Yellowstone Upper Loop Safari Tour

4.6 (27 reviews) West Yellowstone, USA
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Duration9h - 10h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 11 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This is a tour of the northern range of Yellowstone National Park and the 'Upper Loop' of Yellowstone. We call this the Wildlife and Nature Safari because it highlights the opportunity for abundant wildlife viewing and stunning landscapes. This tour will give you all of the best opportunities to see wildlife in Yellowstone and you will be able to sit back and take in the sights with us, with an extended focus on wildlife spotting with scopes and binoculars.

Options

Big Sky, MT

Duration: 10 hours
Lunch + Bottled Water: Each guest will get the option of Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Veggie or PB&J. Sandwich includes chips, fruit and a cookie.
Starting point:
Residence Inn by Marriott Big Sky/The Wilson Hotel, 145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT 59716, USA
Pickup included

West Yellowstone, MT

Duration: 9 hours
Lunch + Bottled Water: Each guest will get the option of Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Veggie or PB&J sandwiches. Lunches include chips and a cookie.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Each guest will get an option of Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Veggie sandwich
  • Bottled water
  • Binoculars and Spotting Scope
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Park Entry Fees(included with your National Park Pass)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Yellowstone National Park
    15m
    Experience Yellowstone National Park! The Grand Loop road was designed to encapsulate as much of the hydrothermal features in Yellowstone as possible.
  2. Lamar Valley
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Watch out for extreme wildlife viewing in the 'Serengeti of the West' in Lamar Valley. Common wildlife sightings include Black Bear, Grizzly Bear, Grey Wolves, Moose, Pronghorn, Mountain Goat, Mule Deer and more.
  3. Tower Fall
    50m · Admission ticket included
    See the Iconic Tower Fall waterfall, one of the many sights painted by 19th century artists that helped make Yellowstone the first National Park in the World. This is also a good stop for restrooms, gift shopping and a place to eat outdoors.
  4. Mount Washburn
    50m · Admission ticket included
    Drive over Dunraven Pass from Tower junction to Canyon Village. Stop on the way up in search of plentiful Black Bear, and at the top for Bighorn Sheep sightings. This is also one of the best places in the park for Wildflowers!
  5. Mammoth Hot Springs
    45m
    We will view both the lower terraces and upper terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs and have lunch nearby in Fort Yellowstone
  6. Fort Yellowstone Historic District
    45m
    We will have lunch in Fort Yellowstone with time for light gift shopping at the general store, ice cream, and a walk through the first building in Yellowstone National park. Here, we will see ranger housing and the federal district courthouse
  7. Norris Geyser Basin
    45m
    View the area that has measured the hottest measurements in Yellowstone and home to the largest geyser in the world, Steamboat Geyser! We will walk the porcelain basin and see some of the wonders of the most dynamic and acidic location in Yellowstone
  8. Gibbon Falls
    25m
    See the trickling cascade waterfall of Gibbon Falls and get some great photos for your camera roll!
  9. Virginia Cascade Drive
    20m
    Drive through Virginia Cascade when it is open and see a waterfall with an opportunity for wildlife
  10. Slough Creek
    30m
    Drive down a dirt road to Slough Creek, home of one of the Junction Butte wolf pack dens

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet at The Wilson Hotel at 6am in Big Sky MT

Meeting point

Parking lot of West Yellowstone Visitor Center at 7am or we will pick you up at your hotel.

End point

We meet at The Wilson Hotel at 6am in Big Sky MT

End point

Parking lot of West Yellowstone Visitor Center at 7am or we will pick you up at your hotel.

Pickup details

We pick up at all hotels in West Yellowstone, MT at 7am and at a central meeting point (The Wilson Hotel) in Big Sky at 6am. If you are coming from outside city limits you can meet us at The Wilson Hotel or West Yellowstone Visitor Center at 7am.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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