Yellowstone Private Tour: Old Faithful, Prismatic & Wildlife

Vortex binoculars in hand, watch thousands of bison move through Hayden Valley while your guide points out bears and wolves.

A private guided tour of Yellowstone National Park with a professional driver and guide who takes your group to four major stops (Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Hayden Valley) over 9 to 12 hours, with wildlife spotting equipment, meals, and park entry included for U.S. residents. The guide speaks English and handles all driving so your group can focus on the landscape and animals. Breakfast and lunch are provided, and binoculars are handed out to each guest for close-up viewing of distant wildlife.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Old Faithful Geyser1h · entry included
2. Grand Prismatic Spring1h · entry included
3. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone45m · entry included
4. Hayden Valley45m · entry included
5. Mud Volcano Area30m · entry included
6. Yellowstone National Park45m · entry included

Yellowstone National Park Highlights

• Breakfast sandwiches on the way
• Visit Old Faithful Geyser and Inn
• Walk Grand Prismatic Boardwalk
• See Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
• Drive through Hayden Valley wildlife
• Explore Mud Volcano Area
• Walk along Yellowstone Lake shore
• Picnic lunch by Madison River

The experience

A professional guide drives your private group throughout the park, stopping at the four landmarks that define Yellowstone's geography. You'll watch Old Faithful erupt from the best vantage point and walk the Grand Prismatic Boardwalk to see the largest and most colorful hot spring in the world. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone shows you the park's biggest waterfall and its namesake canyon, and Hayden Valley (described as the wildest valley in the world) is where thousands of bison graze alongside bears and wolves. Each guest gets vortex binoculars so the details of distant animals won't be missed, and a spotting scope is available for the group to share.

Breakfast sandwiches or burritos are served on the drive up to the park, and lunch is a catered picnic on the shores of the Madison River. The tour also includes stops at Mud Volcano Area, where you walk a boardwalk and feel the steam and sulfuric smell of the geysers, and at Yellowstone Lake, the park's largest high-altitude lake, where you can walk along the shore and wade into the water. National Park Entrance Fees are included for U.S. residents. International visitors must purchase their own entry pass. The remaining hours of the 9 to 12 hour day are allotted for travel time between stops.

Pickup and drop-off are from select locations, and the guide accommodates all dietary restrictions: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher, halal and others. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The tour suits all physical fitness levels.

What’s included

• Breakfast sandwiches or burritos and fruit on the way to the park.
• a catered lunch picnic on the Madison River.
• vortex binoculars for each guest and a spotting scope for the group.
• private transportation with a professional guide throughout the day.
• National Park Entrance Fees for U.S. residents.
• pickup and drop-off from select locations.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 May 2027

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tours In Color

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout the day, so your group follows the commentary and wildlife spotting without a language barrier. A full day in a private vehicle suits families with young children, groups traveling together, or anyone who wants the guide's attention focused on their interests rather than split across a larger group.

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Top questions

What animals will I actually see on this Yellowstone tour?

Hayden Valley is where you're most likely to spot bison, bears, wolves, moose, and elk. Your guide drives the group through the valley and uses the binoculars and spotting scope to help you see distant animals up close. Wildlife sightings depend on the season and time of day, but the valley is known for thousands of bison.

Does the tour include the park entrance fee?

National Park Entrance Fees are included for U.S. residents. International visitors must purchase their own park entry pass before or at the gate.

What exactly is the Grand Prismatic Spring, and why is it a stop on this tour?

The Grand Prismatic Spring is the largest and most colorful hot spring in the world. You walk along the Grand Prismatic Boardwalk to see it up close, and it's one of the four major landmarks that define the park's landscape.

How much time do I spend actually at each stop versus driving?

The tour runs 9 to 12 hours total, with the remaining hours allotted for travel time between stops. Your guide drives the group to Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Hayden Valley, Mud Volcano Area, and Yellowstone Lake, so you spend the day moving through the park rather than staying long at any single location.

Is lunch included, and can you handle dietary restrictions?

Lunch is a catered picnic served on the shores of the Madison River, and breakfast is provided on the drive to the park. The tour accommodates all dietary restrictions including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher, and halal.