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The trip was comfortable and AWE INSPIRING but, Sherrys enthusiasm made me feel she was enjoying it as much as I was!! That is the mark of a wonderful employee. Please extend to her, again, our thanks.

Fran Breen, Idaho

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Our day with you was the best! A great mix of history, geology, animal, flora, thermal. We were also lucky with weather and skiing. Our day with the Alpen Guides Co. was the highlight of our vacation.

Scott & Barb Loners, Seattle

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We will highly recommend Alpen to anyone considering taking a snowcoach trip; we look forward to a return visit.

Jack Hogan, Pennsylvania

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Our day with you was the best! A great mix of history, geology, animal, flora, thermal. We were also lucky with weather and skiing. Our day with the Alpen Guides Co. was the highlight of our vacation.

Scott & Barb Loners, Seattle

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We will highly recommend Alpen to anyone considering taking a snowcoach trip; we look forward to a return visit.

Jack Hogan, Pennsylvania
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Welcome To Yellowstone Alpen Guides
Providing Yellowstone park tours since 1984!

" Our basic premise is simple: Serve each guest as individuals, treat you right, have fun, and show you the Yellowstone we love. "
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Yellowstone Tour Information Join us as we tour Yellowstone's delicate ecosystem that is home to Old Faithful and two-thirds of the world’s geysers; where grizzly bears, wolves and other abundant wildlife roam freely. We cater to individuals, families with children and groups of all sizes. We have lodging and tour packages available; one call will take care of your Yellowstone vacation planning needs.
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Summer Tours
We offer both group and private tours. Whether you are a first time Yellowstone visitor or are returning for your next adventure, we can help plan your itinerary. Our guides are experts in all things Yellowstone, and will show you the extraordinary things the Park has to offer. Your trip can include things like wildlife watching, a day hike to a backcountry geyser basin, a photography safari, swimming in a thermally heated river, and seeing the sites that make Yellowstone America’s grandest Park.
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Winter Tours
Winter snowcoach tours operate daily from West Yellowstone, Montana to Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. We offer the option of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing on our trips. Customized charters are also available from the West Gate (West Yellowstone), the North Gate (Mammoth/Gardiner) and the South Gate (Jackson Hole) of Yellowstone Park. We can also provide shuttle services from West Yellowstone to guests staying at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge. Our snowcoaches are the classic, historical bombardiers, modernized for comfort and low emissions, made for over-snow travel.
Yellowstone Winter Tours

Winter settles early on the Yellowstone Plateau coating everything in white. When Yellowstone opens for its winter season December 15th, 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.

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Old Faithful Winter Tour
Yellowstone's most popular attraction!
Our Old Faithful tour focuses on wildlife and thermal features as we travel through the Lower, Midway, and Upper Geyser Basins. We spend approximately two hours at Old Faithful, ski options are available. Watch elk and bison graze along the majestic Firehole River or see Bald Eagles in thier native habitat.
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Canyon Winter Tour
A favorite with returning guests.
This tour focuses on spectacular scenery created by volcanoes and glaciers, and is highlighted by the extraordinary 309 ft lower falls of the Yellowstone River. You will also see thermal features in either the Norris or Mud Volcano areas, and along the scenic Gibbon River.

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Quick Escapes Package
the perfect weekend getaway!
Make your 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!
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Yellowstone Photography Tours
Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone is a photographer's playground. It has been a draw for photographers and artists since William H. Jackson and Thomas Moran accompanied the Hayden Expedition in 1871, capturing the first images of the region's curiosities. Yellowstone remains a treasure of opportunity for the photographer, with a vast array of subject matter for the study of light, color and composition. Make the most of your time in Yellowstone by taking advantage of our decades of experience in the park and our day-to-day knowledge of current wildlife movements, geyser activity and park logistics. We conduct private photo tours of Yellowstone year-round. Charter rates apply.
Yellowstone Summer Tours

See Yellowstone with us in any season. Spring wakes slowly with baby wildlife, new flowers and gurgling streams freed from winter’s hold. Fall brings an abundance of wildlife and diminished crowds that make the chill in the air more than bearable. In 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 mid March 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
Tours operate May 22 - September 6 (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
Tours operate May 22 - September 6 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2pm to 10pm)
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
Tours operate May 22 - September 6 (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.
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Sea Kayaking
West of Yellowstone
Kayaking the waters west of Yellowstone lets you experience this unspoiled ecosystem as you glide along the pristine lakes and rivers in your own sleek kayak. Join our friendly expert guides as you explore the rivers and lakes bordering Yellowstone National Park or, "go it on your own" with our Freedom Rentals. No experience necessary! Paddling techniques are relatively simple and easy to learn and every trip is expertly guided. Our fleet of kayaks includes state of the art tandem and single boats designed to be extremely stable yet fast on the water. We strive to match groups according to interests and abilities making your kayak adventure with Yellowstone Alpen Guides a delightful and unforgettable experience.
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Yellowstone Photography Tours
Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone is a photographer's playground. It has been a draw for photographers and artists since William H. Jackson and Thomas Moran accompanied the Hayden Expedition in 1871, capturing the first images of the region's curiosities. Yellowstone remains a treasure of opportunity for the photographer, with a vast array of subject matter for the study of light, color and composition. Make the most of your time in Yellowstone by taking advantage of our decades of experience in the park and our day-to-day knowledge of current wildlife movements, geyser activity and park logistics. We conduct private photo tours of Yellowstone year-round. Charter rates apply.

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