Overview
This is a tour of the northern range of Yellowstone National Park and the 'Upper Loop' of Yellowstone. We call this the Wildlife and Nature Safari because it highlights the opportunity for abundant wildlife viewing and stunning landscapes.
This tour will give you all of the best opportunities to see wildlife in Yellowstone and you will be able to sit back and take in the sights with us, with an extended focus on wildlife spotting with scopes and binoculars.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Lunch
Binoculars and Spotting Scope
Bottled water
Snacks
In-vehicle air conditioning
anding and/or facility fees
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Southwest Corner of Walmart, Cody parking lot at 7am
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Cody
20 min
Our Starting and Ending point, this is where this tour originates at 7am and ends around 6pm.
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Chief Joseph Scenic Byway
1 hour
Bask in the awe inspiring beauty of the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway making stops at places like Dead Indian's Pass and Pilot Peak
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Yellowstone National Park
15 min
Experience Yellowstone National Park! On this tour we enter through the least trafficked Northeast gate, and exit via the east gate about 9 hours later. Buckle up, here the adventure begins!
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Lamar Valley
1 hour 30 min
Watch out for extreme wildlife viewing in the 'Serengeti of the West' in Lamar Valley. Common wildlife sightings include Black Bear, Grizzly Bear, Grey Wolves, Moose, Pronghorn, Mountain Goat, Mule Deer and more.
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Tower Fall
1 hour
See the Iconic Tower Fall waterfall, one of the many sights painted by 19th century artists that helped make Yellowstone the first National Park in the World
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Mammoth Hot Springs
1 hour 30 min
Walk along both the Upper Terraces and Lower travertine Terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs. See the amazing colors produced by billions of thermophile microorganisms and learn about how this massive bed of limestone is such a wonderful piece of history in the national park
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Sheepeater Cliffs
45 min
Pull into the columnar-shaped lava fields of Sheepeater Cliffs and see where the Tukudika Tribes hunted Bighorn Sheep thousands of years ago.
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Obsidian Cliff
15 min
Drive past the epic Obsidian Cliff. Stretching over 3 miles long, obsidian from this cliff is found along Native trading routes between Western Canada and the Hope Valley Mortuary in Ohio. It is estimated that 90% of obsidian artifacts come from lava rock cooled at these cliffs.
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Norris Geyser Basin
15 min
Drive past the upper viewing point to Norris Geyser Basin
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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
45 min
Stop at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone to see the always inspiring Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
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Hayden Valley
30 min
Keep an eye out for more herds of Buffalo, Elk, Gray Wolves and more in Hayden Valley as we work our way along the east side of Yellowstone National Park, back to Cody
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Fishing Bridge - General Store
30 min
Make a quick pit stop at Fishing Bridge Visitor Center for one final bathroom break and chance for gift shopping at Fishing Bridge.
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Buffalo Bill National Scenic Byway
1 hour 15 min
Drive through what President Theodore Roosevelt dubbed the "most scenic drive in America" and the nation's first national forest, the Shoshone National Forest.
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Pahaska Tepee
15 min
See the original hunting lodge of Buffalo Bill Cody at the Pahaska Tepee, when open.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Guided Upper Loop of Yellowstone Tour from Cody, WY
Can I cancel Guided Upper Loop of Yellowstone Tour from Cody, WY 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.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Southwest Corner of Walmart, Cody parking lot at 7am Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Lunch
- Binoculars and Spotting Scope
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- anding and/or facility fees
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Chief Joseph Scenic Byway, Yellowstone National Park, Lamar Valley, Tower Fall, Mammoth Hot Springs, Sheepeater Cliffs, Obsidian Cliff, Norris Geyser Basin.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by CoveredGround Yellowstone Tours
