What to do and see in Cody, Wyoming (WY): The Best Tours

May 13, 2022 Deane Carmody

Cody, named for its legendary founder, Buffalo Bill Cody, remains as full of Old West adventure as it was during the days when Bill himself roamed Wyoming. Serving as the Eastern gateway to Yellowstone National Park, Cody is just a few miles away from pristine wilderness where actual buffalo can still be seen. The town attracts tourists and cowboys alike with reenactments of famous shoot-outs, restored frontier buildings and with the Cody Stampede, which the town hosts every July 4.
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1. Yellowstone Custom Wildlife and Nature Tour

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For the next 2 years, this is the tour to take to see the Northern area of Yellowstone. Set out on a 12-hour guided exploration of Yellowstone's nature and wildlife in the company of an expert naturalist and world-renown professional nature photographer. Depart Cody for a tour of the park’s best wildlife viewing locations and visit geothermal features. We depart and enter the park earlier than other operators assuring us of the best wildlife viewing opportunities. Keep an eye out for black bears, grizzlies, bison, elk, deer, moose, and wolves while learning about park ecology and honing your photography skills. Hotel pickup and drop-off, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included.  Experience Yellowstone Tours does not pick up in Jackson, WY, West Yellowstone, MT, Gardiner MT, Old Faithful, Grant Village, Canyon Lodge, Mammoth Hot Springs

Inclusions: Snacks and bottle water, Live commentary on board, Expertise of a naturalist and professional photographer guide, Round-trip transport from Cody, Wyoming, National Park fees, Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch

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Reviewed By 513bpage513

Wold definitely recommend this tour. He picked us up early morning but long drive to Yellowstone. He knew all the back door ways to get anywhere. I said I had been to Yellowstone twice but this time saw lots I had not seen before. He had a sack lunch for our group and was just right. The drive back from Yellowstone to Cody was breath taking. Make sure have camera ready. It was dark when we went in and beautiful when we came out.

2. Yellowstone’s Upper Loop Tour (smaller group sizes for better tour experience)

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This is an all inclusive professionally guided tour of the Upper Loop of Yellowstone National Park.The tour begins once you are picked up from your lodging area at approximately 7:00am.This tour includes payment into the park,beverages,snacks(granola bars,cheeses,crackers,and nuts)and a deli style lunch(sandwiches on homemade bread,fresh fruit,fresh veggies,potato chips,and a homemade brownie).During this tour you’ll be taken to some of the most breath taking scenic areas around.Youll possibly being seeing a variety of wildlife,geothermal features,and and historical sites.This tour is focused around history,site seeing,and wildlife viewing.Although we can never promise what wildlife you’ll be seeing.We do try to watch the migration patterns of the animals.On this tour,We take the guess work out of your vacation and show you a relaxing,but good time.We do not sardine our guests into a vehicle and rush them through their day so if you want to walk,sit,hike then we are there for your tour

Inclusions: Fees into park, beverages,, snacks,, lunches, tour guide, binoculars for the day,, spotting scope for the day, Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water

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Reviewed By kentN9820LZ

We were offered a "pet friendly tour"...this allowed my wife and I to take our Belgian Malinois with us. The tour guide Kim was amazing!!! She was a dog lover and took care of us and dog. Her knowledge of the park was solid. The tour itself was worth the price. We never would have been able to see all the sites on our own.

3. Red Canyon River Trips’s North Fork

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This is an all inclusive white water rafting tour.This stretch of the river is 14 miles long,and we put in about half way up to Yellowstone National Park.This extremely scenic river has some awesome rapids also.This is a free flowing river into the Buffalo Bill Reservoir,So of course the best water is when the snow is melting.During extreme high water times we will have minimum age requirements to do this tour.Here at CWA we are safety first and fun second.We have extremely qualified guides to raft this river.They are CPR certified,have done rescue training,come equipped with CPR masks,first aid kits,throw bags,etc.They will be giving all guests safety instructions before the trip,and if you feel that this is a little too much for you,please see our Half Day trip.

Inclusions: bevergaes,, deli style lunch, life vest, guide, slickers, Lunch

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Reviewed By kentN9820LZ

We were offered a "pet friendly tour"...this allowed my wife and I to take our Belgian Malinois with us. The tour guide Kim was amazing!!! She was a dog lover and took care of us and dog. Her knowledge of the park was solid. The tour itself was worth the price. We never would have been able to see all the sites on our own.

4. A Day On The River!PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE!

1119 12th St, Cody, WY 82414, USA Cody Wyoming Adventures
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SOCIAL DISTANCING?PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE!This tour begins from our shop at Red Canyon River Trips 1119 12th street Cody wy.After checking in you’ll be leaving the shop at 9:00am to head to your first river of the day “The North Fork”.Here you’ll enjoy some amazing rapids and unmatched scenery.After rafting this section you’ll be stopping for a beautiful picnic lunch by the Buffalo Bill Reservoir.After lunch you’ll drop down into the Red Canyon section of the Shoshone to enjoy a picturesque and rollercoater type section of the river.About half way down this section you’ll be given a chance to stop for snacks,beverages,and bathroom.Then you’ll continue on the next 7miles where a couple of my personal favorite rapids are which are “Little Big Drop” and “Colters Falls”.Youll conclude your trip just a few miles out of town and head back to Cody.On this short drive you’ll get to here fascinating history about the area and maybe some really bad jokes by the guides.

Inclusions: Life vest, guides,, beverages, Snacks, Lunch, slickers, Bottled water

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Reviewed By kentN9820LZ

We were offered a "pet friendly tour"...this allowed my wife and I to take our Belgian Malinois with us. The tour guide Kim was amazing!!! She was a dog lover and took care of us and dog. Her knowledge of the park was solid. The tour itself was worth the price. We never would have been able to see all the sites on our own.

5. Red Canyon River Trips 9am.PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE!

1119 12th St, Cody, WY 82414, USA Cody Wyoming Adventures
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CHOOSE FROM A VARIETY OF RAFT SIZES FOR THE ULTIMATE FUN.WHETHER YOURE REALLY ADVENTUROUS AND CHHOSE TO BE IN LITTLE BLUE,OR YOUD RATHER BE IN A LARGER RAFT FOR GROUPS AND A BIT MORE STABILTY,WEVE GOT YOU COVERED.EITHER WAY YOURE GONNA HAVE A WET BLAST!This trip departs from our shop located at 1119 12th street Cody we.82414 3 times daily at 9:00am.This is a 7 mile white water rafting trip with class 2s and 3s rapids.This is a family trip.We allow rafters as young as 2 years old,but don’t worry there’s lots of exciting rapids for the adventurous adults.This River is not only about the rapids,but is also rich in history and beautiful scenic canyons.The Shoshone River is also home to a wide variety of wildlife and fantastic fishing.

Inclusions: transportation to and from the river, guide, life vests, all guides are CPR certified,drug and alcohol tested, and back round checked to insure your safe trip, slickers if needed

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Reviewed By kentN9820LZ

We were offered a "pet friendly tour"...this allowed my wife and I to take our Belgian Malinois with us. The tour guide Kim was amazing!!! She was a dog lover and took care of us and dog. Her knowledge of the park was solid. The tour itself was worth the price. We never would have been able to see all the sites on our own.

6. Full-Day Yellowstone National Park Private Tour by Luxury Car

Fishing Bridge Row, Wyoming 82190, USA Cody Wyoming Adventures
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Ride in style and luxury on your private tour of Yellowstone national park. This is an all inclusive Full day tour. Spend your day relaxing while your guide does the driving for you. During a 12 hour day, comfort is a must. Our Cadillac Escalade ESV platinum is one of the most quiet and state of the art vehicles out there. No yelling to be heard over others or loud road noise. Just sit back, relax and enjoy this luxury tour. We provide all of your necessary needs for the day. We also offer a large 15 passenger Transit with all leather seats that recline and has tons of space for larger groups as well. This is a high roof, new, fully equipped luxury Ford Transit. Lunches are included on this tour. They are sandwiches on homemade bread, fresh fruit, fresh veggies, potato chips, and a homemade brownie. Snacks and beverages are also included. Special orders can be accommodated!

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Binoculars , Slickers, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By monicamE1862AB

We are in Wyoming for our honeymoon and we booked a Mustang tour with Cody Wyoming Adventures. We had the privilege of being driven around in a hummer with the owner of the company! It was very personal and sweet! We recommend this company to other couples.

7. Yellowstone Open Air Tours by Cody Wyoming Adventures

Cody Wyoming Adventures
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Open Air Tours of Yellowstone National Park in a custom Mercedes convertible Calache van is one of a kind experience.This van can accommodate up to 15 passengers safely on an open air tour.If you are still wanting to travel with the new norm of the Covid 19 but want to stay safe,this might be the right tour for you.This is a very spacious tour vehicle with lots of room to social distance.With the convertible top you will be able to get fresh air while in a luxury Mercedes van.Even if the weather is either raining,or chilly you can still enjoy a tour in the spacious van with the glass top ceiling.There is plenty of room for fresh air circulating through the vehicle and we are taking every precaution to ensure your safety while on one of our tours. This tour is a smaller group tour.We stop at Yellowstone’s most famous attractions as well as some off the beaten path ones.Every tour is unique.You never know if you’re going to be watching a one of a kind National Geographic moment or not!

Inclusions: Lunch, Binoculars , Snacks, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Spotting Scope, Air-conditioned vehicle, Park entrance fees

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Reviewed By kentN9820LZ

We were offered a "pet friendly tour"...this allowed my wife and I to take our Belgian Malinois with us. The tour guide Kim was amazing!!! She was a dog lover and took care of us and dog. Her knowledge of the park was solid. The tour itself was worth the price. We never would have been able to see all the sites on our own.

8. With Social Distancing Small Group Tours of the Lower Loop of Yellowstone

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This is an all inclusive professionally guided tour of Yellowstone National Park.We provide payment into the park,beverages,snacks(nuts,crackers,cheeses,and granola bars),and a deli style lunch(Sandwiches on homemade bread)fresh fruit,fresh veggies,potato chips,and a homemade brownie.During your tour you will be stopping at the most fascinating stops such as:The Mud Volcanos,The Grand Canyon Of Yellowstone,The Upper And Lower Falls,The Norris Geyser Basin (Including the Porcelain Basin),The Firehole basin,The Grand Prismatic Lake,and of course Old Faithful Geyser.While at Old Faithful you’ll be given a tour of the original Old Faithful Inn.In Between all of the amazing sites you’ll be seeing,you’ll also be stopping by a beautiful picnic area for lunch on the Firehole River.Youll also be given lots of time to stop for those scenic and wildlife photography moments.To us here at Cody Wyoming Adventures this is your vacation and We are greatful to be apart of it.

Inclusions: Fees into the park,, beverages,, snacks,, Lunches, air conditioned vehicle, guide, binoculars (for the days usage), spotting scope(for the days usage), Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water

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Reviewed By kentN9820LZ

We were offered a "pet friendly tour"...this allowed my wife and I to take our Belgian Malinois with us. The tour guide Kim was amazing!!! She was a dog lover and took care of us and dog. Her knowledge of the park was solid. The tour itself was worth the price. We never would have been able to see all the sites on our own.

9. Yellowstone Lower Loop Guided Tour from Cody, Wyoming

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See Yellowstone National Park on a full-day tour from Cody with a naturalist and professional photographer guide. Explore the country's first national park with an emphasis on nature photography, ecology, geology, and wildlife viewing. We are in the park earlier than other tours assuring you have superior wildlfie viewing opportunites and smaller crowds. You'll travel along the Lower Loop, which provides an in-depth look at the park's otherworldly thermal areas such as the Upper Geyser Basin, where you can watch an eruption of Old Faithful, Yellowstone's most famous geyser. This tour is limited to nine people to provide a small-group experience. Everyone has a windoe seat. Breakfast snacks and drinks are provided.  Experience Yellowstone Tours does not pick up in Jackson, WY, West Yellowstone, MT, Gardiner MT, Old Faithful, Grant Village, Canyon Lodge, Mammoth Hot Springs

Inclusions: Snacks, Live commentary on board, Professional photographer guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Breakfast, Binoculars for each guest, Spotting scope on board, Lunch, Bottled water

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Reviewed By janetlN5201UA

Awesome tour! Knowledgeable guide, saw lots of wildlife, spectacular views! Loved learning about the history, geography, biology and geology of the park.

10. Red Canyon River Trips 1:00pm.PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE!

1119 12th St, Cody, WY 82414, USA Cody Wyoming Adventures
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CORONAVIRUS:PRIVATE TOURS NOW AVAILABLE! This is an exciting 7 mile roller coaster of rapids.On this stretch of the Shoshone River you’ll be seeing beautiful scenery,wildlife,birds,and historical sites.In these beautiful canyons you’ll be  hitting some of my favorite rapids”Colters Falls” and “Little Big Drop”.Not only will you be hearing about the interesting history of Cody and the a Greater Yellowstone area,you may also be hearing some really bad jokes from the guides.So watch out for the tall tales they tell,just like the old mountain man tales.

Inclusions: life vest, saftey instructions, guide, slickers

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Reviewed By kentN9820LZ

We were offered a "pet friendly tour"...this allowed my wife and I to take our Belgian Malinois with us. The tour guide Kim was amazing!!! She was a dog lover and took care of us and dog. Her knowledge of the park was solid. The tour itself was worth the price. We never would have been able to see all the sites on our own.

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