Guided Yellowstone Tour from Big Sky and West Yellowstone
Overview
Take in the sights and earn a ton of education while our expert guide tours you and your group through the nations first National Park. We are professional guides - approved by the National Park Service - that can provide a quality tour and take you to the best stops with the most information in the highest and best way. We are passionate about the Yellowstone and know how to fill a jam-packed day with fun and amazing experiences.
Learn about park history, wildlife, natural wonders and all of the park's many hydrothermal features located within Yellowstone. We always aim to provide an epic experience unlike any other.
This all day Yellowstone experience from the West side is amazing, and departs daily from Big Sky, MT at 6am or West Yellowstone, MT at 7am. We always return you to your starting location.
What's Included
- Lunch Each guest will choose from Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Veggie or PB&J sandwich. Lunches come with chips and homemade cookie
- Bottled water
- Binoculars
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Spotting Scopes + Tripods
- Entrance at the National Park gate is not included and comes to $20 per adult. However, each adult with a National Park Pass covers 4 adults, and usually there are enough passes to get everyone in.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
This tour picks up at all hotels and campground/RV Parks located in West Yellowstone, MT at 7am as well as a meeting point in Big Sky, MT at 6am. Call us for other possible meeting locations.If you are staying in Cody, WY, Lake Hotel or Canyon Village, please book our "Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour". For guests staying inside the park at Old Faithful or Mammoth Hot Springs you may meet us at Madison Day Use parking area which is 16 miles north of Old Faithful at 8am.If you are staying at Canyon Village or Lake Yellowstone Hotel please book our "Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour" and we will meet you at Fishing Bridge General Store at 9am. This tour does not pickup in Jackson or Gardiner. Guests traveling from Jackson or Gardiner will have to meet us at a meeting point.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Firehole Canyon Drive
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fountain Paint Pot
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Prismatic Spring
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Old Faithful
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
West Thumb Geyser Basin
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yellowstone Lake (pass by)
Dragon's Mouth Springs
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hayden Valley
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Artist Point
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Gibbon Falls
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Madison River
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided Yellowstone Tour from Big Sky and West Yellowstone?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Each guest will choose from Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Veggie or PB&J sandwich. Lunches come with chips and homemade cookie.
- Bottled water.
- Binoculars.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Spotting Scopes + Tripods.
- Entrance at the National Park gate is not included and comes to $20 per adult. However, each adult with a National Park Pass covers 4 adults, and usually there are enough passes to get everyone in.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Yellowstone Tour from Big Sky and West Yellowstone is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Yellowstone Tour from Big Sky and West Yellowstone will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchEach guest will choose from Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Veggie or PB&J sandwich. Lunches come with chips and homemade cookie
- Bottled water
- Binoculars
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Spotting Scopes + Tripods
- Entrance at the National Park gate is not included and comes to $20 per adult. However, each adult with a National Park Pass covers 4 adults, and usually there are enough passes to get everyone in.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
