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Winter in Yellowstone Wildlife Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: We meet here at 8:00AM. 777 East Main Street, Bozeman. This is a great spot to get a coffee and breakfast before we me meet. We will meet out back in the parking lot at 8AM. Please park in the back of the parking lot away from the doors of Cafe M..

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Overview

Yellowstone Hiking Guides is a long-time, local tour operator that offers top-rated experiences in Yellowstone National Park. Our Winter Wildlife Tours start run from February to April.

Winter in Yellowstone is a magical time. Be sure to bundle up in layers as we put wolves and other rare animals in the spotting scope. Use our binoculars to see foxes hunting in the snow and bison weathering the winter conditions.

We pack the lunch, snacks, and the hot and cold beverages. Please allow us to host you at the highest level on one of our group tours. We pick up guests in West Yellowstone (6AM), Big Sky (7AM), and Bozeman (8AM).

Top destinations in the Park include the Roosevelt Arch, the Lamar Valley, Mammoth Hot Springs terraces, and the Old Gardiner Road. We also drive through the scenic Paradise Valley, home to winter wildlife outside of Yellowstone National Park.

We look forward to hosting you and your group to show you Yellowstone's winter wildlife and stunning scenic beauty.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Binoculars for viewing wildlife at a safe distance
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Hot coffee/tea/cocoa while watching wildlife
Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions
Comfortable transportation
Spotting Scope for viewing wildlife at a distance
Light breakfast snack

✗ Not Included

Yellowstone Entrance Fee: Any pass can cover up to 4 people in the vehicle. Otherwise it is $20 per person. Foreign visitors, $100.
Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

We pick up guests at 6AM at the West Yellowstone Visitor Center and drive through Yellowstone National Park to Big Sky.

Stop 2

We pick up guests at 7AM behind the BASE Community Center and drive through the scenic Gallatin River Canyon to Bozeman.

Stop 3

We pick up guests at 8:15AM at Cafe M in Bozeman on East Main Street.

Stop 4

Drive through Montana's Paradise Valley, spotting wildlife along the Yellowstone River.

Stop 5

Drive through the famous Roosevelt Arch in Gardiner, Montana. Stop to learn about the history of Yellowstone's Original Entrance. Take photos and leave with memories.

Stop 6

We enter the North Gate of Yellowstone National Park. The cost is $20 per person. If you have an America the Beautiful Pass it will cover the entry cost for up to four people in your travel group.

Stop 7

Yellowstone's Lamar Valley, also known as the Serengeti of North America, is home to rare wildlife. Stop along the roadside to view wolves, bison, coyote, bighorn sheep, elk and more through spotting scopes and binoculars. Enjoy abundant wildlife on the winter landscape.

Stop 8

We stop briefly at the Petrified Tree.

Stop 9

Take a stroll along the boardwalks at Mammoth Hot Springs. The steamy feature surrounded by snowcapped mountains is home to elk and bison during winter months.

Stop 10

Explore the Old Yellowstone Road teeming with wildlife. This is the lowest elevation spot in Yellowstone where wildlife find food during the harsh winter months.

Stop 11

Leave Yellowstone behind, driving back through the Paradise Valley to Bozeman.

Stop 12

Return to Bozeman at 4PM and drop off guests.

Stop 13

Return to Big Sky at 5PM and drop off guests.

Stop 14

Return to West Yellowstone at 6PM and drop off guests.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

We meet here at 8:00AM. 777 East Main Street, Bozeman. This is a great spot to get a coffee and breakfast before we me meet. We will meet out back in the parking lot at 8AM. Please park in the back of the parking lot away from the doors of Cafe M.

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End Point