Yellowstone Upper Loop: Wildlife and Hot Springs

Embark on a thrilling wildlife exploration in Yellowstone National Park’s upper loop. Discover hot springs, geysers, waterfalls, and stunning landscapes on this guided tour. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch and use high-quality optics for an enhanced wildlife viewing experience.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lamar Valley - Lamar Valley is the top destination in the United States for observing wildlife.
  • Mammoth Hot Springs - The Mammoth Hot Springs are a stunning display of thermally deposited minerals and steaming water, ranking among the most remarkable hot springs globally.
  • Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone - The Grand Canyon of the…
What's Included
  • Binoculars & Scope provided
  • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Park Admission - $20/person over 16 or America the Beautiful Pass
  • America the Beautiful Pass, $80 covers entrance of 4 guests in all National Parks for 4 years
Additional Information

Get the true Yellowstone experience when you explore the Upper Loop with one of our seasoned guides!
On this tour, you’ll discover the park’s magnificent wildlife, rare hot springs, impressive waterfalls, and breathtaking landscapes.
With stress-free cancellation, complimentary lunches, and access to advanced optics, our tours allow you to rest easy…

Location
216 W Park St
West Park Street
We'll meet in the parking lot in front of the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Bret_c
Sep 20, 2025
Yellowstone Big 5 - Awesome way to see the majority of the animals of Yellowstone and major geysers. Knowledgeable guide and comfortable ride with plenty of binoculars.
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Dawn_j
Sep 17, 2025
Wildlife Tour - It was totally enjoyable. The van was comfortable. We saw lots of animals and scenery. Our driver, Frank, was very friendly and knowledgeable!
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Susan_j
Sep 17, 2025
Yellowstone Tour - Frank our guide was wonderful. Full of information, made stops frequently. Was very adept at spotting wildlife Snacks were plentiful and lunch was good
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Arianna_y
Sep 17, 2025
Amazing tour, highly recommend - Loved this tour! Frank was awesome - he knows and loves Yellowstone and is full of fun facts to learn. We had absolutely amazing wildlife viewings and saw the beautiful thermal features in the park. Would absolutely recommend this tour. Easy pickup from Gardiner too!
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Wendy_r
Sep 9, 2025
Must do tour! - Our guide Frank was wonderful! Friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Yellowstone and saw so many sights
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279miralh
Aug 11, 2025
Thanks Elijah! - Fantastic day spent with Elijah who brought a depth of knowledge about Yellowstone. Totally worth it when one has not a lot of time in Yellowstone and want to see all great spots.
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Karen_s
Aug 5, 2025
The Best was the Best - Elijah was a total expert in both wildlife and the geology of the park. He answered questions based on our experience as well as conspiracy theories about the future of seismic activity in Yellowstone. He shared funny experiences from his years ans an guide and gave us references for further education. It was such a pleasure!
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Z3029dljennifers
Jul 11, 2025
The highlight of our Yellowstone trip - The tour was the highlight of our vacation in Yellowstone National Park. Being able to see the beautiful views without needing to drive was perfect. Frank was incredibly knowledgeable with all things Yellowstone and a delight to be with. The love he had for his job was palpable. We saw each of the items that were listed in the itinerary. The high powered binoculars and spotting scopes allowed us to see more wildlife than the naked eye. Frank could spot them like a pro
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Diana
Jul 10, 2025
Wonderful Experience! - We can't say enough about our Yellowstone tour! We saw lots of bison as well as black wolves and pups, pronghorn, and elk. Frank was an amazing guide!! He shared his great knowledge and love of the park, as well as his own personal experiences, as we tried to take in the beauty of Yellowstone. It says a lot when your guide asks if you MIND if the tour runs long. It was our first time to Yellowstone, but it won't be the last!
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Robert
Jun 19, 2025
Yellowstone Tour - Elijah was very knowledgeable about all things Yellowstone- which made the tour excellent! It was enjoyable for our entire family!
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From $250
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).