Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 277 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman worth booking?
Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman is a 10-hour experience in Bozeman, United States, from $350 per person. It scores 91 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 277 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 91 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (277)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $350 per person
Yellowstone National Park is one of America’s great treasures. This full day safari will show off the highlights of this incredible place; volcanic thermal features, giant waterfalls, diverse wildlife, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Yellowstone Lake. Throughout the day we will drive scenic roads, walk historic boardwalks, enjoy the peace of natural landscapes and use our optics to view wildlife. Your guide is your driver, and their goal is to cover as many of Yellowstone’s famous features as they can in a day. 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. Highlights Old Faithful & Grand Prismatic Spring Lower and Upper Falls, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Geysers, Hot Springs, Mudpots & Fumaroles
What you get
About this experience
Yellowstone National Park is one of America’s great treasures. This full day safari will show off the highlights of this incredible place; volcanic thermal features, giant waterfalls, diverse wildlife, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Yellowstone Lake. Throughout the day we will drive scenic roads, walk historic boardwalks, enjoy the peace of natural landscapes and use our optics to view wildlife. Your guide is your driver, and their goal is to cover as many of Yellowstone’s famous features as they can in a day. 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. Highlights Old Faithful & Grand Prismatic Spring Lower and Upper Falls, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Geysers, Hot Springs, Mudpots & Fumaroles
What's included
Included
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Professional naturalist guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park Entrance Gate - North or West Your 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.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth Hot Springs is a collection of thermal features at the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park. It is best known for the travertine terraces that form from mineral deposits, but there are many other observable geothermal features in this area. The algae living in the pools creates the distinct brownish, reddish colors. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
45 minutes here
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 the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
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 the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
30 minutes here
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 the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
30 minutes here
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 the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
30 minutes here
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 the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
30 minutes here
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 the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
45 minutes here
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 the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
45 minutes here
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 the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
45 minutes here
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 the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
60 minutes here
Paradise
Paradise Valley runs north-south, bordered on the north by the town of Livingston, MT and on the south by Gardiner, MT. The valley lies between the Gallatin Range to the west and the Absaroka Range to the east. It is also a major corridor of the Yellowstone River and is home to diverse flora and fauna as well as geological wonders. Our safari passes through here in search of wildlife as we return to your drop off location. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of the area. We may not stop in this location.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Bozeman
afe M, 777 E Main Street, Bozeman, MT
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
afe M, 777 E Main Street, Bozeman, MT
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Yellowstone Safari Co.
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If your child requires a booster or car seat, please be sure to bring it with you.
- Children 8 and older may participate.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 273 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
273 verified traveler reviews for Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fabulous Day!
Outstanding tour! Saw everything we hoped for! Our guide Adam was a wealth of knowledge and just a great guy! Highly recommend!
via Viator
Fantastic for first-timers
If you've never been to Yellowstone, it's hard to grasp the sheer size of the park. You can't see it all in one day. Be prepared to jump back in the van at moment's notice; if you spend too much time at a stop, you're going to miss something else. Dallan was our guide, he was super knowledgeable and friendly and he made the experience fun. He was good at hustling everyone along without being impatient or impolite. This is a good first trip to Yellowstone; it's really a quick sample and it's a great way to get an idea of how to plan for a return trip.
via Viator
Awesome experience with an amazing tour guide
This tour was absolutely amazing and it was because of our tour guide, Aaron Landau, he is the best guide. He has a wealth of knowledge about the park, the animals and their habitat, what they eat, the plants, trees, the acidity of the water in the geo-thermal pools. It was worth every penny to take this tour with Yellowstone Safari Co, especially with Aaron, we made it to every area of the park that was on our itinerary at just the right time. Aaron was very flexible with our schedule to make sure we made it to every stop. I’m sure Yellowstone Safari Co has other good guides but, I would request Aaron as your tour guide.
via Viator
Julia was an amazing tour...
Julia was an amazing tour guide. Her knowledge was beyond expectations and made the trip very enjoyable! When I go back, I hope she's my next tour guide!
via Viator
Great tour and guide!
Great tour to Yellowstone! Our guide, Dallin, was amazing! He was extremely knowledgeable about all things Yellowstone, especially the geysers! We thoroughly enjoyed our day in Yellowstone National Park!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $350 to $700
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 97
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Who runs this experience
Operated by Yellowstone Safari Co., who run 20 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 69.9.
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Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bozeman.
How much does Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman cost?
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Prices start at $350 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bozeman usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bozeman is not rushed.
Is Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 277 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Bozeman, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman?
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Around 97 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bozeman can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bozeman and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bozeman within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Bozeman?
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Bozeman handles the north side of Yellowstone: park day tours, wildlife safaris in Lamar Valley, fly fishing on the Gallatin, rafting, and Big Sky skiing in winter. On Outty we rank every Bozeman experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Alpaca and Llama Farm Tour, Full Day Yellowstone National Park Tour with lunch included, Bozeman Small-Group Bike Tour with Local Guide. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Bozeman?
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June to September for park tours, December to March for skiing. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Bozeman?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman?
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Included: Non-alcoholic beverages; Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes; Snacks; Lunch; and Professional naturalist guide. Not included: Gratuities; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman?
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afe M, 777 E Main Street, Bozeman, MT Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman?
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Across 277 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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