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Upper Loop Lamar Wildlife Safari from Gardiner PRIVATE Lunch

By Nature Seen
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $633 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Experience the wild heart of Yellowstone on your Upper Loop tour through the legendary Lamar Valley, known as America’s Serengeti. This premier wildlife watching destination offers unparalleled opportunities to observe wolves, grizzly bears, bison herds, and other magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

Your expert guide knows the best locations and timing for wildlife sightings, providing high-powered spotting scopes and sharing their deep knowledge of the park’s animals and ecosystems. Journey from the dramatic terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs to thundering waterfalls and pristine valleys, learning about the intricate relationships between Yellowstone’s wildlife, geology, and seasons.

Travel in comfort in a private vehicle as your guide helps you spot and photograph wildlife safely. We’ll document your wildlife encounters with photos throughout the day and share them with you afterwards at no additional charge.

Activity location

    • Gardiner, Montana, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Gardiner, Montana, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Brown bag lunch GF friendly
  • Inclusions
    Vortex Spotting Scope & Binoculars
  • Inclusions
    CPR Trained Professional, Local Guide
  • Inclusions
    Photos + Videos Instantly Airdropped
  • Inclusions
    Snacks + drinks
  • Exclusions
    10-15% Service charge
  • Exclusions
    National Park Entrance. International guests $250 up to 4 people.

Know before you book

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Lamar Valley

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Nicknamed “America’s Serengeti,” the Lamar Valley is Yellowstone’s premier wildlife viewing destination. This sweeping grassland, carved by ancient glaciers and the meandering Lamar River, provides a vital habitat for the park’s most iconic species. Visitors can observe vast herds of bison, packs of wolves, grizzly bears, elk, pronghorn, and countless birds from the comfort of their vehicle or roadside pullouts. Dawn and dusk offer particularly magical moments when the valley comes alive with animal activity.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is an often overlooked spot and often ends up being tour highlight. The canyon runs 20+ miles and holds the tallest waterfall in Yellowstone.

Mammoth Hot Springs

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Mammoth Hot Springs is a unique cluster of natural attractions situated at the northernmost entrance of Yellowstone National Park, just outside Gardiner, Montana. This remarkable site is celebrated for its striking travertine formations, which arise from the accumulation of mineral deposits over time. The pools within Mammoth Hot Springs are home to various species of thermophilic bacteria that thrive in the warm waters, imparting a distinctive brownish and reddish hue to the surroundings.

Roosevelt Arch

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Standing proudly at Yellowstone’s original northern entrance, the Roosevelt Arch is a majestic symbol of America’s commitment to public lands. Dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903, this massive stone archway bears the inscription “For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People.” Built from local columnar basalt, the 50-foot arch welcomes visitors to the world’s first national park through the historic town of Gardiner, Montana, just as it has for over a century.

Tower Fall

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Plunging 132 feet past dramatic volcanic spires, Tower Autumn ranks among Yellowstone’s most picturesque waterfalls. Named for the towering pinnacles of volcanic rock that stand sentinel around its cascade, this elegant waterfall draws visitors to its viewing platform year-round. The surrounding Tower-Roosevelt area, with its rugged basalt columns and pine forests, provides a striking backdrop for this natural wonder and serves as prime habitat for black bears, grizzlies, and agile bighorn sheep. A short paved trail from the parking area leads to the primary overlook.

Undine Falls

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Tucked along the scenic Mammoth-Tower road, Undine Falls cascades gracefully in three distinct tiers over ancient volcanic cliffs. This 60-foot waterfall, named after mythical water spirits, offers a perfect roadside stop for photographers and nature enthusiasts. The falls’ multiple steps create an enchanting display as Lava Creek tumbles through a rugged basalt canyon, especially dramatic during spring snowmelt. A convenient pullout provides excellent viewing of this hidden gem.

Swan Lake Flats

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Mating swans have built a nest - a rarity in Yellowstone. See them peacefully swimming in this serene lake.

Location

Activity location

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    • Gardiner, Montana, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Gardiner, Montana, United States

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