Yellowstone Tours from Gardiner, Montana
Located a stone’s throw from the iconic North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, Gardiner is the perfect starting point for an unforgettable Yellowstone adventure. Our Yellowstone tours from Gardiner give you direct access to some of the park’s most famous wildlife habitats, geothermal features, and scenic landscapes. Starting your tour of Yellowstone from Gardiner puts you at the gateway to the park’s wildest and most scenic regions.
Why Start Your Yellowstone Tour in Gardiner?
Gardiner sits directly at the historic Roosevelt Arch entrance and offers immediate access to Yellowstone’s northern range. The northern range is a distinct wildlife-rich corridor in the park. Popular game animals like elk, pronghorn, and bison can often be seen right from town. Unlike many other park entrances, the north entrance to Yellowstone is open year-round, making Gardiner one of the best places to begin a Yellowstone tour in any season. Our guided tours of Yellowstone run 365 days a year! Anytime is a great time to see the world’s first national park.
Benefits of starting your tour in Gardiner include:
- One of the best access points to the Lamar Valley, Slough Creek, and the Yellowstone’s northern range ecosystem.
- Easy drive to the iconic locations
- Fewer crowds compared to other park entrances
- Easy lodging and pickup locations in town.
Privately Guided Yellowstone Tours from Gardiner
Our guided tours are designed to help you experience Yellowstone safely, comfortably, and with a deeper understanding of the park’s ecosystems and history. Every tour is led by knowledgeable guides who are familiar with the movement of animals, understand seasonal patterns, and know the best places to stop throughout the day. Check out some of our popular tour itineraries:
Yellowstone Wildlife Safaris and Lamar Valley Tours
Yellowstone’s Northern Range and Lamar Valley are one of the most wildlife-rich areas in North America. The main focus of our wildlife tours from Gardiner is bears and wolves. Bison, elk, wolves, bears, small mammals, and birds of all feathers are also included in the program. The safaris focus on the area between the north and northeast entrances of Yellowstone. The private wildlife tours run Year-Round! BOOK A WILDLIFE TOUR FROM GARDINER
Full-Day Yellowstone Sightseeing Tours
Full-day tours allow you to explore a wide range of Yellowstone landscapes and iconic attractions. See the popular sites like Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Springs, and the other unusual geothermal features that make Yellowstone so famous on our geyser and geology tours. Explore the Upper Loop of the park and see the terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Fall, Norris Geyser Basin, and the always beautiful Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. This tour mirrors the “Yellowstone In A Day” Trip. The “Yellowstone In A Day Tours” and Geyser Geology Tours operate from mid-April to late October. Dates may vary based on YNP road conditions.
Multi-Day Tour of Yellowstone
Yellowstone is a vast landscape, over 2.2 million acres, and many visitors miss its most incredible experiences without expert guidance. A Multi-Day Guided Tour of Yellowstone will maximize your vacation. Our recommendation is a 3-day experience, as each day will cover a different region in Yellowstone! The multi-day vacation makes for a relaxed pace with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and wildlife.
Hiking Tours in Yellowstone
Hit the trail in Yellowstone on a guided hiking tour. Gardiner is a perfect place to start a hiking tour. Gardiner has access to some of the best early and late-season hiking routes in the park. The trail system of Mammoth is easily accessible from here.
Why Book A Private Yellowstone Tour
Private tours offer a flexible and personalized Yellowstone experience. Perfect for families, photographers, or small groups, private tours allow you to customize the day based on your interests. Our guides know the park like it’s their backyard, based on many hours spent in the “field”. Benefits of private tours include:
- Flexible itinerary and pacing. Navigate the park efficiently.
- Dedicated guide for your group
- More time for wildlife viewing or photography. Find the wildlife most visitors overlook.
- Personalized educational experience
Prices For Guided Tours From Yellowstone - $850 per day for a party of 1 to 2 people, $900 per day for a party of 3 to 4 people
- $75 per additional person
- All rates are daily, not per person
Your Yellowstone tour from Gardiner typically begins early in the morning, when wildlife activity is highest, and crowds are the smallest. Our guides will pick you up directly from local hotels or meeting points in town if convenient.
What to Expect on Your Tour
Our Private Tours Include: - Professional Yellowstone guide
- Comfortable touring vehicle
- High-powered spotting scopes and binoculars
- Lunch, water, and snacks
- Educational commentary throughout the day. Hopefully, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the park’s natural history, geology, and ecological processes.
- Tours do not include the Yellowstone Entrance Pass and any guide gratuities.
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