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Whitewater Rafting Ennis: 9 Rapids on the Flathead River
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Yellowstone: Private Wildlife & Iconic Sights Tour with Picnic
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Middle Fork Flathead River Scenic Float 2.5 Hours No Experience

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Yellowstone: Wolf Watching & Wildlife Safari with Lunch
Yellowstone: Wolf Watching & Wildlife Safari with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (108)6h–9hYou ride out with a biologist who knows where to look, spend the morning scanning Lamar and Hayden valleys for wolves and large predators, stop for lunch at a scenic overlook, and return with binoculars and spotting scope in hand—no need to arrange your own transport, equipment, or wildlife expertise. The tour runs half a day and picks you up from your accommodation.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see wolves and large predators in Yellowstone but don't want to arrange your own transport, equipment, or spend hours learning where to look—the guide and the valleys do that work, and you show up ready to watch.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfrom · per groupUS$ 1,999View ›
Yellowstone: Private Day Tour & Hike from West Yellowstone
Yellowstone: Private Day Tour & Hike from West Yellowstone★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (195)6h–8hYou’ll wander geyser basins with a local guide who knows every shortcut, watch bison roam Hayden Valley, hike above Grand Prismatic Spring’s wild colors, and share a picnic lunch by Yellowstone Lake. It’s less about checking boxes than feeling the park under your skin—a day where even the sulfur smells stick with you.Free cancellationfromUS$ 851View ›
Yellowstone Lower Loop Tour: Wildlife & Geysers Highlights
Yellowstone Lower Loop Tour: Wildlife & Geysers Highlights★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (142)8hA full-day private tour of Yellowstone's Lower Loop departing from West Yellowstone, led by a naturalist guide who uses deep knowledge of seasonal animal movements to maximize wildlife sightings in Hayden Valley and along Yellowstone Lake. Hotel pickup and drop-off in West Yellowstone, catered lunch with snacks and drinks, use of binoculars and spotting scope, and professional photos are included; the tour visits Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and the Mud Volcano Area over eight hours.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to maximize wildlife sightings—especially wolves and grizzlies—without building the day themselves; the guide's seasonal knowledge of animal movements and the focused time in Hayden Valley and along Yellowstone Lake are what set it apart from fixed-route tours that move through the park on a clock.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 450View ›
Lamar Valley tours: Where wolves and bison roam
Lamar Valley tours: Where wolves and bison roam★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (119)8hYou get picked up from Gardiner and driven into Yellowstone's two main wildlife valleys, where your guide follows real-time animal activity instead of a fixed itinerary. You'll see bison, elk, wolves, bears, and birds across open meadows and river valleys, with time to photograph and watch. Snacks are included, and the guide adjusts the route based on where animals are active that morning.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Gardiner who want to see Yellowstone's wildlife without driving themselves or guessing where the animals are. The guide's job is reading the landscape and following the herds, which is what makes the difference between a scenic drive and actually seeing wolves, elk, and bears.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%fromUS$ 250View ›
Madison River Kayak Tour Bozeman: Wildlife & Scenic Float
Madison River Kayak Tour Bozeman: Wildlife & Scenic Float★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (208)3hYou paddle a 1.5-hour float down the Madison River with a certified guide in a stable sit-on-top kayak. No experience required, and the slow current means you spend more time watching for deer, beaver, and eagles than fighting the water. The guide shares the geography and history of the river as you drift, and you're back before lunch. Bring sunscreen and a camera with a decent zoom.Is it for me?Book this if you want to be on the water without learning to paddle first, or if you're visiting Bozeman and want a half-day activity that doesn't require a car or advance planning — the guide handles the route and the wildlife spotting, so you just show up and float.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −18%fromUS$ 135View ›
Glacier: Lake McDonald & North Fork Nature Walks with Guide
Glacier: Lake McDonald & North Fork Nature Walks with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (129)4hYou’ll wander Glacier’s Lake McDonald Valley and North Fork trails with a local guide who knows every bend in the river. Hear stories of wildfires, spot wildlife tracks, breathe that sharp mountain air—plus snacks and all transport included. This gentle day trip from West Glacier lets you slow down and really notice where you are.Free cancellationfromUS$ 70View ›
Yellowstone Upper Loop Wildlife Safari: Private Lamar Valley tour
Yellowstone Upper Loop Wildlife Safari: Private Lamar Valley tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (110)8hA private, full-day wildlife safari through Yellowstone's Upper Loop departing from West Yellowstone, led by an expert guide with high-end optics and focused on Lamar Valley and the park's most active wildlife zones. Hotel pickup is included, and the tour runs eight hours with catered lunch, snacks and bottled water provided throughout. The guide customizes stops based on animal sightings and may connect you with working researchers like Rick McIntyre for insights into the park's ecology and conservation.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in West Yellowstone and want to spend a full day tracking wildlife with someone who knows exactly where to look—the private format and expert optics mean you're not competing with other vehicles for sightings, and the guide adjusts the route based on where animals are active that day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 450View ›
Yellowstone: Old Faithful, Hayden Valley & Geyser Basins Day Trip
Yellowstone: Old Faithful, Hayden Valley & Geyser Basins Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (200)10hYou’ll feel Yellowstone’s wild energy on this full-day tour from Bozeman—watching geysers erupt at Old Faithful, spotting bison in Hayden Valley’s morning mist, eating lunch by the lake with new friends, and learning odd facts from your local guide. Expect real moments: laughter over mispronounced words, pine-scented hands, and that hush before Old Faithful erupts.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −33%fromUS$ 189View ›
Upper Loop Tour and Lamar Valley from West Yellowstone with Lunch
Upper Loop Tour and Lamar Valley from West Yellowstone with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (202)8hAn eight-hour wildlife van tour from West Yellowstone that covers the Madison River, Mount Washburn, Lamar Valley and Mammoth Hot Springs with a live guide, spotting scopes and binoculars. The tour includes a brown bag lunch with hot coffee or tea, and you watch for wolves, bears, bison and elk across Yellowstone's richest wildlife habitat. Yellowstone entrance fee applies unless you hold an annual pass valid for your party.Is it for me?Start before dawn in Shadow Canyon and the Lamar Valley with spotting scopes to catch wolves and bears during their most active hours.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 292View ›
Gardiner: Yellowstone River Float with Kids & Elderly
Gardiner: Yellowstone River Float with Kids & Elderly★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (199)2hYou float six miles down the Yellowstone with a professional guide while wildlife and mountain views pass by. Water shoes are included, and the boat accommodates infants on laps, elderly travelers, and wheelchair users without fuss. The whole experience is gentle enough that you can actually pay attention instead of holding on.Is it for me?Right for families with infants or very young children, and for older travelers who want to see the Yellowstone without the intensity of whitewater. Plan for a two-hour outing from start to finish, which is exactly what makes it possible to relax and actually notice the eagles and elk.Free cancellationfromUS$ 95View ›

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Going-to-the-Sun Road Self-Guided Tour & GPS Navigation
Going-to-the-Sun Road Self-Guided Tour & GPS Navigation★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (28)10h–11hYou download the Going-to-the-Sun Road app before arriving, then drive at your own pace with offline GPS and automatic audio narration covering 50+ stops. Stop for short hikes like Trail of the Cedars or Hidden Lake Overlook, spot mountain goats at Oberlin Bend, and photograph Wild Goose Island and St. Mary Lake without waiting for a group. The app is yours for life, and you keep full control of timing, stops, and which trails you take.Is it for me?Best for travelers with their own vehicle who want to explore Glacier National Park without a guide or group schedule—you control where you stop, how long you stay, and which hikes you take, while the app handles navigation and storytelling.Free cancellation-10%from · per groupUS$ 8.99View ›
Glacier National Park: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Glacier National Park: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.10 (51)2h–3hYou drive your own car through Glacier National Park while an audio guide plays automatically, triggered by GPS. The 49-mile tour includes 48 stories about the park's geology, history, and wildlife, with stops at Saint Mary Lake, Wild Goose Island, Jackson Glacier, Logan Pass, and Lake McDonald. You download the app in advance, start whenever you want, pause for hikes or photos, and the tour works offline. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle and never expires.Is it for me?Best for travelers with a car who want to see Glacier's main sights without joining a bus tour or paying per person—the self-guided format and lifetime access make it a good value if you plan to return, and the flexible pace lets you spend as much time as you want at each stop.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 16.99View ›
Glacier National Park: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Glacier National Park: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.45 (119)8h–1dYou download the GuideAlong app and audio tour before arriving at Glacier National Park, then drive the Going to the Sun Road at your own pace while GPS-triggered commentary plays automatically. You'll hear stories about 160+ stops including Logan Pass, Wild Goose Island, Many Glacier, and engineering landmarks like the Tunnels and Three Arches. The tour works completely offline, covers everyone in your vehicle, and never expires—buy it once and use it whenever you return to the park.Is it for me?This works best if you want to explore Glacier at your own pace without a guide's schedule or a group's timing—the flexibility to linger at overlooks, take side hikes, or skip sections entirely is what makes a self-guided tour worth choosing over a scheduled one.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 19.99View ›
Paradise Valley Horse Trail Ride: 2-Hour Guided Saddle Experience
Paradise Valley Horse Trail Ride: 2-Hour Guided Saddle Experience★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (78)2hA 2-hour guided horse trail ride through Paradise Valley, Montana, designed for first-time riders and experienced horseback travelers alike. You'll saddle up with a professional guide who handles the route while you take in wide-open spaces, rolling hills and meadows. The ride includes a helmet and expert guidance; children are welcome from age 8. Bring binoculars and a camera—mule deer, golden eagles, fox and elk move through the landscape here.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided route through Montana's landscape—your guide handles navigation and pacing so you focus on riding, not route-finding.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 179View ›
Glacier National Park Winter Tour: Lake McDonald & Belton Bridge
Glacier National Park Winter Tour: Lake McDonald & Belton Bridge★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (34)5h–6hYou spend 5 to 6 hours moving through Glacier National Park's winter landscape — Apgar Village, Lake McDonald, Belton Bridge, and the West Glacier entrance — with park entry, transportation, and a picnic lunch handled for you. The route covers the park's most recognizable stops without requiring you to navigate, time the drive, or arrange meals separately.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Glacier's main winter landmarks without managing the drive, park entry, or meal logistics yourself — the fixed 5 to 6 hour schedule and included lunch mean you arrive at each stop ready to look around instead of planning the next step.Free cancellationfromUS$ 250View ›
Yellowstone Wildlife Safari Lamar Valley with Naturalist Guide
Yellowstone Wildlife Safari Lamar Valley with Naturalist Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (44)10h–11hA full-day private wildlife safari through Yellowstone National Park departing from Bozeman, led by a professional naturalist guide who customizes the route based on current animal sightings, weather and road conditions. The tour includes binoculars and spotting scopes for close viewing, a locally sourced picnic lunch, snacks and beverages. Your guide plans stops, walking pace and moments of quiet observation around what you most want to see.Is it for me?Book this safari if you want a guide who knows where animals are moving that day and can adjust the route in real time—the flexibility to chase current sightings, rather than following a fixed itinerary, is what makes the difference between a scenic drive and actual wildlife encounters.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 350View ›
Lamar Valley Wildlife Safari: Private guide, binoculars included
Lamar Valley Wildlife Safari: Private guide, binoculars included★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (11)6h–7hA full-day private wildlife safari departing from Gardiner explores Yellowstone's northern region, centered on Lamar Valley—dubbed the Serengeti of North America for its wildlife abundance. A professional naturalist guide customizes the route based on current animal sightings, weather and road conditions, making multiple stops to track and observe. The tour includes a locally sourced picnic lunch, organic snacks, UHD binoculars and spotting scopes so you see detail the naked eye misses. Children 8 and older can join; the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?The tour runs 6 to 7 hours with multiple stops for viewing and walking, so plan for a full day in the vehicle and at overlooks. If you want to chase active wildlife sightings rather than follow a fixed schedule, this guide-led approach lets you pivot toward what's moving through the valleys that day.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 364View ›
West Yellowstone: Upper Loop Private Tour & Wildlife Viewing
West Yellowstone: Upper Loop Private Tour & Wildlife Viewing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (99)10h–12hYou get a dedicated guide, private 4WD vehicle, and a full day in Yellowstone's Upper Loop without arranging transport or timing yourself. Lamar Valley's wildlife, Mammoth Hot Springs, and five other major stops are included, along with lunch, snacks, spotting scopes, and hotel pickup. The guide adjusts the route based on animal activity and your interests, which is what makes a private tour different from a group bus.Is it for me?Book this if you want Yellowstone's Upper Loop without driving yourself or following a group schedule—the private guide adjusts stops based on wildlife activity and your pace, which is what makes a full day of Lamar Valley and Mammoth Hot Springs actually relaxed instead of rushed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 595View ›
Lamar Valley Yellowstone: Wildlife Tour & Picnic from Red Lodge
Lamar Valley Yellowstone: Wildlife Tour & Picnic from Red Lodge★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (26)8hYou drive through Lamar Valley with an expert guide seeking wolves, bison, elk and bears using provided binoculars and scope. The day includes a picnic breakfast at a panoramic stop, a tailored lunch outdoors, and a visit to a geothermal feature, with pickup from Red Lodge and return in the late afternoon. Small groups and a guide who knows where to look are what make the difference between seeing the valley and understanding it.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Lamar Valley's wildlife without driving and navigating yourself — the guide's knowledge of where animals move and the scope included are what turn a scenic drive into actual wildlife watching.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 1,290View ›
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