Private Hidden Gems of Yellowstone! Lunch w/ family friendly hikes included!
Private Hidden Gems of Yellowstone! Lunch w/ family friendly hikes included!
This is a private guided tour of Yellowstone's lesser-known spots—waterfalls, secluded lakes, hot springs, and geysers. Your guide is a wildlife biologist with professional-grade spotting scopes and binoculars, and you get a packed lunch from a local bakery. It's a 7-9 hour commitment avoiding the Old Faithful crowds. Reviews are solid (5.0/5 from 26 visitors), so clearly this tour resonates with people seeking an alternative to the typical park experience.
Private custom tours with a wildlife biologist guide and high-end Vortex optics, deliberately avoiding Old Faithful and major attractions to deliver a genuine backcountry experience.
Quick facts
- Duration
- 7 hours–9 hours
- From price
- $1,999 per group
- Group style
- Private (1-7 guests per tour)
- Difficulty
- Family-Friendly Moderate
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Guide certification
- Wildlife biologist
- Meeting point
- Multiple options: Old Faithful Inn, Mammoth Hot Springs, West Yellowstone, Gardiner,…
✓ Book this if…
- You're over the Old Faithful crowds and want a private guide with a legit wildlife biologist (plus high-end glass to see them).
- Families with strollers fit well; kids can focus instead of battling selfie mobs.
- Families wanting wildlife viewing and natural features without Old Faithful crowds.
× Skip it if…
- You absolutely need famous geysers, you want a quick 2-3 hour tour, you're solo and budget-conscious (tour + park fee adds up), or you're expecting guaranteed bears in your viewfinder.
- Pregnant women and people with severe mobility restrictions should consult with guides before booking; the tour involves 6-9 hours of walking and vehicle time. Prolonged sitting (…
- Tours cancel in bad weather with full refund if canceled 24+ hours in advance
Before you book
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What is included?
Private transportation, Bottled water, Spotting scopes and Binoculars, Air-conditioned vehicle, Picnic style lunch from local bakery on fresh baked bread (Garden salad with huckleberry vinaigrette available upon request) , organic apples, chips, drinks, and fresh baked cookie., sparkling options, CocaCola, Sprite, Diet drinks, LaCroix, juice for kids.
What should I confirm before departure?
Confirm the meeting or pickup instructions, the 7 hours to 9 hours duration, and the maximum booking size of 7 before booking.
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