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Lamar Valley Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch
Yellowstone Hiking Guides
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Kevin_L
3 days ago
Not too strenuous. Good way to explore Lamar Valley a little bit deeper and see wildlife beyond the road.
Yellowstone Hiking Guides safely leads hiking groups into the Lamar Valley on a wildlife viewing day hike tour. Our guides are well versed in Yellowstone's unique wildlife. Safety and fun are our top priorities. Regularly, we spot wolves, bears, and other rare wildlife from the trail in the backcountry of Yellowstone. Our tours are off the beaten path, traveling on bison trails for the majority of the hike. Most tour providers in Yellowstone spend the majority of the day on the road, or very close to the road. Our guides take you into the backcountry for unique views of the Lamar Valley that you cannot see from the roadway. Frequently, our guests tell us that they could not do this hike on their own through the massive bison herd and unpredictable wildlife.
Departure Point
- Meet at 8 AM at the Lamar River Trailhead from May-September.
Return Details
- Meet at 8 AM at the Lamar River Trailhead from May-September.
Duration
6 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lamar Valley
, , Wyoming
This six-mile tour through the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park is the best place to hike and view wildlife in the world. Your expert guide will safely lead you to wildlife viewing locations and scenic vistas that you cannot see from the road. Your guide will help you navigate the largest bison herd in North America. We sometimes spot wolf and bear, at a distance. Your guide will carry a scope for viewing these animals safely. We also see pronghorn, elk, moose, badger, ground squirrels, and an array of birds. We take a break for a picnic lunch with river or valley views.
Duration: 6 hours
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Bear Spray, Binoculars, Trekking Pole, Backpack (if necessary)
Exclusions
- Admission to Yellowstone National Park: $35 per vehicle, good for one week
- Rain jacket and fleece layer
Redemption Instructions
Please meet the Yellowstone Hiking Guides tour guide at 8 AM at the Lamar River Trailhead. Printed tickets are not necessary. Give the guide your name and party info at arrival.
●From Tower Junction: The trailhead is 14.8 miles from Tower Junction (25 minutes). Turn onto Highway 212 at Tower Junction toward Cooke City.
After driving through the Lamar Valley, you will pass the Lamar River Stock Trailhead. This trailhead is for horse users (with hitching posts). There are two latrines at this location. This is your last civilized bathroom location. On the trail there are many “facili-trees”.
The hiker trailhead is another 0.25 mile upstream. This large parking lot for the Lamar River Trail has no latrines.
EXIT YOUR VEHICLE AND YOU WILL NOTICE A SMALL FOOTBRIDGE OVER THE CREEK. (THIS IS NOT A BRIDGE YOU DRIVE OVER, IT IS A FOOTBRIDGE FOR WALKING OVER THE CREEK.) You cannot see the bridge from the road or your vehicle. You must get out of your vehicle to see the bridge.
If you pass the trailhead, your nearest turnaround spot will be Soda Butte (a dormant thermal feature) on your right. Turn around here and go back to the last parking area you passed.
●From Cooke City: The trailhead is 18.3 miles from Cooke City (30 minutes). It is located approximately 0.5 mile past the small, white Soda Butte thermal formation. You will smell this if you don’t see it! The parking lot for the Lamar River Trail is on the left. There is a small footbridge here if you get out of your vehicle and look. If you arrive at a parking lot with two latrines you have gone too far. This is the Lamar River Stock Trailhead. The hiker trailhead is 0.25 mile back upstream.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Yellowstone Hiking Guides in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Yellowstone Hiking Guides safely leads hiking groups into the Lamar Valley on a wildlife viewing day hike tour. Our guides are well versed in Yellowstone's unique wildlife. Safety and fun are our top priorities. Regularly, we spot wolves, bears, and other rare wildlife from the trail in the backcountry of Yellowstone. Our tours are off the beaten path, traveling on bison trails for the majority of the hike. Most tour providers in Yellowstone spend the majority of the day on the road, or very close to the road. Our guides take you into the backcountry for unique views of the Lamar Valley that you cannot see from the roadway. Frequently, our guests tell us that they could not do this hike on their own through the massive bison herd and unpredictable wildlife.
Departure Point
- Meet at 8 AM at the Lamar River Trailhead from May-September.
Return Details
- Meet at 8 AM at the Lamar River Trailhead from May-September.
Duration
6 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lamar Valley
, , Wyoming
This six-mile tour through the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park is the best place to hike and view wildlife in the world. Your expert guide will safely lead you to wildlife viewing locations and scenic vistas that you cannot see from the road. Your guide will help you navigate the largest bison herd in North America. We sometimes spot wolf and bear, at a distance. Your guide will carry a scope for viewing these animals safely. We also see pronghorn, elk, moose, badger, ground squirrels, and an array of birds. We take a break for a picnic lunch with river or valley views.
Duration: 6 hours
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Bear Spray, Binoculars, Trekking Pole, Backpack (if necessary)
Exclusions
- Admission to Yellowstone National Park: $35 per vehicle, good for one week
- Rain jacket and fleece layer
Redemption Instructions
Please meet the Yellowstone Hiking Guides tour guide at 8 AM at the Lamar River Trailhead. Printed tickets are not necessary. Give the guide your name and party info at arrival.
●From Tower Junction: The trailhead is 14.8 miles from Tower Junction (25 minutes). Turn onto Highway 212 at Tower Junction toward Cooke City.
After driving through the Lamar Valley, you will pass the Lamar River Stock Trailhead. This trailhead is for horse users (with hitching posts). There are two latrines at this location. This is your last civilized bathroom location. On the trail there are many “facili-trees”.
The hiker trailhead is another 0.25 mile upstream. This large parking lot for the Lamar River Trail has no latrines.
EXIT YOUR VEHICLE AND YOU WILL NOTICE A SMALL FOOTBRIDGE OVER THE CREEK. (THIS IS NOT A BRIDGE YOU DRIVE OVER, IT IS A FOOTBRIDGE FOR WALKING OVER THE CREEK.) You cannot see the bridge from the road or your vehicle. You must get out of your vehicle to see the bridge.
If you pass the trailhead, your nearest turnaround spot will be Soda Butte (a dormant thermal feature) on your right. Turn around here and go back to the last parking area you passed.
●From Cooke City: The trailhead is 18.3 miles from Cooke City (30 minutes). It is located approximately 0.5 mile past the small, white Soda Butte thermal formation. You will smell this if you don’t see it! The parking lot for the Lamar River Trail is on the left. There is a small footbridge here if you get out of your vehicle and look. If you arrive at a parking lot with two latrines you have gone too far. This is the Lamar River Stock Trailhead. The hiker trailhead is 0.25 mile back upstream.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Yellowstone Hiking Guides in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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