Top Yellowstone National Park Outdoor Activities

Yellowstone Hiking Guides safely leads hiking groups into the Lamar Valley on a wildlife viewing day hike tour. Our guides are experts and fun is a top priority. Regularly, we spot wolves and other rare wildlife from the trail in the backcountry of Yellowstone. Most tour providers in Yellowstone spend the majority of the day on the road, or very close to the road. Our tours are off the beaten path. Frequently our guests tell us that a tour with us is the best part of their vacation to Yellowstone.

The Grand Canyon Rim Hike is one of the best hikes in Yellowstone National Park. This hiking tour is a loop. Your tour guide will watch for bears and answer your questions. Lunch, snacks, and gear provided. Not only do we hike along the Rim of the Canyon but also through the forest to lakes, mud pots, and meadows.

A morning paddle on Yellowstone Lake is a good way to start the day. We depart early to beat the strong wind that can form later in the day. Also morning is the best time of the day to spot wildlife. Your kayak instructor will brief you on what to expect and acquaint your group with the kayaks and kayak paddle strokes. After we get underway, we will journey from the Grant Village Marina to the West Thumb Geyser Basin. The sight of the steaming geyser basin is sure to make lifetime memories. There are big mountain views of the Absaroka Range across the vast lake. This is family adventure travel at its best. Splashy, yet safe. Scenic, yet adventurous. A workout, yet playful. Please, come enjoy a day on the waters of Yellowstone Lake.

All of our tours are led by a knowledgeable and seasoned local guide that has an education in wildlife biology/ ecology with years of experience guiding in Yellowstone. We depart your accommodations and head towards Yellowstone’s northern range, undoubtedly one of the prime wildlife viewing spots in the world, it harbors impressive bison herds, wolf packs, and meandering bears. Visitors are likely to depart from the park’s northern lands with at least one, if not more, checks on their wildlife card. Wild and pristine. When thinking about Yellowstone, a vast and amazing back-country, large carnivores, bison herds, iconic geysers, and geothermal features fill the imagination. Along the way we will stop to take mild/ fun hike or two to a secluded lake or waterfall. Mid way through the tour we will stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic area. Time permitting we will walk the boardwalks of Mammonth Hot Springs. Note: to maximize our chances of seeing wildlife this your leaves early AM.

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,high roof,and has tons of space for larger groups as well,or choose a BMW M2 for your smaller groups of 3. 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!

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.)

This tour uses the Biscuit Basin Trailhead to start the five-mile loop hike through the entire Upper Geyser Basin and returning to Biscuit Basin. This is the only hiking tour of its kind offered regularly in Yellowstone. We encounter the very busy Old Faithful area as the mid-point of our hike. Sections of this hike are on boardwalk. There are also sections on dirt trail where there are few other hikers. We encounter wildlife from time to time including bison and bear. Your guide will have a bear spray.

The forested peaks, rocky canyons, and volcanic landscapes of Yellowstone National Park provide thrilling terrain for an adventure. With this tour, escape the main routes and explore backcountry trails on a moderately challenging bike tour. Look out for wildlife around Swan Lake Flats, admire views of Golden Gate Canyon, and cycle around Bunsen Peak.

Explore the rocky shores and tranquil waters of Yellowstone Lake on a 6-hour kayak tour with a professional guide. Climb into either a single or double kayak and then set out to discover the beauty of Yellowstone Lake at a relaxed pace. Scour the rugged shores for native wildlife like elk, moose and bison; watch otters frolic in the warm waters of the lake; appease your appetite with a delicious picnic lunch; and paddle beside the West Thumb Geyser Basin to see incredible geothermic features. No previous kayaking experience is necessary for this enjoyable excursion.

Our private tours are led by experienced, knowledgeable, and local guides who have a formal education in natural science of wildlife biology. We will tour the park in a modern Chevy Suburban with leather seats, AC, and heated seats (cold months). During our day we will make our way through Yellowstone National Park in modern Chevy suburban while stopping for wildlife encounters, scenic and secluded hikes that lead to some of Yellowstone's iconic destinations. Along the way will take several mild to medium hikes to lesser known geysers/ hot springs to get us away from the crowds and off the beaten path We will view an Old Faithful eruption, Lower Yellowstone Falls (308 feet high), take a quick hike on the rim of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, view bubbling paint pots, and many other geyser and hot springs along the way! We will enjoy a provided picnic lunch at a scenic location! I’m addition, we will provide complimentary spotting scopes, binoculars, and water for the entire group!

Our meeting time of 8:30 is the optimal time as we are one of the first to get on and usually get back before the strong afternoon winds pick up. Kayaking on lake Yellowstone on a old volcano is truly one of the top five things to do while in the park. With our small group tours we are able to personalize the tour and really show our guests this place in a unique way. All of our kayaks have a rudders which is very important on windy days and is a great way to steer with ease. Our naturalist guides/level 3 ACA certified trip leaders are in the top of their field and have years of experience, this helps when talking about Yellowstone as a naturalist and safety as a seasoned guide. Kayaking past the west thumb geyser and Potts geyser basin is a truly special way see this area of Yellowstone lakes thermal features, With our fast and stable kayaks we are able to cover more ground safety to optimize guests overall experience

Experience the raw power and beauty of nature at Yellowstone National Park. This enormous volcanic caldera has captured the American imagination for decades thanks to its explosive geysers, prismatic hot springs, and astonishing waterfalls. Home to some of the only wild bison and wolves on the continent, this park can’t be missed. The tour can begin at any of the park’s entrances. Due to poor signal in the park, download BEFORE arrival and use OFFLINE MODE. Note road closures on park website. Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! Within 30 mins, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. When you arrive, go to the first stop, launch the app, and follow the instructions! NO EXPIRATION — THE TOUR IS AVAILABLE FROM THE MINUTE YOU BOOK UNTIL FOREVER! THIS IS NOT AN ENTRANCE TICKET TO ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE ROUTE. CHECK PANDEMIC RULES AND OPENING HOURS BEFORE YOUR VISIT.

Admire the natural wonders of Yellowstone Lake from the water on this morning kayaking tour. Paddle out to the West Thumb Geyser Basin, marvel at the geothermal pools and geysers, then continue to the less-visited Potts Geyser Basin. Along the way, enjoy plenty of stops to soak up the scenery and look out for wildlife along the lakeshore—you might spot an elk or bear.

Named after a 12,000-year-old quarry used by ancient Native Americans to collect, trade, and fashion primitive tools and weapons out of volcanic glass (aka obsidian), and the first wayside exhibit in Yellowstone, Obsidian Cliff Tours welcomes adventurers, explorers, honeymooners, and bucket-listers of all ages to experience the 22-million-acre Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with us. Our customized road-based private tours are designed to help you see and experience the most iconic wildlife, wild places, and cultural attractions the region has to offer at a leisurely pace and in the comfort and safety of one of our air-conditioned SUVs or spacious vans. Our fun, safe, and knowledgeable guides will help you discover places where humans share an untamed landscape with bears, bison, elk, and wolves; where boiling hot springs and cascading waterfalls amaze; where dude ranches were born; and where mountain men were made. We are an authorized permittee of the National Park Service.

Escape the crowds in Yellowstone and come kayak on crystal clear snowmelt on North Americas largest alpine lake! Yellowstone is extremely busy, and for good reason, it is an amazing place. However, the crowds can take away from the enjoyment of the place. By booking with Prismatic, you will be the first group on the water and it will feel like you have the park to yourself. We specialize in small groups, keeping the experience intimate and personal. Come discover the wild side of Yellowstone today!

Escape the crowds and let us show you the quiet side of the Park! We offer private guided sea kayak experiences on Yellowstone Lake. With a flexible start time, we customize the day to meet your schedule. You will be greeted on the beach of Grant Village Marina with fresh coffee and an introduction to the Park and the incredible geology at play in the region. A serene paddle in sea kayaks along the shore through crystal clear water brings us to an active geyser basin where we float alongside hot springs, fountain geysers and fumaroles. At the conclusion of our paddle; a marvelous spread, locally cured and curated charcuterie is enjoyed on the beach with the lake as a backdrop to a gourmet picnic lunch. The "Sunrise Private" is approximately 5-6 hours long with the start time flexible, however we generally aim to meet between 7:30AM-9:00AM. We can accommodate any length of paddle desired between 1 and 6 hours.

This private tour gives you the opportunity to see the major wildlife, geothermal, and cultural sites of Yellowstone. Day one covers Yellowstone's Lower Loop and features several short hikes to the Mud Volcano, Haden Valley, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Obsidian Cliffs, and Mammoth Hot Springs. We will overnight at the historic Chico Hot Springs Resort located in Paradise Valley, Montana. Day two covers Yellowstone’s Upper Loop and includes visits to the Albright Visitor Center, Tower Falls, Lamar Valley, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, the largest hot spring in the world, and an obligatory stop at the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser before returning to Jackson, Wyoming. Wildlife encountered may include black and grizzly bears, bison, bighorn sheep, eagles, osprey, wolves, pronghorn, and coyotes.