Wow! What a great experience. Phil was so knowledgeable and seemed to know where to find all the best wildlife. We spotted wolves, deer, elk, sheep, mountain goats, pronghorn and so many bison. I will say, although Phil has a long list of great qualities, my favorite moment of the trip was when he step up the scope for us, and then proceeded to pick up litter from the surrounding area. It's these small acts that show that he really cares about the park and wildlife that call it home. read more

There are lots of guidelines for Yellowstone. We were reminded to stay safe that the hot springs & animals are wild and dangerous and we should be 25 to 100 yards away. We saw the bear spray could be rented for the day as it's expensive and can be returned if it's not used. We were reminded never to feed the animals store food properly, pay attention and be respectful. Hands and feet need to stay out of the water and we should be on boardwalks and designated trails. We were told that there are videos online of Tormons a mixture of tourist that are morons and do stupid things here read more

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Our guide, Melanie, was amazing! we saw black bears, a grizzly bear, pronghorns, bald eagles, osprey, missed seeing wolves by 5 minutes! what a great day! read more

Spent an absolutely amazing day with Cooper. By far the highlight of our trip. Cooper's vast and deep knowledge of the area including the geology was such a tremendous addition to our day. He also knew so much about the animals, their behavior and the history of the park. Cannot recommend Cooper and the Yellowstone Guidlines enough. Hard to top this experience! read more

Chris was excellent!! Our group was all first timers to Montana & Yellowstone and our guided tour of the park was the highlight of our trip. Chris was knowledgeable, funny, made sure we were comfortable and was so easy to work with. Can't recommend enough! read more

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Yellowstone Guidelines organized an incredible two-day tour of Yellowstone for our group of eight adults, ranging in age from 26 to 82. Our guide, Elizabeth, was a perfect fit--knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive to everyone's interests and needs. She connected easily with all of us, answered every question, and made sure we saw as many animals (bison, elk, pronghorn, coyotes, black bear and cubs, mountain goats), birds (eagles, osprey, swan and man, many more), geysers, springs, and geological wonders as possible. Elizabeth picked us up promptly at 5:15 AM both mornings from our Airbnb in Livingston, asked about our must-see sights, planned scenic picnic lunches, and filled our days with fascinating insights about the park. We're still basking in the majesty of Yellowstone! We highly recommend Yellowstone Guidelines for anyone looking to explore the park with a passionate and professional guide. read more

Our guide Chris was awesome! Took us around the Yellowstone upper loop. Was extremely patient as he took the time to stop and allow us to soak in the beautiful sights around the park! read more

We had an amazing day in Yellowstone. Elizabeth was so knowledgeable on the park. We choose the tour to focus on seeing animals. Elizabeth had spotting scopes and binos to help us get a closer view and was amazing at spotting them out. It's really hard to pick a favorite moment of the day but one of them was a picnic out overlooking a large bison herd. We have been to Yellowstone before, having a guide made the trip so much more enjoyable for all of us. We will book again when we come back to Yellowstone. read more

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had an amazing time with Gabe our guide. Could have never seen it all without him! Saw a black bear, elk, bison, and more animals. waterfalls and geysers! Wiped out but an amazing tour!! read more

Yellowstone Guidelines was the BEST. I don't even know where to start. We got picked up early by Phil who took us into NW Yellowstone for wildlife watching and scenic tours. From the minute we stepped in car, Phil was attentive and articulate and had so much cool information to share on what we were seeing. Wildlife tracking can be tricky but Phil was a pro and he actually led us to be the first on the scene for a sighting of wolves ! We were also able to see elk, red foxes, mule deer, bald eagles, big horned sheep, coyotes eating a kill, and bison like right up close to our car! It was amazing. Lunch was provided and it was quite good but the open air picnic may have contributed . We visited all around Yellowstone culminating in visit to Mammoth Hot Springs. Highly recommend this tour company. They really get it right. Thanks to Phil and Chris for organizing such a memorable experience for us! read more

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Excellent tour/company! I spoke with Chris the owner about a month before our trip to arrange a tour of Yellowstone. Chris was kind, honest, and proved to be reliable. He provided the best guide, Gabriel, for my 15-year-old son and I to experience Yellowstone for our first time. We saw so many animals, went cross country skiing, and learned SO much about the parks' history. Gabriel is knowledgeable and shared so much information with us. He was kind patient and had a good sense of humor. We had the best day! My son commented later that evening how much he liked Gabriel and what a great tour it was. Thank you Yellowstone Guidelines!! We will contact you again when we are back in the area. read more

Our tour of Yellowstone National Park was fantastic! Chris arranged our tour and communicated all details so we knew exactly where to be to begin our tour. We could not have had a better tour guide, Chuck was so personable and knowledgeable, he answered all of our questions. He even sent a text message the next day after our tour to answer a couple of questions not related to YNP. We were amazed at the park and had a great time all day! Thank you so and we strongly recommend using your company! Thank you Chris and Chuck! read more

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Touring with Yellowstone Guidelines was the highlight of our trip. Our guide, Phil, was amazing. He was so kind, knowledgeable and professional.  We all truly enjoyed meeting him and hearing stories about his time in Yellowstone.  We saw some incredible things that would not have been possible on our own and without his knowledge and expertise.  We met up with Phil early and got around in a very comfortable van (we were a group of 5 and fit well). We saw a wolf right when we entered the park! Phil took us to a known wolf den and showed us mama bear and her cubs playing up on a hillside with his scope. We were lucky enough to see a bear being chased by a coyote up close.  We had the most unforgettable time. Do not hesitate to book Yellowstone Guidelines. Yellowstone is fabulous on its own, but it's so much more with a guide showing you where to find wildlife that you'd otherwise miss. Thanks Phil and Chris!  -Allie & Family read more

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My friend and I learned and saw so much in Yellowstone last week. Phil was a great guide and fantastic educator. I highly recommend Yellowstone Guidelines. I checked off the wildlife I wanted to see on the very first hour of the trip!! read more

Our group of seven backpacked for 5 days at Yellowstone in the Bechler River backcountry. The experience was awesome and allowed us to hike an area that is very remote and beautiful. Our guide, Elizabeth, really made the trip truly wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and experienced in backpacking and she had a good healthy sense of humor. The trip was well provisioned suppling almost everything we needed. The only input I have is to make sure you spend time on the phone with your guide well before the trip to ensure each hiker is well-prepared for it. Overall - Yellowstone Guidelines delivered on a unique and special backpacking trip! read more

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5/11/2023 We toured Lamar Valley in Yellowstone-- saw grizzly, black bear, wolves, sandhill cranes, big horn sheep, swans and, of course, many bison. It was a wonderful day. Our guide was Ken Davis. He was so knowledgeable in history of geology and all the animals. Highly recommend doing this when vacationing in Yellowstone! read more

Had a great day with our tour guide Gabriel. He was very knowledgeable about the animals and the park. We drive through the park often and we still learned so much! We didn't get to see any wolves since they were on the move however we did get to stop and spend time with my favorite animal, the moose! We saw 8 tota and seeing the bear den was amazing! We never would have seen that on our own. Thank you for the great trip read more

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We took our first vacation to Yellowstone in early June 2022, and decided to do a tour. We chose the Yellowstone in the Day Tour with Yellowstone Guidelines. This was our first full day of 4 in Yellowstone, and provided a great source of information for the rest of our stay. Our tour guide, Ken Davis, was excellent and very knowledgeable. He was able to meet us at our hotel, the Old Faithful Inn, and we proceeded to go with him on a great tour of the park. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who is new to Yellowstone, and even those who have visited before. Yellowstone Guidelines is great at communication and was very helpful in coordinating the tour. read more

We had a terrific day with Gabe. It was ostensibly billed as a wildlife tour, but as Gabe realistically informed us at the outset, the wildlife may or may not cooperate. That said, we managed to watch a wolf pack, see eagles, otters, a hibernating bear (we were there in winter so only way to see bears), elk, of course buffalo, and many more of the lesser known species that would have otherwise escaped our attention. He had a great viewing scope and a sense of where to have the best chance to spot some of these. Most importantly, he had a fantastic range of knowledge of the park, from its history and establishment to its evolution to its present day state, including terrific details of so many of the species we saw--and didn't manage to see. And this was all delivered with an inspiring passion for the park and the wildlife that inhabited it. I had been to Yellowstone before and was of course impressed with its geothermal wonders, but have a whole new understanding and appreciation for the park thanks to our guide's knowledge and passion. I would highly recommend this tour company for anyone traveling to Yellowstone, as it takes an expert to expose its otherwise many hidden gems. read more

In September 2022, we had a terrific time with Yellowstone Guidelines. Bjorn is a knowledgeable, friendly, experienced hiker in Yellowstone. He gave us insights into the park which made the tours even more interesting. In three tours, we were able to see all the highlights. Particularly interesting was Bjorn's explanations of the various geological aspects of the park. He was able to time what we saw to help avoid the crowds at each location. As seniors with our adult children on a bucket list vacation with our family, Bjorn was able to relate to all of us and make the trip even more memorable. We highly recommend Yellowstone Guidelines. read more

We scheduled our wolf tour for Feb 21,2022. Gabe picked us nice and early and the day started out sub zero and light snow. This is Yellowstone. Gabe full of information and provided good explanations of geology and wildlife of the park. We had family from Wisconsin plus our grand children (first time in the park). Great time was had by all and would highly recommend. read more

We took a wildlife tour today with Elizabeth. She spotted wolves, elk, pronghorns, mountain goats, black tail deer, a baby bison, and the highlight of the day, a bull moose. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with her. She was very knowledgeable about the entire area. It was a wonderful day. read more

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I am a Travel Agent so I haven't experienced the tour first-hand, but Chris was wonderful to work with as we planned my client's experience! My client spent weeks traveling around the area and did several different activities and tours, and this tour was the highlight of their trip! Highly recommend!! read more

Tremendous experience and a wonderful way to end our memorable family trip to Montana. He is simply the best and you will thoroughly enjoy spending a day with Chris/Yellowstone Guidelines. read more

We had a great experience with Chris! Although we've been to Yellowstone multiple times, we wanted the expertise of an experienced guide. Chris did a fantastic job showing us how to spot wildlife - most often from places that we had driven by many times without knowing where (and how) to look. During our all-day tour, Chris showed us wolves, grizzly bears, black bears, pronghorn, elk, mountain goats, and many other animals. I strongly recommend Yellowstone Guidelines! read more

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We had an amazing day with our guide, Chuck, as he led us through Lamar Valley and we learned all about the Serengeti of North America. Chuck knew where to find all of the wildlife and educated us on the ecosystem and the wildlife habitat. read more

Had a great day in late April 22' with Bjorn as my guide. We saw wolves, grizzles, black bears, along with the other usual suspects. April was a great time to visit Yellowstone, as the creeks are swift with some snow melt, the wildlife are active. Temp high's are in the 50's/low's are high 30's. Crowds are minimal, lodging is less expensive. My favorite month to go. read more

Gabriel was absolutely amazing. I would recommend him to anyone visiting Yellowstone. He stories and knowledge were tremendous.

My family and I enjoyed our tour so much yesterday, we are still talking about it today! Our guide, Chris was not only super knowledgeable, he made sure we had everything we needed! He picked the 5 of us up directly from our Airbnb rental, drove straight to Yellowstone and immediately started giving us info about Pray, Bozeman, the park, etc. One of my favorite things was that he would stop on the side of the road from time to time with his binoculars to spot animals that we couldn't see! Also, if we wanted to stop to take a photo, he made sure it was a good and safe place. The lunch served was great and we enjoyed all his jokes!!! I would highly recommend Chris and the touring company to my family and friends. We already can't wait to come back again to explore more of Yellowstone! Thank you, Chris! read more

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We got a chance to go on a Yellowstone Wildlife Tour and Safari with our tour guide Phil. He was an exceptional tour guide; sharing so much knowledge about Yellowstone, finding difficult to find wildlife, and answering our questions. He brought all the necessary equipment for viewing the wildlife, including binoculars and scopes to view the far away animals! We would recommend this tour to everyone! read more

Chris at Yellowstone Guidelines set us up with a great day in Yellowstone National Park. We spent the entire day with Chuck our tour guide. The tour exceeded our expectations. We learned so much in one day and Chuck really tailored the tour to our needs. I would definitely recommend Yellowstone Guidelines. read more

Had a fantastic time on this wildlife tour and learned a lot about Yellowstone and its inhabitants! Gabe (our guide) arrived promptly at our pickup time and we hit the park early, which paid off because we were able to see wolves, pronghorn, mountain goats, bison doing some mating rituals, coyotes, and elk! We really enjoyed the private tour and would do it again! read more

Our tour through Yellowstone would not have been nearly as meaningful or enjoyable without having Gabe as our guide. We learned so much about the animals and the land - in a fun way. Looking back on our trip, we got so much more out of it having him with us. He clearly has a deep knowledge and love for the land and animals in the park, but is not at all overbearing about it. It was a peaceful and thoroughly enjoyable tour and I would tell all of my friends to use Gabe. He pointed out things that we never would have seen on our own, and explained things that we never would have known needed explaining. A much richer experience this way. read more

My son and I wanted to do some back country camping while in Yellowstone, but knew that with the size of the park and the abundant wildlife, that we needed a guide. Chris, the owner/operator, is knowledgable about the park and what it takes to keep you safe. We were way off the grid but felt safe the entire time. He is a stickler for the rules (as he should be to keep you safe and to protect the environment) but does it without being a tyrant. Quick with a corny joke to lighten the mood at all times. I also like the fact that this is HIS business, the buck stops with him. He's just a guy trying to take something he loves and turn it into income for his family (who are all very nice). I can't recommend him enough. If you are going to Yellowstone and want to do day trips or full one backpacking, use Yellowstone Guidelines! read more

My husband and I, along with our two children (10 and 12), had an amazing day touring central Yellowstone with Gabe. We spent the morning viewing wildlife in the Hayden Valley making our way over to Yellowstone Lake and Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. It was great to be able to sit back, relax, and enjoy taking in all that the park has to offer. Gabe was super friendly and so knowledgeable. about the park, the wildlife, everything... he really helped us get the most out of our time in Yellowstone. read more

We spent some time with Chris while searching for wolves, foxes, goats, deer, elks and more! The picnic lunch that was provided was simple yet delicious and we were happy to see a ton of wildlife we would not have seen otherwise. Usually, in Yellowstone, we only see Bison but with the wilidlife tour we saw tons. Click to see: https://plaidshirtyogapants.com/2017/11/14/wildlife-tour-in-yellowstone-national-park/ read more

We had originally needed to hire a guide to gain access into the North Entrance of Yellowstone because we were staying in that area. Hiring a guide was a big splurge for us but by the end of the day, we were extremely happy that we did. From the moment we met our guide, Pam, at pick-up, she was personable and easy to talk to. She listened to our wishes and created a day that matched perfectly. We love to hike and really enjoyed the hike she planned. She led us up the mountain at a pace that was good for us, stopping along the way to point out geographical points of interest, flora, and to remind us to hydrate. One of our favorite parts of the hike was stopping to pick tiny native strawberries which were delicious. Our daughter loved trailing behind her as she pointed out different wild flowers. We spent just enough time at the peak to relax, take in the vista, and have lunch which the guide service packed for us. The view was incredible. We had enough time to stop at Norris Geyser and make the loop around the northern part of Yellowstone to see some wildlife in an area that we would not have had access to. This checked off all our boxes. Pam's knowledge of Yellowstone was appreciated at every point along the trip. We highly recommend Yellowstone Guidelines. read more

When it comes to looking for wildlife in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley there are no guarantees. The first time I tried I had limited success. I stopped my car where other cars and vans had stopped and saw a fair bit of wildlife e.g., buffalos, pronghorn deer, and more. But I was disappointed at what I had not seen e.g., bear, wolves, etc. So, on my next visit to the park, and after a thorough review of Yelp and Trip Advisor reviews, my wife and I commissioned Yellowstone Guidelines for a private tour. Oh, what a difference it made! They had the right equipment (spotting scopes and radio transmitters) and experienced staff necessary to maximize the potential for seeing wildlife. Our guide, Cayley, not only knew where to look for the animals but she also knew all about the wildlife. We saw, and heard all about, deer, bull elk, grizzlies (including one guarding a kill and a mother and cub), a black bear, a red fox, 8-9 wolves (grey and black) trying to get their kill back from the first grizzly, pronghorn deer, a badger, a huge herd of buffalo, and mountain goats. Cayley not only knew about the animals; she also knew a lot about the plants and geology of the region. Our private tour also included snacks and a wonderful lunch. I would highly recommend Yellowstone Guidelines for your tour of the Lamar Valley. read more

We had Amy as our guide and she was absolutely awesome! So very, very knowledgeable and also hilarious, which makes for a wonderful combo. Wished we had another day with her. Will definitely use them next time around! Met at the West Yellowstone entrance at 7:30 am and saw all the thermal features, Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Stopped for lunch on the beautiful Madison River. We were back to our car at 3:30 pm- a full 8 hour trip- which was just long enough. The owner, Chris was very easy to work with as well- 5 star all the way! read more

I should have been curious after paying $500, sending out Emails for detailed information (pick up, hiking,) and never got an answer. Finally i called a week before the trip and got someone on the phone who gave me some vague information. The tour itself is done by a guide in their private car. We had a van at least. our tour guide was nice, she had coffee and snacks for the morning commute. We started off full of hope. The hours went by and what we did was driving around Lamar Valley in hope to find wildlife. We stopped where everybody else stopped (rule of the Yellowstone: see a lot of cars - stop too, they most usually spotted something). out tour guide fumbled around with the scope she brought but always needed someone to set it up for us correctly. At 11.30 we called it a day, we had enough. We spotted what we have seen the day before by ourselves, the wolves we saw and heard we could have seen ourselves too, just by driving around and stop where everybody else stops. $500 for a day in the car on the main roads is quite a lot. all the information we got could be found in any book about the Yellowstone. we were disappointed for what we got. And also the really good sandwiches we got for lunch doesn't cover for the $500. read more