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Montana Yellowstone Tours | Private Tours and Hikes

Rating

5.0(76)

Family of 4

USD 500–1000

Duration

Half day to full day

Best Ages

5–17

About

Montana Yellowstone Tours specializes in private tours and guided hikes in and around Yellowstone National Park, offering families the rare opportunity to experience the park at their own pace with an expert naturalist guiding every step. Unlike group tours where the schedule is fixed and the group dynamic is unknown, a private tour bends to your family. Have a five-year-old who moves slowly on trail but notices every insect?

Your guide adapts. Have a thirteen-year-old obsessed with wolves? The guide builds the day around that.

Private tours through Yellowstone access the full range of park experiences — from the famous thermal features along the Grand Loop Road to genuine backcountry hikes in areas most visitors never reach. Hiking tours go beyond boardwalk-level access, taking families into the quieter corners of the park where the landscape feels truly wild. Guides carry bear spray, know the terrain deeply, and communicate animal behavior in terms that stick with kids for years.

This is premium-priced compared to group tours, but the flexibility and depth of experience justify the cost for families who are serious about the trip. Montana Yellowstone Tours works with all experience levels — you don't need to be hardcore hikers to book a guided hike; the guide matches the terrain to your family's actual fitness and interests. Book private tours well in advance for summer dates; the best guides book out early.

Age Suitability

Infants (0-1)Toddlers (1-3)Little Kids (4-6)Big Kids (7-9)Tweens (10-12)Teens (13-17)

Parent Logistics

Setting

Rainy Day

Not ideal

Plan Your Visit

Best Time to Visit

June–September for hiking tours; year-round for private vehicle tours

Wait Times

Book 2–6 weeks ahead for private tours in peak season

Nearby Food

Pack your own lunch and snacks for hiking tours. No food provided or available in backcountry areas.

Why Kids Love It

A private hiking guide in Yellowstone changes the trail experience entirely. Kids who would tune out a self-guided hike stay locked in when a guide is pointing out bear tracks, explaining thermal features, and teaching them how to read the landscape.

Pro Tips from Parents

  • Specify your kids' ages and hiking abilities when booking — guides tailor difficulty accordingly
  • Private tours can skip the crowded boardwalk areas entirely and take families to quieter backcountry experiences
  • Ask about specific wildlife interests — guides can focus a tour on wolf habitat, bird life, or geology
  • Morning departures are almost always better for wildlife

What to Bring

  • Sturdy hiking boots
  • Day pack with snacks and water
  • Bear spray (guide may provide — confirm)
  • Layers and rain jacket

Cost Info

Estimated Cost (Family of 4)

USD 500–1000

Tips to Save

  • Private tours are more expensive but often worth it for families — you control the schedule and pace.

Hours & Contact

Hours

Friday
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Contact

102 Bigelow St, Gardiner, MT 59030, USA

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