Guided Yellowstone Tour from Big Sky and West Yellowstone

Overview

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Take in the sights and earn a ton of education while our expert guide tours you and your group through the nations first National Park. We are professional guides - approved by the National Park Service - that can provide a quality tour and take you to the best stops with the most information in the highest and best way. We are passionate about the Yellowstone and know how to fill a jam-packed day with fun and amazing experiences.

Learn about park history, wildlife, natural wonders and all of the park's many hydrothermal features located within Yellowstone. We always aim to provide an epic experience unlike any other.

This all day Yellowstone experience from the West side is amazing, and departs daily from Big Sky, MT at 6am or West Yellowstone, MT at 7am. We always return you to your starting location.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Binoculars

We include a plethora of well stocked snacks. We cannot provide lunch from the west side due to a lack of providers however you may bring your own and we provide many choices for snacks.

Air-conditioned vehicle

Spotting Scopes + Tripods

Entrance at the National Park gate is not included and comes to $20 per adult. However, each adult with a National Park Pass covers 4 adults, and usually there are enough passes to get everyone in.

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Firehole Canyon Drive

Drive through the Firehole Canyon Drive to see the Firehole river and waterfall in this tremendously scenic 2-mile drive.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Fountain Paint Pot

This is many visitor's favorite feature because they get to see "All Four Hydrothermal Features" in one! See hot springs, mud pots (the paint pots), geysers and more in this very neat and historic roadside stop.

35 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Lower Loop West Yellowstone

Snacks and Bottled Water: We will have a plethora of snacks and you are welcome to bring your own lunch. Unfortunately, we cannot provide lunch on this
Pickup included

Tour from West Gate

Pickup in West Yellowstone, MT
Starting point:
Stage Coach Inn, 209 Madison Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, USA
Pickup included

Reviews

4.91

80 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Outstanding
R7225VDtheresaw,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Daren did a fantastic job. He explained the park’s features perfectly and made sure we saw all of the highlights of Yellowstone. The van was extremely comfortable and clean. I would recommend this tour company to anyone.
Wonderful day.
joanrI5579IF,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Despite challenging weather conditions our tour of Yellowstone with Owen and Covered Ground Tours was fabulous. It was a 3 bear day - as well as bison and elk. For us it was a first trip to Yellowstone and it was so nice to sit back, relax and leave the driving to a very capable Owen. Thank You!!
CoveredGround did an exceptional job
Robobeast,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the Highlights of Yellowstone Lower Loop tour with Cody from CoveredGround Tours. The tour was fantastic and Cody did a phenomenal job. He was knowledgeable, helpful, engaging, and made us wish the tour was longer than the 12 hours we had. On the tour we saw lots of wildlife (bison, elk, a bear), all 4 types of geothermal events, the lodge and of course old faithful. Cody even threw in a few tips that enhanced our experience. Oh and the brownie at lunch, Amazing. Through my experience I also worked with a couple other members of their team. All were courteous, professional, and happy to help ensure we had a great trip. I highly recommend going with CoveredGround.
Highly recommended
Traveler03687569231,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very well put together. Was on time for our pickup and drop off. Kody did an excellent job showing us things we would have missed. The picnic lunch was very good.
Covering a unique environment in one Day.
671owena,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The guided van tour was great. So much great information about the park and anecdotes. The Yellowstone roads are dotted with hubs of excitement as visitors spy key species and gather. And of course this tour went through the geologically active part of the part with steam vents, hot mud pools and the extremely hot clear blue pools and the number one sight - Old Faithful geyser. The guides were excellent at anticipating the plains animals and engaging with other ‘spotters’ to get great views. They explained the geology very well and provided crucial safety guidance. It was a great way to cover a lot of ground and experience this fantastic unique environment.
Great trip … highly recommended
gabriellewE8474QO,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant trip. Stopped at all the major landmarks. Guide Jack was great … very knowledgeable about the history and geology of Yellowstone and up to date info on where wildlife was so that we could see bison and several bears.
Yellowstone with CG was GREAT!
flens5,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
First timers to Yellowstone and very privileged to be guided by CG! Highly recommend taking this tour! Learned a lot from our guide about the natural wonders of the park!
It’s a long, full day. ...
susan h,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It’s a long, full day. Bring a sweater or hoodie. Be prepared to walk up to 3/4 of a mile in a short time. You can skip the walking, but miss some sights. This is the best day tour I’ve taken! I got to see so much more than if I had gone on my own.
Beautiful day exploring yellow stone sights
Kristin L,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Cody was an excellent tour guide! He was patient with us and kept an extra close out for wild life. He parked close to each sight for us making it easy to access and find him. I want to book another tour for the other parts of Yellowstone!
Darrin was great and was...
Jamie P,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Darrin was great and was very attentive to everyone's must see list. I thinknwe checked off everyone's list. He gave pointers for those coming back into the park on their own. Definitely would recommend.

From US$269.00