a few hours walking across the land as wildlife does. Snowshoes allow unfettered access to the forest, meadows and river systems that make this one of the most exciting ecosystems in North America.

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Explore Yellowstone National Park through a different lens. This tour is led by a professional photography guide and it explores the landscapes and wildlife of Yellowstone’s Northern Range.

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Expand your adventure across Yellowstone National Park’s most exclusive landscape, and take a deeper dive into America’s wildest winter wonderland on a two day private safari in the Northern Range.

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3 Day Winter Wolves and Wildlife Safari

Spend three days immersed in America’s wildest winter wonderland and experience the delicate balance of life and the elements across Yellowstone National Park’s most exclusive landscape.

What is your cancellation policy?

We have a 48-hour cancellation policy for all single day wildlife safaris. Cancellations made before the cancellation policy goes into effect will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours of departure, and before the day of departure will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations or no-shows on the day of departure will not be refunded. We strongly recommend travel insurance in order to protect you from unforeseen travel interruptions that prevent you from joining us.

What should I bring?

We will step in and out of vehicles during our safari tours so you’ll want to wear comfortable shoes that allow you to walk on uneven surfaces, like gravel, or a boardwalk.  Stepping in and out allows us to make the best use of our time in Yellowstone National Park and gives us the best wildlife viewing and photo opportunities.  Your guide will have binoculars and spotting scopes for you to use, but do not forget to bring your camera!  While Yellowstone has some modern facilities, we are going to be traveling through remote areas of a National Park.  Please remember to bring any personal items, like medication, that you may need during the day.

What should I wear?

The rocky mountain range can see drastic temperature swings during the day.  Please come prepared!  For clothing, synthetic or wool layers are best in our mountain environment.  Base layers act as a wicking layer against the body, so we recommend anything from a lightweight layer to an expedition weight layer, depending on the weather.  A mid layer provides warmth, so we recommend a midweight fleece layer or softshell jacket for the upper body.  The outer layer provides protection from the elements and serves as a wind/water blocking layer.  A waterproof shell for your upper body will keep you dry and therefore, warm.  For the legs, we recommend either weatherproof rain or snow pants, depending on the temperature.  Layering your outer shell pants with lightweight and fleece layers can provide additional warmth.  Conditions can change quickly.  Your footwear should be comfortable and appropriate for the season.  For winter, snow boots with wool socks will keep your feet warm.  You’ll also want to bring a wool, or fleece, hat, as well as mittens/gloves to keep your hands warm.  In any season, do not forget sunscreen or sunglasses.  At high altitude, the sun’s rays are intense, even in winter.

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Experience Yellowstone’s iconic wildlife and the world-famous hot springs, geysers and waterfalls that inspired the creation of the world’s first National Park.

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Bear and Wolf Watching Tour

Yellowstone wolves, grizzly bears, bison and moose await you on an unforgettable adventure with your own passionate and knowledgeable local naturalist guide.

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Yellowstone is for family trips. Children have a natural fascination with Nature, and we playfully explore the wonders of Yellowstone with them to create memories and learning experiences to last a lifetime.

Summer Wildlife Photography Tour

Have you ever wanted to spend a day in Yellowstone with a local professional wildlife photographer? Our private photo tours are the best way to capture powerful images of Yellowstone’s iconic wildlife.

Wildlife Watching and Day Hiking Combo

Get the best wildlife watching activity in the early morning hours, then hit the trail for a hike through Yellowstone’s stunning mountains and valleys.

Yellowstone Hiking Tour

Step off the roads and crowded boardwalks with an experienced naturalist guide who will lead you safely into the wild beauty of Yellowstone to our favorite mountain meadows and inspiring vistas.

Geysers, Hot Springs, and Bubbling Mud Pots, Oh My!

Explore the best of the Yellowstone Volcano, one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with a local expert guide. Yellowstone has more than 10,000 thermal features; there is so much to explore!

The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Waterfalls and Geysers

Discover evidence of massive forces of nature, visiting some popular attractions, as well as hidden gems not often seen by the masses.

• Fully Customizable

Yellowstone Backpacking Trip

There is no better way to experience the wild spirit of Yellowstone than to shoulder a pack and hit the trail for a few days with a local naturalist guide. 

• public tour
• June - September

Old Faithful Excursion

Meet your guide at the Gardiner, MT Chamber of Commerce for an exciting day visiting  Old Faithful and surrounding geyser basins including the rainbow-hued Grand Prismatic Spring and the mud pots, hot springs, and geysers of Fountain Paint Pots.

Canyon Waterfalls & Wildlife Excursion

Meet your guide at the Gardiner, MT Chamber of Commerce for an exciting day exploring wildlife-rich northern Yellowstone in search of elk, bison, and other wildlife on the way to Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon and the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, Norris Geyser Basin, and the Mammoth Hot Spring Terraces.

Spring into Summer: Animal Babies

This late-spring multi-day wildlife package is the ultimate way to experience Yellowstone’s season of babies and birth as winter’s icy grip melts away and is replaced by new growth, new life, and new adventures!

2024 Package Dates:

May 19, 2024 – May 24, 2024 – FULL

2025 Package Dates:

May 25, 2025 – May 30th, 2025

June 1, 2025 – June 6, 2025

Welcome to Yellowstone Wild

Discover Yellowstone’s iconic wolves, bears, bison, moose, and vast wilderness with your own friendly and knowledgeable naturalist guide. Yellowstone Wild specializes in custom wildlife tours and hiking adventures in Yellowstone National Park. Our highly experienced local guides know exactly where to take you for mesmerizing views of our wildlife, sharing meaningful and memorable insights and stories along the way, and are passionate about the protection of our animals and our environment. It doesn’t matter what season you visit us — we’re sure to find your favorite wildlife and scenery! Discover the magic and beauty of Yellowstone on our personalized guided adventures!

Our trips are often focused on viewing and learning about Yellowstone’s dynamic wildlife, most notably Yellowstone wolves. Wolves are our passion, and they are what draw many of our guests to Yellowstone, the best place in the world to see wild wolves. On our tours, it is common to witness wolves galloping across Yellowstone’s vast landscapes, hunting their wild prey, or traveling to and from their dens to feed their playful puppies. During the unforgettably beautiful Yellowstone dawn, we often hear wolves howling across the breathtaking expanses of Yellowstone’s famed Northern Range. Come explore America’s greatest park with us!

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See What Other Adventurers Are Saying!

We took the Wildlife Watching and Day Hiking combo with Matt. We had an excellent tour and a wonderful day. Matt was an awesome guide who made sure we had the best time possible. He was extremely knowledgeable of the park and wildlife. He tailored a hike to fit just what we wanted. I could not recommended this highly enough.

We spent 2 days in Yellowstone National Park with this guide company and I can't say enough good things about how it enhanced our experience of the park. Laura was our guide and if you use Yellowstone Wild, ask for her! Laura's knowledge of the park, the history, wildlife, geologic and everything else was incredible. One of the advantages of YWT is that they have guides out all over the park looking for wildlife and the team radios each other with any sightings. We saw bison, elk, bear, mule dear and stopped at some of the most beautiful places I had ever seen in my life. You are standing there, part of the iconic scene of the mist coming off the river. Pro tip - you will never see all there is to see without a guide. Laura drove all those steep and winding roads like a champ and took us to everything that was on our list to see. We thought this was just going to be a wildlife excursion but we ended up seeing so many dramatic elements of the park that it was mind blowing! Book with Yellowstone Wild Tours and ask for Laura. She has good snacks too!!

We had an outstanding morning with Rob. My brother said, in his 53 years, this experience was #1 and we've been to Churchill to see polar bears!! A great company with great guides that provide an excellent tour experience!! Thank you!! Susan and David

Our family booked the Wolf and Bear watching tour with Leysa yesterday. We were a bit nervous when our 17 year old, Kaylie, BROKE HER LEG the day before at the grand prismatic but still pushed through because we wanted to do this so badly! Leysa over delivered and made the tour special for all three of us!!! Kaylie had to stay in the car the entire time and Leysa made the tour so special for her. :-) We saw Grizzly, Black Bear, Grouse haha, wolves, an extremely special experience with wolves, deer, a close encounter with a fox while we were looking at mountain goats. Leysa was on point keeping an eye out for us while we were looking at the goats to make sure the fox didn’t get us. Of course, alllll the bison! She was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and an excellent guide! We would love to go again when we are back. We saved and saved for this vacation and feel this was money well spent as we shopped many tours and selected this one. Thank you for a WONDERFUL and memorable experience. :-)

Our first tour was with Aleksa to the canyons and waterfalls. Despite the animal life being quiet in Summer, she managed to find two wolfs, moose, and a grizzly. We had ample time to observe them with her scopes, and she even sent us footage she recorded. She is so knowledgeable not just about the park but shared so much detail about the wildlife and her honest take on how the park is taken care of. Her passion and knowledge were our highlights of this first 7 hour trip - and the hot beverages and lunch were great too.

We had a simply amazing and wonderful day with our guide Laura on our trip to Yellowstone to view nature and wildlife in January. Laura was incredible, with a wonderful, outgoing personality and a deep knowledge of the park, its geology and the wildlife. She continuously amazed us throughout the day with facts and discussions that connected all aspects of what we were seeing. The provisions (coffee, tea, snacks, and lunch) were all top-notch. We saw a multitude of animals including bison, elk, eagles, dippers, pronghorns, (and many others) as well as a lone wolf. The spotting equipment was excellent as well. Cannot recommend this tour highly enough! If you are thinking about booking, you absolutely should!

Absolutely amazing experience. We got a last minute tour with Emil after our other tour got canceled. We saw wolves, moose, bison, elk, fox and many others. We saw a black bear hibernating in her den. Emil is very knowledgeable having studied and worked with wildlife for many years, especially wolves and mountain lions. We learned about wolf packs and their hunting behavior. On one day of the tour we came across a fresh wolf kill. There was an elk carcass with a radio collar attached. Emil retrieved the collar and returned to the research scientists. There were plenty of bathroom, coffee and hot chocolate breaks and breakfast and lunch provided. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone that would like a wildlife tour of Yellowstone Park. Also, we stayed at the Wonderland Lodge and Cafe. The rooms and food were excellent and staff were very helpful and friendly.

A tour with Yellowstone Wild is the perfect way to spend a day in Yellowstone. My wife and I have been on three separate tours with Yellowstone Wild, and each has been more spectacular than the last. The guides are friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable, and they will greatly enhance your experience in the park by sharing their expertise. These tours can also be tailored to your interests and your desired level of activity, so you can be sure that you will be completely satisfied by your time in the park. I give Yellowstone Wild my highest recommendation and strongly encourage anyone interested in exploring Yellowstone to book a tour with them. You will not be disappointed!

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We are licensed by the U.S. National Park Service and operate under a special use permit with the Gallatin National Forest. We are an equal opportunity provider. US National Park Service approved Covid-19 Operating Plan. All guests are requested to follow safety protocols. All tours are privately guided with just your party and the guide in the vehicle for the highest quality and your safety. We do not combine unknown people .  Copyright (c) 2021.　All tour designs and descriptions are owned by Yellowstone Glacier Adventures, Inc.  All rights reserved. Adventure Yellowstone, Inc. and Yellowstone YearRound Adventures, Inc. are licensed names for YGA. Website design and hosting by Hale Multimedia