Yellowstone Wildlife: Winter Wonders Await

Discover Yellowstone’s winter wildlife wonders. Spot wolves, bison, and steamy hot springs. Book your unforgettable winter adventure today.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • West Yellowstone - Guests are picked up at 6AM from the West Yellowstone Visitor Center and transported through Yellowstone National Park to Big Sky.
  • Big Sky - Guests are collected at 7AM behind the BASE Community Center and driven through the picturesque Gallatin River Canyon to Bozeman.
  • Bozeman - Guests are picked up at 8:15AM at Cafe…
What's Included
  • Binoculars for viewing wildlife at a safe distance
  • Spotting Scope for viewing wildlife at a distance
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
  • Bottled water
  • Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Yellowstone Hiking Guides is a well-established, local tour operator providing highly-rated adventures in Yellowstone National Park. Their Winter Wildlife Tours are available from February to April.
Winter in Yellowstone is an enchanting season. Dress warmly in layers as the guides focus on spotting wolves and other elusive animals. Utilize their…

Location
Café M
East Main Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
5.0
(14 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Keleigh_l
Mar 19, 2026
An incredibly well-run Yellowstone experience - Josh was a fantastic guide! My friend and I had an excellent time. The day trip was easy and well-paced, with a great lunch and plenty of stops for snacks and bathroom breaks along the way. Josh had great stories, answered all of our questions, and knew exactly when to slow down for photos. He made sure we didn’t miss anything. He was patient, kind, and genuinely supportive as we experienced this part of Yellowstone for the first time, even though it was clearly second nature to him. We saw heaps of wildlife, and the landscapes were beyond incredible. The SUV was comfortable, and we were really impressed with the entire experience.
Review provided by Viator
Tracie_d
Mar 12, 2026
Fantastic! - Amazing! Josh was very kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. He came prepared with drinks and snacks for us. We saw the northern parts of Yellowstone and we got to see a lot of different animals. I got so many beautiful pictures.
Review provided by Viator
Gencouncil
Mar 11, 2026
Incredible Yellowstone Wildlife Tour with Josh - Our wildlife tour through the northern part of Yellowstone was easily one of the highlights of our trip, and Josh made the entire experience exceptional. From the moment we started, Josh was incredibly kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable. He clearly knows the park extremely well and has a great eye for spotting wildlife that most visitors would completely miss. Thanks to him, we saw an amazing variety of animals including elk, bison, coyotes, bighorn sheep, bald eagles, magpies, and more. What really stood out was how patient and informative he was throughout the tour. He answered every question we had and shared interesting facts about the animals, the ecosystem, and the park itself. It never felt rushed, and he made sure we had a chance to see and enjoy the wildlife through binoculars or a scope. If you're hoping to see animals in Yellowstone and actually learn about them along the way, I highly recommend taking a tour with Josh. It was an incredible experience and we’re so glad we did it.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sppizzi
Mar 11, 2026
Once In a Lifetime! - Josh is simply the best! Having been born and raised in the area, his knowledge and experience span decades. What I found particularly amazing about him is how he has retained his joy and excitement for what he does after so many years. His excitement at seeing his millionth bison rivaled my excitement at seeing my first. I have a boundless fascination with the Yellowstone ecosystem, particularly wolves. I spent the better part of seven hours asking him questions, and not once did he fail to have an answer. Additionally, he was also incredibly accommodating and patient with me. Josh is the perfect example of someone who is ideally suited for his job. I wholeheartedly recommend taking a tour with him—you’ll regret it if you don’t!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
O9030sgjorger
Mar 9, 2026
Awesome! - Amazing TOUR Jhon was excellent guide, explain every detail, views and animals spots. He takes the time for amazing pictures, wonderful time. I recommend it 100%.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
M1434ecsusanr
Mar 6, 2026
Winter tour was awesome-saw lots of animals, Josh was a great guide - What an amazing day! Josh (our guide) was great at finding the animals, knowledgeable about the area and animals. I would highly recommend the tour. So nice to see the park in a different season and better yet not to have to drive-just enjoy!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Gwen_l
Mar 1, 2026
5 stars!!! - Great experience with our tour in Yellowstone! Josh was passionate and knowledgeable about the park. We never felt rushed so we were able to see lots of wildlife. The suburban was very comfortable. Lunch, snacks, and binoculars were a great addition and made the experience even better. Highly recommend!
Review provided by Viator
Sydneyung
Feb 10, 2026
Just book it! - I had the absolute pleasure of taking a tour with Josh thru Yellowstone! Despite being his only customer for the day— I feel fortunate and grateful that he was willing to take me out for a tour. We saw many types of animals due to his expert spotting abilities! He was also very hospitable by providing drinks and snacks throughout our day. I am looking forward to doing another tour again in the future when the park is fully open.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mary_m
Feb 8, 2026
Great guide and great tour - Josh was a great guide. Very laid back and willing to stop whenever we asked. Very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. Lunch/snacks were great—I felt like a 5th grader on a field trip lol
Review provided by Viator
O9411hujorger
Feb 5, 2026
Wonderful experience. Great guide, flexible and well prepared. - Well prepared and friendly guide. Lots of Yellowstone real life stories. Down to earth guy and knowledgeable of the area and the animals. So just sit back, relax, enjoy the views and the animals: wolves, bison, elk, moose, deer, antelope, coyote, eagle and big horn sheep.
Review provided by Tripadvisor