The ‘Serengeti of the West’ (Yellowstone northern range) - Cody, WY to Canyon Village

Chief Joseph Scenic Highway - Let’s jump right into the action of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem as we enter the Chief Joseph Scenic Highway just 30 miles north of Cody. Here, enjoy sweeping views, rugged mountain tops and natural beauty. This is truly wild Wyoming.

Dead Indian Summit Overlook - Stop for some amazing views, pictures of the backside of eastern Yellowstone and the surrounding ecosystem.

Cooke City - Stop in Cooke City, MT just before we enter Yellowstone for well-maintained restrooms and coffee break if needed. Then, we head into Yellowstone.

Yellowstone National Park - Enter Yellowstone national park, the world’s first national park, via the Northeast entrance. This entrance is the 5th most trafficked entrance, allowing for us to take it all in without all the people. Entering this way is a treat, and one of the wildest ways to enter Yellowstone.

Lamar Valley - Welcome to the ‘Serengeti of the West’ as we drive through the heart of Yellowstone’s low elevation plains. Here, see massive herds of buffalo, glass for wolves, elk, coyote, witness the occasional grizzly crossing and so much more. We will take in this truly wild area.

Slough Creek - Near the end of Lamar Valley, we will stop near Slough Creek for known wolf sightings of the Junction Butte pack, a wolfpack that dens in this area.

Tower Fall - See where the inspiration for some of the 19th century most famous painters comes from at Tower Fall. Look up ‘Below the Fall’ by Thomas Moran for a glimpse of what you will see.

Mount Washburn - After a stop at Tower Fall we will drive up to Mt. Washburn for sweeping views of Yellowstone and the northern range, named after the Washburn expedition in 1870 that helped solidify Yellowstone to become a national park.

Fort Yellowstone Historic District - See the first developed area of Yellowstone National Park, Fort Yellowstone. Built in 1891 this area housed the US Army for park caretaking before the National Park Service was created in 1915. Plenty of time for a walking tour or see the museum in the visitor center or take pictures of the resident elk.

Mammoth Hot Springs - See this massive bed of limestone atop a hot spring at the 45th parallel of the earth (Yellowstone, am I right…) and the features it creates depositing calcium carbonate at the surface. This is an extremely beautiful and serene place.

Norris Geyser Basin - See the hottest, oldest and most dynamic hydrothermal area in all of Yellowstone. Norris is also home to the largest geyser in the world, Steamboat Geyser!

Canyon Village Area - We arrive at Canyon Village hotel complex approximately 5pm on Day 1. Here is where we will check in to the hotel rooms and show you where to go for Dinner or other shopping. We will also show you where you can go for an evening walk on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, an excellent preview of the next day’s activities!

Hydrothermal Paradise: “Welcome to the Supervolcano!” - Hayden Valley to Upper Geyser Basin

Hayden Valley - Early morning viewing of wildlife in Hayden Valley can be unrivaled in Yellowstone for most of the summer. From Canyon Village we will check out and head straight to Hayden Valley for wildlife viewing, where we see Bison, Grizzly Bears and Wolves.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone - After the morning rut, and letting some fog settle, we will once again return to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and view both the lower falls and upper falls of the Yellowstone river from Artist Point and Brink of the Upper Falls.

Artist Point - See the lower falls of the Yellowstone river in stunning fashion at Artist Point.

Gibbon Falls - One of the most picturesque spots in Yellowstone, this cascade style waterfall is especially beautiful on a sunny day!

Firehole Canyon Drive - Firehole Canyon Drive is an amazing reminder you are inside a bowl or caldera of an active supervolcano. See the sides of the caldera rim shoot out around you as we drive on this 15-minute side road along the Firehole river, including Firehole Falls!

Lower Geyser Basin - See Fountain Paint Pots and the amazing, goopy, bubbling paint pots of acid mud so thick they shoot up almost 15 feet in the air! There is truly nothing else like this, and many people’s favorite feature

Grand Prismatic Spring - See one of the largest hot springs in the world and by far the most colorful in the famous Grand Prismatic Spring! The thermophiles in this hot spring give us the colors, Yellowstone provides the heat this is really an amazing hot spring to witness.

Old Faithful - What we’ve all been waiting for! Old Faithful geyser is the largest predictable geyser in the world, erupting approximately every 100 minutes. We try to time this perfectly and get you in perfect position to see this world famous feature. Also here you can view the famous Old Faithful Inn and other geysers and springs.

West Thumb Geyser Basin - One of the last stops on our journey is West Thumb, where you can see more hot springs and mud pots but this time right on the shore of Yellowstone Lake. This is a very picturesque experience and something to take in the beauty and fresh air one last time before returning to Cody.

Buffalo Bill National Scenic Byway - See the drive President Teddy Roosevelt called the “most scenic drive in America” and see rock spires, rivers and grand mountains.

Cody - End at Cody, Wyoming, the town founded by Buffalo Bill Cody and home to the Center of the West Smithsonian Museum and Cody Nite Rodeo, every night from 8-10pm in the summertime.

• Binoculars/Spotting Scope
• Lunch
• Landing and/or facility fees
• 1 night stay inside the park
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Guide Gratuities
• Price of Lodging
• Dinner

This 2-Day Yellowstone Adventure offers an extensive exploration of Yellowstone National Park, including the finest areas outside the park within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Our tours are designed to ensure you feel like you’ve thoroughly explored every corner and gained a comprehensive, well-rounded experience by the end of your journey. Experience the northern part of the Park on day 1 and the southern part on day 2.

Yellowstone National Park is vast, and we are familiar with all the roads and stops. Allow us to guide you to each must-see feature, while also providing valuable education, insights, and historical context about the diverse areas of Yellowstone.

This tour includes an overnight stay at Canyon Lodge within the park. On the evening of your first day, we will gladly show you a spot where you can enjoy a walk along the breathtaking north rim of the Canyon. If lodging here is unavailable at the time of booking, we will discuss alternative options.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.