moderate
2 days
Participants should be in moderate physical shape, able to walk short distances and tolerate some outdoor conditions.
Join Yellowstone Safari Company for a captivating 2-day journey through Yellowstone National Park’s most stunning landscapes and wildlife. Guided by experts, you'll witness thermal marvels and majestic creatures—perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and adventurers alike.
Ages 8+ • Maximum per vehicle: 6 guests • Season: Jun - Oct
Embark on a thrilling 2-day safari through Yellowstone National Park, exploring its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Guided by a professional naturalist, you'll witness majestic bears and wolves, stroll through unique thermal basins, and marvel at breathtaking waterfalls. Experience the park's wonders at a leisurely pace, tailored to your interests.
Take advantage of an immersive group tour through Yellowstone National Park on this journey through the Northern and Southern Loops of the Park to search for iconic apex predators such as bears and wolves, enjoy boardwalk strolls through otherworldly volcanic thermal basins, visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River with its massive waterfalls, see famed Yellowstone Lake, Hayden and Lamar Valley as well as a myriad of other surprises along the way.
This safari showcases a grand overview on the hundreds of miles of roads and walkways throughout the Park, as well as seek out our incredible wildlife diversity all along the way. Seeing Yellowstone National Park over the course of two days allows for a little more time outside of the vehicle, as well as more time spent watching wildlife, enjoying nature in a slow and intentional way and visiting many of the Park’s iconic highlights. Your professional naturalist guide is there to interpret the events taking place, and share their in-depth knowledge of history, geology, wildlife biology and the meaning and benefit of the National Parks.
Our 2-Day Yellowstone Wonders Safaris are planned to cover as much of Yellowstone as possible. The needs, desires, and comfort of our guests are our utmost priorities. Our guides are flexible and will lead the journey according to the groups’ interests, current wildlife sightings, and weather. We will help our guests arrange accommodations in Cody, WY, an amazing gateway town which offers lodging, meals and Yellowstone National Park to give you complete access to Yellowstone and its wonders with the addition of an overnight in a charming western town.
Our guides are trained in wilderness safety and are ready to share the incredibly special backcountry of Yellowstone National Park with our guests. Hikes and walks ranging from 20 minutes to several hours are available and encouraged for our guests who long to escape the din of people and cars and enter the magnificent wilderness. Secret thermal features, pristine waterfalls, and undisturbed wildlife encounters are daily finds on our journeys.
Lodging is not included on this tour. At the time of booking, we will confirm hotel availability and book your hotel room on your behalf. You will be responsible for all hotel charges.
We pick up at central meeting points and various hotels throughout the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Your exact pickup time and tour duration will be determined by your hotel location and the season. Please make note of your pickup time and location, and save it for your reference.
Please be ready and waiting in the central meeting location, or hotel lobby, a few minutes before your pickup. Please allow an additional 5-10 minutes for your guide to arrive just in case they are delayed for any reason.
Changes to trip timing may be made to accommodate daylight, or optimum wildlife viewing conditions.
Weather in Yellowstone can shift rapidly, especially at higher elevations, so layering ensures comfort throughout your trip.
Binoculars will greatly enhance your ability to see distant animals clearly, especially wolves and bears.
Expect some walking on uneven terrain requiring sturdy shoes to stay comfortable and safe.
Capture wildlife and scenic vistas with ease by bringing a camera suited for capturing distant subjects.
Yellowstone has been a protected area since 1872, making it the oldest national park in the world, with a rich history of conservation and wilderness stewardship.
Yellowstone Safari Company emphasizes responsible tourism by adhering to park guidelines, minimizing disturbance, and educating visitors on preserving this vital ecosystem.
Keeps you dry during sudden rain showers or thermal basin mists.
spring|summer|fall|winter specific
Enhances wildlife viewing at a distance, making animal encounters more rewarding.
Allows you to adjust your clothing based on temperature fluctuations throughout the day.
Provides support and traction on uneven, sometimes muddy trails.