Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch
Overview
All of our private tours are led by a professional wildlife biologist. We will tour the park in a modern chevy suburban. Our goal is to view the most wildlife possible on your tour while also visiting the most ICONIC destinations in there park as well visiting many hidden locations that are off the beaten path. During our day we will see Old Faithful, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Yellowstone Falls (308'), lots of wildlife, large waterfalls, seldom seen geysers, and two historic hotels. We will provide high end binoculars and spotting scopes for the entire group so we can view animals or geysers that are far off the road! This will be an educational experience for your family/ group yet fun and entraining at the same time. Your tour will experience the wonders of hidden Yellowstone that's awaiting around each corner of Yellowstone National Park.
For lunch we will stop for an incredibly scenic picnic style lunch along the shore of Yellowstone Lake!
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water in addition to drinking water a variety of sparkling options and sodas will be on board
- Vortex Binoculars for everyone in your group
- 2 HIGH RESOLUTION SPOTTING SCOPES
- Booster seat
- Gourmet picnic lunch from a local deli at a scenic location along the banks of Yellowstone Lake
- Rain jackets and umbrellas
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Free take home HD video of all wildlife seen on your tour!
- National Park Entrance Fee
- Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick up at any accommodations or addresses in West Yellowstone, Big Sky, Old Faithful area, Old Faithful Inn, Gardiner, or Bozeman. if you're staying in island Park we request that you meet us in West Yellowstone at a convenient meeting spot with safe/ free parking for the entire day.We have 6am or 7am listed as a suggested pick up time but we can pick up your group at any time that you want. For those that want to maximize your wildlife viewing experience and want to get ahead of the crowds we can start your tour as early as 5am depending on the time of year and your starting location. Just let us know what works best for your family or group.We do not provide breakfast. Please plan ahead by making coffee in your hotel room/ lobby and pick up some fruit, yogurt, donuts, snacks, etc the night before your tour from a grocery store to eat for breakfast. You are welcome to eat our assortment of healthy snacks for breakfast to keep you full before lunch. We are now providing Starbucks instant coffee if would like coffee on your tour.*NOTE: WE DO NOT PICK UP FROM JACKSON OR TETON VILLAGE but we would be happy to meet your group at a location within the park*May June July August September October Gardiner 530/6am 530/6am 530/6am 530/6am 530/6am. 530am Livingston 5/530am 5/530am 5/530am 5/530am 5/530am. 530am Bozeman 5am 5am 5/530am. 5/530am. 5/530am. 530am W Yellowstone5/530am 5/530am 5/530am 530am/6am 530am/6am 6am Island Park will meet in West Yellowstone at : 530amor 6am year round Canyon Village 6am 6am 6am 6am 630am 6am Old Faithful 5/530am 5/530am 530/6am 530/6am 530/6am 6/630am Big Sky w/ pick up by us: 515am 515am 515am 515am 515am 6am Big Sky meeting us in West Yellowstone: 630am
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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Yellowstone National Park
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hayden Valley
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lower Yellowstone River Falls
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yellowstone Lake
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Faithful
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Upper Geyser Basin
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Morning Glory Pool
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grand Prismatic Spring
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fountain Paint Pot
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Firehole Lake Drive
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Firehole Canyon Drive
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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).
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water. in addition to drinking water a variety of sparkling options and sodas will be on board.
- Vortex Binoculars for everyone in your group.
- 2 HIGH RESOLUTION SPOTTING SCOPES.
- Booster seat.
- Gourmet picnic lunch from a local deli at a scenic location along the banks of Yellowstone Lake.
- Rain jackets and umbrellas.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Free take home HD video of all wildlife seen on your tour!.
- National Park Entrance Fee.
- Gratuity.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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 Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + 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 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
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled waterin addition to drinking water a variety of sparkling options and sodas will be on board
- Vortex Binoculars for everyone in your group
- 2 HIGH RESOLUTION SPOTTING SCOPES
- Booster seat
- Gourmet picnic lunch from a local deli at a scenic location along the banks of Yellowstone Lake
- Rain jackets and umbrellas
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Free take home HD video of all wildlife seen on your tour!
- National Park Entrance Fee
- Gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
