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Private Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing Tour with Lunch
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Private Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

By Yellowstone Dreamin Adventures
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 5–6 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • Your Guide will provide hot drinks, snacks, & water throughout the day and a picnic style lunch on the trail
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • 906 Scott St W, Gardiner, MT 59030, USA
    Located in the Outpost Mall in Gardiner, by the Outlaw's Pizza parlor. We also pick up within 15 miles of Gardiner including the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins.
Pickup details
  • We pick up within 15 miles of Gardiner including at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins. Please make sure we have your correct cell phone #. Expect a call the day before your tour from your guide to check in with you and make sure we have your lunch order. Your Guide will also make sure we will be covering all of your priorities for your private tour
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Pushchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 253477P3

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 253477P3

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      • Yellowstone Dreamin Adventures
        40
        Gardiner, United States
        Joined in February 2020
      • L7807SHchadb
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful Tour
        We had an excellent tour today with JR. Communication the day before was great answering last minute questions concerning pick-up time, location and what we might need to bring. He was prompt picking us up to start a wonderful day. His knowledge concerning the park and wildlife was great. We saw Big Horn sheep, mountain goats, bison, black bears, pronghorn, wolves, coyotes, fox, Bald Eagles, hawks and sand hill cranes. He and my daughter talked photography most of the trip and he was able to share tips and tricks with her. Highly recommend a tour to get the most out of your Yellowstone vacation.
        Written 17 July 2024
      • divinganddogs
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic!
        We booked 3 private tours (Wilderness, Upper and Lower Loops) and they were all amazing! Debbie was wonderful to work with booking the tours. Ron, our guide, was fabulous! He was friendly, courteous, considerate and so knowledgeable. He gave us so much information and told great stories. We saw so much more than we ever could have seen on our own. Lunches were delicious, with more than enough food. Plus, not having to drive ourselves was such a pleasure. Thanks so much to Dreamin’ Adventures for making our stay in Yellowstone so special.
        Written 18 May 2024
      • bettejohn
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Alaska family tour with National Geographic
        Flew from Boston to Seattle to Anchorage. Tour began there. Husband, 12 year old grandson and I. 2 vans. Man and woman drivers. 10 parents, 7 children. One other grandmother like me with her granddaughter. Saw Denali from the ground, wild bears, other wild animals. Great scenery of mountains. Good food. Good accomodations. Nice people. Was my 50th state to visit.
        Written 18 January 2024
      • IrishVirginia
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best day in Yellowstone!
        We had a wonderful day! John was an amazing guide! We saw a black bear with cubs, a wolf pup, elk, pronghorn antelope, mountain goats and many many bison. The lunch and snacks were all great and Debbie was so helpful with arranging the tour and answering my questions.
        Written 7 August 2023
      • ProfCTF
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jon is the man—great tour and awesome animal sightings
        John was super informative and friendly. As a park ranger, he had tons of interesting bits of history and information. He took his time and didn’t rush us at all. Great company and wonderful day out
        Written 5 August 2023
      • Z6826SHrebeccag
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Yellowstone Dreamin Tour was excellent
        What an adventure we had with Ron as our guide! Our family group went to Lamar Valley to experience the wildlife. Ron was an expert at finding all types but managed to find 2 Grey wolves and a black. He pulled out scopes and we watched for over an hour as the wolves moved about. It was a treat and not always a find visitors get to see. We also saw a brown bear with 2 cubs, bison, elk, numerous birds and ducks, deer, and a mountain goat. Our lunches were amazing even though we had to eat in the bus in the rain. My turkey wrap was delicious and had so much meat on it I was full for hours! Included were chips, pickle, avocado, and the sweetest peach ever! Every member of our family enjoyed the lunch and were satisfied. I highly recommend this company for any tour into Yellowstone! Our guide was so knowledgeable and answered any and all questions. Once in a lifetime adventure!
        Written 14 July 2023
      • S1017QMellenr
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Saw things I know I would have missed on our own.
        Was a great day. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We saw a bear and her cub also bison, elk. Then we entered Lamar valley. Found 3 separate wolf sittings with binoculars and scopes that were provided. Lunch was a feast, well worth it. Was a great experience.
        Written 9 July 2023
      • erichY5251WB
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing Experience!
        My wife and I along w our 6 year old daughter did this tour with our Guide Ron. It was an amazing experience and highly recommend it! Ron was fabulous and also great w our daughter. It was a great experience for us all . 5 stars!!! —-Eric and Pam
        Written 8 July 2023
      • Kramrs
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Family trip
        Our family of six are so happy we took this tour . Adam, our guide not only shows us amazing views, he set up spotting scopes for us. We set a record on this tour for the number of bears we saw, cubs included. My Bucket list was to see a wolf AND I did as well as her pups! Wow, wow and wow.
        Written 31 May 2023
      • h2oskierc
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing experience for our family of 6
        Wow. Not sure where to begin. My wife worked with Debbie to get everything setup. She was extremely responsive and helpful. The lunch that she arranged for us was excellent. These aren’t gas station bag lunches. These were fantastic lunches. More than I could eat in fact. Our guide, JR, was excellent. His passion for the area and the wildlife was evident from the moment he picked us up. He was the perfect amount of talkative for us. He shared a great knowledge of the park and was the kind of person I’d be friends with if we met in real life. He has the perfect personality for guiding visitors along their journey. We were picked up in a nice newer suburban. It for our family of 6 (including 3 teenage boys) well. It was nice and clean, I feel bad it was a rainy day and we got the inside muddy. JR just seemed to understand that was part of the deal. The tour was well equipped with spotting scopes, binoculars, bear spray, etc. JR even had a device to attach my phone to one of the spotting scopes so we could all see and we could get photos and video from it. JR was great at helping us find wildlife, and did a great job of tailoring our tour to us. He showed us things we never would have seen without an expert guide. He even showed us things that he felt we missed out on from our previous couple days of unguided exploring. If you’re considering a guide, just do it. And use Yellowstone Dreamin Adventures. You won’t regret it.
        Written 22 October 2022
      • GloryJim
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Tour with JR
        My family of six had a fantastic tour with JR. We saw plenty of wildlife despite the hot summer weather and hazy visibility (nearby fires). In addition to the wildlife viewing, JR offered us stops at some of the other amazing attractions within Yellowstone. JR is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We had a great picnic lunch at the end to wrap things up. This tour really saved us, as we were able to enter Yellowstone through the north entrance, which the public couldn't access due to recent flooding. If you're visiting Yellowstone, especially if you only have one day to spare, I highly recommend this tour.
        Written 19 September 2022
      • katherinecC8231IJ
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing private family tour of Yellowstone
        My family and I (6 of us) had such a wonderful time on our Yellowstone tour! Our guide Adam was great, he was very knowledgeable and enjoyable to spend the day with. He took us to all of the spots we wanted to see, and stopped for us to have our lunch at the Old Faithful Inn. The ride was very comfortable and the included lunch was amazing! If you want to see a lot of Yellowstone and have the ease of a private tour, I would highly recommend! The responsiveness and professionalism involved in booking the tour was also great. Thanks for everything!
        Written 13 September 2022
      • P5530TTjoem
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Yellowstone Dreamin Tour
        Yellowstone Dreamin tours: 5/5- all starts with coordinating upfront with Debbie (owner) and her exceptional customer service skills- she definitely wants you to experience what you want- we were on a 1 day park visit and her suggestions fit our needs perfectly. Now, on the actual tour (10hrs.), our guide Adam, was another great fit for my wife and I. Perfect amount of information for us, pointing out many, many items of interest that we would normally just drive right by. Took us to all the “must see” spots, and walked with us to the best vantage points. Gave us site specific information, viewed, photo’s and on to the next spot. The full day tour was done in a perfect sequence whereas it never felt pushed. Highly recommend this group for a great individual tour of the park. Great job Yellowstone Dreamin!
        Written 15 August 2022
      • ShariPhill
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great Yellowstone experience!
        All I can say is wow! Our guide Steve brought the knowledge of years of experience and was amazingly skilled at spotting a variety of wildlife. We saw a wolfpack, bears, elk, herds of bison, rare birds and a mountain goat! He has all the equipment to see them from a distance. We were relaxed and had all the food and drinks we needed. Definitely recommend!
        Written 26 May 2022
      • Jennifer P
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        10 Stars!
        This was a once in a lifetime experience for me and my 13 yo grandson! Ron was our guide and Rob was our guide in training and they were both fantastic and kept us entertained with stories and information about the park and the animals. They customized our trip to include a drive up the Beartooth Highway, for which I will always be grateful because I could not have driven it myself. We saw a bald eagle, an osprey, some antelope, big horn sheep, mountain goats, a grizzly bear with two cubs, a black bear with two cubs, and pocket gophers. But the best part, and what we will never forget, is a wolf encounter we had. Ron got a tip and turned around and found a place to park. We watched a beautiful black wolf come down the hill towards us and start to cross the road, stopping right in the middle and directly in front of our SUV! Then he continued down to the river, harassed some bison, strolled downstream, swam back across the river and started back up the hill. This time he crossed the road directly behind our SUV! He continued up the hill until he found a coyote den, where they started yipping in alarm. Four coyotes started charging him and eventually he left. It was magical! We hoped to see a wolf but could never have dreamed this!! I can’t recommend them highly enough.
        Written 20 August 2021
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      Meljam8
      Boston, MA32 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2020 • Family
      We had a fabulous time on our tour. Josh was a lovely tour guide. He was knowledgeable and passionate about both Yellowstone and the wildlife. We had a great opportunity to see the wolves in Lamar Valley and also enjoyed close up views of the bison and pronghorn. We would have never seen the wolves without Josh’s expertise so that alone made the trip worth it! We also learned some great insight on the history of Yellowstone, how to spot animals and enjoyed our hike around Trout Lake. Highly recommend!
      Written 4 September 2020
      This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

      Sharon M
      Windham, NH659 contributions
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      May 2022
      What a day we had with JR! We were picked up at our location in the morning (coffee and muffins waiting) and began our journey! JR was great - an avid photographer who knew all the places to take us and pointed out the areas that had wildlife activity in them from his previous trips. At last count we were up to 13 bear sightings - a few of them were right on the side of the road so we have great pictures, saw coyotes, wolf den activity, eagles, osprey, falcons, of course bison and elk! Lunch was very good - we pulled off and ate at a picnic area and the sandwiches were prepared ahead of time, and we were able to choose what we wanted so no surprises! JR was always there to lend a hand when exiting the van which was extremely helpful. Honestly, it was the best day and when we saw busloads of people and other vans passing by with multiple people in them, we were so happy we had a private tour! Thank you, JR, for making this a truly wonderful experience!
      Written 22 May 2022
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      Thank you for your kind words. I will pass this onto J.R. He is a wonderful, experienced Guide who is passionate about Yellowstone Park. We are lucky to have him on our team. We hope to see you again if you travel our way.
      Written 23 May 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

      W J
      8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2021
      I was hoping for a good tour and we got an excellent one. The guide Steve, (ask for him if you can), had 30 years experience in the area and could not have been better with his understanding of the area. It was a truly educational experience and we left it enlightened about the wildlife and ecology and history of Yellowstone. He was most patient with the endless questions and truly wanted us to feel where we were with a gentle hand of teaching. Add to that a wonderful lunch and we could not have been happier with our Yellowstone adventure. Thank you for setting this up for us.
      Written 17 May 2021
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      holly s
      Los Angeles, CA3 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2021
      This company hasn't been around very long but it is made up of veterans in the field and it shows. We had the best time with our guide Ron who was easy, wonderful and who is also 5th generation Gardner resident who knew everything about the area.
      Booking is easy and friendly, and our experience was nothing short of life changing. We saw wolves, Elk, Goats, badgers, bears, buffalo, antelope and all kinds of birds. Can't wait to return.
      Written 14 August 2021
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      SEM8484
      Melbourne, FL28 contributions
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      Aug 2022
      JR was a great guide and provided us with many insights of the park. He also made our two day trips to the park very efficient and memorable. We were able to see all of the sights and get the the historical background of the park, geological phenomenons and wildlife. Sine the North entrance was closed to individuals, the Yellowstone Dreamin Adventures was definitely the way to go if you are staying in the Gardiner area.
      Written 27 August 2022
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      Vacation38634196221
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      May 2024 • Family
      Our guide was amazing! We started at 630am and were gone all day! We learned so much! Lunch was provided, very fresh! We would have never covered all the places we saw with guide. Got to see tons of animals including a bear that walked in front of car. We would definitely book again!
      Written 26 May 2024
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      2ShayMT
      Denver, CO44 contributions
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      Jul 2024 • Couples
      Ron was the best !!! We couldn't have planned a better day !!! We were picked up at our hotel and guided through the park all day..a lil over 10 hours. Ron went above & beyond to make our tour amazing !!
      Written 11 July 2024
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      Thank you for your review! Ron is our Lead Guide and has a passion for sharing Yellowstone Park with our Clients. We hope to see you again if you travel our way!
      Written 13 July 2024
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      Andrea M
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      May 2022
      Great way to start our Montana/Wyoming/Idaho vacation! Having never been to this part of the country nor Yellowstone National Park, our group decided the best way to start our vacation was with a tour. However, our group (4 of us) did not want to be crammed on a tour bus or van for the day with other people. Once I found Yellowstone Dreamin Adventures on TripAdvisor, it was a no brainer to book with them because they offered a "private" tour for just our group and the prices were better than other tour companies I was looking at. Their prices are very reasonable in my opinion.

      J.R. was our tour guide and meet us promptly at 7:00 a.m., complete with coffee, muffins, bear spray and binoculars for all 4 of us. He was super friendly and a pleasure to spend our day with. He was knowledgeable of the area and the history of Yellowstone National Park. He took us throughout the upper and lower loops of the park, stopped to look for wildlife whenever we asked him too, even did a few u-turns for us when we swear we saw bears in the woods. He stopped at several springs for us, Roaring Mountain, the Fountain Paint Pots, Firehole Falls, Old Faithful (and even waited so that we could see Old Faithful erupt), Yellowstone Lake, Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyer Basin, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and several other points of interest in the park (but I can't remember the names). We saw a moose, hundreds of bison, lots of baby bison, elk, a baby elk, pronghorn, lots of birds, bald eagles, and a grizzly bear to top off our day! JR is an avid photographer and took a lot of fantastic pictures that our cell phone cameras could not hever gotten. He even shared all his photos with us after we finished the tour!

      Lunch was hand-made, fantastic and so much food. We had our choice of several different sandwiches, so no surprise lunch and not getting something you didn't like. Thank you Debbie!!

      It was really a fantastic day, a great way to start our 10 day vacation and get the lay of the land so we could venture out on our own the rest of the week. When our group saw busloads of people and other vans passing by, we were so happy we had a private tour!

      Book with Yellowstone Dreamin Adventures - you will not be disappointed!
      Written 28 June 2022
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      Thank you for your review! I am so happy you had a great day! JR is a wonderful Guide and one of the best around. Our Team is focused on the personal experience, creating once in a lifetime memories for our Clients. We would love to see you again if you find yourself traveling our way in the future. Debbie
      Written 29 June 2022
      This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
      *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

      Private Yellowstone National Park Sightseeing Tour with Lunch provided by Yellowstone Dreamin Adventures

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