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See the wildlife of the Lamar Valley with a naturalist guide. Watch wildlife with high-powered spotting scopes and binoculars from the comfort of a van with large windows.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- The guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby in West Yellowstone in the order you were booked starting at 6AM. The guide will be driving a white Ford transit high roof van with a Yellowstone Hiking Guides logo. If you are staying outside West Yellowstone, you will be picked up at the West Yellowstone Visitor Education Center.
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Informative guide who new where to look for wildlife
Josh and Spencer were great. They took the time to answer every question that was asked of them. They took turns providing us with all kinds of facts about the history of the park, from the first days of the parks inception to the 1988 fire and more. They found places for us to see wolves that we didn't know existed. We saw 7 wolves in a pack about a 1/3 of a mile away with spotter scopes. We also saw grizzly bears, elk, pronghorn sheep, and of course the "fluffy cows" or bison. They encouraged us to try and find the various animals throughout the park. Everyone was provided with Binoculars for individual use. We had a snack early on with a hot beverage of our choice, then for lunch we had a brown bag lunch with a massive turkey sandwich with fruit, nuts, and can drinks. The tour started with a 6am pickup from our hotel and was only supposed to last for 8 hours, but went almost an additional hour. I highly recommend this tour.
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Itinerary
Pickup location:
West Yellowstone
Madison River
Wildlife viewing
Mount Washburn
Sightseeing, Wildlife viewing
Lamar Valley
Sightseeing, Wildlife viewing
Mammoth Hot Springs
Picnic, Sightseeing, Wildlife viewing
Yellowstone National Park
Sightseeing, Wildlife viewing
Arrive back at:
West Yellowstone
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the Lamar Valley's iconic wildlife with a naturalist guide
- Relax in a comfortable van with large windows
- Learn about Yellowstone's nature and history
- Enjoy a stop for a brown bag picnic lunch
- Spot wildlife along the Gibbon River along the way
Full description
Join a local guide to spot bears, wolves, bison, pronghorn, and more. Relax in a comfortable van with huge windows, and take in all the wildlife the Lamar Valley has to offer.
Get picked up at 6:00 AM from your lobby. Start your adventure spotting wildlife along the Madison River in the early morning hours. Watch the sky change colors as the morning light hits the mountains.
After scoping for wildlife on Mount Washburn, enter the Lamar Valley for Yellowstone's most sought-after megafauna sightings. Called the Serengeti of North America, the Lamar Valley is home to over 60 mammals. Enjoy a light morning snack and a hot drink of coffee, tea, or cocoa, while watching wolves through a high-powered spotting scope.
Find bears on the mountainside with your binoculars. Look out for herds of bison and pronghorn as your van gets to places where a bus simply can't go.
Enjoy a hearty picnic lunch at Mammoth Hot Springs, while spotting elk and birds.
Take in the sights of the Gibbon River on the way back toward West Yellowstone, stopping for additional wildlife sightings along the way.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in West Yellowstone, Montana
- Morning snack and hot drink
- Brown bag picnic lunch with cold drinks
- Binoculars and a group spotting scope
- Professional wildlife guide
- Touring van with AC and large windows
- Park entrance fees
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Children under 6 years
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
- People over 80 years
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Rain gear
Not allowed
- Pets
- Drones
- Unaccompanied minors
- Feeding animals
- Touching animals
Know before you go
- This tour takes place rain or shine
- The activity includes entering and exiting the van for wildlife viewing