Outdoors things to do in Yellowstone National Park

We rank 62 outdoor things to do in Yellowstone National Park, United States. The highest scoring is Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour with an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $2 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
62
In the 90+ Club
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Available today
60
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Outdoors in Yellowstone National Park compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Yellowstone National Park by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour87$26910h4.9/5 (668)
Lower Loop Van Tour from West Yellowstone: Grand Prismatic and Old Faithful83$2928h4.9/5 (445)
Lake Yellowstone Half Day Kayak Tours Past Geothermal Features82$1054h4.9/5 (239)
Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch82$22007h5/5 (959)
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Rim and Loop Hike with Lunch81$1826h4.8/5 (403)
4-Hour Kayak on Yellowstone Lake with Lunch80$1274h4.9/5 (199)
Small-Group Sunset Kayaking Tour on Lake Yellowstone77$1054h5/5 (65)
Kayak Day Paddle on Yellowstone Lake77$1885h4.8/5 (281)
Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch77$1826h4.8/5 (206)
Guided Yellowstone Tour from Big Sky and West Yellowstone76$2758h4.9/5 (109)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Yellowstone National Park

Outdoors in Yellowstone National Park: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Yellowstone National Park?
Full-Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100 from 668 traveler reviews. Lower Loop Van Tour from West Yellowstone: Grand Prismatic and Old Faithful, Lake Yellowstone Half Day Kayak Tours Past Geothermal Features, Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch follow close behind. We rank 62 outdoors experiences in Yellowstone National Park in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Yellowstone National Park cost?
Expect around $538 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Self-Guided Walking Tour from $2, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Yellowstone National Park for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Yellowstone National Park currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Yellowstone National Park?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Yellowstone National Park, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Yellowstone National Park?
May to September, plus December to March for snowcoach tours.

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