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Full Day Private Yellowstone National Park Tour from Big Sky

12 Reviews 4.75 out of 5 stars Based on 12 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 92% of reviewers | Big Sky, USA

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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Experience Yellowstone National Park by vehicle for an entire day of sightseeing with our private and personalized full day safari tour. Our guides, who are seasoned wildlife biologists and environmental educators, will help you experience the highlights of Yellowstone National Park in a dynamic and personal way.

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.

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 and Pickup

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Gallatin Road
Big Sky, MT 59716, USA

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

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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

What To Expect

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park, North or West EntranceYour 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

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 your stop. Park entrance fees are not Included.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Artist Point

Incorrectly named as the vantage point for Thomas Moran's famous waterfall sketches, the name Artist Point remains to this day. Located on the south rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, this point provides classic views of Lower Falls on the Yellowstone River. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
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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 your stop.
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30 minutes • 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 your stop.
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2 hours • 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 your stop.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Prismatic Spring

Grand Prismatic Spring is located in the Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park. The third largest hot spring in the world is most well known for the rainbow effect that the microbial mats create, producing reds, oranges, yellows and greens around the edges of the spring. The blue center is the result of sterile water at great depth appearing blue to the eye. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
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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 your stop.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Loop Road

The Grand Loop Road provides access to most major highlights in Yellowstone National Park. Our safari makes several stops along this route to search for wildlife and visit notable historical or geological sites. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
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1 hour 30 minutes • 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 your stop.
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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
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If your child requires a car seat, please be sure to bring it with you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Private Yellowstone National Park Tour from Big Sky?

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 (MDT).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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  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If your child requires a car seat, please be sure to bring it with you.

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Free Cancellation

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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 (MDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • 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.

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