Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch
Overview
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6 hours
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Yellowstone Hiking Guides safely leads hiking groups into the Lamar Valley on a wildlife viewing day hike tour.
Our guides are well versed in Yellowstone's unique wildlife. Safety and fun are our top priorities. Regularly, we spot wolves, bears, and other rare wildlife from the trail in the backcountry of Yellowstone.
Our tours are off the beaten path, traveling on bison trails for the majority of the hike. Most tour providers in Yellowstone spend the majority of the day on the road, or very close to the road. Our guides take you into the backcountry for unique views of the Lamar Valley that you cannot see from the roadway.
Frequently, our guests tell us that they could not do this hike on their own through the massive bison herd and unpredictable wildlife.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Lamar Valley
This six-mile tour through the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park is the best place to hike and view wildlife in North America. Your expert guide will safely lead you to wildlife viewing locations and scenic vistas that you cannot see from the road. Your guide will help you navigate the large bison herds. We sometimes spot wolf and bear, at a distance. Your guide will carry a scope for viewing these animals safely. We also see pronghorn, elk, moose, badger, ground squirrels, and an array of birds. We take a break for a picnic lunch with river or valley views.
What‘s Included
A light breakfast snack
Bear Spray, Binoculars, Trekking Pole, Backpack (if necessary)
Hot Coffee/Tea/Cocoa
Sandwich, apple, nuts, snacks (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options) *Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions*
Admission to Yellowstone National Park: $35 per vehicle, good for one week
Please bring 2 liters of water per person
Rain jacket and fleece layer
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Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch
Reviews
165 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Stephanie V,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour and hike with up close but safe wildlife viewing. Guide was on time informed and accommodating for the diverse group
Wonderful experience.
Carol F,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this hiking experience. The guide (Emily) was great. She was very friendly, shared wonderful history and information along the trail, made sure we were staying hydrated and took breaks along the way. The views were amazing. And the wildlife we saw along the way was cool - buffalo, Badgers, Pronghorns. I'd highly recommend this tour. Well worth it
Josh and Emily Jo, thank you for making this a great experience for us and our girls. This was a great family hike.
Lacy W,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Emily Jo and Josh are great! Emily Jo eased my concerns about taking my 12 and 9 year old daughters before we went. Then Josh met us at the trailhead and took us off the beaten path! We hiked the bison trails, saw a herd, a few pronghorns and grizzly tracks. He was very knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife. It felt like a real behind the scenes experience!
great hike and...
Sieglinde M,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00great hike and interesting wildlife Spencer, our guide was very knowledgable in many regards and very easy going.
A lovely safari in Lamar Valley
marisagB301OH,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Spencer was so knowledgeable and funny! He provided a very substantial lunch and snacks for us, as well as water and Gatorade. We saw pronghorn, plenty of bison, several badgers and birds. The hike was a nice pace and we learned a lot. I would definitely recommend this for anyone wanting to get into Lamar Valley and see lots of wildlife!
Worth it!
Bootsontheground1,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! Couldn't ask for better guides. Knowledge, fun, and know their business well. Wort every penny. I need to get this to 100 words
Excellent hike with Michelle and new recruit
Alan P,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very informative hiking tour ! We seen lots of animals like bison, badgers, prong horns , fish and deer . She spent the time answering all our questions ! She even made us an excellent lunch! Very highly rated by all 6 of us . We will definitely recommend this tour to everyone we know . Thank You
Informative and fun
peterkM802VU,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a tour with Emily. It makes sense that she has a background in teaching, as that is what she likes to do. My wife and I both have spent a lot of time outdoors. Just the same, we came away with many new bits of knowledge and new leads to explore. I would recommend Emily’s guiding to anyone interested in learning about the natural wonders of Yellowstone including its flora, fauna, geology and history.
Good but not as described
957selenam,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour description made the tour seem much more adventurous and rugged than it actually was. Our guide was wonderful and knowledgeable but the hike itself was very tame and not as adventurous as described. If you'd like to leisurely walk through a field of bison with a knowledgeable guide, this tour is for you. If you're expecting an adventure with a variety of animals and hiking away from the road, this isn't for you. It was a nice time but not worth the price for such a tame hike.
AMAZING scenery! Lots of animals! Great guide!
71kitb,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went by myself for this trip and had a GREAT time! Our guide, Bob, was super nice and knowledgeable and had lots of cool information to share along the way! We saw LOTS of animals -- pronghorn, coyotes, hawks, bears, and lots of bison. Lunch was great and the views were unbeatable.
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