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Yellowstone Upper Loop Tour from West Yellowstone with Lunch

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West Yellowstone, USA

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8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Join Sky’s the Limit Tours for an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes and wildlife-rich terrain of Yellowstone’s Upper Loop. This fully private, customizable safari is ideal for nature enthusiasts and photographers, guided by expert storytellers who bring the park’s wonders to life.

From your hotel pickup in West Yellowstone, our passionate guides lead you through Yellowstone’s most iconic areas—including the renowned Lamar Valley, a hotspot for wolves, bears, bison, and more. With high-end Vortex optics, you’ll enjoy close-up views of wildlife, and may even cross paths with renowned researchers like Rick McIntyre for unique, real-time insights.

Throughout the day, we provide catered lunches with options for every diet, plus healthy snacks and bottled water to keep you energized.

Experience Yellowstone’s remarkable ecosystems while learning about our commitment to conservation, ecology, and responsible ecotourism.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Park Entrance Fees
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Front door pickup is included in the price of your tour if you are staying within 2 miles of the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center. If not, we ask you to meet us at the West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center. If you are staying in the park, we can arrange to meet in the park at Madison Junction.

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Yellowstone Avenue
West Yellowstone, MT 59758, 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

Lamar Valley

Lamar Valley "the Serengeti of North America" is located in the northeastern region of Yellowstone National Park and is well known for its incredible landscape, flora, fauna, and abundance of wildlife. Our safari makes several stops here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on its historical or geological significance.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

The canyon is 800 to 1,200 feet deep and 1,500 to 4,000 feet wide. Enjoy the awe-inspiring view of Yellowstone River raging through the canyon and dropping as a 308-foot waterfall.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Slough Creek

Slough Creek is a tributary of the Lamar River and originates in the Absaroka Range. The watershed supports a variety of flora and fauna. Our wildlife safari makes multiple stops in the Slough Creek area to track and spot wildlife. Your guide will educate you on its historical or geological significance.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tower Fall

Located in the northeastern part of the Upper Loop near Tower Junction, this fall features a 132 foot drop. The unusual rock columns north of the fall (columnar basalt) were created by lava cracking as it cooled.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mammoth Hot Springs

Mammoth Hot Springs is a collection of thermal features at the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park near Gardiner, MT. It is known for the travertine terraces that form from mineral deposits. The algae living in the pools creates the distinct brownish and reddish colors.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gibbon Falls

Gibbon Falls is a 84 foot high drop of the Gibbon River along the rim of the Yellowstone caldera.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Norris Geyser Basin

Here, you can take an amazing walk through the most geothermically active area in Yellowstone. You will have the opportunity to see the famous Steamboat Geyser and the Porcelain Basin Hot Springs. There are a variety of trails here ranging from 0.2 miles to 3 miles.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Washburn

We have several favorite pull offs around Mount Washburn that are wildlife viewing hotspots! Enjoy having your professional guide help you spot animals with binoculars and spotting scopes.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Undine Falls

This easy to view waterfall is a must see three step fall! Once called the "Cascade Falls of the East Gardiner," it was renamed to Undine by geologist Arnold Hague.  He named it Undine after the wise, female water goddess from German mythology who was said to live around waterfalls and who could gain souls by marrying mortal men. Sound familiar? Think Little Mermaid. 
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total duration of the tour includes the travel time
  • Please call with any clarifying questions if you are staying outside of our pickup zone +1(406)640-3039.
  • Infant seats are provided by customers as needed

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Yellowstone Upper Loop Tour from West Yellowstone with Lunch?

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). 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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What's Included

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  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Spotting Scope & Binoculars
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Park Entrance Fees

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Total duration of the tour includes the travel time
  • Please call with any clarifying questions if you are staying outside of our pickup zone +1(406)640-3039.
  • Infant seats are provided by customers as needed

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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).

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