Dress in layers — weather in Yellowstone can change quickly. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes with good grip. If you’re unsure about conditions, call us before your trip.
On full-day tours, we provide lunch, drinks, and snacks. Because some tours begin early, you may want to eat breakfast beforehand or bring something light. Let us know if you have dietary restrictions.
Our tours are suitable for all ages since every trip is private. We tailor the pace and activities to fit your group, whether you’re traveling with young children, teens, or grandparents. Families especially enjoy the flexibility of private tours designed just for them.
We cannot guarantee a bear sighting, but we maximize your chances. Our tours begin early — during cooler mornings when wildlife is more active. Ask us which time of year is best for bear sightings, and we’ll help plan for it.
Yellowstone is huge, so you’ll spend some time driving. Expect to cover ~100 miles a day. However, our guides aim to maximize time out of the vehicle — walking geyser basins, short hikes, and wildlife viewing whenever possible.
Yes! We offer wildlife photo workshops and guiding. Contact us for details, especially if you want help with camera settings, ideal locations, or timing.
Yes. Since all of our tours are private, we tailor the day to your family’s interests — whether that’s more time with wildlife, geysers, hiking, or scenic overlooks. On the morning of your tour, your guide will review the plan with you and adjust the route based on what you want to see and experience.
We recommend bringing a camera, sunscreen, layers of clothing for changing weather, and sturdy shoes for walking on varied terrain. We provide binoculars, a spotting scope, drinks, snacks, and lunch, so you can focus on enjoying the day.
Our Yellowstone tours typically last 7–8 hours. Grand Teton tours often run 9–10 hours. Private tours can be customized if you’d like more or less time — just ask us!
Yes, you’ll need to purchase your own park pass. Contact us or visit the NPS site to see which park pass works best for your itinerary.
If you have only one day, we recommend our Yellowstone Lower Loop Tour — it hits geysers, wildlife zones, scenic views, and more. For longer visits, combining tours is ideal for families or wildlife enthusiasts.
Yes — tips are a thoughtful way to show appreciation. A typical range is around 15% of the tour cost, though tipping is never required.
All of our tours are completely private. That means it will only be your family or group on the tour — no strangers or mixed groups. You’ll have a naturalist guide focused entirely on your experience.
Yes, we offer hikes as part of certain tours, and full hiking and hot springs tours are available. Contact us for hiking-focused options.
Yes. Our guides know where every restroom is along the tour routes and make regular stops. We even classify them by quality so you’ll know what to expect. Families especially appreciate this — you’ll never be far from a bathroom when needed.
For safety, families should bring their own car seats or booster seats if required for their children. Our vehicles are car seat compatible.
We always recommend travel insurance, and we also offer optional Trip Protection at 10% of your tour cost. Trip Protection gives you the flexibility to cancel or reschedule your tour for any reason between 30 days and 48 hours before departure. If you cancel under Trip Protection, you’ll receive a full refund of your tour cost (minus the Trip Protection fee and processing charges).
Without Trip Protection, our cancellation policy is as follows:
30+ days before your tour → Full refund, no penalty.
30–2 days before your tour → 50% refund.
Within 48 hours of your tour → No refund.
No-shows → No refund.
