Embark on an active van tour through Yellowstone National Park to discover its unique wildlife. Explore Shadow Canyon, Mount Washburn, Lamar Valley, and Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces.
Embark on an active van tour through Yellowstone National Park to discover its unique wildlife. Explore Shadow Canyon, Mount Washburn, Lamar Valley, and Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces.
- Madison River - Observe wildlife along the Madison River in the early morning light. Bears and elk are common visitors to this valley.
- Mount Washburn - Look for wildlife while driving up Mount Washburn. This area is inhabited by grizzly bears and elk herds.
- Lamar Valley - Home to over 60 species of mammals, Lamar Valley is often called…
- Madison River - Observe wildlife along the Madison River in the early morning light. Bears and elk are common visitors to this valley.
- Mount Washburn - Look for wildlife while driving up Mount Washburn. This area is inhabited by grizzly bears and elk herds.
- Lamar Valley - Home to over 60 species of mammals, Lamar Valley is often called the Serengeti of North America. Spotting scopes will be used to find bears, wolves, bison, and more! This is Yellowstone’s most wildlife-rich valley, hosting the largest bison herd in North America. Wolves, reintroduced in 1995, are plentiful throughout the valley. Mountain goats, moose, big horn sheep, and other rare wildlife also reside here.
- Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces - Enjoy a brief walk on the boardwalks near the Liberty Cap thermal feature at Mammoth Hot Springs.
- Gibbon Meadows - Observe wildlife along the Gibbon River, where elk and bison are often seen.

- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Binoculars for personal use to view wildlife
- Lunch
- Spotting Scope for viewing wildlife at a safe distance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Binoculars for personal use to view wildlife
- Lunch
- Spotting Scope for viewing wildlife at a safe distance
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
This Wildlife Viewing Van Tour offers an excellent opportunity to observe the distinctive animals of Yellowstone National Park. The adventure begins in the lively gateway town of West Yellowstone.
In the early morning, the tour explores wildlife habitats in the renowned Shadow Canyon of the Madison River, an area inhabited by bears and elk.
Later, the…
This Wildlife Viewing Van Tour offers an excellent opportunity to observe the distinctive animals of Yellowstone National Park. The adventure begins in the lively gateway town of West Yellowstone.
In the early morning, the tour explores wildlife habitats in the renowned Shadow Canyon of the Madison River, an area inhabited by bears and elk.
Later, the tour searches for wildlife on the slopes of one of Yellowstone’s highest peaks, Mount Washburn.
The journey continues to the Lamar Valley, often referred to as the Serengeti of North America. Spotting scopes will be used to search for wolves, bears, and other wildlife. Participants can enjoy a hot beverage and morning snack while observing wolves.
The tour then visits the Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces for a brief walk. For those who prefer not to walk, a safe and scenic spot near the van will be available to wait for the group.
Finally, the tour returns to West Yellowstone, with stops for additional wildlife sightings along the route.
The day concludes back in West Yellowstone.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.