My wife and I just returned from the 5-day Winter Wolf Watch tour and are confident that…read moreYellowstone Wolf Tracker is your best bet for spotting wolves and other wild life in Yellowstone. They may not be the cheapest tour, but they're the best. To start with, the company is owned and operated by Nathan Varley (Ph.D), who participated in the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone in 1995. Our guides, Michelle and Jamie, were extremely knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife and plants/trees. The tour has close connections to the most accomplished biologists studying the Yellowstone Wolves, so they have access to the latest information on the location and activity of the wolf packs. Nature being nature, you can't expect guarantees that you'll see wolves, but we saw 10 wolves from the Eight Mile pack and several from the Junction Butte pack on our first day. We also saw a black bear sow and her two cubs emerge from their den, as well as a fox, mountain goats, big horn sheep, elk, and buffalo. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the evening programs and the evening meal. Chef Zac prepared possibly the best meals we have ever had, anywhere. He really is incredible. Dr. James Halfpenny's presentation on Track Scene Investigation (TSI) was not only educational but fascinating as well. Bob Landis, who won an Emmy Award for his documentary "Wolf Pack" previewed his latest documentary project on the birds of Yellowstone, with his usual outstanding nature photography. The tour provides high quality spotting scopes (Swaroski and Nikon), so there's no need to bring your own, but you'll probably want to bring a decent pair of binoculars. We were very happy with our tour, and recommend them highly.

One of the guides, Jamie, was very rude to other guests in the park. He would set up his spotting…read morescope in front of other people visiting Yellowstone, and he tried to gatekeep spotting animals. At one point he seemed to spot something and showed his clients. When a public visitor asked him what he was looking at, he made several rude remarks and refused to show others. I talked to some other guides and they were very kind, but Jamie needs to recognize that Yellowstone is a public park and he doesn't own any of the viewing spots. I would never support a company with employees as rude as Jamie. Also, this company doesn't actually "track" wolves. They drive to parking spots and set up spotting scopes to view them from very far away. You can easily do the same thing on your own; just bring/rent binoculars and stop wherever you see groups of other people looking. Here are some pictures I took on my own without the guides. Just get to Lamar Valley at sunrise and wildlife is everywhere! It's honestly more fun to talk to other guests and spot animals together instead of paying for a rude guide to show you and hide it from others.

We did whitewater rafting guided by Garett. We had a great time. The company was very helpful…read morebooking. Garett did a great job navigating the raft, making sure we were all safe and ensured we all experienced some fun rapids. We highly recommend this experience.

We had so much fun! Great guides. We did the class 1-3 course and it was perfect for my 6 and 9…read moreyear old.

Had an amazing experience using Yellowstone luxury tours. We visited Yellowstone on Tuesday & Jesse…read morewas great! He took us to many amazing spots throughout the day. He was accommodating for drop off/pick up time. The pricing was relative to other tours but I was excited It included lunch/snacks & a sprinter van. Would definitely use again.

My family of 9 went on a day long tour with Jordan and she was so knowledgeable, patient, and…read morelovely. She took us all over the park and was flexible to the detours we wanted to take. I would recommend anyone looking for a tour of the park to use Jordan!

Had a great tour with Cara as our guide. She was knowledgeable about the wildlife and seemed to be…read moreable to see bears with her naked eyes that we were barely able to see with her spotting scopes. The tour started with hot coffee and we got a mid-morning snack as well as lunch. We saw so many animals and birds. It was really one of the best trips we'd been on!!

Five of us spent 5 nights and 4 days with Cara McGary, the owner/guide of In-Our-Nature. She was…read moreknowledgeable, fun, adventurous, and made our trip an amazing memory. We saw wildlife, explored geothermal features, were overwhelmed with the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and were so impressed with her passion for the park and its inhabitants. She tailored each day to our needs and desires. You must use a guide (preferably Cara) to experience all of Yellowstone.

This was a family trip and our first time to Yellowstone and let me tell you, Wild West Rafting…read moremade sure we made awesome memories. Matt is awesome! He explained everything in detail and let us know what to expect. I know I was super nervous and Matt surely calmed my nerves. He made the 8 mile ride feel like 2 miles. I also booked our horseback riding with them and they were definitely accommodating. We were a party of eleven and they made sure we were made to feel "part of their family ". If you want to make lasting memories and make your trip memorable, your money here is well spent. I don't regret paying one cent for the memorable and lasting adventures we experienced. They made sure to make a repeat customer out of me. Thank you for checking off two items off my bucket list.

When my friends and I arrived at Yellowstone National Park, we wanted to experience everything the…read morepark had to offer. While this is experience is not inside the park, it is worth every penny. As we were waiting for the remaining guests who had signed up, we had the opportunity to get to know a few of the guides. Evan, Trent, Jada, and Cheyara ( I probably mispelled) were the guides for our group and all are great! The guides were very good at orienting us on safety protocols along with their great sense of humor. We did the two hour rafting trip and would like to do a longer one if we get the chance!

This tour group showed up at the picnic area we were eating at in Yellowstone. I was impressed by…read morethe efficiency of the guides in getting the meal out quickly I spoke to two of the clients who praised the tour. What is special about this company is that the owners are the guides so you are guaranteed to get their best people. Compared to a number of guides I heard in Yellowstone essentially reading the signs at the attractions to the clientele I would be inclined to use this firm if I were to go again.

One of our BEST days in Yellowstone! Tyrene was a fabulous guide who shared her knowledge and…read morepassion for the park and conservation. We learned so much and it was full of excitement- we spotted grizzlies, wolves, pronghorn, sandhill cranes and moose! The importance of our footprint on the earth and it's impact on these incredible species which we were able to view in their natural habitat was truly priceless! TY Tyrene for sharing your love of Yellowstone- we will never forget this special, WILD day!

Mike was very informative through the whole planning process. He worked with us on our points of…read moreinterest through both days. He knew great places to stop for wildlife viewing and Yellowstone sweet spots. He even brought a great lunch and we stopped both days for a rustic picnic. He provided videos and pictures that we took along the way. I would highly recommend him for any Yellowstone tour needs. We look forward to booking him again.

We went on a private tour today in Yellowstone with a guide by the name of Mike Lagodny,…read moreOwner/Operator of Montana Yellowstone Tours. Mike was spectacular. We started off with our first stop after less than 10 minutes in a very nice and immaculate Suburban, where Mike showed us a momma owl and her baby. His equipment is such that one can see as if the wildlife are five to ten feet away. I have poor eyesight, but I was able to see everything today with unbelievable clarity -- thanks to Mike's equipment. Within 15 minutes of being inside the park, we next saw an adult grizzly bear up close from the vehicle as we parked on the side of the road (up close, but actually 100 feet away). And it was not 5-10 minutes later that we saw 6-8 adult bison and 5-7 baby bison. We stayed and watched these for over 30 minutes as Mike felt like they would come closer to us. He was spot on as they got within 50 feet of our Suburban. Mike had hot chocolate, coffee, pastries, banana nut bread -- he was the host of all hosts. His uncanny ability to provide exactly what we wanted was second to none. Our most favorite stop was an area with a wolf den, and Mike quickly spotted the mother wolf along with a bear and a bald eagle nearby. After watching the mother wolf lay down for over 40 minutes, Mike suggested we stay patient as he thought there was a great chance the momma wolf might bring her new born pups out ... Sure enough, after being extra patient, and with a bear and elk walking near the mother wolf, she stood up and pulled her small babies out of the den. We saw at least two babies -- possibly three. We were over one mile away, but again, with Mikes high powered equipment it looked as if they were inside of 50 yards from us. We can't express enough just how good of a guide Mike is. He had sandwiches and drinks for us as well. He is a very safe driver and was very gentle with my wife Dana, who had been sick the past three days. Dana and I highly recommend Mike to all who want to explore Yellowstone and see wildlife and sights that must not be missed ... We plan on bringing our grandchildren next time to introduce them to the wonders of Yellowstone. Thanks for everything, Mike! Sincerely, Jim and Dana S.

We did a Kistel family vacation and Mike took us out at 5:30 til 12:30ish. We had a fantastic time!…read moreMike was extremely thorough knew exactly where the animals were. It was topping to our vacation! Thank you so much, I am sure we will see you again!! Dan and Tim are still talking about everything

Mike was an incredible guide. We saw everything we wanted to see, and more. There's no question…read morethat Mike can't answer. I'd recommend this tour 10/10. Very comfortable car and fresh baked pastries were incredible.

If I could give ten stars to Kate, I readily would…read more Kate is an excellent tour guide. She is immensely knowledgeable about wildlife in general and Yellowstone national park. We were a group of four photographers who thoroughly enjoyed their trip. Kate puts a lot of effort into going above and beyond to help provide the best experience. Before our tour started, we were in touch regarding our expectations from the tour, any customizations to how the tour was planned, our meals, do we want coffee or tea. It showed how much planning Kate does to ensure a good Yellowstone experience. If you are going to Yellowstone, Kate is "the" person to book a trip with. I would book my next Yellowstone trip with her in a heartbeat.

Had a fabulous multi day Yellowstone tour with Kate from All Things Wild…read more She was very knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife and we had a wonderful time. Kate went above and beyond to focus on what we were interested in while remaining flexible since the wildlife and conditions are always changing. I wouldn't hesitate booking a tour with her again. Having a local guide makes a world of difference and we saw parts of the park and animals that we wouldn't have seen if we ventured out on our own.

Planning for a group of 13 to tour Yellowstone is not easy. Debbie from Yellowstone Dreamin helped…read moreevery step of the way to customize a tour just right for our large group which included young kids. Day of the tour we were greeted with two knowledgeable guides, Adam and JR, who seamlessly guided us throughout the park-knowing when to hit what features before the crowds, and all the best bathroom stops during a full day tour! Excellent picnic lunch, muffins, tea, coffee, hot cocoa, and company through the day! They knew the typical spots where wildlife like to hang out and spotted antelope, bears, bison, elk. Would 100% recommend!

With the flooding we are canceling our family vacation to Yellowstone this year. Company posted…read morepolicy is a full refund if canceled more than 30 days before the reservation. Debbie initially refused to give me a refund. When I pointed out there policy, she said to email them. They will not respond to emails.