Private Yellowstone National Park Upper Loop Tour
What your day looks like
The Upper Loop of Yellowstone National Park is one of the iconic day trips in Yellowstone. This tour lets you see many prime features of Yellowstone National Park in one day. This Upper Loop of Yellowstone a good option if already toured the Lower Loop and want to see more of the park. Chances of seeing wildlife in Yellowstone is always good but it is especially good in this northern part of the park as we travel the Lamar Valley area. You will see that the Lamar Valley is home to large herds of bison (buffalo) ,gray wolf, black and grizzly bear, eagle, elk, moose, and coyote. The Upper Loop of Yellowstone allows vistas of large natural beauty areas with wide-open spaces. It is a less traveled area of the park and does not see the crowds of the Lower Loop. The Upper Loop includes Mammoth H ot S prings, the largest collection of terraced limestone hot springs in the park, as well as Tower Falls, Upper/ Lower Yellowstone Falls, and Norris’s Geyser Basin . Historic man-made sites like Roosevelt Arch, Roosevelt Lodge and Fort Yellowstone are also located in this Upper Loop. From Jackson we travel through Grand Teton National Park on our way to Yellowstone National Park. We enter Yellowstone from the south entrance and head north. One of the nice things about this intimate and private tour with Teton Tour Guides is we can adjust our trip depending on your interest and time availability. The typical day starts early at 7:00 AM. Plan about 12 hours so be prepared for a big day in the park.
The experience, in brief
- Spot large herds of bison (buffalo), gray wolf, black bear, eagle & more
- Visit the largest collection of terraced limestone hot springs in the park
- You will see Lamar Valley, its vegetation and beautiful landscape
- Dive into this intimate and private tour with Teton Tour Guides
Your day, step by step
Jackson
Transportation at Grand Teton National Park.
Jackson
Eco Tour at Yellowstone National Park.
Jackson
Sightseeing at Mammoth Hot Springs.
Jackson
Wildlife & Eco Tourism at Yellowstone National Park.
What to know before booking
Included
Coffee Breakfast snacks Lunch and snacks Transportation and guide for the day Hotel or meeting place pick up and drop off Use of binoculars and spotting scope Use of available Nikon camera bodies and telephoto lenses
Not Included
Parks entrance fees. SD cards for loaner cameras. Guide gratuity $100 per-person fee for non-U.S. residents to enter each National Park
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear
Restrictions
Starting January 1, 2026, the National Park Service (NPS) is implementing a $100 per-person fee for non-U.S. residents entering 11 major national parks, in addition to standard entrance fees, as part of a new "resident-focused" fee structure designed to prioritize U.S. taxpayers and fund park maintenance. This fee will only impact our international customers. The only exception is for those non-U.S. residents that have purchased the America the Beautiful (ATB) International Pass for $250, which grants annual access to all federal lands. This fee is paid directly by guests on the day of the tour at the park entrance gate or via the official Recreation.gov online system in advance (recommended to avoid potential lines)
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up in Jackson Hole designated meeting place
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please advise the country of residence for all guests. (Fees apply to non-US residents).
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
What travelers are saying
Our guide Johnny was very Knowledgeable concerning the area. He was also very polite and helped us see areas we would not have known to go on.