VIP Yellowstone Private Tour

Overview

Journey through Yellowstone's Lower Loop, where nature's most spectacular wonders await. Watch Old Faithful erupt into the sky and marvel at Grand Prismatic Spring's rainbow colors with your expert naturalist guide. From bubbling mud pots to thundering waterfalls, from bison herds to wolves, experience the best of America's first national park.
Let us handle the driving while you discover hidden treasures and hear fascinating stories of this geothermal wonderland. Travel in comfort in a private vehicle as your knowledgeable guide shares insights about the park's rich history and complex ecosystem. We'll document your adventure with photos throughout the day and share them with you afterwards at no additional charge.
Your day includes visits to the park's most iconic features and hidden gems. Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to explore more deeply, this tour offers an intimate way to experience the wonders of Yellowstone.

City: West Yellowstone

Sun 01 Jun

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What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in West Yellowstone, MT

Professional/Naturalist Interpretive Guide

Brown Bag Lunch

Use of optics: scope & binoculars

Snacks & Beverages

Transport by enclosed, air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Old Faithful

The world's most famous geyser, Old Faithful erupts with remarkable predictability roughly every 90 minutes, sending a dramatic tower of scalding water up to 180 feet into the sky. This iconic spectacle, which lasts between 1.5 to 5 minutes, draws visitors from around the globe to experience nature's timekeeping marvel. While waiting for the next show, explore the surrounding geyser basin's network of boardwalks or visit the historic Old Faithful Inn, a masterpiece of rustic architecture.

Grand Prismatic Spring

Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone's most photographed thermal feature, is a natural masterpiece of stunning colors and immense scale. This massive hot spring, larger than a football field, displays brilliant rings of orange, yellow, and blue caused by heat-loving microorganisms. Steam dances across its surface while the deep blue center reaches temperatures near boiling. Visitors can experience this wonder up close from the steamy boardwalk or take a 1.5-mile roundtrip hike to the Grand Prismatic Overlook for a breathtaking aerial view of this rainbow-hued spectacle against its backdrop of white travertine terraces.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone presents one of nature's most spectacular displays, where the mighty Yellowstone River plunges over two massive waterfalls into a thousand-foot-deep gorge. The canyon's golden walls, painted with splashes of pink, red, and white by ancient thermal activity, frame the legendary Lower and Upper Falls. The 308-foot Lower Falls thunders with particular majesty, while multiple viewpoints along both rims offer awe-inspiring perspectives of this magnificent landscape. Artist Point and Lookout Point provide especially dramatic views of this natural masterpiece.

Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area

Welcome to Yellowstone's most intriguing collection of thermal features, where mud pots bubble and churn like nature's witches' cauldrons. The Mud Volcano area showcases the park's volatile underbelly through a series of gurgling mud pools, steam vents, and acidic hot springs. A short boardwalk loop leads visitors past features like Dragon's Mouth Spring, where thunderous roaring accompanies waves of steam, and the ever-churning Mud Cauldron. The pervasive smell of sulfur adds to the otherworldly atmosphere.

Firehole Canyon Drive

This scenic two-mile, one-way drive follows the dramatic Firehole River as it cuts through steep canyon walls. A favorite spot for osprey nesting, the canyon offers excellent opportunities to watch these magnificent birds dive for fish in the tumbling waters below. The route features pullouts for wildlife viewing and leads to the hidden gem of Firehole Swimming Area, where warm springs meet cool river waters.

Hayden Valley

Migration of various ungulates call Hayden Valley home including bison and elk.

West Thumb Geyser Basin

Where geothermal wonders meet Yellowstone Lake's sapphire waters, West Thumb Geyser Basin offers a uniquely beautiful thermal landscape. This lakeside basin features crystal-clear pools, bubbling hot springs, and delicate geysers set against the backdrop of the lake and distant Absaroka Mountains. The easy boardwalk trail showcases remarkable features like Fishing Cone, where early visitors once cooked their fresh-caught fish in the hot spring, and the brilliant blue Abyss Pool. Winter visitors might spot otters playing among the steam.

Continental Divide Trail

Perched atop Craig Pass at the Continental Divide, Isa Lake presents a fascinating hydrological oddity. This small lily pad-dotted lake is the only natural lake in the world that drains to both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans - and it does so backwards. During spring runoff, its western side drains to the Atlantic via the Missouri-Mississippi Rivers, while its eastern waters flow to the Pacific through the Snake-Columbia Rivers, defying the expected continental drainage pattern.

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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 (113)

paula_s

Oct 2024

The guide was informative and allowed us to view the different attractions, while adhering to a schedule. Watching old faithful erupting was the highlight of the trip!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thanks for your recommendation, Paula! I’m glad to hear Old Faithful was such a special experience!

KarenK_S

Sep 2024

My sister and I have had lots of guides but never our own, personal guide. The long drives in Yellowstone zipped by as Kat filled the time answering all our questions and so much more. Her knowledge of the area, animals, history and landscape was endless and fascinating. She even tailored the visit to match our interests. And her command of the English language was impeccable. Ask for Kat!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

"The long drives in Yellowstone zipped by as Kat filled the time answering all our questions and so much more. " Hey, Karen! Time flies when you're having fun! Thanks for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful recommendation of Kat and Sky's the Limit Tours!

MaryElizabeth_L

Sep 2024

We had a wonderful day in Yellowstone with our guide, Clara! She communicated with us in advance of pick-up and planned the day around our interests. She drove us to see all the highlights of the park while sharing her knowledge during the ride. We rode in a clean, comfortable vehicle, and the provided lunch was tasty. Overall, Sky's the Limit tours exceeded our expectations.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

"...planned the day around our interests. " Thanks for the recommendation, Mary Elizabeth!