Private tour, run by Yellowstone Adventure Tours
Private Hidden Gems of Yellowstone! Lunch w/ family friendly hikes included!
From $1,999 per group (up to 5) Dates and prices
Starts in West Yellowstone: Pickup at West Yellowstone lodgings; the operator also collects from Big Sky and the Old Faithful area.
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Price and dates
From $1,999 per group (up to 5)
Checked 21 October 2026 for Saturday 24 October
Daily until 31 October. Just the days with a departure can be picked.
That price applies to the date and number of travellers chosen. Pick again to price another trip.
Check Availability- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Instant confirmation
- In poor weather the operator can cancel, and then offers to rebook you on another date or refund you fully.
You pay our booking partner after picking the date and party again. We get a commission from them; it costs you nothing more.
At a glance
- Length
- 7 to 9 hours
- Runs
- Daily until 31 October
- Later dates
- Some dates on sale between 16 March 2027 and 1 November 2027
- Group
- Private: only your group
- Guide
- In English, French or German
- Park entry
- Park entry not included
Before you book
The nonresident fee is $100 for each person aged 16 or older who does not live in the US, and tour guests pay it too; only an annual or America the Beautiful pass gets you out of it. When the road from West Yellowstone closes to cars after 31 October 2026, tours that drive in come to a stop.
Where it starts
Pickup at West Yellowstone lodgings; the operator also collects from Big Sky and the Old Faithful area. Guests can be collected or can meet the tour at its 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 list of pickup lodgings reaches Big Sky and Gallatin Gateway as well.
Pickup details
The guide can pick you up at the Old Faithful Inn, in its lobby, or at any hotel near Old Faithful.
About this tour
This tour takes your group only to places in Yellowstone that are off the main roads and hard to find. If you like, the guide can easily add one or a few popular sights to mix the two.
It does not stop at Old Faithful or other busy tourist spots. Instead it goes to places where your family or friends can see a quieter, hidden side of Yellowstone. Because you skip the crowded sights, you have more time to explore than on most tours. You take many walks to hidden waterfalls, quiet lakes, wide views, little-known geysers, mud pots and hot springs, and you see plenty of wildlife. The guide puts your group in the best spot to watch animals safely.
Lunch is a picnic from a local bakery, eaten in a quiet, pretty place. All day, the guide tries to keep you away from other visitors, because this tour is about the hidden Yellowstone.
The route
This list follows the operator's order of stops. The operator sets the times, and traffic or wildlife may change them on the day.
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Yellowstone National Park
A day at Yellowstone’s hidden gems.
What is included
Included
- A private, air-conditioned vehicle for your group
- Bottled water
- Spotting scopes and binoculars
- A picnic lunch from a local bakery: a sandwich on fresh-baked bread (or a garden salad with huckleberry dressing if you ask), organic apples, chips, a drink and a fresh-baked cookie
- Drinks: sparkling water, Coca-Cola, Sprite, diet sodas, LaCroix, and juice for children
Not included
- All fees and taxes
- Any tip for your guide
- National park entry fees
Cancellation and good to know
Cancelling 24 hours or more ahead means a full refund. With less notice than that, nothing is refunded.
In poor weather the operator can cancel, and then offers to rebook you on another date or refund you fully.
Good to know
- Strollers and prams are welcome for the youngest guests.
- The hidden-gem walks are gentle enough for any fitness level.
Reviews
5.0 out of 5 from 36 reviews.
Questions about this tour
Where does Yellowstone Adventure Tours' private Hidden Gems tour start?
The start of Yellowstone Adventure Tours' private Hidden Gems tour is in West Yellowstone. What to expect: pickup at West Yellowstone lodgings; the operator also collects from Big Sky and the Old Faithful area.
Does Yellowstone Adventure Tours' private Hidden Gems tour include the Yellowstone entrance fee?
No; with Yellowstone Adventure Tours' private Hidden Gems tour, the Yellowstone entrance fee is yours to pay.
How long is Yellowstone Adventure Tours' private Hidden Gems tour?
Plan on 7 to 9 hours for Yellowstone Adventure Tours' private Hidden Gems tour.
Can I cancel Yellowstone Adventure Tours' private Hidden Gems tour for a refund?
Yes, provided you cancel Yellowstone Adventure Tours' private Hidden Gems tour a minimum of 24 hours before the start time. A later cancellation gets nothing back.
Can children go on Yellowstone Adventure Tours' private Hidden Gems tour?
Yes. Any age can join Yellowstone Adventure Tours' private Hidden Gems tour.