Northern Yellowstone Safari from Cody, WY Discount Tickets

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Overview

This is a tour of the northern range of Yellowstone National Park and the 'Upper Loop' of Yellowstone. We call this the Wildlife and Nature Safari because it highlights the opportunity for abundant wildlife viewing and stunning landscapes. This tour will give you all of the best opportunities to see wildlife in Yellowstone and you will be able to sit back and take in the sights with us, with an extended focus on wildlife spotting with scopes and binoculars.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We meet at The Wilson Hotel at 6am in Big Sky MT

Pickup Information

We pick up at all hotels in West Yellowstone, MT at 7am and at a central meeting point (The Wilson Hotel) in Big Sky at 6am. If you are coming from outside city limits you can meet us at The Wilson Hotel or West Yellowstone Visitor Center at 7am.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Yellowstone National Park
Experience Yellowstone National Park! The Grand Loop road was designed to encapsulate as much of the hydrothermal features in Yellowstone as possible.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Lamar Valley
Watch out for extreme wildlife viewing in the 'Serengeti of the West' in Lamar Valley. Common wildlife sightings include Black Bear, Grizzly Bear, Grey Wolves, Moose, Pronghorn, Mountain Goat, Mule Deer and more.
Duration: 90 mins
3. Tower Fall
See the Iconic Tower Fall waterfall, one of the many sights painted by 19th century artists that helped make Yellowstone the first National Park in the World. This is also a good stop for restrooms, gift shopping and a place to eat outdoors.
Duration: 50 mins
4. Mount Washburn
Drive over Dunraven Pass from Tower junction to Canyon Village. Stop on the way up in search of plentiful Black Bear, and at the top for Bighorn Sheep sightings. This is also one of the best places in the park for Wildflowers!
Duration: 50 mins
5. Mammoth Hot Springs
We will view both the lower terraces and upper terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs and have lunch nearby in Fort Yellowstone
Duration: 45 mins
6. Fort Yellowstone Historic District
We will have lunch in Fort Yellowstone with time for light gift shopping at the general store, ice cream, and a walk through the first building in Yellowstone National park. Here, we will see ranger housing and the federal district courthouse
Duration: 45 mins
7. Norris Geyser Basin
View the area that has measured the hottest measurements in Yellowstone and home to the largest geyser in the world, Steamboat Geyser! We will walk the porcelain basin and see some of the wonders of the most dynamic and acidic location in Yellowstone
Duration: 45 mins
8. Gibbon Falls
See the trickling cascade waterfall of Gibbon Falls and get some great photos for your camera roll!
Duration: 25 mins
9. Virginia Cascade Drive
Drive through Virginia Cascade when it is open and see a waterfall with an opportunity for wildlife
Duration: 20 mins
10. Slough Creek
Drive down a dirt road to Slough Creek, home of one of the Junction Butte wolf pack dens
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Lunch

Bottled water

Binoculars and Spotting Scope

Snacks

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

Park Entry Fees(included with your National Park Pass)

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by CoveredGround Tours

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