Private Tour
Private Evening/Sunset Wildlife Encounter Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
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Looking for a Yellowstone wildlife tour without the early wake-up call? Our Half-Day Evening Wildlife Adventure is perfect for those who prefer to sleep in but still want to witness the magic of Yellowstone’s wildlife at dusk.
Departing by 4:00 PM from Mammoth or Gardiner, this guided tour takes you into Lamar Valley, famously known as the “American Serengeti” for its abundant animal sightings. As the sun sets over Yellowstone’s dramatic landscapes, you’ll have the chance to observe and learn about wolves, bears, elk, moose, coyotes, bald eagles, badgers, and more from an expert naturalist guide.
This sunset safari offers incredible opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing during one of the most active times of day for animals. Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to Yellowstone, this relaxing, educational evening tour offers a unique perspective of the park.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Snacks
Binoculars and Scopes are Provided for Viewing Wildlife
Certified and Knowledgeable Adventure Guides
Gratuity for guides - If you had a great day, a 10-20% tip is appreciated for our AWESOME guides!
National Park Entry Fees
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho too. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful. It's also home to hundreds of animal species, including bears, wolves, bison, elk and antelope.
Lamar Valley
Located in the northeastern corner of the park, the Lamar Valley, along the Lamar River, in is often called America’s Serengeti for its large and easy-to-see populations of large animals. Among its most famous inhabitants are the Junction Butte Wolf Pack Members; wolf enthusiasts gather with spotting scopes most days hoping to see these impressive canines in action. In addition to wolves, other animals roaming the Lamar include large herds of bison, pronghorn, badgers, grizzly bears, bald eagles, osprey, deer, and coyotes.
Options
Private Evening/Sunset Wildlife Encounter Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great wildlife tours
CBotwin,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can’t say enough great things about this tour company. We took two wildlife tours (with Jack and Isaac) and they were both absolutely fantastic guides and people. We saw amazing animals (grizzlies, black bear, moose, elk, mountain goals, pronghorn, mule deer and even a bison or two. They have all of the equipment (scopes, binos, snacks) you need for a great day or evening. I know there are a lot of tour companies out there, and I am sure they are all good, but I promise you that if you pick Cassanova you won’t be disappointed!
Evening to remember
Fearless44097859667,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Issac found us wonderful viewing of black and grizzly bear,mountain goats, wolf, elk,bison,mule deer and coyote. Issac was the best, his knowledge of the area and love of the YNP was so evident and we would highly recommend and evening tour to other first timers !!
Outstanding Wildlife Tour
Christina C,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding experience. Our guide Isaac was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and just all around amazing. There were four of us and he took pains to ensure we all had an amazing experience. We saw elk, bison, swans and ravens. We also saw wolves feeding on an elk carcass and a grizzly bear digging for roots and possibly some kind of rodent. We also had the good fortune to see a great horned owl which was unbelievable. This was truly an amazing tour and we will treasure our experience.
Can't recommend enough!
AimeeMichelle27,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the great fortune of meeting Tauni on her day off in Yellowstone, while we all watched an incredible scene of wolves and bears eat a bison carcass in the Hayden Valley. Tauni was so welcoming in allowing us to look through her scopes and share story after story about the wolves and the bears that we were watching. We hung out for over two hours and it was absolutely incredible to be able to learn so much from Tauni. We felt beyond blessed that we met her and that she shared so much of her experience, wisdom, and equipment with us. If this is how amazing it is when she's off duty, I can only imagine what a treat it would be to hire her or her team. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
It was a “whopper-jack” of a tour.
wendy p,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Jackson was the “Whopper-Jack” of guides. He was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and the park. He went out of his way to show us so many different animals in the park. It was an incredible experience. And we would definitely recommend especially if you had Jackson as your guide.
Evening Wildlife Tour with Isaac
mikeboston73,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the evening wildlife tour with Isaac. He was a pleasure to spend time with. Super knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all things wildlife and nature in Yellowstone. With a little luck and a lot of help from Isaac we saw a juvenile grizzly bear in Lamar Valley. No way we'd have found it without him. Also got to see coyote, mountain goat, Sandhill crane, Pronghorn and more bison than we could count. Great trip.
Highly Recommend Casanova Guided Tours & Alex!
srijitag2025,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible sunset wildlife tour with Alex from Casanova Guided Tours. She was an amazing guide—passionate, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience perfect for our family. From the moment she picked us up at our campsite (super convenient!) to the moment we returned, everything was seamless. We saw so many grazing animals, including adorable pronghorn babies, and the highlight of the evening — spotting a wolf in the wild! Alex’s insights about the Wolf Project and Yellowstone Forever added so much meaning to the tour. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does and cares deeply about Yellowstone’s wildlife and conservation. If you’re looking for a memorable, and educational experience in Yellowstone, we recommend Casanova Guided Tours.
Fantastic view of Yellowstone if you only have a short time
Michelle T,
Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great taste of Yellowstone in a short period of time. Our guide Isaac was beyond amazing. Full of energy and knowledge we even saw a grizzly bear.
LOVED this exploration through Lamar Valley!
Moira D,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful way to spend the evening ( and not driving ourselves !). Michaela was awesome- so full of joy and adventure as she took us through the Lamar Valley looking for wildlife on the ground, in mountains and the air. She provided such great knowledge and stories along the drive. While everyone else was looking at bison for the 10th time she had us sporting mountain goats way up high and Osprey nests with mom and dad feeding and guarding the babies. She was also great at letting tourists know when they were too close to animals and making to unsafe for the animals and themselves . We took that approach on the rest of our trip when we saw similar situations. She would be proud of us! Highly recommend this tour to make you realize everything you aren’t seeing when you drive through the park!
Wildlife encounter a success!
Heather S,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I had an awesome time on our evening wildlife encounter with Alex as our guide! She was incredibly kind and flexible—when I lost my purse and had a bit of a meltdown (oops), she adjusted the schedule and stayed late to make sure we didn’t miss out. Alex is a great conversationalist and incredibly knowledgeable about Yellowstone’s wildlife. We spotted a bear, a golden eagle, and tons of bison and elk. We didn’t catch the wolves this time, but not for lack of effort—Alex gave it her all. Highly recommend this experience, and huge thanks to Alex for making it memorable!
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