Winter in Yellowstone Wildlife Tour

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8 to 12 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Yellowstone Hiking Guides is a long-time, local tour operator that offers top-rated experiences in Yellowstone National Park. Our Winter Wildlife Tours start on Feb. 2, 2026.

Winter in Yellowstone is a magical time. Be sure to bundle up in layers as we put wolves and other rare animals in the spotting scope. Use our binoculars to see foxes hunting in the snow and bison weathering the winter conditions.

We pack the lunch, snacks, and the hot and cold beverages. Please allow us to host you at the highest level on one of our group tours. We pick up guests in West Yellowstone (6AM), Big Sky (7AM), and Bozeman (8AM).

Top destinations in the Park include the Lamar Valley, the Petrified Tree, Mammoth Hot Springs terraces, and the Old Gardiner Road. Also we drive through the scenic Paradise Valley, home to winter wildlife outside of Yellowstone National Park.

We look forward to hosting you and your group to show you Yellowstone's winter wildlife and stunning scenic beauty.

What's Included

Binoculars for viewing wildlife at a safe distance
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Hot coffee/tea/cocoa while watching wildlife
Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions
Comfortable transportation
Spotting Scope for viewing wildlife at a distance
Light breakfast snack
Yellowstone Entrance Fee: Unless You Have an Annual Pass, which is good for 4 people in your party
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    West Yellowstone

    We pick up guests at 6AM at the West Yellowstone Visitor Center and drive through Yellowstone National Park to Big Sky.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Big Sky

    We pick up guests at 7AM behind the BASE Community Center and drive through the scenic Gallatin River Canyon to Bozeman.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Bozeman

    We pick up guests at 8:15AM at Cafe M in Bozeman on East Main Street.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Paradise Valley

    Drive through Montana's Paradise Valley, spotting wildlife along the Yellowstone River.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Roosevelt Arch

    Drive through the famous Roosevelt Arch in Gardiner, Montana. Stop to learn about the history of Yellowstone's Original Entrance. Take photos and leave with memories.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Yellowstone National Park

    We enter the North Gate of Yellowstone National Park. The cost is $20 per person. If you have an America the Beautiful Pass it will cover the entry cost for up to four people in your travel group.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Lamar Valley

    Yellowstone's Lamar Valley, also known as the Serengeti of North America, is home to rare wildlife. Stop along the roadside to view wolves, bison, coyote, bighorn sheep, elk and more through spotting scopes and binoculars. Enjoy abundant wildlife on the winter landscape.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Petrified Tree

    We stop briefly at the Petrified Tree.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

    Take a stroll along the boardwalks at Mammoth Hot Springs. The steamy feature surrounded by snowcapped mountains is home to elk and bison during winter months.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Explore the Old Yellowstone Road teeming with wildlife. This is the lowest elevation spot in Yellowstone where wildlife find food during the harsh winter months.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Paradise Valley

    Leave Yellowstone behind, driving back through the Paradise Valley to Bozeman.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Bozeman

    Return to Bozeman at 4PM and drop off guests.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Big Sky

    Return to Big Sky at 5PM and drop off guests.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    West Yellowstone

    Return to West Yellowstone at 6PM and drop off guests.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Yellowstone Hiking Guides

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
4WD Tours
Seasonal
Small Group
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
Additional fees

Cancellation Policy

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

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