VIP Yellowstone Private Tour in West Yellowstone booking from $399.99

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

Thu 12 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)

Debra_F

Sep 2024

Our family of four embarked on an extraordinary journey through Yellowstone National Park, courtesy of Sky's the Limit, a woman-owned tour company booked via Viator. This private tour, entering through the West entrance, was nothing short of phenomenal. Our guide, Kat, was the heart of this exceptional experience. Her vast knowledge of the park's history and geology, coupled with her engaging storytelling, brought Yellowstone to life. Kat's personable nature made us feel like we were exploring with a knowledgeable friend rather than a tour guide. Tour highlights: • Old Faithful eruption (perfectly timed!). We ate our box lunches onsite at the Old Faithful Inn, which was a wonderful experience. • Mud Volcano and the mysterious Dragon's Mouth Spring. The boardwalk skirted the hot mud springs for great viewing. The Dragon’s Mouth is actually a cave with steam bellowing out and with sounds like a dragon is in the cave! • Breathtaking Canyon Falls (taller than Niagara!). It was a bit scary looking out over the deep canyon at the fall, but it was well worth the picture-taking opportunity! • Continental Divide at 8,262 ft elevation. This was the high point of our tour. • The Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Yellowstone Lake (the oldest hotel in the park). An elegant hotel with a rich history of visitors and excellent fishing in the huge lake of 140 miles of coastline. • Grand Prismatic Spring's mesmerizing colors. We hiked along the river and felt some of the hot water bubbling up into the river along its edge. At the springs, we enjoyed seeing multiple colors of steam, waters and land around the springs. We even felt the warm steam blow over us at one point! • Firehole Falls' unique beauty. This was another beautiful fall that was smaller than Canyon Falls but was much closer to us so you could appreciate it’s details. The tour's flexibility allowed us to adjust our time at each site, ensuring we got the most out of every stop. Though not specifically an animal tour, we were treated to sightings of mule deer, bison, and elk. Sky's the Limit's attention to detail was impressive. From our pre-ordered box lunches to the variety of snacks and water provided, our comfort was always a priority. Kat's expertise in timing our visits meant we experienced each wonder at its best. This tour offered a perfect blend of natural wonders, geological marvels, and wildlife encounters. It truly was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that words can't fully capture. If you're looking for an immersive, personalized Yellowstone adventure, Sky's the Limit is the way to go. They turn a park visit into an unforgettable journey of discovery!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Potential guests have so much insight based on the details of your review. Thank you! My two favorite notes from this review: "The tour's flexibility allowed us to adjust our time at each site, ensuring we got the most out of every stop." Private tours allow for flexibility. "• Continental Divide at 8,262 ft elevation. This was the high point of our tour." A bit of humor and facts! Thanks again, Debra!

Myla E

Sep 2024

We had a marvelous time. Our guide was Kat . She was very very knowledgeable. She was sweet and did a fantastic job. We loved Yellowstone. We saw everything we wanted to see. Old Faithful was stunning. Dragon ‘s mouth was one of my favorites. Kat is a great driver and parker. We loved our tour

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thanks for calling out Kat's detailed Yellowstone knowledge and customer service skills. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Myla!

markmL7009MT

Sep 2024

Experience of a lifetime with tour guide Mike. Only way to see Yellowstone. He knew all the best spots, was able to avoid the crowds, and had an unbelievable knowledge of the park. Tour was never rushed and the photos we took were fantastic. A huge bonus was Mike’s personality and sense of humor. We not only took an unforgettable tour, we made a great friend.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

"We not only took an unforgettable tour, we made a great friend." Thank you for your recommendation of Mike and Sky's the Limit Tours!

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