Yellowstone Upper Loop Safari Tour - West Yellowstone, MT
At a glance
Yellowstone Upper Loop Safari Tour - West Yellowstone, MT is a 9h – 10h small-group experience in West Yellowstone, USA, operated by CoveredGround Tours. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $275 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Each guest will get an option of Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Veggie sandwich, Bottled water, Binoculars and Spotting Scope.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 11 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 10 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 9h – 10h
- Group
- Small group, up to 11 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
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.
What's included
What's included
- Each guest will get an option of Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Veggie sandwich
- Bottled water
- Binoculars and Spotting Scope
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Park Entry Fees(included with your National Park Pass)
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
Experience Yellowstone National Park! The Grand Loop road was designed to encapsulate as much of the hydrothermal features in Yellowstone as possible.
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Stop 2 · 1h 30m
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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Stop 3 · 50m
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. This is also a good stop for restrooms, gift shopping and a place to eat outdoors.
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Stop 4 · 50m
Drive over Dunraven Pass from Tower junction to Canyon Village. Stop on the way up in search of plentiful Black Bear, and at the top for Bighorn Sheep sightings. This is also one of the best places in the park for Wildflowers!
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Stop 5 · 45m
We will view both the lower terraces and upper terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs and have lunch nearby in Fort Yellowstone
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Stop 6 · 45m
We will have lunch in Fort Yellowstone with time for light gift shopping at the general store, ice cream, and a walk through the first building in Yellowstone National park. Here, we will see ranger housing and the federal district courthouse
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Stop 7 · 45m
View the area that has measured the hottest measurements in Yellowstone and home to the largest geyser in the world, Steamboat Geyser! We will walk the porcelain basin and see some of the wonders of the most dynamic and acidic location in Yellowstone
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Stop 8 · 25m
See the trickling cascade waterfall of Gibbon Falls and get some great photos for your camera roll!
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Stop 9 · 20m
Drive through Virginia Cascade when it is open and see a waterfall with an opportunity for wildlife
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Stop 10 · 30m
Drive down a dirt road to Slough Creek, home of one of the Junction Butte wolf pack dens
Meeting point
We meet at The Wilson Hotel at 6am in Big Sky MT
Parking lot of West Yellowstone Visitor Center at 7am or we will pick you up at your hotel.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Yellowstone Upper Loop Safari Tour - West Yellowstone, MT take?
The experience lasts about 9h – 10h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $275 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Each guest will get an option of Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef or Veggie sandwich; Bottled water; Binoculars and Spotting Scope; Snacks; Air-conditioned vehicle.
Where does it start?
We meet at The Wilson Hotel at 6am in Big Sky MT Parking lot of West Yellowstone Visitor Center at 7am or we will pick you up at your hotel.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 27 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in West Yellowstone.
