We had Bryan as our tour guide for a custom tour in Yellowstone and it was fantastic. Bryan was…read moreexceptionally knowledgeable about the park and made a huge effort to get us the best pictures possible. I highly recommend this tour for a great day exploring Yellowstone!

Just completed all day lower look tour. What a great day! Ken was our tour guide and he was great…read more He was very friendly, kept us moving throughout the day and always gave us plenty of time for stops and pics. Very knowledgeable and a great sense of humor. Enjoyed the entire day. a bit pricey but definitely worth it. Previously I had visited the park in my private car...struggled with where to go and parking. Ken knew all the spots to go and riding in the tour bus allowed us to pull right up front, disembark, and easily catch the bus once ready to leave. Ken definitely made it a great day.

Had a great tour to Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with Clark. We had one of the large van with the…read morebig tires which made to tour very quiet and comfortable. This guy was able to talk all day, and even the kids who initially had a moderate disinterest in the whole tour were mesmerized by his stories by the end of the tour. I would advise other to be ready for changing weather, there were some peeps on the tour who barely wanted to get out of the van because they were underdressed for wind and cold. This is Montana folks! Fun group as well as everyone began looking out for sign of wild life. Thanks Clark!

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!

If you are even thinking of doing this, stop right now and book it. This is something that should…read morebe on your bucket list. My husband booked our trip. Everyone he talked to was friendly. We showed up at 8 this morning. We opted to rent the snow suits, boots, and gloves. They make a big difference in your comfort level. The attire was well maintained and they had several people there to help get us our equipment. Our guide was Lindsey and we sure hit the jackpot with her. Our family rented two sleds. There was supposed to be another group joining us but they got their dates mixed up and it ended up just being our family and one other couple. We were off on our adventure just after 8:30. You drive the snowmobiles straight out of the property to the west entrance of Yellowstone. You are charged for each snowmobile that you take into the park unless you have an annual park pass. This is a park charge but the company facilitates it for you. We had a very full day of going to see so many amazing sights. There were many times we stopped to watch the bison. Lindsey was constantly on the lookout to show us things. During the course of our day we stopped and enjoyed watching bison, coyotes, trumpet swans, and even bald eagles. Lindsey didn't just show us these animals, she was a wealth of information about the animals themselves. We also made numerous stops to see geysers and mud pots and different geological wonders. Once again, Lindsey served as an amazing guide as she educated us about these places. We not only got to see the sights, we got to learn about them. We ended up at Old Faithful close to lunch time. There we were shown a yurt that we could eat our lunch in. It had a bunch of tables in it with chairs. There was also a big pot belly stove that made the place nice and warm. The tables were spread apart so you could maintain your distance from others. We opted to bring our lunch. There was also a snack bar on site where you could purchase something. Not sure what they had since we didn't go in. As we were finishing our lunch, Lindsey came in and swept the place and cleaned all the tables. She said the park lets them use the facility and she wants to do her part to show their appreciation. At one point Lindsey stopped us because she saw a bison in the road ahead. She had briefed us earlier in the day in case this happened, but she stopped us and went over exactly what we should do and made sure we were all comfortable. It was a really cool experience to share the road for a few moments with the majestic bison. We got to see him very up close while being respectful to the animal. After we left Old Faithful we got to go see a beautiful waterfall and then more wildlife before leaving the park. We got back to the business location around 4:30. Definitely a full day and a lot of bang for your buck. If being on a snowmobile all day isn't your idea of fun, they also had these vans on massive tires that did tours in the park. You stay cozy and warm and still get to see Yellowstone in winter, with all the snow. It is a sight to behold. I could not recommend doing this more highly. You will be so glad you did. And our experience with Backcountry was phenomenal. Don't forget to tip your guide. Most of these guides are here because they are passionate about what they do and tipping them is a great way to show appreciation for the value they added to your day.

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!

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 is the Yellowstone Whisperer…read more We had the absolute BEST day with her!! She took such good care of my family of 12! We saw the sulfur pools and learned so much more than just reading the signs. She provided thermometer guns so the kids could see the variation in temp from pool to mud pot to steam vent. She timed our arrival at Old Faithful PERFECTLY! We waited just 10 minutes and watched from a much better spot than the general viewing area (and learned that an average blast can fill 150 bathtubs!!). We stopped at Old Faithful Inn and the Lake Lodge. We saw Firehole Falls and the Lower Falls. We lunched in a beautiful, shaded picnic area with truly DELICIOUS sandwiches and HOMEMADE cookies!!! We spent over 11 hours trekking 270 miles total from our vacation home in Big Sky into the park and back. It was a total gift for everyone to be able to enjoy all the scenery and learn along the way and not have to drive. I ALMOST FORGOT!! We saw a GRIZZLY swim across the river! Plentiful Bison (they are such MASSIVE creatures), Laura pointed out Osprey nests, a pelican!! And so so much more!! It will be hard not to do Yellowstone this way EVERY trip. Thank you Laura for making such a GREAT memory for our family!!!

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.

Great guy running the shop. A fly fisherman's go-to. This is a guy who walks the walk and knows the…read moregame. Will gladly stop in anytime if I'm in town. Proudly rocking my Madison River Outfitters baseball hat in Boston MA where I live.

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.

There are many choices of tour guides with various companies. We chose Casanova Guided Tours…read morebecause they are a company that specializes in personalized tours and totally delivered on that promise. We were so happy one of the other tour companies were unable to accommodate our request to pick us up at our hotel, which was the oldest hotel in Yellowstone, the Lake Yellowstone Hotel. We requested a tour for just my husband and myself for a two day tour focusing on both the Wildlife and Geothermal sites. Our tour guides were Jack, for the wildlife, and Issac, for the geothermal or upper and lower loops. Both guides were extremely prompt with an extremely clean car and all the equipment necessary to view and photograph each site. The information both these young men provided was delivered in a very detailed and genuinely enthusiastic presentation. Their love and passion for the wildlife and the geothermal landscape was contagious! They were able to help us understand the science as well as the background of all that Yellowstone National Park has to offer. Anything we might not have caught on our equipment they were able to utilized their specialized cameras and equipment to not only spot the wildlife but to send us the memories captured. Both guides have inside knowledge of where the wildlife might be at any given time of the day or where to best park to avoid crowds and reduce waiting in long lines or walking more than necessary to enable us to see more in our allotted time frame. Truly a fabulously beautiful area of the United States with a wealth of educational information provided by our tour guides. We would not hesitate to book Casanova Guided Tours and request both Jack and Isaac again and again.

We are SO happy we booked with Casanova guided tours! What an excellent experience in Yellowstone!…read moreWe will truly never visit Yellowstone without our friends from Casanova guided tours. Our guide, Jack was incredibly knowledgeable and so friendly! He was determined to get us our bucket list animals for our trip to Yellowstone and we were SUCCESSFUL! We got to see huge bull elk bugling early in the morning, the wapiti wolf pack stalking a heard of bison, and we managed to get our final animal which was a grizzly bear due to the patience and experience that Jack had in his years of experience with these animals! Our group of four were so thankful and impressed with this company! 20/10 experience for us! Thank you to Casanova tours and to Jack our amazing Yellowstone guide! You truly made it an excellent experience!

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