Upper Loop Tour and Lamar Valley from West Yellowstone with Lunch
Overview
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8 hours
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This Wildlife Viewing Van Tour is a great way to see the unique animals of Yellowstone National Park. We begin in the fun gateway town of West Yellowstone.
The early morning part of the tour explores wildlife haunts in the famous Shadow Canyon of the Madison River. This area is home to bear and elk.
Later we scope for wildlife on the shoulders of one of Yellowstone's tallest peaks, Mount Washburn.
Next we explore the Lamar Valley, known as the Serengeti of North America. We will use spotting scopes to look for wolves, bears and other wildlife. Enjoy a hot drink and morning snack while watching wolves.
Next we visit the Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces for a short walk. If you don't feel like walking we find a safe, scenic spot for you to wait for the group near the van.
Finally, we head back toward West Yellowstone stopping for additional wildlife sightings along the way.
The day concludes back at West Yellowstone.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Van with large windows for wildlife sightings
Brown Bag with snacks
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Hot coffee/tea/cocoa while watching wildlife
Spotting Scope for viewing wildlife at a safe distance
Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions
Binoculars for personal use to view wildlife
Yellowstone Entrance Fee: Unless You Have an Annual Pass, which is good for 4 people in your party
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Madison River
Scope for wildlife along the Madison River in the early morning light. Bears and elk frequent this valley.
Mount Washburn
Scope for wildlife on driving up Mount Washburn. This area is home to grizzly bears and elk herds.
Options
Upper Loop Tour and Lamar Valley from West Yellowstone with Lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
134 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lots of wildlife! ...
Jamie P,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00Lots of wildlife! Highlight was a pack of 10 wolves. Also saw bison, antelope, Osprey and elk. Mammoth springs was also amazing.
We saw so many animals....
Julie S,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00We saw so many animals. We wouldn’t have known most of them were there if not for our guides. Spencer did a great job.
This was a fantastic way...
Michaela L,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a fantastic way to explore the wildlife of Yellowstone. Emily was the ideal guide- super knowledgable and very friendly. She went out of her way to make sure everyone had a fun and safe time. It is a long day and we packed a lot in, but there were lots of stops and Emily really followed the group's interests and preferences. I highly recommend this tour!
Dissapointment of my vacation
Venus A,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
1.00The driver did not pick me up at a meeting point. I was waiting for 55 min, no one showed up. And then, they lied about a meeting time and as if coming 15 min earlier before I left the meering point. I would never again use this agency and would fire the driver of that day just for lying and not take care of me as a person who came 10 h away from home to see Yellowstone. I was very disappointed and cried all my way back home. If I could, I would sue this agency for that!
This adventure allowed us...
Tammy G,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00This adventure allowed us to see many species of wildlife and it was way more than we ever imagined! Our guide, Spencer was so knowledgeable and spent extra time with us. This tour truly made our vacation special!
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