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Upper Loop Tour and Lamar Valley from West Yellowstone with Lunch

Upper Loop Tour and Lamar Valley from West Yellowstone with Lunch

Overview

This Active Van Tour is a great way to see the unique wildlife of Yellowstone National Park. We begin in the fun gateway town of West Yellowstone.

The early morning part of the tour explores wildlife haunts in the famous Shadow Canyon of the Madison River. This area is home to bear and elk.

Later we scope for wildlife on the shoulders of one of Yellowstone's tallest peaks, Mount Washburn.

Next we explore the Lamar Valley, known as the Serengeti of North America. We will use spotting scopes to look for wolves, bears and other wildlife. Enjoy a hot drink while watching wolves.

Next we visit the Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces for a short walk. If you don't feel like walking we find a safe, scenic spot for you to wait for the group near the van.

Finally, we head back toward West Yellowstone stopping for additional wildlife sightings along the way.

The day concludes back at West Yellowstone.

City: West Yellowstone

Sat 04 Oct

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Starting at $292.00

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Sat 04 Oct

Starting at $292.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Binoculars

Soda/Pop

Spotting Scope

Snacks

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Coffee and/or Tea

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Madison River

Scope for wildlife along the Madison River in the early morning.

Mount Washburn

Scope for wildlife on Mount Washburn.

Lamar Valley

Lamar Valley is home to more than 60 species of mammal. We will use spotting scopes to look for bears, wolves, bison and more! This is the richest wildlife valley in Yellowstone.

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

We will take a short walk on the boardwalks around Mammoth Hot Springs.

Gibbon Meadows

Scope for wildlife.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (82)

DAVID_W

Sep 2024

Saw everything except bighorn sheep and grizzly bears. Even saw mountain goats. Schedule the rain better (joke).

I7417XBmichellel

Sep 2024

It was a great tour thanks to our guide Dallas. He knows the park really well and was able to find wildlife (lots of bison, bald eagles, a wolf, coyotes). We really enjoyed the overall experience and getting to see the park with a really knowledgeable guide.

LindaMiragliotta

Sep 2024

Loved our tour guide Dallas. He was extremely knowledgeable, provided excellent opportunities to see varieties of wildlife, geology, and take tons of photos. Very responsible and attentive to our needs. The lunch was perfect and we loved the group who went on the tour with us - we made new friends!