Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Your guide is a professional photographer, with Wilderness First Aid and Master Naturalist certifications. In addition to providing any assistance you need with photographing all that you will see, your guide can also tell you about the history, geology, and ecology of the area.
Tours are entirely customizable to your interests. The listed itinerary is only a suggestion. All tours are private tours, for your group only, and can include as much or as little hiking as you'd like. All transportation, lunches, and use of optical equipment (binoculars and spotting scope) is included.
Tours are limited to Yellowstone's normal operating season, from April 17 through October 31. Winter tours are not available.
What's included
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Yellowstone entrance fees required. $20 for US residents, $120 for international visitors. You may use an America the Beautiful pass instead of paying this fee.
Gratuities are optional but appreciated
What to expect
Fountain Paint Pot
30m
See a sampling of all the thermal features found in Yellowstone, including the best mud pot in the park
Grand Prismatic Spring
30m
See Grand Prismatic one of two ways. Either stroll along the boardwalk, or hike up to the overlook (about 1 mile with a hill to climb at the end), depending on your group's interests and ability.
Old Faithful
1h 30m
We will stop at the Old Faithful geyser basin and see Old Faithful erupt (about every 60-90 minutes). While waiting, or afterwards, we can explore the geyser basin or the visitor center.
Kepler Cascades
5m
Short stop to see Kepler Cascades, a series of waterfalls in a narrow canyon.
West Thumb Geyser Basin
30m
Stroll along the boardwalk at West Thumb for views of beautiful thermal pools and Yellowstone lake.
Fishing Bridge
Pass by
Cross Fishing Bridge and optionally head out towards the east gate to try to see bears (if time and interest allows).
Lake Butte Overlook
5m
Stop at the overlook for a spectacular view of the lake, then turn around and head back to Fishing Bridge, where we will turn north again.
Lehardy's Rapids
10m
Stop to see rapids on the Yellowstone river. Seasonally, we may be able to see Harlequin ducks.
Dragon's Mouth Springs
10m
Stop at Mud Volcano to see - and hear! - Dragon's Mouth, one of the most unique springs in the park.
Hayden Valley
Pass by
Drive through the Hayden Valley, where we have a chance to see wildlife such as bears or wolves. We will stop anywhere you like to see views or animals.
Upper Falls
10m
Stop at the Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River, viewable from an easily accessible overlook.
Lower Yellowstone River Falls
20m
Stop to see the most spectacular waterfall in the park, a short walk from the parking lot, where the yellow stone of the canyon is on display.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up from the area around Big Sky, or from West Yellowstone, or anywhere in between. We do not pick up from Bozeman, Gardiner, or most places inside the park.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
