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Yellowstone's Lamar Valley Wildlife Safari from Paradise Valley

3 Murphy Ln, Emigrant, MT 59027, USA
Duration

8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

Overview

Yellowstone National Park forms the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, with one of the highest levels of wildlife diversity in North America. Our full-day private safari endeavors to highlight the hundreds of species of animals and plants that call this place home by utilizing the vast knowledge and experience of our naturalist guides. Our guides provide not only the understanding of wildlife habits, and the story of their importance on the landscape. Throughout the day as you ride in our comfortable vehicles, your guide will educate and converse with you about the incredible ecosystem. They will also be attuned to all our guests' needs and desires, and will plan accordingly for walking, viewing, picnicking and moments of wilderness solitude. The use of optics such as binoculars and spotting scopes makes for incredible and personal moments of connection with this wild place. Your guide is at your service to help you have the best experience from start to finish.

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What To Expect

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Yellowstone National Park



Yellowstone National Park Entrance Gate – North Entrance

Your exact route and itinerary will be determined by your interests, current wildlife sightings, and current weather and road conditions. Our guides are all highly experienced, with thousands of hours in the field, and will expertly tailor your safari to you and your group.

Summer is construction season in Yellowstone National Park and sometimes this can impact our tours. Please communicate to your guide what you most wish to see in the park and your guide will do their best to navigate road closures, traffic slowdowns, and construction wait times.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mammoth Hot Springs



Mammoth Hot Springs is a collection of thermal features at the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park. It is best known for the travertine terraces that form from mineral deposits, but there are many other observable geothermal features in this area. The algae living in the pools creates the distinct brownish, reddish colors. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tower Fall



This picturesque waterfall in the northern region of Yellowstone National Park is named for the rock pinnacles at the brink of the falls. Years of erosion is actually moving the falls slowly upriver, although not fast enough to see it migrate in your lifetime. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yellowstone River



The Yellowstone River originates in the Absaroka Range at the Continental Divide and flows north through Yellowstone National Park and Paradise Valley before heading east across the plains of Montana and eventually flowing into the Missouri River. It is a large-volume river, fed by several tributaries on its journey eastward. The river provides habitat for many species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and is known for its excellent trout population. Our safari makes a stop here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Slough Creek



Slough Creek is a tributary of the Lamar River and originates in the Absaroka Range. The watershed supports a variety of flora and fauna. Our wildlife safari makes multiple stops in the Slough Creek area to track and spot wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lamar Valley



The Lamar Valley is located in the northeastern region of Yellowstone National Park and is well known for its natural beauty, flora and fauna. Such an abundance of wildlife exists here that it has been dubbed “the Serengeti of North America”. Our safari makes several stops here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Albright Visitor Center and Museum



The Albright Visitor Center, located in the northern region of Yellowstone, is housed in a historic structure that originally served as quarters for cavalry troops charged with protection of the park prior to the creation of the National Park Service. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Petrified Tree



A petrified redwood seems out of place in present day Yellowstone National Park, but millions of years ago, this area looked much different. Petrified trees, such as this are a natural relic of a volcanic past. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Roosevelt Arch



The Roosevelt Arch, built in 1903, is constructed of hexagonal blocks of columnar basalt and stands 52ft (16m) high. The arch stands at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, MT. The original conception was to provide a grand entrance to the world’s first National Park but subsequent features were never installed and the official park entrance was relocated south of Gardiner. The arch itself remains standing and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • If your child requires a booster or car seat, please be sure to bring it with you.
  • Children 6 and older may participate.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Professional naturalist guide
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • National Park entrance fee ($20 per person, charged at the gate, subject to change).
  • Gratuities

Durations

8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

3 Murphy Ln, Emigrant, MT 59027, USA
from 350 $

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