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.

What an epic adventure! We went on the Bear and Wolf private tour with Aleksa and had an amazing…read moreexperience in Yellowstone. Not only did we see 5 bears (1 black bear and 4 grizzlies), we saw 3 wolves and 2 wolf puppies! We also saw at least 15 other species during the trip as we drove and hiked through the animal-filled Lamar Valley. Their awesome scopes ensured we could see miles into the distance! We had such a fantastic time and we will surely be talking about our adventures for a lifetime. Definitely take this tour!

Laura made sure we were taken care of!!! We saw wolves bears and moose. She is a wealth of…read moreknowledge and so fun to talk to. I learned things I never thought I would.

Nathan, Michelle, Jamie and the rest of the folks running the operation are great. Saw wolves three…read moretimes, including a bonus sighting from the porch on the morning we were leaving. The catered dinners were notably excellent--a step above typical tour food. And the guest speakers and presenters were informative and engaging.

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 booked a sunrise tour with Claudene. The trip was…read moreamazing. Claudene was knowledgable, friendly, patient, & a safe driver. She brought along good drinks & snacks, as well as binoculars & a scope to bring far-away wildlife closer. She even shared a library of images & videos from our tour--what a great memento. We highly recommend!

My girls and I were celebrating our summer birthdays together in Montana for the first time. We…read morekicked off our stay with Lamar Valley Touring the following day. Bright and early, but worth it. We communicated with Audra way in advance and shared our desire to do a 1/2 day tour. We didn't have a long stay and wanted to maximize our visit to Yellowstone. She customized our trip exactly the way we wanted. Typically, the tours start very early (5-6a) but since we were coming from Big Sky, we could only meet our tour guide, Spencer, at 7a. It was the most amazing tour. Spencer took us to Slough Creek to see if we could spot wolves. We set up shop, had our binoculars and sure enough after 30 minutes, an entire den of wolves and their pups came out! We then moved over to another spot and witnessed coyotes defending their kill with a lone wolf. It was a sight. Then we saw a herd of bison, and a solo bison crossing the bridge. We saw red tail hawks, a red fox and white mountain. All slights were captured on video by our fabulous expert tour guide, Spencer. Suffice to say, our short visit to Yellowstone was incredible and more than we could ever imagine. Thanks to Spencer! https://lamarvalleytouring.com/

Wow! What a great experience. Phil was so knowledgeable and seemed to know where to find all the…read morebest 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.

There are lots of guidelines for Yellowstone. We were reminded to stay safe that the hot springs &…read moreanimals 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

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 had an incredible day with Yellowstone Excursions, and I can't recommend them enough! My family…read morewas visiting me from Texas (my sister and her two boys) and California (my mom, daughter, and niece), and we rented a home in Big Sky for our trip. We booked the Yellowstone Lower Loop tour, and it was the perfect way to experience the park together. Our guide, Ben, was absolutely amazing! He arrived right on time at 7am with a spacious, super comfortable van fully stocked with everything we could possibly need for a great tour; including binoculars, drinks, and snacks. Ben was friendly, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. He kept the kids interested and made sure the entire group was enjoying themselves throughout the day. He was very accommodating to our interests, always asking if we wanted to stop when wildlife was spotted or if we wanted to take more time at certain locations. His flexibility made the whole day feel relaxed and tailored to us. Lunch was at Old Faithful, and it was a delicious treat; sandwiches, chips, fruit, and the best homemade chocolate chip cookie. Everything was provided and thoughtfully prepared. This was such a memorable and well-organized experience. I will absolutely be booking with Yellowstone Excursions again, whether it's to explore another area or when more friends and family come to visit us in Bozeman.

Fabulous adventure in winter! I missed the opportunity twice in the past 2 years...so I ditched…read morethe skis this year and focused on YELLOWSTONE in WINTER. So many animals to see! I highly recommend this adventure.

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!

Bryan took 7 of us (5 adults/2 kids) on a great tour during our family vacation. He picked us up…read moreand from start to finish provided us with a wealth of knowledge and information, tips for sightseeing and itinerary planning, information about animals, the park, and its history. He navigated us through various areas where we were able to see bears, bison, antelope, big horned sheep, and nesting osprey and swans. The van was roomy with big windows, perfect for seeing the sights. The lunch spread was perfect and he made sure to accommodate bathroom breaks and anything specific we wanted to try and see. We all had a great time and loved how hassle free it was to get through the park so we could focus on the beauty around us. Highly recommend!

This was the best day EVER! Brian is the best guide. You will not be disappointed. we spent a full…read moreday seeing everything in Yellowstone...much more than we could have ever done on our own. His groups are small and his knowledge is large. This man knows his stuff and will keep you entertained and teach you The Whole time. I cannot say enough great things about his company. Thank you for an amazing day!

We spent two days with MacNeil this spring and had an incredible experience touring Yellowstone!…read more We learned about the park and the animals, we heard wonderful stories about MacNeil's experiences as a naturalist and guide, and we found all the animals we hoped to see -- and more! I hope to return to Yellowstone again one day and will certainly book another guided tour with MacNeil because he knows how to find animals and custom designs his tours based on what you want to see in the park! Thank you, MacNeil!

Our trip to Yellowstone was modified by the north entrance not opening. We were so excited to have…read moreMacNeil guide us as we had chatted for months via email. Since he could not guide us through the park he instead made sure our time in Gardiner was magnificent! He gave me all the local trails with detailed information, we followed his plan and that made our trip! I know his knowledge of the area is deep and vast. He's worth every penny! I highly recommend he be your first booking when headed to Yellowstone!!!!