Nature and Wildlife Tours in Yellowstone National Park at a glance
- Our pick: Yellowstone Self-Guided Audio Tour: 150+ Miles & Offline GPS, US$ 21 per group (5h–6h, 4.36★ · 287).
- Top rated: Yellowstone: Wolf Watching & Wildlife Safari with Lunch, US$ 1,999 per group (6h–9h, 5.00★ · 111).
- Also recommended: Yellowstone Winter Safari: Private wolf watching in Lamar Valley, US$ 395 per person (7h–10h, 5.00★ · 14).
Price per person across the 9 options priced per person: US$ 150–US$ 851 (median US$ 269). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 15.
Of the 15 options: 13 with live guides in English, 15 with free cancellation, 15 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup, 2 kid-friendly, 9 private and 13 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Yellowstone National Park
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
15 options
Yellowstone Day Tour: Old Faithful & Grand Prismatic with Guide Full-day Yellowstone tour visiting Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, and Grand Canyon viewpoints. Includes park entry, lunch, binoculars, and guide. 10 hours. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Pickup available ★ 4.92 (796 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 269 per person
Yellowstone Self-Guided Audio Tour: 150+ Miles & Offline GPS Self-guided audio tour of Yellowstone with 140+ stories, offline GPS, and lifetime access. Covers all entrances, Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, and wildlife valleys. Every day · No fixed time ★ 4.36 (287 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 21 per group
Yellowstone: Grand Canyon Rim & Loop Hike with Lunch Hike 4-6 miles through Yellowstone's Grand Canyon rim, forest, and Hayden Valley with a guide. Includes bear spray, breakfast, lunch, and wildlife spotting. Next departure: 27 May 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.84 (418 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 182 per person
Lamar Valley: 6-Mile Wildlife Hike & Wolf Spotting Six-mile backcountry hike in Lamar Valley, Yellowstone with expert guide, bear spray, binoculars and lunch. Spot wolves, bears, elk and bison away from the road. Next departure: 17 May 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.78 (224 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 182 per person
Yellowstone: Wolf Watching & Wildlife Safari with Lunch Private wildlife safari in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley with biologist guide, wolf watching, bison herds, and lunch. Half-day tour with binoculars and spotting scope. Next departure: 9 May 2027 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (111 reviews) Duration: 6h–9h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,999 per group
Yellowstone: Private Wildlife Tour with Expert Guide & Optics Private wildlife tour in Yellowstone with professional guide, spotting scope, binoculars, and picnic lunch. Early morning start for wolves and bears. Hotel pickup included. Every day · Every 30 min, 05:00 to 07:30 ★ 4.98 (105 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,000 per group
Yellowstone: Old Faithful 6-Mile Hike & Geyser Loop with Lunch Six-hour loop hike through Upper Geyser Basin. See Old Faithful, Grotto Geyser, and hot springs. Includes guide, lunch, bear spray, and trekking poles. Small groups. Next departure: 17 May 2027 · From age 8 ★ 4.91 (96 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 182 per person
Yellowstone Lower Loop Tour: Old Faithful, Wildlife & Views Full-day Yellowstone Lower Loop tour with hotel pickup, expert guide, binoculars and spotting scope included. See Old Faithful erupt. Next departure: 9 May 2027 · Pickup available ★ 4.97 (31 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 376 per person
Yellowstone Wildlife Photo Safari: Half Day with Pro Photographer Half-day private wildlife photo safari in Yellowstone led by a 30-year park veteran who teaches you to capture elk, bison and geysers like a pro. Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (18 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 595 per group
Yellowstone Private Tour: Customize Your Day, Skip the Driving Private Yellowstone tour with your own guide and vehicle. Pick your start point (West Yellowstone, Big Sky, Cody. Next departure: 2 May 2027 · Pickup available ★ 4.81 (16 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,999 per group
Yellowstone Winter Safari: Private wolf watching in Lamar Valley Private winter tour of Yellowstone from Gardiner or Bozeman with expert guide, binoculars and spotting scope for wolf watching in Lamar Valley. Every day · 05:00 and 06:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (14 reviews) Duration: 7h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 395 per person
Kayaking Yellowstone Lake: Geothermal features from the water Paddle Yellowstone Lake for three hours with a guide, exploring geothermal features both above and below the shoreline in small groups. Next departure: 30 May 2027 · From age 13 ★ 4.90 (10 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Yellowstone Private Tour: Old Faithful, Wildlife & Springs Private full-day Yellowstone tour with expert naturalist guide, gourmet lunch and park entry included. Next departure: 7 May 2027 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (12 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 851 per person
Private Yellowstone Tour: Wildlife & Scenic Wonders Full-day private Yellowstone tour with a local wildlife guide, picnic lunch, binoculars and spotting scope included. Customize your day around bears. Every day · Every 30 min, 05:00 to 08:00 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,000 per group
Wildlife Hiking Adventure in Yellowstone with Lunch Guided hike through Yellowstone backcountry for 6 hours with trained naturalist guide, lunch, trekking poles and bear spray included. Best for hikers with moderate fitness. Next departure: 14 Apr 2027 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 450 per person
The top 12 of 15 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone Self-Guided Audio Tour: 150+ Miles & Offline GPSOur pickPrivate | US$ 21 per group | 5h–6h | 4.36★ · 287 | Every day · No fixed time | — |
| Yellowstone: Wolf Watching & Wildlife Safari with LunchTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 1,999 per group up to 5 people · ≈ US$ 400 per person if 5 go | 6h–9h | 5.00★ · 111 | Next departure: 9 May 2027 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Yellowstone Winter Safari: Private wolf watching in Lamar ValleyAlso recommendedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 395 per person | 7h–10h | 5.00★ · 14 | Every day · 05:00 and 06:30 | English |
| Yellowstone Day Tour: Old Faithful & Grand Prismatic with GuideGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 269 per person | 10h–11h | 4.92★ · 796 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Yellowstone: Grand Canyon Rim & Loop Hike with LunchGroup of up to 14 | US$ 182 per person | 6h | 4.84★ · 418 | Next departure: 27 May 2027 | English |
| Lamar Valley: 6-Mile Wildlife Hike & Wolf SpottingGroup of up to 14 | US$ 182 per person | 6h | 4.78★ · 224 | Next departure: 17 May 2027 | English |
| Yellowstone: Private Wildlife Tour with Expert Guide & OpticsPrivate | US$ 1,000 per group up to 5 people · ≈ US$ 200 per person if 5 go | 8h | 4.98★ · 105 | Every day · Every 30 min, 05:00 to 07:30 | English |
| Yellowstone: Old Faithful 6-Mile Hike & Geyser Loop with LunchGroup of up to 14 | US$ 182 per person | 6h | 4.91★ · 96 | Next departure: 17 May 2027 | English |
| Yellowstone Lower Loop Tour: Old Faithful, Wildlife & ViewsGroup of up to 8 · Pickup offered | US$ 376 per person | 10h–12h | 4.97★ · 31 | Next departure: 9 May 2027 | — |
| Yellowstone Wildlife Photo Safari: Half Day with Pro PhotographerPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 595 per group up to 3 people · ≈ US$ 198 per person if 3 go | 4h–5h | 5.00★ · 18 | Next departure: 1 May 2027 | English |
| Yellowstone Private Tour: Customize Your Day, Skip the DrivingPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 1,999 per group up to 14 people · ≈ US$ 143 per person if 14 go | 12h | 4.81★ · 16 | Next departure: 2 May 2027 | English |
| Kayaking Yellowstone Lake: Geothermal features from the water | US$ 150 per person | 3h | 4.90★ · 10 | Next departure: 30 May 2027 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (5): Yellowstone Day Tour: Old Faithful & Grand Prismatic with Guide (US$ 269 per person) · Yellowstone: Grand Canyon Rim & Loop Hike with Lunch (US$ 182 per person) · Lamar Valley: 6-Mile Wildlife Hike & Wolf Spotting (US$ 182 per person)