Private Tour

Private, Custom Yellowstone Wildlife Tours & Photo Safaris

Overview

Available languages

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Make the most of your visit to Yellowstone!

Let us work with you to craft your perfect Yellowstone nature adventure, led by an award winning professional nature photographer with over 30 years of experience in the Park!

Whether your interests are wildlife, landscape, or general nature photography, we can help you make better pictures, even if your camera lives in your phone.

We know Yellowstone and it's wildlife intimately, & will put you in the best locations for you to capture the photographs you've been dreaming of making.

Our clients range from professional photographers looking for a guide who understands their needs, through beginners just learning the craft, to nature lovers posting to social media for the folks back home.

Our goals are for you have a safe, fun, magical experience, and to leave with great memories AND great photographs!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All participants must be at least 16 years of age without exception

We will be driving long distances between locations, travel time will vary depending on traffic, conditions, weather.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Lunch

Snacks

Yellowstone National Park Entry Pass.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Roosevelt Arch

The Roosevelt Arch is a rusticated triumphal arch at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, United States. Constructed under the supervision of the US Army at Fort Yellowstone, its cornerstone was laid down by President Theodore Roosevelt (who just happened to be vacationing in the area. Before this it wasn't planned that he be there.)in 1903. The top of the arch is inscribed with a quote from the Organic Act of 1872, the legislation which created Yellowstone, which reads: "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People". The arch is constructed of hexagonal blocks of columnar basalt, quarried locally. The arch is 52 feet high. Two towers or buttresses flank the main archway, pierced by pedestrian passages with heavy wood doors. Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, and local citizens felt that it lacked the grand entrance that such an august place demanded

Admission Not Applicable

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

As one early visitor described the Mammoth Hot Springs, "No human architect ever designed such intricate fountains as these. The water trickles over the edges from one to another, blending them together with the effect of a frozen waterfall." The hot springs were an early commercialized attraction for those seeking relief from ailments in the mineral waters. Today, to preserve these unique and fragile features, soaking in the hot springs is prohibitted. Mammoth Hot Springs are a surface expression of the deep magmatic forces at work in Yellowstone. Although these springs lie outside the Yellowstone Caldera boundary, scientists surmise that the heat from the hot springs comes from the same magmatic system that fuels other Yellowstone hydrothermal areas. A large fault system runs between Norris Geyser Basin and Mammoth, which may allow thermal water to flow between the two. Also, multiple basalt eruptions have occurred in this area. Thus, basalt may be a heat source for the Mammoth area.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Private, Custom Photo Tours of Yellowstone National Park!

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Gold Medal Experience
janetcm,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I spent two incredible days with Brian Creek in Yellowstone National Park, and I can’t recommend him highly enough. Brian was absolutely wonderful — he took me to hidden spots I never would have found on my own, shared great photography tips, and even helped me plan my solo days so I could make the most of my time in the park. His knowledge of wildlife and the park itself is outstanding, and his engaging conversation made the experience even more enjoyable. The highlight was witnessing wolves and a grizzly bear fighting over an elk carcass — an unforgettable moment that I never would have seen without Brian’s expertise. Truly an exceptional guide and photographer.
Brian's Yellowstone and photographic expertise inspired the renewal of my love of photography! Thank you.
O283GKsandrar,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My boyfriend gave me the perfect gift of a day with Brian Creek in Yellowstone National Park. The experience Brian provided was custom fit for my interests and photography level. He went above and beyond sharing creative approaches to capturing great wildlife and landscape photographs. The best part is he is a really comfortable, nice guy to spend a day with in one of our country's greatest gems!
Brian is the best!
taymarc2018,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brian was a phenomenal guide for our first visit to Yellowstone. We decided to book a private tour with him as we only had 1 full day, and we’re so glad we did! He was a wealth of knowledge on the park, history, & wildlife. The ability to fully customize our experience to ensure we saw everything we wanted was well worth the money for us. I can’t recommend him enough! And we can’t wait to return.
Unforgettable Yellowstone Tour with the Best Guide We Could ask for
OctavioS567,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our Yellowstone visit was truly elevated by our guided tour with Brian-an absolute must if you’re hoping to experience the park in a meaningful, memorable way. While we explored on our own, it was Brian’s tour that tied everything together and left the deepest impression. From the very start, Brian’s passion for Yellowstone was evident and incredibly infectious. His deep knowledge combined with captivating storytelling, kept us engaged and inspired throughout the day. He read our energy with ease and adjusted the flow to match-creating a tour that felt personal, relaxed and completely tailored to us. What stood out the most was the thoughtful planning. Our son was eager to photograph wildlife, and thanks to Brian’s expertise, we captured incredible shots of bison, pronghorns, coyotes, bears and more. We enjoyed his company so much, we extended the tour to 12 hours-and every minute was worth it. We laughed, we learned, and we walked away with a newfound reverence for the park’s beauty and history. Brian didn’t just guide us-he gave us memories we’ll treasure for life. Highly recommend booking with Brian-you will be impressed.
Fantastic Wildlife photographic tour at Yellowstone
E9306NTstephens,
Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an absolute joy to spend the day with Brian from Brian Creek Photography! His in-depth knowledge of Yellowstone National Park made the experience unforgettable. Brian guided us to prime spots where we saw bears, bison, pronghorns, elk, and a variety of other wildlife. Since it was late May, we were lucky enough to see playful bison calves and some bears with their adorable cubs. It truly felt like a wildlife wonderland. We also got a kick out of observing chipmunks, Uinta ground squirrels, and marmots. We booked the tour six months in advance, and I was already impressed by the level of attention Brian gave us beforehand. He recommended podcasts and reading materials on the park, suggested places to stay and eat, and even offered tips for other areas we planned to visit. On the day of the tour, he picked us up at 6 a.m. and spent a full 14 hours showing us around Yellowstone, covering both the upper and lower loops, as well as detours to Lamar Valley and even Cooke City. The conversation was engaging, and we covered a wide range of topics, from wildlife to the park’s history. We even flipped through a bird guide and identified a few species we had spotted. While our main focus was photography and wildlife, Brian also took us through the Yellowstone Lake area and some of the geyser regions, which were another highlight of the day. We enjoyed a fantastic lunch by the Gibbon River, soaking in the surroundings. As a host, Brian was outstanding. His enthusiasm and company made the day even more enjoyable. From a photography perspective, he gave excellent advice on when to use tripods, what camera settings to adjust, and where to position ourselves for the best shots. He knew exactly when and where to be to capture the perfect light and to maximize our chances of spotting wildlife. Although Brian handled the driving, he was always quick to spot animals and determine whether a stop was worthwhile. We also had plenty of opportunities to take photos through the window, which made for great shots of the animals. I can’t recommend a photography tour with Brian enough—it was undoubtedly one of the highlights of our western U.S. trip!
Birthday in Yellowstone
CHRISTINEC5401,
Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you Brian for an exceptional day trip, starting with sunrise at Gullpoint Dr, followed by driving north watching bison herds interact & cross the river . Brian was very informative about the ecologie & life of yellowstone . (fires).He provided lunch sandwiches ,plenty of snacks & water. What we : saw Bison, white tail buck, Bald eagle, plenty of common Merganser & canadian geese,elk . The day was unforgetable.
Memories that will last a lifetime!
237feliciaa,
Jun 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brian was a fantastic guide! He knew the best places to go for amazing views and wildlife sightings and was a wealth of information about the park's nature and inhabitants! We got some amazing shots and even more amazing memories! I can't recommend Brian enough!
My daughter and I both love photography and this was a special trip for us.
dianelX15ZV,
Jun 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brian was super knowledgeable and was an excellent guide, finding us some absolutely stunning views, even though it was very snowy in some parts. Very considerate and thoughtful to your every need. Great advice about photography, geography and everything in between. Would recommend!