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Private Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

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from $1,824.33 per group (up to 5)

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On average, this is booked 14 (0) days in advance.
7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This Adventure will take you to many of the iconic features in Yellowstone Park. Let your Guide get you out of the car for adventure to many of the thermal features accessible by foot only. This day will include a picnic style lunch, morning coffee, water, and snacks along the trail. Also this includes the use of high powered binoculars and spotting scopes where needed.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch Your Guide will provide hot drinks, snacks, & water throughout the day and a picnic style lunch on the trail
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Tour does not include NPS Entrance Fees--International fees are also extra. A Yellowstone NPS or ALL Park Pass will work for Americans with us for 4 people- International Travelers pay extra
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick up within 15 miles of Gardiner including at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins. Please make sure we have your correct cell phone #. Expect a call the day before your tour from your guide to check in with you and make sure we have your lunch order. Your Guide will also make sure we will be covering all of your priorities for your private tour

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906 Scott Street West
Gardiner, MT 59030, USA

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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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Roosevelt Arch

The Roosevelt Arch is a Landmark which designates the first and only year-round entrance to Yellowstone National Park This iconic 1903 stone monument symbolising conservation, where you can walk beneath its historic inscription. This Historic Inscription reads "For the Benefit & Enjoyment of the People," a quote from the 1872 act that created Yellowstone National Park. You will stop here either on your way into Yellowstone, or on the way out.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mammoth Hot Springs

Explore the thermal terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs and learn about Fort Yellowstone with an option to stop at the Visitor's Center.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Norris Geyser Basin

Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest, oldest, and most dynamic of Yellowstone's geothermal areas. Norris shows evidence of having had thermal features for at least 115,000 years. The features in the area change daily. The basin consists of two areas; Porcelain Basin and the Back Basin. Time spent in this area will depend on timing and congestion in the area. There are over 100 thermal features in this area alone.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Prismatic Spring

The Grand Prismatic Spring is the star attraction of the largest hot spring in the U.S. Boasting vibrant rings of colour from heat-loving microbes. The Grand Prismatic Spring can be viewed unclose or from the overlook hike,. it is located in the Midway Geyser Basin. There are a couple of ways to access a view for this iconic feature. Your Guide will discuss these and determine the best way for you and your group to see and photograph this feature.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Midway Geyser Basin

The Midway Geyser Basin offers a short stunning boardwalk stroll past the iconic, rainbow-hued Grand Prismatic Spring and the massive Excelsior Geyser Crater, with opportunities to see to see the Turquoise Pool and Opal Pool, creating an unforgettable, colourful, and steamy experience perfect for families. Listed separately for stops is the separate Fairy Falls Overlook hike for the best aerial views of the Grand Prismatic.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Old Faithful

Watching Old Faithful Geyser erupt is a Yellowstone National Park tradition. Old Faithful is one of nearly 500 geysers in Yellowstone and one of six that park rangers currently predict. It is uncommon to be able to predict geyser eruptions with regularity and the Old Faithful has lived up to it's name.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing Tour with Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing Tour with Lunch?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
  • Lunch. Your Guide will provide hot drinks, snacks, & water throughout the day and a picnic style lunch on the trail.
  • Snacks.
  • Bottled water.
  • Use of High powered Spotting Scopes & Binoculars.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Tour does not include NPS Entrance Fees--International fees are also extra. A Yellowstone NPS or ALL Park Pass will work for Americans with us for 4 people- International Travelers pay extra.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Private Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing Tour with Lunch is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing Tour with Lunch 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once 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 2026

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  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • LunchYour Guide will provide hot drinks, snacks, & water throughout the day and a picnic style lunch on the trail
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Use of High powered Spotting Scopes & Binoculars
  • Gratuities
  • Tour does not include NPS Entrance Fees--International fees are also extra. A Yellowstone NPS or ALL Park Pass will work for Americans with us for 4 people- International Travelers pay extra

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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