Private Tour
Private Upper Loop Tour of Yellowstone National Park
Overview
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Our mission is to create lifelong memories of our national parks for every guest. We specialize in going the extra mile to customize and personalize each tour to your unique needs.
We offer hotel and airport pick-ups in Bozeman, Big Sky, West Yellowstone, and Gardiner, MT, and can accommodate multi-generational families. We provide child seats for infants and address mobility concerns for grandparents. Special dietary requirements can also be catered to with advance notice.
For more active guests, we’re happy to discuss hiking options in Yellowstone or how to incorporate additional adventures like whitewater rafting, horseback riding, fishing, or even a fine dining experience into your trip.
Call us today to explore how we can make your Yellowstone adventure truly unforgettable!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Bottled water
Professional tour guide with current avalanche safety, CPR, & Wilderness First Aid certifications
Snacks
Transportation in a spacious 4WD Chevy Suburban or Ford Transit Van
Light breakfast snacks
Use our professional-grade Vortex™ spotting scopes and binoculars
Your choice of a salad, sandwich, or wrap
National Park entry fees (Buy before your visit or upon entry. $20/per or $80 for up to 4 ppl)
Optional guide gratuity (15% recommended)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Yellowstone National Park
Discover Yellowstone’s beauty on an all-day private tour, with options for the Lower Loop, Upper Loop, or a complete Grand Loop Tour. Call to customize your adventure and arrange the best meeting location. The Lower Loop includes iconic sights like Old Faithful, the vibrant Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Lake Yellowstone, and the stunning Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. The Upper Loop takes you to Lamar Valley, a prime spot for viewing bison, wolves, and other wildlife, as well as the fascinating Mammoth Hot Springs. Book a multi-day tour to fully explore both loops and enjoy more time to relax, absorb the sights, and appreciate the park’s wonders. Call us today to explore how we can make your Yellowstone adventure truly unforgettable!
Lamar Valley
Guests touring Lamar Valley with Obsidian Experience can expect breathtaking scenic vistas and unparalleled wildlife viewing. Known as the "Serengeti of North America," this area is famous for its diverse animal population, including bison, elk, and the elusive wolves. The stunning landscapes, framed by rugged mountains and rolling hills, provide a perfect backdrop for photography and nature appreciation, making it a highlight of any Yellowstone adventure.
Options
General booking options
Pickup included
Reviews
86 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A perfect day!
Peggy M,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hassle free travel with a tour guide allowed us to focus on wildlife and the beautiful scenery. Our guide Rose was always on the lookout for wildlife and we stopped at everyplace on my wish list and then some. She had the gear and scopes that allowed us to see more than what we could have on our own. It was a great day due to Obsidian Tours taking such good care of us including lunch!
Great day in the park
Connector554690,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hiring a guide was the best decision ever! Having Rose plan the route using our wish list made for a hassle free experience. She had the gear and scoop to ensure we would see wildlife all over the loop. Friendly and professional!
Excellent experience!
Escape24881172333,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yellowstone Guided Tour: Our group’s experience was amazing. Our guide, Mark, was very knowledgeable, but also engaging, entertaining, and personable. He was stellar at locating and spotting wildlife. His knowledge of the park’s history, geology, plants, trees, and animals, was impressive!! Communication from the tour company and with Mark were great. We were well provided with delicious food, drinks, snacks, and binoculars, along with Mark’s spotting scope. Icing on the cake was the fact that we all clicked with Mark‘s upbeat sense of humor. Overall, such a wonderful experience! We would highly recommend this private Yellowstone Upper Loop tour with Mark and Obsidian tours.
Yellowstone
Seaside578619,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Obsidian was amazing. When we started planning our tour,Stacy was great. He gave us suggestions and ideas once we decided which tour, Stacy called us and went through this tour with locations and sites to be seen. Lisa contacted us about a week before our trip and went over everything that we needed to know and answer any questions we might have. The day of our tour Mark was out quite. He was amazing. He is very high energy and informative. He worked hard to locate us wildlife to see, and took us to locations that were stunning. Obsidian made our trip amazing. I would highly recommended them to anyone.
Yellowstone Upper Loop
Deborah F,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Stace was personable, knowledge, has excellent communication skills, and attended to all of our needs. He has special equipment to help spot wildlife. He exceeded all of our expectations and treated us to some very funny unforgettable stories.. We will definitely book with him again. Thank you so much!!! Debbie, Paul, Jim, and Cheryl
Wonderful full day tour of Yellowstone
Syomara H,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did our tour today with Tom. He was AMAZING. Best tour guide ever. My whole family loved him. He is a nice guy who is super intelligent and knowledgeable. He made our trip well worth it! 👍🏼👍🏼
We had the best time! We...
Joe C,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best time! We had 4 of us in our private group. The van was very spacious, was filled with snacks and drinks for us to have all day long. Rose was our tour guide and she was AMAZING! She was extremely knowledgeable about the animals, and the environment we were exploring. She explained everything very well, was very well spoken, and made sure we had the best experience possible. We will definitely be back! Thank you Rose and Obsidian Tours!!!
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Denise H,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable. Everyone absolutely enjoyed their experience and was thrilled with our guide, Rose.
Fabulous, private tour of Yellowstone's Upper Loop!
Laura M,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an outstanding full day tour of the Upper Loop of Yellowstone. Our tour guide, Rose, was very knowledgeable and personable, which was great since we spent all day together. She provided binoculars and brought her own scope, which ensured we could see all the wildlife up close. Since the tour was just with our family, it allowed for flexible decisions to be made throughout the day during our stops. Lunch, snacks, and drinks are also included. I would highly recommend this tour!
Excellent tour of the upper loop
Michelle M,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour of the upper loop with Nate. We booked a private tour and Nate was our guide. Nate was very attentive, informative, personable and flexible. His knowledge and enthusiasm for the part made our trip unforgettable.
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