Winter in Yellowstone Wildlife Tour

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.

1. 1

   West Yellowstone

   1 hour

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

2. 2

   Big Sky

   1 hour

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

3. 3

   Bozeman

   15 min

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

4. 4

   Paradise Valley

   2 hours

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

5. 5

   Roosevelt Arch

   15 min

   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.

6. 6

   Yellowstone National Park

   15 min

   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.

7. 7

   Lamar Valley

   2 hours

   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.

8. 8

   Petrified Tree

   5 min

   We stop briefly at the Petrified Tree.

9. 9

   Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

   30 min

   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.

10. 10

    Old Gardiner Road

    1 hour

    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.

11. 11

    Paradise Valley

    1 hour

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

12. 12

    Bozeman

    5 min

    Return to Bozeman at 4PM and drop off guests.

13. 13

    Big Sky

    1 hour

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

14. 14

    West Yellowstone

    1 hour

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

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.