There are few things more fun than Guided Tours in Yellowstone National Park when it comes to spring and summertime activities. Of course, there are sure to be plenty of questions before the trip is actually booked. For example, how much do Yellowstone tours cost? How will the current climate be affecting these prices?
For starters, it will behoove the traveler to book their tour for this summer before April 15th, 2022. This simple decision allows travelers to lock in their trip at last year’s rates. As expected, the rates will be increasing because of the recent spike in fuel prices. By taking the initiative and booking early, travelers ensure continued access to last year’s prices.
Yellowstone Summer Sightseeing Vacations & Tours
Thanks to the personalized experiences that Yellowstone offers, visitors are given the chance to make lifetime memories. No more being stuck in traffic! Come enjoy all the awesome vacations and tours that Yellowstone can provide.
Summer Tours
Private tours are available, and these tours depart from Big Sky and West Yellowstone, MT only. These tours utilize smaller SUVs and vehicles so that visitors are able to easily pull over and check out all the cool wildlife sightings. These tours take place on the smaller roads where the buses cannot go. The guides are highly experienced when it comes to avoiding traffic jams.
The tours cost a bit more, but visitors will get to see a lot more. There is very little staff turnover, so guides stand out from the other tours that are provided. There are no other businesses to be found here. Everyone is fully dedicated to Yellowstone tours. Visitors are more than welcome to stop by and see the difference for themselves!
Private Tours
Lower Loop Adventure
This tour is open seven days a week from mid-April through early November. Visitors who choose this adventure will have the chance to see Fountain Paint Pots, Old Faithful Geyser, the Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone Lake, the Lake Hotel, Hayden Valley, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Upper Falls, Lower Falls, Crystal Falls, and Gibbon Falls.
Upper Loop/ Wildlife Adventure
These tours are also available during the same time frame. The north side of Yellowstone does not always receive the attention that it should. To truly appreciate the diversity of Yellowstone’s terrain and wildlife, visitors need to choose this adventure. This allows them to see Rustic Falls, Mammoth Hot Springs, Upper Terrace Drive (closed to large vehicles), Undine Falls, the Petrified Tree (closed to large vehicles), the Lamar Valley, Tower Falls, and Dunraven Pass.
Private Day Tours
Seven people per trip are allowed to attend. These tours can last for up to 11 hours from Big Sky and 9 hours from West Yellowstone. Once the guide arrives for pickup, be sure to let them know what you would like to do and see so they may tailor the trip accordingly. Whether a visitor wants to do some sightseeing, take a day-long hike, check out some wildlife, gaze at some geysers or do some swimming, there is no shortage of options available.
Backpacking/Photography Tours
These tours are both available from mid-April until early November.
Private Tour Rates
Big Sky
$900 per day for 1 or 2 people $1000 per day for 3 or 4 people $1100 per day for 5 or 6 people
Note: A 4% tax is included on all Big Sky trips.
West Yellowstone
$800 per day for 1 or 2 people $900 per day for 3 or 4 people $950 per day for 5 or 6 people
Bozeman
Private tours coming from Bozeman are priced at $1,050 per day.
What About Tours For 7 or More?
Old Faithful, Canyon and Madison Junction tours are all offered to larger groups for $1,300 per day. These tours are up to 7 1/2 hours long and are available for up to 7 people.
If you have any further questions, be sure to ask us about our winter tours, photographer trips, day hikes, vacation packages and backpacking adventures.
Yellowstone is a truly majestic and breathtaking park that is part of the history of our country. There is so much to see and learn from this national treasure. That being said, it may be tempting to go Yellowstone camping on your own and to do things at your own pace in the park. So, is car camping in Yellowstone allowed? Keep reading to find out.
Is Car Camping Allowed?
Car camping in Yellowstone is allowed only in designated camping areas in the park. This means that if you want to go to a designated camp area and camp and sleep in your car, this is perfectly acceptable. Car camping in Yellowstone is not allowed in any other areas of the park. Other areas may be unsafe and can also be hard for the park personnel to keep track of the cars that are in the park and the people that might be in them.
Taking a car into the park to drive to specific locations is a great way to spend some time on your own without the help of park personnel. This may be a great option for you if you are looking to spend a little time in the park want to avoid some of the more trafficked places.
Are Guided Tours Better?
If you are new to the park, if you are not aware of the different parts of the park, or if you are unsure about how to travel through the park, a guided tour is a fantastic option. The experienced and dedicated tour guides can help you see all the of the park, or at least some of the most popular spaces. Guided tours are varied: You do not have to take the same tour as everyone else, and you can choose tours of different spaces, differing difficulty levels, and even tours based on your personal interest.
Yellowstone is massive. It can be so easy to get lost or disoriented if you are on your own without a tour guide. With the help of a guide, you can have some really wonderful tours that will take you all around the park safely. With guided tours, you will be with an experienced tour guide, you will have the support you need, and you will be able to enjoy yourself with the assurance that you are going to make it back when you are ready to head home.
While car camping might seem fun and interesting, unless you are a very experienced camper, and you are very familiar with the area, it can be hard to car camp on your own. With a guided tour, you can find some great paths and tours and see all the park’s best parts to make some truly exceptional memories.
Yellowstone National Park is one of our country’s treasures, and it features plenty of kid-wheelchair-accessible and kid-friendly trails that enable you to get up close and personal with several of the park’s most impressive natural features. Wheelchair-accessible tours in Yellowstone offer an excellent opportunity for visitors to explore the park, safely and conveniently, while guided Yellowstone tours for kids are geared toward providing a meaningful experience for young minds.
Here’s what you can expect when you book these tours.
Wheelchair-accessible tours in Yellowstone
If you or a loved one uses a wheelchair to get around, you can still visit Yellowstone safely and comfortably. You’ll have experienced guides at your disposal, each of whom have extensive knowledge of the park and its wildlife. Wheelchair-accessible backpacking tours are a great way to explore the wonders of the area, and guides go at your own pace to make sure you see everything you want to.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore some of the most popular wheelchair-accessible trails in Yellowstone, including:
Grand Prismatic Hot Spring
Upper Geyser Basin and Old Faithful
Old Faithful Geyser Loop Trail
Midway Geyser Basin Trail
And more
Guided Yellowstone tours for kids
Want to give your kids an experience they’ll treasure for a lifetime? Book a private Yellowstone guided tour that connects kids with the outside world. These backpacking trips give you and your family a chance to get away from screens and discover the sights and sounds of nature. Guides travel at your child’s pace, allowing them to explore spots of particular interest to them.
There are several kid-friendly campsites throughout Yellowstone. One of the most popular trips is through the Gallatin District, a short, easy and quiet hike. Kids love backpacking—it’s a lot easier to do than you might think.
For kids ages seven and up, book a Yellowstone Lake Family Trek. The experience begins with a boat ride across Yellowstone Lake. After disembarking, you and your kids can explore the lake shore and campsite, followed by a day hike on the trail. In the evening, Yellowstone crew will join you at the campsite to share stories around the campfire.
Bring the right gear
Whether you’re taking a wheelchair-accessible tour or a tour for kids at Yellowstone, bring lightweight gear, and prepare for any weather at any time. Pack synthetic, nylon or wool clothing—cotton or down aren’t recommended. Avoid bringing extra gadgets, and wear comfortable shoes or books that are broken in before your journey.
The following day, you’ll journey 2.5 miles on an easy hike to the next campsite along the lake. You’ll have opportunities to explore the forest along the way. Once you arrive at camp, you’ll settle in for another night under the stars before hiking back the next morning.
Ready to book wheelchair-accessible tours in Yellowstone? Or are you looking to give your children the adventure of a lifetime with guided Yellowstone tours for kids? Contact Yellowstone Tour Guides today, and reserve your spot before the summer season.
Looking to spend your summer making memories that last a lifetime? Explore one of our nation’s treasures with sightseeing tours in Yellowstone National Park. Specialty sightseeing tours offer personalized experiences that allow you to explore all that Yellowstone has to offer.
Private sightseeing tours in Yellowstone give you an up close and personal look at the wonders of one of our country’s premier national parks. You’ll travel in small vehicles and SUVs, allowing you to travel Yellowstone’s smaller backroads that large buses and other vehicles can’t travel. You’ll be able to stop and pull over for any wildlife sightings of interest, and you’ll also avoid the crowds that flock to Yellowstone during the summer—and all the traffic that accompanies them.
You’ll be accompanied by experienced guides on your tour. They’ll be able to answer your questions and provide you with expert insight of the park and the wildlife who call it home.
Lower Loop Tours
There’s no other place in the world quite like Yellowstone, and private Lower Loop tours let you see some of the park’s major sites in all their glory. During a private Lower Loop tour, you’ll visit the Fountain Paint Pots, Old Faithful Geyser, the Old Faithful Inn, Yellowstone Lake, the Lake Hotel, Hayden Valley, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Upper Falls, Lower Falls, Crystal Falls and Gibbon Falls.
Upper Loop/Wildlife Adventure Tours
While most people come to Yellowstone just to visit Old Faithful in the park’s Lower Loop, there’s plenty to see and experience in the north side of the park. Yellowstone’s Upper Loop shows the full diversity of the area’s terrain and wildlife. You’ll visit Rustic Falls, Mammoth Hot Springs, Undine Falls, the Lamar Valley, Tower Falls and Dunraven Pass. You’ll also visit two locations that are closed to large vehicles, Upper Terrace Drive and the Petrified Tree.
One of the best parts about the Upper Loop tours is the ability to see wildlife in their natural habitat. You’ll likely spot bison, black bears, elk, grizzly bears, mule deer and wolves, as well as plenty of avian species. Summer is a special time of year to visit this alpine environment, as the animals are out and fields are filled with wildflowers.
Personalized tours
You can also schedule private day tours according to the elements of the park you want to see most. Just let your guide know what you’d like to see and do, and he/she’ll tailor your trip to your specifications. Whether you want to take a day hike, view wildlife, watch geysers, swim or simply sightsee, you’ll be able to experience Yellowstone in a way that’s most meaningful to you.
Ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Guided Yellowstone sightseeing tour trips are the ultimate outdoor experience in America’s first national park. Contact Yellowstone Tour Guides to book your trip today. Now is a great time to set up your multi-day vacation package for the summer—we’ll help you plan everything from hotels, tours and alternate activities to customize your trip to your interests.
Yellowstone backpacking trips give you the opportunity to experience the wonders of America’s first national park firsthand. Up to 97 percent of Yellowstone is backcountry, i.e., areas where the average visitor doesn’t get to venture into. Very few people get to see the park’s incredible backcountry and all the wildlife that call it home, but you get to see it all when you book a backpacking tour for the summer.
Black Canyon of the Yellowstone Wildlife Adventure
Traversing one of Yellowstone’s great remote canyons, this adventure backpacking trek takes you into the heart of the Northern Range, which is full of wildlife. You’ll have the opportunity to view bison, black bears, coyotes, elk, grizzly bears, pronghorn, wolves and more. Enjoy gorgeous scenery every step of the way.
Gardner’s Hole Fishing or Day Hiking Adventure
This easy-to-moderate trek includes a stop at Gardiner’s Hole and a free day for fishing or hikes up Fawn Pass. You’ll take in incredible scenery along the way and wrap up the journey at Mammoth Hot Springs.
Wapiti Lake/Pelican Valley Adventure
One of the best Yellowstone backpacking trips you can take is the Wapiti Lake/Pelican Valley Adventure trek. This trip is long in terms of miles, but the terrain is easy to traverse. This trip takes you through one of the most heavily-populated areas of the park for bears, offering great backcountry thermal areas and wildlife habitats to explore.
Thorofare/Snake River Adventure
Enjoy the stunning scenery of the Thorofare in this long trek totaling 65 miles. You’ll traverse one of the park’s biggest and most remote valleys, trekking past large streams and the Yellowstone River to take in the scenery and spot wildlife in their natural habitat. You’ll also visit the Snake River Canyon, following the river from its source to Yellowstone’s South Entrance.
Bechler Adventure
If you’re looking for a backpacking trip that has it all, book your spot in a Bechler Adventure trek. You’ll visit Old Faithful and the Lone Star Geyser and then hike over the continental divide to take in the stunning scenery of the Bechler River Canyon and the Ferris Fork Thermal Area.
Heart Lake/Snake River Adventure
This trek begins at Heart Lake and the Heart Lake Geyser Basin, both of which offer great scenery. As the journey continues, you’ll hike to Mt. Sheridan and the Snake River to enjoy a hot spring soak.
Lava Creek Adventure
Backpacking with little ones? Take the two-day Lava Creek Adventure trek. You’ll visit Undine Falls with the option to visit Lake Falls. You’ll take an easy hike to your campsite for the night, featuring unmatched views of Undine and Lower Undine Falls. To wrap up the trip, you’ll stop by Boiling River to enjoy a comfortable soak surrounded by incredible scenery.
Ready to book guided Yellowstone backpacking tours? Contact Yellowstone Tour Guides today. Those looking for backpacking trips in 2022 should contact us before February 1 to secure your dates—we’re filling up fast for the summer. Make your reservation today.
