We recently rented snowmobiles from Yellowstone Vacation Tours for a trip into the park, to Old…read moreFaithful. We were very pleased with everything about the adventure! The staff in the office were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The snowmobiles were in great shape and work flawlessly! Our guide, Roy, did a super job! He gave us clear instructions on how to use the machines and the 'rules of the road.' Along the way he stopped at the interesting/beautiful locations and taught us many interesting facts. He is an outstanding guide! Very entertaining. I would definitely rent from them again. And a special thanks to Kennedy for all his help too!

This is a review for Ben, our guide for the snowmobile tour today (1/18/26). He was extremely kind,…read morefantastic at communicating with everyone about the challenging segments of the tour, and made sure everyone had a great time. What stood out most to us was how incredibly knowledgeable he was. He taught us about Edgar Howell and the history of the bison population in the park, how to differentiate coyotes from foxes, the Bubbly Paint Pot--how it was formed and became a giant sulfuric acid pond, the remnants of the concrete road, the 1988 fire, the earthquake, and the consequences of those natural events on the park. He also explained how mineralized, super dead trees were formed and, most importantly, how Yellowstone's bio-ecosystem is changing the world, with potential futures for biodiesel and microplastic-consuming organisms! We could tell this guy loves his job so much that he became a nerd--in the best way possible. He made the entire group feel comfortable, was always ready to answer questions, and happily chatted with anyone interested. He's extremely funny; we couldn't help laughing out loud at his hilarious and brilliant safety instructions. We definitely had a blast on this snowmobile tour, and it was 110% worth every penny because Ben was our guide!!! Book Yellowstone Vacation Tours ASAP, especially with Ben if you can. To the Yellowstone Vacation Tour big boss: please don't ever let Ben go, because we WILL be back and will ask for him. Also, give him a raise--because if you haven't, I mean, what are you even doing?! ‍

I toured Yellowstone National Park on three separate days (12/17-12/19/2018) in snowcoaches…read moreprovided by Alpen Guides. Since the cost of the tours was included in a vacation package provided by a travel company, I'm not sure about Alpen Guides' specific prices. This review is based on how much I appreciated the tour itself. I went on two tours to Old Faithful & one to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. The Grand Canyon tour included a box lunch. The Old Faithful tour didn't include a meal but you could purchase something to eat at the Old Faithful visitor's center restaurant if you wanted to. I was so excited about riding the snowcoaches! In Yellowstone, snowcoaches are a normal mode of transportation during the winter but I'd never ridden one or even seen one in person before. In lieu of regular tires, the back portion of a snowcoach has tracks like a tank & the front part has something that resembles skis so it can plow through the snow. The reason why I was so anxious to ride one is because the kid in me remembered the old "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" animation special where the narrator rode one. For each tour, I was picked up just before 8:30 am near the front of the motel where I was staying. We normally returned back from the tour around 4:30 pm. The tour groups are usually small (the ones I went on ranged from 4 to 8 tourists with either one or a couple of driver/tour guides). On the three days I went, I rode with customers from Ohio, Alabama, Maryland, Canada, Utah, and the Phillipines (among other places). We were told not to throw gum or candy wrappers on the ground inside the park because they want to keep Yellowstone as natural as possible. During the winter season when there's lots of snow, they only allow snowcoaches & snowmobiles in Yellowstone. Snowcoaches have a speed limit of 25 mph while snowmobiles have a speed limit of 35 mph. Because snowmobiles are allowed to go faster, snowcoach drivers are supposed to pull over to the side and let them pass. Snowmobile drivers usually travel in groups & from my observation behaved like groups of people in a motorcycle club; like they owned the road even though most of them were riding snowmobiles for the first time. The crowds in Yellowstone are small & spread out in December so even with the snowmobilers we felt like we almost had the park to ourselves. The worst thing about the snowmobilers is when we're quietly taking pictures of wildlife & then they drive up en masse & unintentionally scare the animals off. Our drivers/tour guides were excellent at their job. They had eyes like hawks, pointing out such sights as bald eagles nesting in the trees that most of us would've missed. They knew everything about the various types of trees and wildlife. My favorite part was other than seeing the wildlife was listening to the guides tell stories about their experiences in Yellowstone. One tour guide told us about when he was by himself in the park & a grizzly began approaching him. He had to use bear spray to temporarily slow it down so he could get in his vehicle & drive away. Another guide told us about how bald eagles mate for life & how they sometimes test the worthiness of a mate during courtship by doing a death spiral. A death spiral is when they lock talons high in the air, tumble towards the earth & then let go just before hitting the ground. That's how they decide whether their mate is a ride or die. If you're trying to decide which tour to choose, I'd recommend that you go on both. The Old Faithful tour has the best opportunity for souvenirs due to the two gift shops near the geyser. Also, there's a restaurant beside one of the souvenir shops. The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone tour is popular too because tourists love taking selfies with the canyon waterfall in the distant background. The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone tour includes a boxed lunch that consists of a cold sandwich (roast beef, turkey, etc.), small bag of chips & Oreo cookies. We ate the boxed lunch inside the Canyon Visitor Education Center (where you can see animal skulls & pelts). You'll see wildlife on both tours but I saw more bison on the Old Faithful tour. Every time you venture into Yellowstone it's likely you'll notice something you didn't see the day before. I enjoyed riding the snowcoaches but my favorite was the maroon bombardier that has been running since the 1950s that's nicknamed Chip. It also had a roof that the driver sometimes opened when Chip was parked. You could stand up, stick your head out & take pictures. The other snowcoaches were nice too, although they looked more modern. All of them were toasty inside but during the winter you should wear warm clothing because you will get out of the ride & walk some. The weather fluctuated from single digits to the twenties later in the afternoon. Alpen Guides is as good as it gets when it comes to sightseeing tours. Five stars!

The good: Van was heated, lunch was good, everyone was safe…read more The bad: Don was like listening to Fox News. He talked over us (on a microphone blasting the van) while we were trying to have family time and a family conversation. He was the main attraction at the park that day! We asked him not to talk about politics because we weren't interested in his arm chair quarterbacking. He declined. He didn't ask much about our opinions about where to tour that day. We are locals from Wyoming. Last year a tour operator (at a different company) laid out options and she encouraged us to make our own decisions. If you like not making decisions or having input, listening to Yellowstone facts (sprinkled with politics) blasted into your ears while you drive through pristine Yellowstone, Don is for you!

This business was highly recommended by a local resident, above the other companies who offered…read morethis same service. And they were a HIT, we booked multiple tours with them during our stay. Our guide for the Snowcoach tour was Brock, we loved him. Our guide for the Snowmobile tour was Lindsey, we loved her too. Great group of people. Both days they took their time, were full of info, answered questions, and showed us all the great sites/animals of Yellowstone. Their equipment/cold clothing was current and well maintained. They pick you up from your hotel in West Yellowstone for the Snow coach tours, and you meet at their shop for the Snowmobile tours. Top Notch service!

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!! My husband and I took the day long snowmobile tour to Old Faithful and it…read morewas one of the most incredible things I've ever done!! Our tour guide was incredible and so knowledgeable! Everyone that works at Back Country Adventure was so sweet and helpful, they made sure we were all bundled up and comfortable and truly made every step of the process easy!! The tour itself was breathtaking'! I will absolutely be coming back and bringing my friends and family too!!

Wow! I completely recommend this company, especially if Chris is your guide…read more Starting from the beginning of booking the tour, Erica provided such great customer service, including full on details of what to expect, what to bring and recommendations. Although you have to call to make the reservations, don't let it scare you to speak to an actual person... BOOK IT! Stayed at Yellowstone Park Hotel and they picked us up, at the time window they provided for us. Chris met us in the lobby and off we went in a very spacious "monster truck". Absolutely loved that he gave us a run down on what was coming, what to look out for, and there are bathroom stops! Very knowledgeable on the National Park. My husband and I really enjoyed learning new things reference the park and history of Montana. We did the tour and brought our toddler(3) with us and did great. Many of the walks are friendly and very worth it. I appreciated that Chris shared where the best spot to sit and see Old Faithful do its thing. Great spots for photos and phenomenal views you just don't care for your phone. Will be coming back again and booking Yellowstone Expeditions.

Stayed in the yurt camp in January 2026 - staff are exceptional and knowledgable. They also guided…read moreus snowshoeing on trails where we saw geothermal features and an adorable pine martin visited during lunch break to check us out. Highly recommend this!

Laura was so helpful with the booking of our Yellowstone scenic tour. We are so happy we decided…read moreto see Yellowstone with a tour guide! For a big group this is the best way to see the first national park. Corey was our guide and he was awesome! He was professional, educational, and attentive to everyone in our family. We learned so much more about Yellowstone and the history of the park then if we tried to visit the park on our own. I highly recommend Yellowstone Scenic Tours.

We had the pleasure of traveling through Yellowstone with Yellowstone Scenic tours this past week…read more Not only was our guide knowledgeable and I mean KNOWLEDGEABLE she was very personable! I would HIGHLY recommend them! Can't wait to tour with them the next time we are in town!

The two male employees were very friendly and helpful. They greeted us when we walked in and asked…read moreif they could find items for us. I ended up buying three pairs of outdoor pants, a down vest and jacket that were all on sale plus a pair of pants that were regular price. They had a good inventory of clothes in my size. The only negative was the dark, small changing room. I wish it had better lighting and more room so I could really see how the clothes looked.

If you're looking for a Fly Fishing trip in the Yellowstone area I highly recommend Madison River…read moreOutfitters! Competitively priced and our guide Jake was WONDERFUL! Enthusiastic, helpful and we caught lots of fish!! Highlight of our vacation! (July 2022)

Fabulous tour. It was great just us and customizing our tour to fit what we wanted to see…read more Jackson was great and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour company if you want to optimize your time and see wildlife and other sites in the park.

Excellent guide with Jackson - answered every question we could think of- very knowledgeable and…read morepleasant We saw all the wildlife - even an encounter between a bear and a wolf. Highly recommend the company

Wild Serenity Wildlife Tours was one of the highlights of our Yellowstone trip. Carolyn and Tim…read moreprovide highly personalized guided wildlife tours in Yellowstone Park. Their knowledge of the park and its wildlife contributed to an unforgettable experience. They provide excellent viewing equipment and they know where to view the diverse wildlife of the park. Their passion for the ecology and wildlife is evident through their attention to detail and providing an extraordinary experience. 5 stars

Visiting YNP for the first time, my goal was to see wolves. Wild Serenity Wildlife Tours made it…read morehappen: I saw five! The guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and well-connected with the local wildlife watching community, which lets each other know where the wolves are. YNP is vast and you are often looking at animals that are too far away to see with binoculars. Wild Serenity's spotting scopes are incredibly powerful and allow you to see animals you would otherwise not be able to see. Pictures and videos of the animals you see through the spotting scopes are available after the tour. I highly recommend using a professional service if you want to see YNP's wolves (or other park animals that are less numerous and generally avoid humans, like grizzlies, moose, and mountain lions). Wild Serenity provides an awesome experience and it's well worth it!

If you have sometime and not in the park stop at the museum and grab a walking map. It's pretty…read moreeasy to do just follow the bear paws through town and read the plaques. Great exercise and interesting