Overview
Yellowstone National Park offers opportunities to view a wide diversity of wildlife and landscape unmatched throughout the lower 48 States. This full-day journey from Cody into Northern Yellowstone and over the famed Beartooth Pass endeavors to highlight the hundreds of species of animals and birds that thrive in this protected ecosystem, as well as spectacular mountain vistas.
Along the way we will explore the valleys, river systems, and forests where we search for our predators such as bears and wolves, and herds of ungulates such as bison, elk and pronghorn in a region lovingly referred to as America’s Serengeti. We will then climb over 10,000 ft in elevation and view the volcanic behemoths that are the Absaroka Mountains; an area referred to as the Top of the World.
Each tour is led by a professional naturalist who will use high powered optics to find and observe wildlife at a distance as well as orient you to this fantastic corner of the Rocky Mountains.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Non-alcoholic beverages
Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
Snacks
Lunch
Professional naturalist guide
National Park entrance fees. Cost is $20 per person, charged at the gate, subject to change.
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
Gratuity and Park fees are not included
What to expect
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Yellowstone National Park
30 min
East Entrance Gate
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Dunraven Pass
1 hour
Dunraven Pass is a mountain pass on the Grand Loop Road between Tower and Canyon in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
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Tower Junction
1 hour
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.
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Lamar Valley
2 hours
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.
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Cooke City
45 min
Cooke City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Park County, Montana, United States.
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Beartooth Highway
1 hour
The Beartooth Highway is an All-American Road in the western United States on a section of U.S. Route 212 in Montana and Wyoming between Red Lodge and the Northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
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Clarks Fork Yellowstone River
45 min
The Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River is a tributary of the Yellowstone River, 150 mi long in the U.S. states of Montana and Wyoming. It rises in southern Montana, in the Gallatin National Forest in the Beartooth Mountains, approximately 4 mi northeast of Cooke City and southwest of Granite Peak.
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Shoshone River
1 hour
The Shoshone River runs from the Buffalo Bill Dam through an awesome canyon bordered by Cedar and Rattlesnake Mountains through Cody, Wyoming, and ultimately draining into Yellowtail Reservoir (fed primarily by the Bighorn River).
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Sylvan Pass
1 hour
Sylvan Pass (el. 8,524 feet (2,598 m)) is a mountain pass located in the Absaroka Range in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.
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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
1 hour
At a depth of more than 1000ft (305m), the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River is an impressive sight. Water, wind, earthquakes and hydrothermal features have all worked together to form this area. Two waterfalls are visible from multiple vantage points, Upper Falls and Lower Falls. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
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Hayden Valley
1 hour
The Hayden Valley is located in central Yellowstone National Park and is home to an abundance of wildlife. The valley floor was once the lakebed of Yellowstone Lake, but is now home to streams, grassy plains and geothermal features. Our safari makes several stops here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Denver).
Additional Information
- If your child requires a car seat, please be sure to bring it with you.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Beartooth Pass & Yellowstone Nat'l Park Tour - Private
Can I cancel Beartooth Pass & Yellowstone Nat'l Park Tour - Private for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 10–12 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Professional naturalist guide
What's not included?
- National Park entrance fees. Cost is $20 per person, charged at the gate, subject to change.
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Yellowstone National Park, Dunraven Pass, Tower Junction, Lamar Valley, Cooke City, Beartooth Highway, Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Shoshone River.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Yellowstone Safari Co.
