Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private Tour
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Is Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private Tour worth booking?
Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private Tour is a 10-hour experience in Bozeman, United States, from $723 per person. It scores 82 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 164 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 82 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (164)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $723 per person
Yellowstone National Park forms the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with one of the highest levels of wildlife diversity in North America. Our full-day private safari endeavors to highlight the hundreds of spe
What you get
About this experience
Yellowstone National Park forms the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with one of the highest levels of wildlife diversity in North America. Our full-day private safari endeavors to highlight the hundreds of species of animals and plants that call this place home by utilizing the vast knowledge and experience of our naturalist guides. Our guides provide not only the understanding of wildlife habits, and the story of their importance on the landscape. Throughout the day as you ride in our comfortable vehicles, your guide will educate and converse with you about the incredible ecosystem. They will also be attuned to all our guests' needs and desires, and will plan accordingly for walking, viewing, picnicking and moments of wilderness solitude. The use of optics such as binoculars and spotting scopes makes for incredible and personal moments of connection with this wild place. Your guide is at your service to help you have the best experience from start to finish.
What's included
Included
- Pick-up and drop off from select locations
- Lunch
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
- Yellowstone Wildlife Safari
- Snacks
- Professional naturalist guide
Not included
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Paradise Valley
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 makes a stop here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
30 minutes here
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 your stop.
30 minutes here
Petrified Tree
A petrified redwood seems out of place in present day Yellowstone National Park, but millions of years ago, this area looked much different. Petrified trees, such as this are a natural relic of a volcanic past. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
30 minutes here
Tower Fall
This picturesque waterfall in the northern region of Yellowstone National Park is named for the rock pinnacles at the brink of the falls. Years of erosion is actually moving the falls slowly upriver, although not fast enough to see it migrate in your lifetime. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
30 minutes here
Yellowstone River
The Yellowstone River originates in the Absaroka Range at the Continental Divide and flows north through Yellowstone National Park and Paradise Valley before heading east across the plains of Montana and eventually flowing into the Missouri River. It is a large-volume river, fed by several tributaries on its journey eastward. The river provides habitat for many species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and is known for its excellent trout population. Our safari makes a stop here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
30 minutes here
Slough Creek
Slough Creek is a tributary of the Lamar River and originates in the Absaroka Range. The watershed supports a variety of flora and fauna. Our wildlife safari makes multiple stops in the Slough Creek area to track and spot wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
30 minutes here
Lamar Valley
The Lamar Valley is located in the northeastern region of Yellowstone National Park and is well known for its natural beauty, flora and fauna. Such an abundance of wildlife exists here that it has been dubbed "the Serengeti of North America". Our safari makes several stops here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
120 minutes here
Albright Visitor Center and Museum
The Albright Visitor Center, located in the northern region of Yellowstone, is housed in a historic structure that originally served as quarters for cavalry troops charged with protection of the park prior to the creation of the National Park Service. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
30 minutes here
Roosevelt Arch
The Roosevelt Arch, built in 1903, is constructed of hexagonal blocks of columnar basalt and stands 52ft (16m) high. The arch stands at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, MT. The original conception was to provide a grand entrance to the world's first National Park but subsequent features were never installed and the official park entrance was relocated south of Gardiner. The arch itself remains standing and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
30 minutes here
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park Entrance Gate - North Entrance 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
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Bozeman
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
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
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If your child requires a car seat, please be sure to bring it with you.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 164 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.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
164 verified traveler reviews for Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing Tour, Incredible Guide
Two families of 10 people (four adults and six kids ages 4-11) went with Matt in August 2026 to Lamar Valley. Matt is an energetic, tenacious and very friendly guide! Starting at 5:15 AM he greeted us with coffee and breakfast treats and within minutes we were off looking for bears and wolves! He took wildlife sighting requests from the group and then worked the walkie talkie with other guides to find where we had the best chance to see wildlife. Then he hustles out of the van, grabs the scopes and races up hills to wherever necessary to set things up, get great views and we scurry behind. He makes amazing efforts and the efforts paid off with some sightings we could never have gotten without him! He is a wealth of knowledge about everything in the park and was fantastic, patient and engaging with the kids. We saw several grizzlies, tracked a wolf and were surrounded by Bison. We then took a beautiful and informative hike through Yellowstone too. We wrapped up the day with lunch at one of Matt’s favorite places near a peaceful, picturesque creek. This was the highlight of our 9 day vacation. Request Matt, you will not regret it!
Response from the operator: Wow! We love this review of your amazing day with Matt. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and others.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful as always
This was our second time in Yellowstone, also our second time going out on a tour with the company. We loved the tour so much the first time in 2024 and this time we got another unforgettable experience. Our tour guide Ash was so amazing and we had such a wonderful time. We love wildlife photography and our tour was carefully customized. Got lots of great pictures. Will definitely come back for another tour !
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this review! It was a pleasure to guide you on this tour, and so very happy you had a good experience.
via Tripadvisor
Incredible tour!
An experience of a lifetime made possible by our Yellowstone safari co tour! We did the private safari tour out of west Yellowstone. Our guide, Grant, was the best! Super knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. We were fortunate to see a pack of wolves with pups, grizzlies, black bears, pronghorn, elk, bison - the works!! I highly recommend booking an experience with this company!
Response from the operator: We are delighted to hear that you had an experience of a lifetime with Grant. Thank you for sharing your experience and writing this wonderful review!
via Tripadvisor
Day at the Park
Great experience through the park. Mariah was very knowledgeable and took the time to slow down and help us find all the wildlife we wanted to see. She was a great guide! We left the experience excited and educated about the park. The snack and lunch were great as well! Would recommend !
Response from the operator: We are so happy to hear you had a nice day with Mariah and enjoyed the amenities as well. Thank you!
via Viator
Great Experience in Yellowstone
We had an amazing time with Kyle! He was a great guide, very knowledgeable about the animals of the area. We saw many animals and got some great pictures. I’d highly suggest this experience for anyone visiting the Yellowstone area!
Response from the operator: Thank you for recommending Yellowstone Safari Company. We are glad you enjoyed your day with Kyle!
via Viator
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
- $723 to $1445
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 57
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 82
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Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bozeman.
How much does Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $723 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 Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private 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 Bozeman is not rushed.
Is Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 164 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Bozeman, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private 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 Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private 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 Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private Tour?
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Around 57 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 Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Bozeman - Private 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 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, Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman, Full Day Yellowstone National Park Tour with lunch included. 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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