Private tour, run by CoveredGround Tours
Best in the West Yellowstone Private Tour
From $1,999 for 2 adults Dates and prices
Starts in West Yellowstone: Pickup at West Yellowstone lodgings, or meet outside the Stage Coach Inn at 7 a.m.
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Price and dates
From $1,999 for 2 adults
Checked 2 October 2026 for Sunday 4 October
Daily until 15 October. Only days the tour runs are listed.
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At a glance
- Length
- 12 hours, starts 7 a.m.
- Runs
- Daily until 15 October
- Later dates
- Some dates on sale between 2 May 2027 and 15 October 2027
- Group
- Private: only your group
- Guide
- In English
- Park entry
- Not stated in the listing: ask the operator
Before you book
Each non-US resident aged 16 or over pays an extra $100 to enter the park, on a tour too, unless the group has an annual or America the Beautiful pass. The road from West Yellowstone into the park is open to cars until 31 October 2026, and tours that drive in stop when it closes.
Where it starts
Pickup at West Yellowstone lodgings, or meet outside the Stage Coach Inn at 7 a.m. You can be picked up, or meet the group at the start point.
The 38 West Yellowstone lodgings on the pickup list
- 1872 Inn
- Al's Westward Ho Motel
- Alpine Motel
- Arrowhead Lodge by Arrowhead Properties
- Best Western Desert Inn
- Best Western Weston Inn
- Big Western Pines Motel
- Brandin' Iron Inn
- City Center Motel
- ClubHouse Inn West Yellowstone
- Crosswinds Inn
- Dude/Round Up Motel
- Elkhorn Cabins and Inn
- Evergreen Motel
- Explorer Cabins At Yellowstone
- Golden West Motel
- Gray Wolf Inn and Suites
- Holiday Inn West Yellowstone By IHG
- Kelly Inn West Yellowstone
- Lazy Duck Inn
- Moose Creek Inn
- One Horse Motel
- Pine Shadows Motel
- Pioneer Motel
- Pony Express Motel
- Sleepy Hollow Lodge
- Stage Coach Inn
- Starlite Yellowstone, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- The Historic Madison Hotel, Motel and Hostel
- Three Bear Lodge
- Traveler's Lodge
- Westwood Motel
- White Buffalo Hotel
- Yellowstone Inn
- Yellowstone Lodge
- Yellowstone Park Hotel
- Yellowstone Townhouses
- Yellowstone West Gate Hotel
The pickup list also has lodgings in Big Sky.
In CoveredGround Tours' words
Outside pickup area fee may apply if pickup requested outside pickup area. Please make sure you let us know where you will be being picked up from as soon as you know. Thank you.
Meet at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky at 6am
Meet at CoveredGround Yellowstone Tours home office at 7am
Outside the Stage Coach Inn in West Yellowstone at 7am
Norris Picnic Area at 9:00am. This is for visitors coming from Mammoth Hot Springs or Gardiner, MT.
Grant Village General Store at 9:00am. This is for travelers staying at Grant Village or coming from Jackson, WY. We return about 4:30pm.
We can meet inside Yellowstone at Fishing Bridge General Store at 9:00am. This is for people staying in the park at Lake Hotel or Canyon Village. We return about 4:30pm. Please park in one of the large parking lots on the right side of the building.
The route
The stops in the order the operator lists them. Times at each stop are the operator's; wildlife and traffic change them.
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Yellowstone Lake
See the pristine waters of the largest alpine lake in the world, Yellowstone Lake. This area is also home to many Grizzly Bears and Bald Eagles.
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Fishing Bridge
Walk out on to historic Fishing Bridge and view hundreds of native Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout in their natural spawning grounds. The air is always freshest in this place.
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Dragon's Mouth Springs
Walk along a short boardwalk to see Mud Volcano and Dragon's Mouth Springs as the first hydrothermal feature of Yellowstone National Park.
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Hayden Valley
This is your best chance early on to see an abundance of wildlife in beautiful Hayden Valley! We see herds of Bison, Elk and sometimes Grizzly Bear and packs of Gray Wolves: and even the occasional Moose!
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Artist Point
You'll see why many of America's famous artists came to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone to paint or photograph this obscenely gorgeous canyon. 20 miles long and up to 1000 ft. deep, this is the best place to view the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
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Canyon Visitor Education Center
This is our first stop to fuel up on food, shopping and more as we take a 30 minute break at the Canyon Visitor Center in Yellowstone National Park.
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Virginia Cascade Drive
See another beautiful cascade of the slow moving Gibbon River. If you would like we can stop here for a picnic as well.
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Norris Geyser Basin
Witness the otherworldly features of Norris Geyser Basin in the hottest, most acidic and most dynamic part of Yellowstone. This place is amazing!
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Firehole Canyon Drive
Let us show you the roaring waters of Firehole Falls and the stunning natural surrounding of Firehole canyon. We will even let you dip your toes if you like.
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Grand Prismatic Spring
As one of the most trafficked spots in Yellowstone, we always try our best to let you walk up to the worlds largest hot spring, Grand Prismatic Spring. If this is a must-see for your group, we will make it happen!
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Old Faithful
See the largest of the predictable geysers in the world, Old Faithful, erupt in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. This is the second major stop for food, gift shopping and walking around on a self-guided tour with your party. We will give you the best tips and tricks for maximum enjoyment.
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West Thumb Geyser Basin
Wrap up the day with an amazing stop at West Thumb Geyser Basin, the only geyser area located directly on the shores of Yellowstone Lake.
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Cody
Experience Cody, WY and the Wild West with so many attractions and fun for the whole family including rodeo, live music, wild horses and so much more!
What is included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Landing and facility fees
Cancellation and good to know
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Later than that, nothing is refunded.
If the operator cancels for poor weather, Viator offers a different date or a full refund.
From the operator
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The operator's description
Read CoveredGround Tours' own description
This tour is completely personalized, customized private tour for your group. Many people choose this tour because they don't want to drive, have a large group and/or they realize they will only be in Yellowstone once and they want to make sure they see all the sights. All of our professional guides are approved operators by the National Park Service. We will take you where you want to go and make sure you see what you want to see, with loads of educational information along the way!
Reviews
4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, as Viator reported them on 2 October 2026.
Questions about this tour
Where does CoveredGround Tours' private Best in the West tour start?
CoveredGround Tours' private Best in the West tour starts in West Yellowstone: pickup at West Yellowstone lodgings, or meet outside the Stage Coach Inn at 7 a.m.
Does CoveredGround Tours' private Best in the West tour include the Yellowstone entrance fee?
The Viator listing does not say clearly whether CoveredGround Tours' private Best in the West tour includes the Yellowstone entrance fee, so ask the operator before you book.
How long is CoveredGround Tours' private Best in the West tour?
CoveredGround Tours' private Best in the West tour lasts 12 hours and starts at 7 a.m.
Can I cancel CoveredGround Tours' private Best in the West tour for a refund?
Yes. You can cancel CoveredGround Tours' private Best in the West tour for a full refund up to 24 hours before it starts; later than that, nothing is refunded.
Can children go on CoveredGround Tours' private Best in the West tour?
Travellers of any age can go on CoveredGround Tours' private Best in the West tour.
Sources
- Viator: the listing for this tour (product code 316119P3), read 2 October 2026. Prices, dates, ratings, pickup lodgings, the itinerary and what is included come from it.
- National Park Service: Current Conditions (park alerts), checked 3 October 2026
- National Park Service: Fees & Passes, checked 3 October 2026
- National Park Service: Park Roads: 2026 road opening and closing dates (projected), checked 3 October 2026
- National Park Service: Seasons, checked 3 October 2026
Written and checked by West Yellowstone Tours. Tour photographs are the operator's, shown as Viator supplies them.