The Grand Canyon Winter Snowcoach Tour In Yellowstone Park

General Tour Information The scenic splendor of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, home of 309 foot Lower Falls , combined with a walk along Norris Geyser Basin, the hottest most acidic geyser basin in Yellowstone, make this tour a favorite among our guests. Skiing and snowshoeing options are available; cross country skiers and snowshoers may travel to Inspiration Point while the snowcoach continues to tour other areas of the Canyon.

Please remember to arrange a lunch prior to taking this tour. With no restaurant facilities in the Canyon area, we take advantage of each particular day with a variety of great picnic spots. For the more adventurous... Biscuit Basin Drop is a great option on the regular Old Faithful Tour. This cross-country ski or snowshoe follows gently rolling terrain 2 1/2 miles along the Firehole River, through the Upper Geyser Basin right to Old Faithful, passing fully 1/4 of the world’s geysers along the way! There you meet your guide and other snowcoachers for the scenic trip back to West Yellowstone. You should make arrangements for a sack lunch and bring a small daypack, as you may want to stop along the trail for a picnic. Package Deals Make your weekend getaway to Yellowstone easy with just one quick call! Our Quick Escape is a snowcoach tour to either Old Faithful or the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone with lodging the night before and the night after. If you have time, make the most of your visit and take two tours with three nights lodging in a local motel. Enjoy West Yellowstone during your visit and take in the Imax Theater, the Grizzly Discovery Center, and of course, shopping!

Group and Charter Yellowstone Tour Options

We invite you to share the magic of winter in Yellowstone with us, Yellowstone Alpen Guides. Travel aboard environmentally friendly 10-passenger traditional snowcoaches.

Snowcoaches hold up to 10 passengers, 8 is the ideal number for comfort and guest enjoyment. Our regular scheduled snowcoach routes depart from West Yellowstone and travel to Old Faithful or the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. We commonly do pick-ups at Mammoth, the Old Faithful Snow Lodge and the South Gate for groups and travel throughout Yellowstone. Many groups' itineraries depart from one entrance, spend a night at Old Faithful and depart through a different gate. Contact us for itinerary questions and quotes for your specialized trip. We offer a 10% discount for multi-coach charters.

Winter Rates and Details To help ensure that the quality of Yellowstone remains intact, we donate a portion of your fees to the Yellowstone Park Foundation. The Yellowstone Park Foundation is a non-profit organization, working with the National Park Service, to preserve, protect, and enhance Yellowstone National Park and to enrich each visitor′s experience.
Contact us for more information or visit them at ypf.org Old Faithful and Canyon Tours: Adult: $99
Seniors: $89
Children (under12): $79
Winter Charter Tours: Old Faithful or Canyon: $820
Lower Loop / Mammoth: $880
South Gate: $960
Half Day: $600

-rates subject to 3 percent tax
-rates do not include meals unless specified and are based on an eight hour day
-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

Frequently Asked Questions We have compiled questions that we at Yellowstone Alpen Guides hear.
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• Are the snowcoaches heated? Yes. We also carry blankets in case anyone gets chilled.
• What days do your snowcoach tours go to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and to Old Faithful? We have tours every day to both destinations
• 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.
• When is the best time to visit Yellowstone in the winter? It is nice all winter long but there are fewer visitors before Christmas and during the first three weeks in January.
• Do you have any half-day tours? Yes. You may charter a snowcoach for a four-hour tour, although we do not guarantee you will see Old Faithful. The cost is $600 for a half-day charter.
• 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.
• We’ve heard there are lots of changes for winter use in Yellowstone. Is that true and will it affect our trip? Winter use is changing in Yellowstone and it should make for a more pleasant experience for snowcoachers. Starting in 2002-03 winter season almost all side roads and one-way scenic drives are now for snowcoaches only. Proposed changes in snowmobile numbers and types are scheduled to begin for the 2003-04 winter season. See winter use changes on our Yellowstone Page for more details.

More Questions? email yag@yellowstoneguides.com or call us at 1-800-858-3502

Yellowstone Winter Tours

Winter settles early on the Yellowstone Plateau coating everything in white. When Yellowstone opens for its winter season in mid-December, we invite you to share the magic of Yellowstone with Yellowstone Alpen Guides. Travel aboard environmentally friendly 10 passenger classic bombardier snowcoaches. Step off the beaten path on one of our snowshoe/ski drops to truly experience a crystalline wonderland.

***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.