Shared tour, run by Yellowstone Safari Co.
Full Day Yellowstone Nat'l Park Tour From West Yellowstone
From $728 for 2 adults Dates and prices
Starts in West Yellowstone: Meet in the parking lot of the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce.
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Price and dates
From $728 for 2 adults
Checked 2 October 2026 for Thursday 15 October
Daily until 31 October. Only days the tour runs are listed.
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At a glance
- Length
- 6 to 7 hours, starts 7:45 a.m.
- Runs
- Daily until 31 October
- Later dates
- Some dates on sale between 16 April 2027 and 31 October 2027
- Group
- Shared, up to 8 people
- Ages
- 8 and over; an adult must be in the booking
- Guide
- In English
- Park entry
- Park entry not included
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
Meet in the parking lot of the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce. Everyone meets at the start point; there is no pickup.
In Yellowstone Safari Co.'s words
Meet us in the parking lot at the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce.
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 National Park
Yellowstone National Park West Entrance Gate Your exact route and itinerary will be determined by your interests, current wildlife sightings, and current weather and road conditions. Our guides are all highly experienced, with thousands of hours in the field, and will expertly tailor your safari to you and your group. Summer is construction season in Yellowstone National Park and sometimes this can impact our tours. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park and your guide will do their best to navigate road closures, traffic slowdowns, and construction wait times.
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Firehole River
The Firehole River is surrounded by geothermal features, which heat the water flowing in, effectively increasing the average water temperature of the river. Despite the high mineral content from the geothermal heated waters, the Firehole River supports robust aquatic life, including brown trout and rainbow trout. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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Fountain Paint Pot
Fountain Paint Pot, located in the Lower Geyser Basin, is a mud pot most recognized for the reds, yellows and browns that can be seen in the soil. The colors represent varying levels of iron oxidation in the mud. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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Old Faithful
Old Faithful is only one of the roughly 500 geysers in Yellowstone National Park, but it is the predictability of eruptions that earned this geyser its name. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake is a fascinating geological wonder. Geologists have discovered underwater geysers, hot springs and fumaroles. The lake itself sits on a bed of constantly shifting geologic activity. The mineral rich deposits in the water support a vibrant ecosystem of plant and animal life. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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Hayden Valley
The Hayden Valley is located in central Yellowstone National Park and is home to an abundance of wildlife. The valley floor was once the lakebed of Yellowstone Lake, but is now home to streams, grassy plains and geothermal features. Our safari makes several stops here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
At a depth of more than 1000ft (305m), the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River is an impressive sight. Water, wind, earthquakes and hydrothermal features have all worked together to form this area. Two waterfalls are visible from multiple vantage points, Upper Falls and Lower Falls. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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Upper Falls
As the Yellowstone River flows north out of the Hayden Valley, it flows over the Upper Falls, before continuing on to the Lower Falls. These two falls highlight distinct geological differences found in the layers of canyon rock. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
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Lower Yellowstone River Falls
The first photographic depictions of the Lower Falls were made in 1871 during the Hayden Expedition, although Native American tribes have known about the falls for centuries. Cascading roughly 308ft (94m) over volcanic rock, the falls are an impressive sight from several vantage points. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of the area. Our tours are customized for each departure. We may not stop here on every tour. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park.
What is included
Included
- Resort fees
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
- A variety of snacks, sourced locally and organic when possible.
- A picnic lunch, sourced locally with seasonal ingredients and packaged with recyclable and compostable materials.
- Professional naturalist guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Yellowstone National Park
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.
If too few people book, the operator may cancel; Viator then offers a different date or a full refund.
From the operator
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If your child requires a car seat, please be sure to bring it with you.
- Children 8 and older may participate.
The operator's description
Read Yellowstone Safari Co.'s own description
Yellowstone National Park is one of America’s great treasures. This full day safari will show off the highlights of this incredible place; volcanic thermal features, giant waterfalls, diverse wildlife, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Yellowstone Lake.
Throughout the day we will drive scenic roads, walk historic boardwalks, enjoy the peace of natural landscapes and use our optics to view wildlife. Your guide is your driver, and their goal is to cover as many of Yellowstone’s famous features as they can in a day.
The guides at Yellowstone Safari Co. will make every effort to showcase as many highlights as possible, and will structure the day around making your experience a memorable one. They will take current road conditions, weather, seasonality, and your personal interests into consideration as they move through the park.
Highlights
Old Faithful & Grand Prismatic Spring
Lower and Upper Falls, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Geysers, Hot Springs, Mudpots & Fumaroles
Reviews
4.7 out of 5 from 58 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, as Viator reported them on 2 October 2026.
Questions about this tour
Where does Yellowstone Safari Co.'s full-day tour start?
Yellowstone Safari Co.'s full-day tour starts in West Yellowstone: meet in the parking lot of the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce.
Does Yellowstone Safari Co.'s full-day tour include the Yellowstone entrance fee?
No. Yellowstone Safari Co.'s full-day tour does not include the Yellowstone entrance fee.
How long is Yellowstone Safari Co.'s full-day tour?
Yellowstone Safari Co.'s full-day tour lasts 6 to 7 hours and starts at 7:45 a.m.
Can I cancel Yellowstone Safari Co.'s full-day tour for a refund?
Yes. You can cancel Yellowstone Safari Co.'s full-day tour for a full refund up to 24 hours before it starts; later than that, nothing is refunded.
Can children go on Yellowstone Safari Co.'s full-day tour?
Children aged 8 and over can go on Yellowstone Safari Co.'s full-day tour, and an adult must be in the booking.
Sources
- Viator: the listing for this tour (product code 294832P5), 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.