Winter in Yellowstone Wildlife Tour
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Yellowstone Hiking Guides is a long-time, local tour operator that offers top-rated experiences in Yellowstone National Park. Our Winter Wildlife Tours start run from February to April. Winter in Yellowstone is a magical time. Be sure to bundle up in layers as we put wolves and other rare animals in the spotting scope. Use our binoculars to see foxes hunting in the snow and bison weathering the winter conditions. We pack the lunch, snacks, and the hot and cold beverages. Please allow us to host you at the highest level on one of our group tours. We pick up guests in West Yellowstone (6AM), Big Sky (7AM), and Bozeman (8AM). Top destinations in the Park include the Roosevelt Arch, the Lamar Valley, Mammoth Hot Springs terraces, and the Old Gardiner Road. We also drive through the scenic Paradise Valley, home to winter wildlife outside of Yellowstone National Park. We look forward to hosting you and your group to show you Yellowstone's winter wildlife and stunning scenic beauty.
Your experience
Stop 1
We pick up guests at 6AM at the West Yellowstone Visitor Center and drive through Yellowstone National Park to Big Sky.
Stop 2
We pick up guests at 7AM behind the BASE Community Center and drive through the scenic Gallatin River Canyon to Bozeman.
Stop 3
We pick up guests at 8:15AM at Cafe M in Bozeman on East Main Street.
Stop 4
Drive through Montana's Paradise Valley, spotting wildlife along the Yellowstone River.
Stop 5
Drive through the famous Roosevelt Arch in Gardiner, Montana. Stop to learn about the history of Yellowstone's Original Entrance. Take photos and leave with memories.
Stop 6
We enter the North Gate of Yellowstone National Park. The cost is $20 per person. If you have an America the Beautiful Pass it will cover the entry cost for up to four people in your travel group.
Stop 7
Yellowstone's Lamar Valley, also known as the Serengeti of North America, is home to rare wildlife. Stop along the roadside to view wolves, bison, coyote, bighorn sheep, elk and more through spotting scopes and binoculars. Enjoy abundant wildlife on the winter landscape.
Stop 8
We stop briefly at the Petrified Tree.
Stop 9
Take a stroll along the boardwalks at Mammoth Hot Springs. The steamy feature surrounded by snowcapped mountains is home to elk and bison during winter months.
Stop 10
Explore the Old Yellowstone Road teeming with wildlife. This is the lowest elevation spot in Yellowstone where wildlife find food during the harsh winter months.
Stop 11
Leave Yellowstone behind, driving back through the Paradise Valley to Bozeman.
Stop 12
Return to Bozeman at 4PM and drop off guests.
What’s included
- Binoculars for viewing wildlife at a safe distance
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Spotting Scope for viewing wildlife at a distance
- Snacks
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
We meet here at 8:00AM. 777 East Main Street, Bozeman. This is a great spot to get a coffee and breakfast before we me meet. We will meet out back in the parking lot at 8AM. Please park in the back of the parking lot away from the doors of Cafe M.
We meet here at 7AM We meet in the parking lot behind the BASE Community Center.
We meet here at 5:45 AM. 30 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone. We meet in the parking lot behind the Visitor Center.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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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