Yellowstones Lamar Valley Wildlife Safari From Gardiner

Explore the wonders of Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley on a guided wildlife safari. This immersive experience allows you to spot iconic animals like wolves, bears, and bison in their natural habitat. Led by a knowledgeable naturalist, the tour provides personalized attention and uses high-powered optics for close-up views. Enjoy organic snacks and a picnic lunch as you create unforgettable memories in this stunning landscape. Discover why this adventure is a must-do for nature enthusiasts.

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Key Points

A guided wildlife tour of Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley, departing from Gardiner, Montana and lasting approximately 7.5 hours.
The tour is led by a professional naturalist guide and includes snacks, a picnic lunch, binoculars, and spotting scopes.
Typical wildlife sightings include wolves, mountain goats, moose, bears, and bison herds with calves, with opportunities for close-up views.
The tour has a maximum of 8 travelers and is not wheelchair accessible, with a minimum age requirement of 6 years.
The tour cost starts from $364 per person, with National Park entrance fees charged separately, and a flexible cancellation policy up to 24 hours before the experience.

Tour Overview

The Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley Wildlife Safari from Gardiner is a guided tour that takes visitors on an immersive wildlife-viewing experience in Yellowstone National Park.

The tour is operated by Yellowstone Safari Co. and lasts approximately 7.5 hours, starting at 7:30 am. It’s limited to a maximum of 8 travelers and includes a professional naturalist guide, snacks, a picnic lunch, binoculars, spotting scopes, and non-alcoholic beverages.

The tour cost varies by group size, starting from $364 per person, and the National Park entrance fee is charged separately. Participants must be at least 6 years old.

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Inclusions

This Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley Wildlife Safari from Gardiner includes a professional naturalist guide to lead the tour.

Participants will enjoy a variety of locally sourced and organic snacks, as well as a picnic lunch with seasonal ingredients in recyclable and compostable packaging.

Locally sourced and organic snacks, as well as a picnic lunch with seasonal ingredients in recyclable and compostable packaging.

The tour also provides:

UHD binoculars and spotting scopes to enhance wildlife viewing
Non-alcoholic beverages to stay hydrated
Complimentary resort fees and national park entrance fee

The guided safari offers an immersive experience to spot wildlife like wolves, mountain goats, moose, bears, and bison herds with calves.

Meeting Information

According to the meeting information, the tour starts at 210 E Park St, Gardiner, MT 59030, USA, which is the parking lot opposite Yellowstone Pizza Co.

Participants will receive their confirmation within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, but children 6 and older may participate, and a booster or car seat is recommended if needed.

Most travelers can participate in the tour, which returns to the original meeting point at the end.

Participation Details

Participants receive confirmation within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, but children 6 and older may participate. Guests should bring a booster or car seat if needed. Most travelers can comfortably join the adventure.

The tour includes:

Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
Snacks and a picnic lunch with seasonal ingredients
Non-alcoholic beverages
Resort fees and National Park entrance fee

This immersive wildlife safari provides an up-close look at the diverse fauna of Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley.

Highlights of the Tour

Guests on the Lamar Valley Wildlife Safari often praise the exceptional wildlife spotting led by the knowledgeable guide Randolph. Sightings typically include majestic wolves, nimble mountain goats, hulking moose, formidable bears, and vast bison herds with calves. Participants appreciate the use of high-powered binoculars and spotting scopes, which allow for up-close views. Digital photos are provided post-tour, capturing the incredible animals in their natural habitat.

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Positive Guest Reviews

Overwhelmingly positive reviews praise the Lamar Valley Wildlife Safari’s exceptional wildlife viewing and personalized experience.

Guests highlight:

Expert guide Randolph‘s impressive wildlife spotting abilities and engaging commentary
Awe-inspiring sightings of wolves, mountain goats, moose, bears, and bison herds with calves
The valuable use of high-quality binoculars and spotting scopes, as well as receiving digital photos after the tour

Reviewers appreciate the safari’s thoughtful inclusions, such as locally sourced snacks and a delicious picnic lunch.

With an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5, the Lamar Valley Wildlife Safari delivers an unforgettable wildlife adventure.

Cancellation Policy

The Yellowstone Safari Co. offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time). This flexible policy allows travelers to adjust their plans without penalty.

Whether unforeseen circumstances arise or schedules change, participants can easily cancel their tour reservation. This ensures customers have peace of mind when booking the Lamar Valley Wildlife Safari.

The company recognizes the unpredictable nature of travel and give you a hassle-free experience. Cancellations made within 24 hours are subject to the standard terms, but the generous 24-hour window offers ample time for guests to make necessary changes to their plans.

Exploring the Lamar Valley

Why is the Lamar Valley considered one of Yellowstone’s premier wildlife viewing areas? The remote, sprawling valley boasts abundant prey species, lush meadows, and a lack of major roads – attracting apex predators like wolves and grizzly bears.

Key wildlife sightings on the safari include:

Herds of bison roaming the vast grasslands
Elusive moose browsing in the willow thickets
Bighorn sheep scaling the rugged canyon walls

With the aid of high-powered optics, travelers maximize their chances of witnessing Yellowstone’s remarkable megafauna in their natural habitat during this immersive day-long adventure.

The Sum Up

This guided wildlife safari in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley offers the chance to spot iconic animals like wolves, bears, and bison in their natural habitat. With a small group size, personalized attention, and high-quality optics, you’ll create unforgettable memories amid the stunning landscape. An organic snack and picnic lunch complete this immersive experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the wonders of one of America’s most iconic national parks.