Upper Loop Tour: Exploring Yellowstone's Unique Wildlife

Embark on an active van tour through Yellowstone National Park to discover its unique wildlife. Explore Shadow Canyon, Mount Washburn, Lamar Valley, and Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Madison River - Observe wildlife along the Madison River in the early morning light. Bears and elk are common visitors to this valley.
  • Mount Washburn - Look for wildlife while driving up Mount Washburn. This area is inhabited by grizzly bears and elk herds.
  • Lamar Valley - Home to over 60 species of mammals, Lamar Valley is often called…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Snacks
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Tea and coffee
  • Binoculars for personal use to view wildlife
  • Lunch
  • Spotting Scope for viewing wildlife at a safe distance
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This Wildlife Viewing Van Tour offers an excellent opportunity to observe the distinctive animals of Yellowstone National Park. The adventure begins in the lively gateway town of West Yellowstone.
In the early morning, the tour explores wildlife habitats in the renowned Shadow Canyon of the Madison River, an area inhabited by bears and elk.
Later, the…

Location
West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center
Yellowstone Avenue
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Becky
Sep 22, 2024
We had a wonderful time and this was the best way for us to see the best sites in the park. Karlie was very sweet. - We had an amazing time! Karlie was very sweet and knowledgeable. She took the time to get to know us. She was always willing to stop for the photo op when possible. Loved the sandwich/snacks. I would definitely recommend...I would definitely love to come back.
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Suzanne35691
Sep 22, 2024
Wildlife in abundance! - It was an early start to the morning, but well worth getting up early to get to the park and get started seeing the wildlife ! We were happy we booked this tour because it enabled both of us to see what we came to see and to have an experienced guide take us to all the hotspots for wildlife. We saw just about everything we wanted to except for a bear! Our tour guide, Austin, was a great guide. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Patricia_l
Sep 20, 2024
Great trip - We saw lots of animals. Karlie was friendly and appeared knowledgeable of park. There were three couples…all new to each other, but everyone was nice and considerate
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David_w
Sep 19, 2024
Enjoyed the tour. - Saw everything except bighorn sheep and grizzly bears. Even saw mountain goats. Schedule the rain better (joke).
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I7417xbmichellel
Sep 17, 2024
Great Tour, Great Guide - It was a great tour thanks to our guide Dallas. He knows the park really well and was able to find wildlife (lots of bison, bald eagles, a wolf, coyotes). We really enjoyed the overall experience and getting to see the park with a really knowledgeable guide.
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Lindamiragliotta
Sep 16, 2024
Recommend this tour to other travelers. - Loved our tour guide Dallas. He was extremely knowledgeable, provided excellent opportunities to see varieties of wildlife, geology, and take tons of photos. Very responsible and attentive to our needs. The lunch was perfect and we loved the group who went on the tour with us - we made new friends!
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Dtza
Sep 12, 2024
Yellowstone Upper Loop 2024 - Loved the trip! Amazing how different the upper and lower loops are, glad we did both! Lots of wildlife on the upper loop!
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Sightseer51597547376
Sep 12, 2024
Gotta Do It - The upper loop tour was exciting! We saw bison, wolves, elk, osprey, eagles, and pronghorns. Also some beautiful hot springs and a fall.
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Woodsm3
Sep 10, 2024
Great tour, would definitely do it again! - Our guide, Austin, was very knowledgeable and very conscience of our needs and wanted to make sure we have the best experience possible. We highly recommend their tour.
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Sandra_w
Sep 8, 2024
Bucket list success! - The tour was fantastic. Tour guide was gave lots of educational information and was always helpful! Great job!
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From $292
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).