Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour in Jackson Hole, United States
Jackson Hole, United States

Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour

Outty Ranking 87 4.9 · 214 traveler reviews10 hoursFrom $345
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Outty Ranking

87/100

Exceptional. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 214 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour worth booking?

Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour is a 10-hour experience in Jackson Hole, United States, from $345 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 214 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
87 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (214)
Duration
10 hours
From
$345 per person

Join an experienced naturalist guide on a wildlife safari tour of Yellowstone National Park with a focus on the geology, wildlife, and natural history of Yellowstone National Park. The guides at Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris 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. This wildlife safari will make frequent stops as opportunities for wildlife viewing present themselves.

What you get

    About this experience

    Join an experienced naturalist guide on a wildlife safari tour of Yellowstone National Park with a focus on the geology, wildlife, and natural history of Yellowstone National Park. The guides at Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris 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. This wildlife safari will make frequent stops as opportunities for wildlife viewing present themselves.

    What's included

    Included

    • Small group tour : 8 guests per vehicle, maximum
    • Hotel or lodging pickup and drop off
    • Snacks
    • Lunch
    • UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
    • Beverages
    • Professional naturalist guide

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • National Park entrance fees

    What you'll see and do

    1. Grand Teton National Park

      Our wildlife safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    2. Yellowstone National Park

      National Park Entrance

      360 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. Grand Loop Road

      Our wildlife safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

      30 minutes here

    4. Continental Divide Trail

      Our wildlife safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

      30 minutes here

    5. Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area

      Our wildlife safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

      30 minutes here

    6. Hayden Valley

      Our wildlife safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

      30 minutes here

    7. Old Faithful

      Our wildlife safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

      30 minutes here

    8. Fountain Paint Pot

      Our wildlife safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

      30 minutes here

    9. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

      Our wildlife safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    10. Yellowstone Lake

      Our wildlife safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers.

    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 12 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The minimum age for wildlife safaris is 8 years old. (Private safaris have no age minimum.)
    • For groups of 14 guests or less: We have a 48-hour cancellation policy for all single day safaris and a 14-day cancellation policy for all 2-3 day safaris. For multi-day safaris of 4 days or more, we have a 30-day cancellation policy. Cancellations made before the policy goes into effect will receive a full refund with no penalty. Cancellations made within the cancellation policy period will not be refunded. For groups of 15 or more guests: We have a 30-day cancellation policy. Cancellations made before the policy goes into effect will receive a refund minus a 10% fee. Cancellations made within the cancellation policy period will not be refunded. We highly recommend obtaining travel insurance before your departure to protect you from incurring any costs associated with unforeseen circumstances that prevent you from joining us.

    Photos

    An American Bison roams the Hayden Valley in Yellowstone National Park, Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour in Jackson HoleGreat Fountain Geyser erupts as the sun sets on the Upper Geyser Basin, Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour in Jackson HoleA family does some wildlife spotting in Yellowstone National Park, Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour in Jackson HoleThe Yellowstone River cascades over the Lower Falls, Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour in Jackson HoleSpringtime in the Hayden Valley is lush and green after a long winter, Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour in Jackson HoleA curious elk checks out the flower arrangements at the Mammoth Hotel, Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour in Jackson Hole

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 214 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    8 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    214 verified traveler reviews for Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Dana_P · September 2026

    Awesome!

    Excellent knowledge of our tour guide, Becky. She made the trip and made sure we saw all the highlights of the park. Even saw a grizzly! Very rewarding experience!

    Response from the operator: Thank you Dana! We're thrilled to hear that you got to see a grizzly and had a great experience on your tour of Yellowstone with Becky.

    via Viator

    mehrag2018 · September 2026

    Amazing day

    The reason this was amazing was absolutely the best guide, Jordan! He was kind, knowledgeable, funny. We saw so much. He kept us entertained with stories about Yellowstone and the Tetons. Took amazing pictures. Memories for a lifetime. If you book ask for Jordan. .

    Response from the operator: Thank you Mike! We're thrilled to hear that you got great pictures and had a wonderful time on your tour of the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone with Jordan.

    via Tripadvisor

    N3566BQdianneb · September 2026

    Magical Day

    Matt was our guide and it was a magical day. He moved us in and out, to the very best places and shared tina of kniwledgevwith us.

    Response from the operator: Thank you Dianne! We're so glad that you had a wonderful experience on your tour of Yellowstone with Matt!

    via Tripadvisor

    Chase_M · September 2026

    Tour brings potential...

    Tour brings potential animal sightings in Teton and Yellowstone, along with notable destinations. Our guide Becky was extremely knowledgeable. The front office did not accurately give the correct pickup time, but the tour itself was great.

    via Viator

    pauldA6809LR · September 2026

    Thank you, Becky and JHWS!

    We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris on our full-day Yellowstone trip, and so much of that was thanks to our incredible guide, Becky. Becky was cheerful, pleasant, helpful, and exceptionally knowledgeable throughout the entire day. Her genuine dedication to helping people experience and appreciate our national parks really stood out. With more than 20 years of seasonal work in national parks, she brought an incredible depth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the experience. She was punctual, organized, and constantly looking for ways to make the day better, quickly adapting our plans whenever an opportunity arose so we could experience as much as possible. We got to see all the Yellowstone showstoppers, Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, but some of our most memorable moments were the unexpected ones, including a rare, extended heavyweight bout between two competing bison and spotting moose in a creek bed. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch served picnic-style at tables in the woods, which was a perfect break in an incredible day. Becky answered every question we had about Yellowstone, wildlife, the parks, her work in nature-related services, and just about everything else we could think to ask. She made the entire experience feel both educational and genuinely fun. We couldn't recommend Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris more highly, and if you're lucky enough to book with them, we hope you get Becky as your guide. She made an already incredible Yellowstone experience truly unforgettable.

    Response from the operator: Thank you Paul for the wonderful review! We're so happy that you got to see a lot of wildlife and all of the main attractions on your tour of Yellowstone with Becky. We appreciate your recommendation!

    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
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    75
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris, who run 9 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 80.9.

    See everything Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris runs

    Why this scores 87

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)92
    Review evidence (18% weight)85
    Booking momentum (14% weight)82
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)77
    Local standing (8% weight)58
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Jackson Hole.

    How much does Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $345 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Jackson Hole 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 - Guided National Park Safari Tour 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 Jackson Hole is not rushed.

    Is Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 214 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Jackson Hole, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour?

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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 - Guided National Park Safari Tour 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 - Guided National Park Safari Tour?

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    Around 75 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 Jackson Hole 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 Jackson Hole and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour 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 Jackson Hole 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 Jackson Hole?

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    Jackson Hole is wildlife-first: sunrise safaris for moose, bison and bears in Grand Teton, Snake River floats, Yellowstone day trips and winter sleigh rides through the National Elk Refuge. Guide experience and optics quality separate the wildlife tours. On Outty we rank every Jackson Hole experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Snake River Scenic Float, Whitewater Rafting in Jackson Hole: Small Boat Excitement, Whitewater Rafting Adventure in Jackson Hole - Small Boats. 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 Jackson Hole?

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    June to September for hiking and floats, December to March for snow. 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 Jackson Hole?

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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 - Guided National Park Safari Tour?

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    Included: Small group tour : 8 guests per vehicle, maximum; Hotel or lodging pickup and drop off; Snacks; Lunch; and UHD binoculars and spotting scopes. Not included: Gratuities; and National Park entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 49 listed pickup locations in and around Jackson Hole. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Best of Yellowstone - Guided National Park Safari Tour 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 - Guided National Park Safari Tour?

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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 - Guided National Park Safari Tour 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 - Guided National Park Safari Tour?

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    Across 214 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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