Private Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo from West Yellowstone
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Is Private Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo from West Yellowstone worth booking?
Private Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo from West Yellowstone is a 8-hour experience in Yellowstone National Park, United States, from $1399 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 23 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 55 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (23)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $1399 per person
Join us for an amazing Yellowstone Upper Loop Wildlife and Photo Tour.The Upper Loop of YNP boasts vast opportunities for stunning wildlife and scenic photography.CWA’S specialist fills your day with fun mountain man tal
What you get
About this experience
Join us for an amazing Yellowstone Upper Loop Wildlife and Photo Tour.The Upper Loop of YNP boasts vast opportunities for stunning wildlife and scenic photography.CWA’S specialist fills your day with fun mountain man tales, in depth historical information as well as stories of the indigenous peoples that once called Yellowstone home.Visit attractions such as:The Yellowstone Grand Canyon,Mammoths Travertine Terraces,Tower Falls,The Roosevelt Arch and Lamar Valley for a wide variety of wildlife.On your full day tour you’ll be provided with delicious snacks,beverages and a deli sandwich from Mammoth Deli to enjoy while watching Mammoths wildlife move about.While you’re traveling about finding lots of wildlife you’ll enjoy a comfortable and spacious 15 passenger Transit van to stretch out in.
What's included
Included
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Binoculars
- Spotting scope for finding wildlife
- Snacks
Not included
- 15-20% standard service industry gratuity
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Lamar Valley
This beautiful area of Yellowstone National park is known wildlife stomping ground.Here you’ll have the chance to see elk,wolves,bison,moose,and more.
60 minutes here
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
This is such a beautiful site to see. Take a short walk to see this amazing canyon. The rock formations and the waterfalls from the Yellowstone river will surely give you some of the most scenic photos you’ll get on this trip. Here you can sit and enjoy the views. Maybe see the wildlife migrations areas. Or you can take a stroll around the canyon rim. This is a must-see!
30 minutes here
Hayden Valley
In Hayden Valley, you’ll have a great chance to see a variety of wildlife. This valley that was formed by glaciers receding is a picturesque sight. With the rivers flowing through it just calls to the wildlife to come to drink and find food. This area is a popular one for Yellowstone’s Trumpeter Swans, coyotes, the Wapiti Wolf pack, tons of bison, and occasionally some bears.
30 minutes here
Roosevelt Arch
Go where the first tourists of Yellowstone were welcomed in at this famous arch.Theodore Roosevelt layer the first stone at this historic landmark in 1903.
20 minutes here
Mammoth Hot Springs
Enjoy a scenic tour around the historic town of Mammoth.This location is full of history,beautiful scenery,and tons of wildlife including a resident elk herd hanging out on the lawns.
45 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Yellowstone National Park
We pick up at the Madison Junction amphitheater parking located on the west side of Yellowstone for those of you already staying in the park.We begin pick ups at 7:30-7:45 am depending on traffic.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We pick up at the Madison Junction amphitheater parking located on the west side of Yellowstone for those of you already staying in the park.We begin pick ups at 7:30-7:45 am depending on traffic.
Options you can book
Custom for 10 Guests
Wildlife private upper 10 Pickup included
Private Upper Loop 4 pax
Wildlife and photo tour Pickup included
Private Group for 6
Pickup included
Private Upper for 8
Private Wildlife for 8 Pickup included
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
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Cody Wyoming Adventures
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 23 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
23 verified traveler reviews for Private Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo from West Yellowstone. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The time i hqd spent in Wapiti, WY
Well if u dont like winds, this isint the place for u...i hqve been twice, not to Cody, WY but to Wapiti, WY.....its about 30 min drive from Cody, but u have to fly into Cody.....Let me tell u, if u like rocks, wilderness, and cold and also wildlife.....this is the place, and the Wild Bill Cody Musume is "crazy awesome!!"
Response from the operator: Thanks for the nice review, glad you enjoyed your time with us.
via Tripadvisor
Our guide, Shari, was fantastic and we visited every site on this booking. Wonderful experience!!
Our van was open air and we only used it in the afternoon when it got warmer outside and it was awesome. Shari, our guide was beyond knowledgeable and accommodating!! The picnic lunch and snacks did not disappoint. All the places listed in the booking we visited and Shari consistently asked our opinion on options she offered. We saw lots of bison, mule deer, trumpet swans, waterfalls, gorgeous scenery and the song America the Beautiful was experienced around every corner. Shari was an excellent, experienced driver and if we ever did a tour again with this company, we would request her as our escort.
Response from the operator: Reviews like this are what we enjoy reading. Thank you so much. Shari is number one when it comes to taking people out on tours. Come back again.
via Viator
False/misleading web site service ...incorrect and wrong.
WE booked this 11 days before our trip. I input the Hotel we are staying at as it was not listed. It was accepted. I was not told at any time this was not valid or able to do. I called the day before to find out the exact time for PU. They then said they could not/would not pick us up at our hotel as it was not authorized. They said we could meet them in the middle of the park at 7. That was a 2 hour commute one way. . I relayed I had the screen shots of where our hotel had been accepted on the site. (1872 Inn) The proprietor said we had to resolve with Viator. Viator said we had to resolve with proprietor. This was wrong. WE asked for a refund, spent an hour plus on the phone. Forwarded copies of screen shots to Viator/Trip Advisor. Still waiting on resolution.
Response from the operator: Hello, I’m sorry that you had been given the wrong information when you called TripAdvisor and someone there told you that we pick up 5 hours away but we can’t drive 5 hours to pick up guests for a 12 hour tour.TripAdvisor should have never told you that and we have our hotel locations in Cody Wyoming listed on our product page.TripAdvisor employees told you that we could pick you up at a location that’s 5 hours away from us in Cody Wyoming and told you that we could pick you up at 7am.TripAdvisor should have read our product and should have told you the correct information.I have no control over the mistakes of a 3rd party booking system and not the actual tour company.On all of our pages we state that we pick up in Cody Wyoming,wapiti Wyoming or meet at the fishing bridge.All hotels are on the list of pick up locations if you put something that is not on the list and someone from TripAdvisor not us told you that we could pick you up there then I guess somebody from TripAdvisor should have come and picked you up.Unfortunately this was not done by our company it was done through a third party marketplace and you should have settled this with them.We are a very small husband and wife owned tour company and bend over backwards for our guests but unfortunately this review projects badly on us when Cody Wyoming Adventures as a company had no control over this because it was not done through us and nobody from TripAdvisor called us nor did the customers or we could have fixed this.
via Viator
Amazing Yellowstone Full Day Tour
This was a very fun tour. We had a bonus because the owner was training a new guide so we had loads of very interesting & entertaining information the whole trip. We had very friendly travel companions. Beautiful weather and lots of comedy relief made for a super day trip. We were picked up at our hotel & returned 11 hours later. I’d highly recommend this tour company! It was worth every penny!
Response from the operator: Hi Tim thanks for the great review. Customers enjoying their tour is top priority. So glad you enjoyed your Yellowstone tour. Thanks Cody Wyoming Adventures
via Tripadvisor
Seth is the best!
Seth was an amazing tour guide! His wealth of knowledge of Yellowstone and the surrounding area was so extensive! He was very accommodating and made the tour personalized to our family!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $1399 to $1999
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 55
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo from West Yellowstone: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Yellowstone National Park.
How much does Private Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo from West Yellowstone cost?
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Prices start at $1399 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Yellowstone National Park usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo from West Yellowstone take?
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Plan for about 8 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 Yellowstone National Park is not rushed.
Is Private Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo from West Yellowstone worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 23 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Yellowstone National Park, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo from West Yellowstone?
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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 Private Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo from West Yellowstone suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo from West Yellowstone?
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Around 8 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 Yellowstone National Park 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 Yellowstone National Park and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Yellowstone Wildlife and Photo from West Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone National Park 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 Yellowstone National Park?
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Yellowstone tours run geyser basins and Grand Prismatic, Lamar Valley wolf and bison watching at dawn, photography workshops and winter snowcoach trips. Distances inside the park are enormous, so itinerary honesty matters more than anything else. On Outty we rank every Yellowstone National Park experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour, Lower Loop Van Tour from West Yellowstone: Grand Prismatic and Old Faithful, Lake Yellowstone Half Day Kayak Tours Past Geothermal Features. 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 Yellowstone National Park?
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May to September, plus December to March for snowcoach tours. 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 Yellowstone National Park?
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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.
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