Discover Montana’s rugged beauty on a guided Beartooth Highway Tour, where stunning vistas and wildlife encounters create an unforgettable adventure. Perfect for outdoor lovers seeking a scenic, educational escape.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–6 hours
Fitness Level
Ideal for most fitness levels; comfortable vehicle ride with scenic stops.
Wildlife
History
The Beartooth Highway was completed in 1936 and opened as a designated scenic route, becoming vital for connecting remote mountain communities.
Conservation
Tour operators follow strict guidelines to minimize environmental impact, helping preserve the pristine wilderness and wildlife habitats.
Beartooth Tours LLC
Discover Montana’s rugged beauty on a guided Beartooth Highway Tour, where stunning vistas and wildlife encounters create an unforgettable adventure. Perfect for outdoor lovers seeking a scenic, educational escape.
Beartooth Tours LLC is a Red Lodge, Montana-based operator offering private guided excursions and shuttle service tailored to travelers heading to the Beartooth Highway and Yellowstone National Park. The company arranges a dedicated shuttle between Billings, MT or Cody, WY and Red Lodge to simplify logistics for tour guests, with flexible pickup and drop-off times aligned to each itinerary.
Guided offerings include the Beartooth Highway Tour — a scenic drive through alpine terrain with stops at viewpoints such as Rock Creek Vista and Beartooth Pass Summit — plus Yellowstone-focused options. Yellowstone's Lamar Valley Tour + Picnic Lunch provides a private guide experience in the Lamar Valley with wildlife-watching opportunities and a relaxed picnic setting. The Yellowstone Highlights Tour covers major park landmarks in a single day, including Hayden Valley, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Yellowstone Lake while also incorporating scenic travel along the Beartooth Highway.
Each experience is led by a private guide and designed for small groups or individual bookings, emphasizing wildlife viewing, photography stops, and flexible timing. Operating from Red Lodge positions the company as a convenient launch point for Beartooth Highway access and day trips into Yellowstone. All descriptions are factual representations of the services provided and focus on dependable transportation, guided interpretation, and accessible itineraries for visitors seeking curated Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone experiences.
Base Location
Red Lodge, MT
Gateway to Beartooth Highway
Tours Offered
4 Tours
Beartooth & Yellowstone trips
Shuttle Route
Billings / Cody
Tailored shuttle times available
Guided Options
Private Guides
Small-group, private options
Reserve shuttle and tour dates now to secure flexible pickup and a private-guide experience from Red Lodge.
Wildlife Watching Tip
Bring binoculars and keep your camera ready for mountain goats and bears along the route.
Best Photography Times
Capture the sunrise or late afternoon light for breathtaking mountain and canyon shots.
Driving Preparedness
Ensure your vehicle is in good condition for winding mountain roads and sudden weather changes.
Altitude Acclimation
Take it slow and stay hydrated as you ascend to over 10,000 feet.
Camera or Smartphone
Capture the stunning vistas and wildlife encounters during the drive.
Layered Clothing
Weather can change quickly at high elevation, so bring layers.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Binoculars
Enhance wildlife viewing with binoculars.
Sun Protection
Protect eyes and skin from high-altitude sun exposure.
spring|summer|fall|winter