Yellowstone Private Tours give you a close-up, intimate experience of the world's first national park. We customize these 8-hour tours just for you, catering to couples, families, or small groups in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Our in-depth knowledge of Yellowstone and its history, wildlife, and natural processes, combine with your personal experiences to make for lifetime memories. Spend a day or two with us and forever smile as you remember your visit to wonderland.

Parents traveling with children like our flexibility and fun, educational activities. They realize the joys of travel multiply when families make new discoveries together. Gazing in awe down the throat of a geyser or taking a dip in the river on a hot day are some of our favorites.

Yellowstone Alpen Guides have been guiding in Yellowstone since 1984. We know the Park: where to go, what to see and the things to do for guests from all walks of life. Before your visit, we like to discuss with you your past experiences, if any, in Yellowstone while we learn of your interests and what your expectations are while visiting Yellowstone. We excel at planning what to do and where to go and which of our guides would be the best fit for you.

Some of our guests want an overview of the Park, traveling the Upper or Lower Loops, seeing the sights and visiting the major points of interest. Others like to spend less time driving and more time on the ground, perhaps including a short hike, while some opt for a combination of the two basic types of tours.

Our guide will meet you at your lodging or other prearranged location and either join you in your vehicle or drive you in ours. Ensure your trip to Yellowstone is the best it can be! Hire our guide for your first day in Yellowstone and it will set the foundation for the rest of your visit.

-rates subject to 3 percent tax
-rates do not include meals unless specified
-park entry fees and gratuity are not included
-refund of guiding fees (90%) will be given if cancellation is made seven days prior to your departure date
-Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted

• Is there a discount for taking two of your day tours? Yes, if you take two or more tours during your visit, there is a 10% discount.
• How does the Park entry fee work? We collect the Park entry fee as an agent for the National Park Service. It is $12 per person ages 17 and up, or $20 for a family living under the same roof and is good for 7 days in both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Golden Eagle, Age, and Access, and National Parks passes and local passes are good for cardholder, spouse and children. You may purchase any of the these passes on the day of your tour. A photo i.d. is required.
• What do you consider a senior citizen? 62 or over.
• What are the opening and closing dates for the Park? The winter season begins the third Wednesday in December until the second Monday in March. The summer season opens the third Friday in April until the first Monday in November. See our Yellowstone page for a complete listing of opening and closing dates.

See Yellowstone with us in any season. Spring wakes slowly with baby wildlife, new flowers and gurgling streams freed from winters hold. Fall brings an abundance of wildlife and diminished crowds that make the chill in the air more than bearable And of course summer; tour with us and enjoy the intimacy of Yellowstone as few ever will. Join us while we explore this delicate ecosystem called Yellowstone National Park. Alpen Guides lead tours that specialize in unhurried and close looks at the rare and breathtaking beauty of the park we love.

*** Roads close in early November and early March to automobile traffic to ready for the changing seasons. Be sure to visit www.nps.gov/yell to stay up to date with road opening and closing dates and updates on winter use planning

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Lower Loop

(Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8am to 4pm)

The highlights of Yellowstone in a nutshell. Yellowstone Park is famous for it's waterfalls, wildlife, and of course, geysers and this tour was created to give you a taste of it all. Explore the Old Faithful area and have lunch before heading over the Continental Divide and on to Yellowstone Lake. From there, we'll tour through the often wildlife filled Hayden Valley as we approach the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and the beautiful Upper and Lower Falls before a relaxing drive back to West Yellowstone.

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Evening Wildlife Safari

(Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1pm to 9pm)

This tour takes advantage of the wildlife emerging to feed during the evening hours. After a walk through of the Mammoth area we'll head towards our picnic area where we'll enjoy dinner as the sun begins to set. Then our search for wildlife begins as we explore the Lamar Valley and beautiful Dunraven Pass. Keep the camera ready: elk, bison, moose, wolves and bear frequently make an appearance on this tour!

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S'more of Yellowstone

(Sunday 6pm-10pm)

A short and sweet Yellowstone adventure. We'll leave West Yellowstone after dinnertime (traveling during the best time to view wildlife) and head for a sun setting guided geyser walk at Old Faithful. On the way home, an outdoor dessert on us stories and s'mores as we say goodnight to Yellowstone.

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Private Tours of Yellowstone

customized trips just for you!

Yellowstone Private Tours give you a close-up, intimate experience of the world's first national park. We customize these 8-hour tours just for you, catering to couples, families, or small groups in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Our in-depth knowledge of Yellowstone and its history, wildlife, and natural processes, combine with your personal experiences to make for lifetime memories. Spend a day or two with us and forever smile as you remember your visit to wonderland.