Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch
Overview
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6 hours
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Yellowstone Hiking Guides safely leads hiking groups into the Lamar Valley on a wildlife viewing day hike tour.
Our guides are well versed in Yellowstone's unique wildlife. Safety and fun are our top priorities. Regularly, we spot wolves, bears, and other rare wildlife from the trail in the backcountry of Yellowstone.
Our tours are off the beaten path, traveling on bison trails for the majority of the hike. Most tour providers in Yellowstone spend the majority of the day on the road, or very close to the road. Our guides take you into the backcountry for unique views of the Lamar Valley that you cannot see from the roadway.
Frequently, our guests tell us that they could not do this hike on their own through the massive bison herd and unpredictable wildlife.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
A light breakfast snack
Bear Spray, Binoculars, Trekking Pole, Backpack (if necessary)
Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions
Hot Coffee/Tea/Cocoa
Admission to Yellowstone National Park: $35 per vehicle, good for one week
Please bring 2 liters of water per person
Rain jacket and fleece layer
Gratuities
What To Expect
Lamar Valley
This six-mile tour through the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park is the best place to hike and view wildlife in North America. Your expert guide will safely lead you to wildlife viewing locations and scenic vistas that you cannot see from the road. Your guide will help you navigate the large bison herds. We sometimes spot wolf and bear, at a distance. Your guide will carry a scope for viewing these animals safely. We also see pronghorn, elk, moose, badger, ground squirrels, and an array of birds. We take a break for a picnic lunch with river or valley views.
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Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch
Reviews
164 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Josh and Emily Jo, thank you for making this a great experience for us and our girls. This was a great family hike.
Lacy W,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Emily Jo and Josh are great! Emily Jo eased my concerns about taking my 12 and 9 year old daughters before we went. Then Josh met us at the trailhead and took us off the beaten path! We hiked the bison trails, saw a herd, a few pronghorns and grizzly tracks. He was very knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife. It felt like a real behind the scenes experience!
great hike and...
Sieglinde M,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00great hike and interesting wildlife Spencer, our guide was very knowledgable in many regards and very easy going.
Excellent hike with Michelle and new recruit
Alan P,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a very informative hiking tour ! We seen lots of animals like bison, badgers, prong horns , fish and deer . She spent the time answering all our questions ! She even made us an excellent lunch! Very highly rated by all 6 of us . We will definitely recommend this tour to everyone we know . Thank You
Very wet Lamar Valley Hike.
Bill A,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00The Lamar Valley is beautiful. The morning we went it was raining. Then we got some thunder and lightning. Even with a wet shortened hike it was a good experience. We got to see a large herd of bison gazing in the valley. Our guide was wonderful, very informative while being aware of everyone's comfort and preparedness.
Kim was a fantastic...
Jenna R,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kim was a fantastic guide! This was more a walk than a hike, so easy to do before or after another activity.
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