Things to do in Montana, United States: The Best Bus Tours

Spending the day on Yellowstone’s lower loop will give you an opportunity to experience the best of what Yellowstone has to offer. A long the way stop and see the famous Old Faithful Geyser as it erupts 150 feet into the air. Walk along the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and view the Lower Falls as water plunges 300 feet into the canyon. Visit the colorful hot springs and other thermal features at one of the many geyser basins including Fountain Paint Pots, Black Sand Geyser Basin, and Wet Thumb Geyser Basin. Watch for bison, elk, bears, wolves and numerous other animals in Hayden Valley and other wildlife hotspots. This is the recommended tour if you just have one day and want to see the best of Yellowstone.

Inclusions: Picnic style lunch including a sandwich, drink, chips, and a snack., Use of binoculars and a spotting scope. , Snacks

Exclusions: Tips, Yellowstone National Park Pass.

Spend the day looking for wildlife throughout Yellowstone, focusing on Yellowstone’s Northern loop. You will visit areas such as Lamar or Haden Valley for the chance to see bears, wolves, coyotes, bison, elk, and pronghorn. You will also explore river corridors, valleys, forests, and other habitats looking for other animals including, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, river otters, and other species. While traveling through these area you will also have a chance to enjoy the scenic vistas these animals call home. (This trip is your best chance to see a bear or wolf but no guarantees.)

Inclusions: Binoculars , Spotting Scope, Choose between a roast beef, turkey, ham, veggie, and a pb&j sandwich as part of your picnic style lunch., Snacks, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Yellowstone National Park Pass

An awesome exhilarating safari experience! Do you only have one day in Yellowstone? This tour takes you to the major highlights of The world's first and famous national park with your very own personal photographer and field guide. You will see abundant wildlife and geothermal features not found anywhere else on earth. The winter tour is unique as it takes you through The Gallatin, and Paradise Valleys and into The Northern Entrance.

Inclusions: Snacks, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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This PRIVATE tour is uniquely designed to keep us outside as much as possible so we minimize our time spent in the car. Most tours inside Yellowstone require several hours of driving in between stops but NOT this one! This tour will focus on the west side/ Old faithful area of the park to view as many geysers, hot springs, animals, and waterfalls as possible. This area contains the highest concentration of hot springs and geysers out of any place in the world. It also happens to contain a healthy population of rare wildlife found no where else in the continuous United States such as: bison, grizzly bears,and wolves. We will go on a series of mild to moderate walks/ hikes/ boardwalks through out the day to view this breath taking landscape that brings rare geology and ecology together! We will stop midday to enjoy a peaceful lunch at a quiet and scenic location within Yellowstone National Park. The provided lunch comes from a local deli in Big Sky, MT.

Inclusions: Spotting scopes and Binoculars

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes

The Upper Loop tour will take you to a great variety of places, from thermal basins to the highest road in Yellowstone. The stars of this tour include Mammoth Hot Springs, the Norris Geyser Basin, Dunraven Pass, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Additionally, there are ample wildlife viewing opportunities along this route. Let us provide you with a memorable adventure! We will take you into the wild and out of the ordinary.

Inclusions: Picnic style lunch in the field along with drinks and snacks during the day, Use of Spotting scopes and binoculars are included

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Gratuities are not included

Guest will have private transportation to and from Bozeman with a professional photographer and guide. You will experience abundant wildlife, majestic mountains, and canyons. This is a winter tour so only the northern entrance to the park is open. You will see abundant wildlife, hot springs, snow covered mountains, and beautiful vistas all along the way.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Private transportation, Snacks, Soda/Pop, Use of SLR Camera, and Binoculars

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Yellowstone National Park is one of the few places where visitors can observe wolves in the wild in their natural habitat. Join us for this limited opportunity to view and learn about one of Yellowstone’s most famous apex predators, the Gray Wolf. Winter and spring months are historically the best seasons of year to view these wild predators in their natural habitat. During these Winter and Spring months, many of Yellowstone’s large mammals - bison, elk, mule deer and big horn sheep congregate in the lower elevations of Yellowstone’s northern range. Because these large mammals provide the primary food source of the gray wolves they are naturally attracted to these areas. The conditions are best for wolf observation. On this outing we will depart before sunrise and head into Yellowstone’s northern range & ultimately arrive in the wildlife rich Lamar Valley. Our guides utilize many resources to keep close tabs on wildlife activity. We look forward to sharing this experience with you.

Inclusions: Your Guide will provide hot drinks, snacks, & water throughout the day and a picnic style lunch on the trail, Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities

Our guides team is made up of Master Naturalists, experts with Master's Degrees in Outdoor and Sustainability Education, lifelong Montanans, and more! We’ll stop at geyser basins, waterfalls, canyons, hot springs, and rivers. As we drive through the park, we will look for bison, elk, grizzly bears, and wolves! Our guides will share stories of the park’s human and geological history as well as information about flora and fauna.

Inclusions: At midday, your guide will serve a gourmet picnic lunch. We cater to all dietary request with notice!, Binoculars, Spotting scopes, Thermometers, Field guides

Exclusions: Park Entry Fees - we recommend the America The Beautiful Pass., Gratuity for guides - If you had a great day, a 10-20% tip is appreciated!

Yellowstone National Park forms the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with one of the highest levels of wildlife diversity in North America. Our full-day private safari endeavors to highlight the hundreds of species of animals and plants that call this place home by utilizing the vast knowledge and experience of our naturalist guides. Our guides provide not only the understanding of wildlife habits, and the story of their importance on the landscape. Throughout the day as you ride in our comfortable vehicles, your guide will educate and converse with you about the incredible ecosystem. They will also be attuned to all our guests' needs and desires, and will plan accordingly for walking, viewing, picnicking and moments of wilderness solitude. The use of optics such as binoculars and spotting scopes makes for incredible and personal moments of connection with this wild place. Your guide is at your service to help you have the best experience from start to finish.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Professional naturalist guide, Private safari, Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Souvenir water bottle, Use of spotting scopes and binoculars

Exclusions: Gratuities, National Park entrance fee ($20 per person, charged at the gate, subject to change).

Immerse yourself in the wildness of Yellowstone’s landscape by utilizing the ancient technology of snowshoes. This tour provides an unmatchable backcountry experience of magnificent winter ecology. Though winter can seem like the least likely time to go for a walk in the woods, it is really one of the most rewarding. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem comes alive as wildlife moves from summer to winter ranges. Snow illuminates the landscape in a way you may never have noticed. Wildlife tracks appear frozen in time, and plants and rivers allow for our reflection on resilience and longevity. On this private full-day snowshoe trek, you will explore the environment in an in-depth, hands-on way. Your expert naturalist guide will interpret what you find and what you see, and you may be surprised with the story that arises.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Professional naturalist guide, Private safari, Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Souvenir water bottle, Use of spotting scopes and binoculars, Use of snowshoeing equipment

Exclusions: Gratuities, National Park entrance fees. Cost is $20 per person, charged at the gate, subject to change.