• Gardiner - Gardiner offers immediate access to Yellowstone’s Northern Range, renowned for its rich wildlife. Visitors can explore open valleys, river corridors, and sagebrush hills where bison, elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mule deer, coyotes, foxes, and raptors are frequently spotted. The Yellowstone River often attracts eagles and other birds of prey. Early mornings and evenings provide opportunities to observe wolves traversing the landscape while learning about animal behavior, seasonal movements, and ethical wildlife viewing practices.

This area is perfect for photography, offering expansive sightlines, layered terrain, and dramatic lighting throughout the day. Guests receive guidance on positioning, composition, and timing while safely working from established pullouts. Time spent here helps set the pace for the tour before venturing deeper into the Northern Range in search of more wildlife activity.

• Mammoth Hot Springs - Mammoth Hot Springs showcases active travertine terraces, steaming vents, and historic park buildings set against open hillsides. Visitors explore boardwalks and viewpoints while learning how mineral-rich thermal water creates the ever-changing formations. The surrounding area is also home to elk, bison, mule deer, and coyotes, often seen near developed areas. Time here allows guests to experience Yellowstone’s geothermal landscape while discussing the relationship between wildlife, habitat, and seasonal conditions.
• Lamar Valley - Lamar Valley is one of the most iconic wildlife viewing areas in Yellowstone National Park. Visitors explore wide open valleys and rolling hills known for frequent sightings of bison herds, pronghorn, elk, coyotes, foxes, and birds of prey. This area is also the park’s prime location to search for wolves, often seen traveling valley floors or distant ridgelines during early morning and evening hours. Guests learn to interpret animal behavior, track movement across the landscape, and position for excellent wildlife photography while observing safely from established pullouts.
• Pebble Creek - Pebble Creek is located along the Northeast Entrance Road between Lamar Valley and Cooke City and is a productive area for wildlife viewing in open sagebrush and rolling foothills. Visitors may see bison, pronghorn, elk, coyotes, foxes, and occasionally wolves moving across the landscape. This area offers long sightlines and changing light, making it ideal for observing animal behavior and photographing wildlife from safe roadside pullouts.
• Cooke City - Cooke City is situated near Yellowstone’s northeast entrance and provides access to high-elevation terrain, forested slopes, and open valleys along the Lamar River corridor. Visitors may encounter bison, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, wolves, coyotes, foxes, and raptors moving through this rugged landscape. The area is especially productive in the early morning and late afternoon, offering dramatic light and long sightlines ideal for wildlife observation and photography. Guests learn how elevation, weather, and seasonal movement influence animal behavior while working safely from roadside pullouts.

• Private transportation
• Weather and resource app assistance
• Access to prime wildlife viewing locations
• A full itinerary and daily schedule of events
• One-on-one post-processing experience via Discord
• Hands-on wildlife photography guidance, including step-by-step demonstrations and instruction

• National Park Entrance Fee
• Lodging
• Meals

This tour provides exclusive insights into the park’s ecosystems while improving photography skills. Discover famous wildlife locations like Lamar Valley, Tower Junction, and other untouched areas, all chosen for their photographic potential. Whether a novice photographer or a seasoned expert, this tour offers the ideal environment to enhance your craft.

Skills You’ll Acquire
Wildlife Tracking Techniques: Discover how to identify and anticipate wildlife movement for the best photo opportunities.

Mastering Long-Lens Photography: Capture detailed and striking portraits of animals in their natural surroundings.

Compositional Excellence: Develop balanced and engaging wildlife images using framing and lighting techniques.

Ethical Wildlife Photography Practices: Learn how to photograph wildlife responsibly to minimize disturbance.

Prerequisites
Basic understanding of camera settings.
A DSLR or mirrorless camera with a telephoto lens (400mm or longer preferred).

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.