Top Yellowstone National Park Outdoor Activities

Marvel at the geothermal landscapes of Yellowstone National Park on this guided full-day hike. While most visitors just stop at Old Faithful, this hike reveals even more of the park's natural wonders, passing hissing geysers and steam vents, bubbling mudpots, and steamy hot springs. Hike for about six hours from the Biscuit Basin Trailhead along the Firehole River, look out for wildlife such as bison and bear, and refuel with a hearty picnic lunch along the way.

The lush riverside plains of the Lamar Valley are a wildlife-watching hotspot within the Yellowstone National Park. With this guided hike, explore the natural landscapes as you venture off-road and seek out little-known spots, increasing your chances of spotting wildlife. Look out for buffalo, wolves, eagles, and other animals along the way, and watch from a safe distance in their natural habitat.

Embark on one of the best hikes in Yellowstone National Park in the company of a guide who knows the area well. The Grand Canyon Rim trail takes you through the forest out to Ribbon Lake, and then past a geyser basin, Clear Lake, and the Wapiti Meadows for excellent views of the Hayden Valley. Lunch, snacks, and gear are provided.

Admire the tree-fringed banks, beaches, and thermal pools of Yellowstone Lake from the water on this morning tour. After a short kayak lesson and time to familiarize yourself with your kayak, set out to explore the West Thumb with your guide. Paddle for about two miles, look out for wildlife such as elks and bears along the lakeshore, and marvel at the steaming geysers and pools of the West Thumb Geyser Basin.

Go beyond the crowds and follow a wildlife biologist/ecologist into the true wilds of Yellowstone. Visiting the Lamar Valley—the “Serengeti of Yellowstone”—and beyond, you’ll spy on bison, wolves, bears, coyotes, and more, all between witnessing geysers erupt and waterfalls cascade. Stop for a picnic lunch and take an easy hike or two for a bit more scenic exploration before ending your private, documentary-worthy adventure.

Discover the natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park from the comfort of a luxury BMW or Cadillac. Relax and admire the views as your guide drives you to dramatic viewpoints and wildlife-watching hotspots. Follow the Firehole Lake Drive; hop out to see the Mud Volcano, Norris Geyser Basin and Old Faithful; and enjoy incredible views over Yellowstone Grand Canyon.

If you're hoping to see wildlife in Yellowstone National Park, increase your chances of spotting magnificent animals like wolves, elk, pronghorn sheep, birds of prey, and even bears on this private wildlife tour. It can be daunting to navigate the massive park on your own, but your dedicated driver and guide knows all the best habitats to increase your chances of wildlife sightings on this full-day tour.

Marvel at the geothermal landscapes of Yellowstone National Park on this guided full-day hike. While most visitors just stop at Old Faithful, this hike reveals even more of the park's natural wonders, passing hissing geysers and steam vents, bubbling mudpots, and steamy hot springs. Hike for about six hours from the Biscuit Basin Trailhead along the Firehole River, look out for wildlife such as bison and bear, and refuel with a hearty picnic lunch along the way.

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.

Avoid crowds and maximize your wildlife-viewing experience on this private Yellowstone tour led by a naturalist guide. Journey through Yellowstone National Park while making frequent stops for wildlife encounters as well as scenic and secluded hikes that lead to some of Yellowstone's best destinations and lesser-known geysers and hot springs that lie off the beaten path.

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

Explore the natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park, including Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone Lake, and more. This downable self-drive app will help you maximize your time and ensure you don't miss any of the highlights. With a live GPS map route and audio commentary, benefit from the ease of a guided tour while maintaining the flexibility of a self-guided visit. Purchase one app per car and reuse it as many times as you like.

The nearly 3,500-square-mile Yellowstone National Park—the world’s first—requires truly dedicated adventure, and that’s exactly what you’ll get on this tour. With a maximum of six guests, you’ll travel in the comfort of an SUV or spacious van and discover untamed landscapes that boil, cascade, flow, bubble, and awe. Stopping at all the iconic stops over some 12 hours, you’ll get a deeper, intimate look at this truly wild ecosystem.

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.

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.

Make the most out of your time in Wyoming and embark on a private safari through Yellowstone’s Upper Loop. Sit back and relax as your driver takes you on a wildlife tour through the Hayden, Gibbon, and Lamar valleys. Keep your eyes peeled for bison, elk, and coyotes with chances of seeing bears, moose, and wolves. This tour is also customizable so it can accommodate your group’s interests.

Fairy Falls is Yellowstone's most popular hike, and you can add on another trail from there to Imperial Geyser, which is surrounded by a particularly beautiful pool! The hike takes 5 to 6 hours, from West Yellowstone. Crossing the Firehole River, we'll walk through the Midway Geyser Basin, coming across a few smaller hot springs, until we see steam billowing off both Grand Prismatic Spring and Excelsior Geyser Crater. After passing the rear of Grand Prismatic, we'll take a side trail to Fairy Falls, through a forest of new growth lodgepole pine trees. From Fairy Falls we'll make our way across a creek towards Imperial Geyser. The trail is pretty deserted now, as we meander in and out of forests, and across an open plain. Imperial Geyser is surrounded by a colorful pool and this is where will eat our sack lunches, hopefully watching Imperial erupt as we do so! We’ll visit Spray Geyser on the way back. The hike is about six miles (9.6 km) round trip.

We do guided hikes to take you on some of the BEST hikes in Yellowstone. We provide a skilled and knowledgeable guide and naturalist that will take you on a hike catered to your own desires. Our guides will be equipped with Bear Spray, Field Guides to assist with identifying some incredible flora along the way, Snacks and lunch (we recommend to also bring plenty of water) First Aid and CPR certifications as well as supplies, and an AWESOME and FRIENDLY personality.

Have an awesome time with out incredibly thorough and knowledgeable park guides. We know this area through and through and can show you all the must-see spots during your visit, while providing world class environmental education and excellent conversation for you and your group.

Escape COVID with an outdoor experience which takes you to two of Yellowstone's most epic destinations! Any Yellowstone visitor can walk the boardwalks at Grand Prismatic Spring ... this hike takes you to an overlook of Grand Prismatic up a hill, way across the thermal waters from the hot spring! And then, in addition, you get to hike to one of Yellowstone most spectacular waterfalls, Fairy Falls, which plunges 200 feet (61 metres) down off a plateau! All of this in one awesome hike with a skilled guide!

Wildland Trekking's expert guides are the best in the business, which is why we are the #1 rated Outdoor Activity at Yellowstone National Park on Trip Advisor. We will show you the best of Bunsen Peak by pointing out amazing landmarks, teaching you about the history and geology of Yellowstone, and helping you vastly increase the safety of your hike with expert guidance and preparation. Enjoy a wonderful picnic lunch, tasty snacks, excellent gear and passionate, educated, professional guides!

Lamar Valley is a popular wildlife-watching destination in Yellowstone National Park, and it’s possible to spot bison, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, and wolf. With this tour, enjoy a guided hike along the Lamar River Trail, follow backcountry trails through the mountain valleys and wildflower meadows, and refuel with a tasty picnic lunch while admiring the views.

Fairy Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in Yellowstone National Park, cascading from a high cliff face. With this tour, enjoy a guided hike to the falls, stopping to admire views of the Grand Prismatic Spring and Imperial Geyser. Hike through pine forests, explore backcountry trails, and refuel with a hearty picnic lunch along the way.