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Full Day Yellowstone Nat'l Park Tour From West Yellowstone

57 Reviews 4.82 out of 5 stars Based on 57 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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95% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| West Yellowstone, USA
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On average, this is booked 16 (0) days in advance.
6 to 7 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Yellowstone National Park is one of America’s great treasures. This full day safari will show off the highlights of this incredible place; volcanic thermal features, giant waterfalls, diverse wildlife, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Yellowstone Lake.

Throughout the day we will drive scenic roads, walk historic boardwalks, enjoy the peace of natural landscapes and use our optics to view wildlife. Your guide is your driver, and their goal is to cover as many of Yellowstone’s famous features as they can in a day.

The guides at Yellowstone Safari Co. will make every effort to showcase as many highlights as possible, and will structure the day around making your experience a memorable one. They will take current road conditions, weather, seasonality, and your personal interests into consideration as they move through the park.

Highlights
Old Faithful & Grand Prismatic Spring
Lower and Upper Falls, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Geysers, Hot Springs, Mudpots & Fumaroles

What's Included

  • Lunch A picnic lunch, sourced locally with seasonal ingredients and packaged with recyclable and compostable materials.
  • Snacks A variety of snacks, sourced locally and organic when possible.
  • Resort fees
  • Gratuities
  • Yellowstone National Park
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

30 Yellowstone Avenue
West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park West Entrance GateYour exact route and itinerary will be determined by your interests, current wildlife sightings, and current weather and road conditions. Our guides are all highly experienced, with thousands of hours in the field, and will expertly tailor your safari to you and your group.Summer is construction season in Yellowstone National Park and sometimes this can impact our tours. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park and your guide will do their best to navigate road closures, traffic slowdowns, and construction wait times.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Firehole River

The Firehole River is surrounded by geothermal features, which heat the water flowing in, effectively increasing the average water temperature of the river. Despite the high mineral content from the geothermal heated waters, the Firehole River supports robust aquatic life, including brown trout and rainbow trout.Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fountain Paint Pot

Fountain Paint Pot, located in the Lower Geyser Basin, is a mud pot most recognized for the reds, yellows and browns that can be seen in the soil. The colors represent varying levels of iron oxidation in the mud. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of the area.Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Faithful

Old Faithful is only one of the roughly 500 geysers in Yellowstone National Park, but it is the predictability of eruptions that earned this geyser its name. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of the area.Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Yellowstone Lake

Yellowstone Lake is a fascinating geological wonder. Geologists have discovered underwater geysers, hot springs and fumaroles. The lake itself sits on a bed of constantly shifting geologic activity. The mineral rich deposits in the water support a vibrant ecosystem of plant and animal life. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of the area.Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Hayden Valley

The Hayden Valley is located in central Yellowstone National Park and is home to an abundance of wildlife. The valley floor was once the lakebed of Yellowstone Lake, but is now home to streams, grassy plains and geothermal features. Our safari makes several stops here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of the area.Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

At a depth of more than 1000ft (305m), the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River is an impressive sight. Water, wind, earthquakes and hydrothermal features have all worked together to form this area. Two waterfalls are visible from multiple vantage points, Upper Falls and Lower Falls. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of the area.Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Upper Falls

As the Yellowstone River flows north out of the Hayden Valley, it flows over the Upper Falls, before continuing on to the Lower Falls. These two falls highlight distinct geological differences found in the layers of canyon rock.Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lower Yellowstone River Falls

The first photographic depictions of the Lower Falls were made in 1871 during the Hayden Expedition, although Native American tribes have known about the falls for centuries. Cascading roughly 308ft (94m) over volcanic rock, the falls are an impressive sight from several vantage points. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of the area.Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If your child requires a car seat, please be sure to bring it with you.
  • Children 8 and older may participate.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Yellowstone Nat’l Park Tour From West Yellowstone?

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).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. 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 (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Yellowstone Nat’l Park Tour From West Yellowstone?
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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).
  • 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch. A picnic lunch, sourced locally with seasonal ingredients and packaged with recyclable and compostable materials.
  • Snacks. A variety of snacks, sourced locally and organic when possible.
  • Resort fees.
  • Non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes.
  • Professional naturalist guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Yellowstone National Park.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

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 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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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?
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Accessibility information for the Full Day Yellowstone Nat'l Park Tour From West Yellowstone is as follows:

  • 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 Full Day Yellowstone Nat’l Park Tour From 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!

 

 

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Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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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.

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What's Included

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  • LunchA picnic lunch, sourced locally with seasonal ingredients and packaged with recyclable and compostable materials.
  • SnacksA variety of snacks, sourced locally and organic when possible.
  • Resort fees
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
  • Professional naturalist guide
  • Gratuities
  • Yellowstone National Park

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If your child requires a car seat, please be sure to bring it with you.
  • Children 8 and older may participate.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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