Yellowstone Private Tour: Iconic Sites, Wildlife, Family-Friendly Hikes with Lunch
by Yellowstone Adventure Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$2,200Overview
This private Yellowstone tour lasts about 7 to 9 hours in a modern Chevy Suburban and is led by a professional wildlife biologist. The guide aims to show the most wildlife possible and visits Yellowstone's iconic landmarks along with several less-visited spots. The group will see Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Falls, and two historic hotels among other locations. High-end binoculars and two spotting scopes are provided to help view animals and distant geysers. The tour includes a scenic picnic lunch from a local deli, served along the shore of Yellowstone Lake. The itinerary also covers family-friendly hikes to geothermal features such as geysers and hot springs. Air conditioning is available in the vehicle. Participants will receive a free HD video of the wildlife seen during the tour. Bottled water and carbonated beverages are included. National Park entrance fees and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Classic Yellowstone Tour Stops
This stop includes Yellowstone's main highlights such as Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring (viewed only on request), Yellowstone Falls, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Lake, and Hayden Valley. The tour also visits lesser-known waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, rivers, and wildlife spots. There is time to rest at the historic Old Faithful Inn, built in 1903. The duration here is about 45 minutes.
45 min
Hayden Valley
Hayden Valley is a top location for wildlife viewing in Yellowstone. The tour visits this area early to increase chances of seeing black bears, wolves, bison, and grizzly bears. This stop lasts about 25 minutes.
25 min
Lower Yellowstone River Falls
These falls are 308 feet (94 meters) high, nearly twice the height of Niagara Falls. Water flow varies seasonally from 680 cubic feet per second in autumn to 8,400 cubic feet per second during late spring runoff. The stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
The canyon stretches 20 miles long, up to 4,000 feet wide, and reaches depths of 1,200 feet in some places on the park’s eastern side. Visitors can see the Lower Falls dropping 308 feet and the Upper Falls plunging 109 feet from several viewpoints. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Yellowstone Lake
At Yellowstone Lake, the largest lake in North America above 7000 feet elevation with 126 miles of shoreline, the group might hike, walk, view historic architecture, or possibly have a scenic lunch at a secluded spot along the shore depending on the day.
30 min
Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area
This stop includes easy walking or hiking to see geothermal features unique to Yellowstone, located in the Mud Volcano area. The visit lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Old Faithful
Visitors walk or hike to view Old Faithful geyser and surrounding geothermal features. This stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Upper Geyser Basin
Accessed through a little-known entry point, this area is the park’s largest geyser basin. The group hikes to multiple hot springs, geysers, and fumaroles in a less crowded area. This family-friendly hike lasts about 35 minutes and is often a favorite part of the tour.
35 min
Morning Glory Pool
This stop involves easy walking to view the geothermal feature known as Morning Glory Pool. The visit lasts approximately 20 minutes.
20 min
Grand Prismatic Spring
Grand Prismatic Spring in Midway Geyser Basin is the park’s largest hot spring and the world’s third largest. It measures approximately 370 feet (112.8 meters) in diameter and is over 121 feet (37 meters) deep. It was first described by fur trapper Osborne Russell in 1839. The stop lasts about 25 minutes.
25 min
Fountain Paint Pot
During a short walk, visitors see a variety of thermal features including colorful hot springs, fumaroles, erupting geysers, and mudpots. At least one geyser is active at all times here. The stop lasts about 25 minutes.
25 min
Firehole Lake Drive
This drive offers views of geysers, hot springs, and the chance to see bison grazing. The stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Firehole Canyon Drive
This short drive features a 40-foot waterfall at the meeting point of ancient rhyolite lava flows. The visit is about 10 minutes long.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Yellowstone Private Tour: Iconic Sites, Wildlife, Family-Friendly Hikes with Lunch
by Yellowstone Adventure Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$2,200Overview
This private Yellowstone tour lasts about 7 to 9 hours in a modern Chevy Suburban and is led by a professional wildlife biologist. The guide aims to show the most wildlife possible and visits Yellowstone's iconic landmarks along with several less-visited spots. The group will see Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Falls, and two historic hotels among other locations. High-end binoculars and two spotting scopes are provided to help view animals and distant geysers. The tour includes a scenic picnic lunch from a local deli, served along the shore of Yellowstone Lake. The itinerary also covers family-friendly hikes to geothermal features such as geysers and hot springs. Air conditioning is available in the vehicle. Participants will receive a free HD video of the wildlife seen during the tour. Bottled water and carbonated beverages are included. National Park entrance fees and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Classic Yellowstone Tour Stops
This stop includes Yellowstone's main highlights such as Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring (viewed only on request), Yellowstone Falls, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Lake, and Hayden Valley. The tour also visits lesser-known waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, rivers, and wildlife spots. There is time to rest at the historic Old Faithful Inn, built in 1903. The duration here is about 45 minutes.
45 min
Hayden Valley
Hayden Valley is a top location for wildlife viewing in Yellowstone. The tour visits this area early to increase chances of seeing black bears, wolves, bison, and grizzly bears. This stop lasts about 25 minutes.
25 min
Lower Yellowstone River Falls
These falls are 308 feet (94 meters) high, nearly twice the height of Niagara Falls. Water flow varies seasonally from 680 cubic feet per second in autumn to 8,400 cubic feet per second during late spring runoff. The stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
The canyon stretches 20 miles long, up to 4,000 feet wide, and reaches depths of 1,200 feet in some places on the park’s eastern side. Visitors can see the Lower Falls dropping 308 feet and the Upper Falls plunging 109 feet from several viewpoints. The stop lasts about 30 minutes.
30 min
Yellowstone Lake
At Yellowstone Lake, the largest lake in North America above 7000 feet elevation with 126 miles of shoreline, the group might hike, walk, view historic architecture, or possibly have a scenic lunch at a secluded spot along the shore depending on the day.
30 min
Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area
This stop includes easy walking or hiking to see geothermal features unique to Yellowstone, located in the Mud Volcano area. The visit lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Old Faithful
Visitors walk or hike to view Old Faithful geyser and surrounding geothermal features. This stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Upper Geyser Basin
Accessed through a little-known entry point, this area is the park’s largest geyser basin. The group hikes to multiple hot springs, geysers, and fumaroles in a less crowded area. This family-friendly hike lasts about 35 minutes and is often a favorite part of the tour.
35 min
Morning Glory Pool
This stop involves easy walking to view the geothermal feature known as Morning Glory Pool. The visit lasts approximately 20 minutes.
20 min
Grand Prismatic Spring
Grand Prismatic Spring in Midway Geyser Basin is the park’s largest hot spring and the world’s third largest. It measures approximately 370 feet (112.8 meters) in diameter and is over 121 feet (37 meters) deep. It was first described by fur trapper Osborne Russell in 1839. The stop lasts about 25 minutes.
25 min
Fountain Paint Pot
During a short walk, visitors see a variety of thermal features including colorful hot springs, fumaroles, erupting geysers, and mudpots. At least one geyser is active at all times here. The stop lasts about 25 minutes.
25 min
Firehole Lake Drive
This drive offers views of geysers, hot springs, and the chance to see bison grazing. The stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Firehole Canyon Drive
This short drive features a 40-foot waterfall at the meeting point of ancient rhyolite lava flows. The visit is about 10 minutes long.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.