Private Full-Day Yellowstone National Park Tour
Description
Enjoy endless views of mountains, geysers, canyons, lakes, rivers and more on this customizable private tour of Yellowstone National Park. Many main attractions including Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the historic Lake Hotel and the colorful Fountain Paint Pot. Learn about the area’s history, geology and ecology from your guide, and keep your eye out for wildlife including bison, bears and wolves.
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The Firehole River is well known for fishing, nearby hiking trails, the stunning Firehole Falls, and a fantastic swimming area. Here guests will have the opportunity to see and photograph the Firehole Falls. Firehole Falls is a 40-foot waterfall amidst 800-foot thick lava flows forming the canyon walls.
Yellowstone's star attraction, and the most famous geyser in the world, Old Faithful is the most regular predictable geyser in the Park, with eruptions occurring approximately every 91 minutes. Shooting 3,700 to 8,400 gallons of boiling water into the air, Old Faithful reaches an average height of about 145 feet in just 15-20 seconds. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy their boxed lunch before or after the eruption.
Located just north of Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park boasts 310,000 acres of lush valley floors, mountain meadows, alpine lakes and the rising peaks of the Grand Teton Mountain Range. Eager to enter Yellowstone National Park, stops in Grand Teton National Park will be minimal.
The Grand Loop Road in Yellowstone is the main way to get to the attractions in the national park. This stretch from Madison Junction to the exit for the Old Faithful area is the most popular and has the most geyser basins.
The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is considered one of the most breathtaking sights inside Yellowstone National Park. Twenty miles long, the canyon is up to 4,000-feet wide and 1,200-feet deep in places. From several vantage points, you can view Lower Falls plunging steeply into the canyon 308 feet, or the Upper Falls tumbling 109 feet.
The Hayden Valley area occupies about 50 square miles of the valley floor, which is an ancient lake bed from a time when Yellowstone Lake was much larger. One of the best places to catch a glimpse of Yellowstone's fascinating wildlife is Hayden Valley. This lush valley north of Yellowstone Lake is a highly visited gathering place for bison, elk, coyotes and grizzly bears.
The fascinating Fountain Paint Pot area in Yellowstone National Park contains all four types of thermal features that are popular to view - geysers, hot springs, mud pots and fumaroles. Guests will have the opportunity to walk the half mile boardwalk nature trail to see it all.
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Pickup Locations & Times
***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT PICK GUESTS UP IF THEY ARE STAYING OVER TETON PASS IN IDAHO, OR IF THEY ARE STAYING IN ALPINE, PINEDALE AREAS*** GUEST WILL HAVE TO DRIVE TO ONE OF OUR MEETING PLACES - IDAHO GUEST WILL BE ASKED TO MEET IN WILSON WY AT STILSON'S LOT - GUESTS STAYING SOUTH OF JACKSON WILL NEED TO MEET YOUR GUIDES IN HOBACK JUNCTION PUBLIC LOT***** We will pick guests up at the address provided in the Jackson Hole, Wilson, and Teton Village areas, we do not pick up guests at your lodging if they are staying over Teton Pass or any outlying areas - you would need to pick a location from the menu. Guests will be picked up by the guide in their sealed and sanitized touring vehicle.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(105)
Jessie O'Connor was our guide for a private tour and made for a very memorable experience. I didnt see many things that I had not seen before on prior self guided trips but his vast knowledge and experience from science to history explained everything from the geysers to how and why it was all there doing what it has. Also his familiarity helped save countless hrs as he was aware how to get in and out of parking etc.Definitely add a ton to the experience and photo opportunities!
Great way to see the highlights of Yellowstone with 3 families. Comfortable vehicle. Mike was a fantastic tour guide, very accommodating to all ages. He was an expert on all the geological features, wild flora and fauna. Worth every penny!
We had the best time exploring Yellowstone with Jesse. He was super friendly and so knowledgeable — knew tons of cool facts and history about the park and made everything interesting the whole day. You can tell he really loves what he does. He was also fantastic with our daughter, Kimber. She basically followed him everywhere, and he was so sweet and patient with her the whole time. We all learned a lot, saw amazing spots, and just had such a fun day. Highly recommend booking with Jesse!
We had an incredible full-day private tour through Yellowstone National Park with Jesse. From the moment we met him, it was clear he’s truly passionate about what he does. His deep knowledge of the park’s history, wildlife, and geology made every stop meaningful. What really stood out was how Jesse brought Yellowstone to life with his storytelling — he’s a natural storyteller! He used visual aids and photos to help us imagine the history, park’s formation, and wildlife behaviors, which made the experience so engaging. He kept great conversation throughout the day, striking the perfect balance between education and fun. We learned so much, laughed a lot, and left with an even greater appreciation for Yellowstone. He has the best photo op recommendations too! If you’re looking for a guide who’s knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and genuinely loves sharing his craft — Jesse is your guy! Highly recommend this 5-star experience.
Honestly I gotta say, mr Jessie is a great guide with a wealth of knowledge. If i were to rate hime a sprite to a root beer, he'd be a dr pepper
It was such a fun and amazing experience! Highly recommend! Learned so much that I never knew and saw things that a normal tour would not show you!
Fantastic, Jesse was a great guide! Couldn’t ask for better! Really detailed on sites, took us everywhere we could in the short 2 days we had. Would highly recommend Jesse for a tour guide!
We had an amazing experience on our Private Full Day Yellowstone Tour! Jesse was extremely knowledgeable and made the day unforgettable. He took the time to answer all of our questions, explained the history and geology of the park in a way that was both fascinating and easy to understand, and knew all the best spots to stop for photos and sightseeing. On top of that, he was a fantastic guide—friendly, professional, and attentive. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Yellowstone. Having Jesse as our guide made the entire experience even more special. Definitely ask for Jesse!
We spent a wonderful day with Jesse. He is a local that takes pride in his job as a tour guide and provided first hand experiences that enhanced our tour of Yellowstone. He knew all the tips and tricks to make our day the best day ever! He is informative and even has props, maps and pictures so you always know what you are seeing and doing. He knew how to spot animals and told amazing stories! He was also very attentive and informative for bathrooms breaks and what things to see and do to make the trip easy peasy! Loved spending the day with him.
Greg is highly knowledgeable, accommodating and fun to spend a day with. His enthusiasm for fishing, Park and general area history, geology and desire to please the customer is outstanding. Highly recommended!
