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Upper Loop Tour and Lamar Valley from West Yellowstone with Lunch

By Yellowstone Hiking Guides
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Overview

This Wildlife Viewing Van Tour is a great way to see the unique animals of Yellowstone National Park. We begin in the fun gateway town of West Yellowstone.

The early morning part of the tour explores wildlife haunts in the famous Shadow Canyon of the Madison River. This area is home to bear and elk.

Later we scope for wildlife on the shoulders of one of Yellowstone's tallest peaks, Mount Washburn.

Next we explore the Lamar Valley, known as the Serengeti of North America. We will use spotting scopes to look for wolves, bears and other wildlife. Enjoy a hot drink and morning snack while watching wolves.

Next we visit the Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces for a short walk. If you don't feel like walking we find a safe, scenic spot for you to wait for the group near the van.

Finally, we head back toward West Yellowstone stopping for additional wildlife sightings along the way.

The day concludes back at West Yellowstone.

Activity location
  • Madison Amphitheater
    • 83013, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Madison Amphitheater
    • 83013, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

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    Van with large windows for wildlife sightings
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    Brown Bag with snacks
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    Soda/Pop
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    Bottled water
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    Hot coffee/tea/cocoa while watching wildlife
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    Spotting Scope for viewing wildlife at a safe distance
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    Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) *Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions*
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Binoculars for personal use to view wildlife
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Yellowstone Entrance Fee: Unless You Have an Annual Pass, which is good for 4 people in your party
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Madison River
  • 30m
Scope for wildlife along the Madison River in the early morning light. Bears and elk frequent this valley.
Mount Washburn
  • 30m
Scope for wildlife on driving up Mount Washburn. This area is home to grizzly bears and elk herds.
Lamar Valley
  • 1h
Lamar Valley is home to more than 60 species of mammal. Known as the Serengeti of North America, we will use spotting scopes to look for bears, wolves, bison and more! This is the richest wildlife valley in Yellowstone with the largest bison herd in North America. Wolves abound throughout the valley where they were reintroduced in 1995. This valley is also home to mountain goats, moose, big horn sheep, and other rare wildlife.
Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
  • 20m
We will take a short stroll on the boardwalks near the Liberty Cap thermal feature at Mammoth Hot Springs.
Gibbon Meadows (Pass by)
Scope for wildlife along the Gibbon River where elk and bison roam.

Location

Activity location
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    Madison Amphitheater
    • 83013, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Madison Amphitheater
    • 83013, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States
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    West Yellowstone Visitor Information Center & Chamber of Commerce
    • 30 Yellowstone Avenue
    • 59758, West Yellowstone, Montana, United States

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