Yellowstone Tour from Bozeman: Old Faithful & Hayden Valley

You'll see five major Yellowstone landmarks in one day without navigating the park yourself.

This is a full-day guided tour of Yellowstone National Park departing from Bozeman, with a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and lunch included. The tour runs roughly 10 hours and covers Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, Hayden Valley, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, at least two geyser basins, Calcite Springs and Mammoth Hot Springs, with stops for wildlife viewing. The tour operates as a Summer Tour (starting around April 20 each year) or a Winter Tour, and you choose which at checkout. International visitors should note that the U.S. increased entry fees for non-residents as of January 1, 2026. This fee is collected at the park entrance, not during booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Yellowstone National Park tour

• Depart from Bozeman, Montana
• Enter Yellowstone via North or West entrance
• Visit Old Faithful geyser
• See Yellowstone Lake
• Explore Hayden Valley
• Visit Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
• Stop at two geyser basins
• Visit Calcite Springs
• Visit Mammoth Hot Springs
• Stop for wildlife viewing
• Enjoy included lunch

The experience

The tour leaves Bozeman in the morning and enters Yellowstone through either the North or West entrance, depending on conditions and what the guide determines will work best for the day. You'll stop at Old Faithful to watch the geyser, move through at least two geyser basins, and spend time in Hayden Valley, where wildlife sightings are most likely. The guide navigates the park's roads and timing so the major sites fit into a single day without you managing the route or the distance between stops.

Lunch is included and served during the tour. The itinerary also covers Yellowstone Lake, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (the falls and the colored canyon walls), Calcite Springs and Mammoth Hot Springs. The guide will stop for wildlife viewing when animals are spotted: elk, bison and other park residents often appear in Hayden Valley and other open areas. Children from age 5 are welcome, and infants can ride in a stroller or pram if needed. If you have food allergies, let the operator know before the tour starts.

Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange your own transport to the park entrance. The full day runs approximately 10 hours. Solo travelers should call ahead to confirm availability before booking. Note that if you are not a U.S. resident, the National Park Service charges an additional per-person entrance fee as of 2026. Check the official website for the current amount, as this fee is paid at the park gate, not when you reserve the tour.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Bozeman.
• lunch during the tour.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• stops at Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, Hayden Valley, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, at least two geyser basins, Calcite Springs and Mammoth Hot Springs.
• wildlife viewing time built into the route.

Options for this experience

2 options

Winter TourGuide in English · Available from 2 Apr 2027North Entrance: We enter through Gardiner, drive on to Cooke City, turn around, and head back. Pickup is included.

Summer TourGuide in English · Available from 17 Apr 2027Includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 2 Apr 2027

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 120

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Let's Go Adventure Tours

Is this one for you?Book the Summer Tour if you're visiting between late April and fall and want to see the major geysers and thermal features. Choose the Winter Tour if you're traveling in the colder months when the park's access and scenery shift. The guide's knowledge of the park and the fixed itinerary mean you spend the day seeing sites instead of deciding which road to take next.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the Summer Tour and the Winter Tour?

The Summer Tour runs from approximately April 20 each year and accesses the park through the North or West entrance to see the major geyser basins, lakes and canyons. The Winter Tour operates during the colder months when different roads and conditions apply. You choose which tour fits your travel dates at checkout.

Will I actually see Old Faithful erupt, or just the geyser cone?

Old Faithful is one of the stops on the tour, and the guide will take you there. The timing of an eruption depends on the geyser's natural cycle, which is roughly every 90 minutes, but the exact timing varies. The guide cannot guarantee you'll see an eruption, but you will see the geyser and the surrounding thermal features.

How much time do we spend at each stop?

The tour covers five major landmarks plus geyser basins and wildlife viewing areas in a single 10-hour day. The guide adjusts time at each stop based on what's happening. If wildlife is active in Hayden Valley, you may spend more time there. If conditions change, the route may shift. The guide's job is to fit the highlights into the day without rushing through them.

Is the entrance fee to Yellowstone included in the tour price?

Yellowstone National Park entrance is included in the tour price for U.S. residents. If you are not a U.S. resident, an additional per-person entrance fee applies as of January 1, 2026, and this fee is collected at the park gate when you arrive, not when you book. Visit the official website to see the current non-resident fee.

What if I'm traveling alone? Can I still book this tour?

Solo travelers can book this tour, but you should call the operator before reserving to confirm availability. This helps them plan group composition and seating for the day.

What kind of wildlife might we see?

Hayden Valley and other open areas of the park are known for elk, bison, and other large animals. The guide stops for wildlife viewing when animals are spotted, but sightings depend on the season, time of day and animal movement. There's no guarantee of seeing any particular species, but the tour is built around the areas where wildlife is most active.