The Best of Yellowstone

The Best of Yellowstone

Cost: Cost: Adults $365 per person. Children 12 and under: $265. Capacity 1-14 people. Please inquire for groups larger than 7. Private rates available. Tax and Service Charge Extra. ** Please see below about new National Park fees for non-U.S. residents. **

Dates: Departs at 6:00 am 15 May - 15 September and 7:00 am 16 September - 31 October. Duration: Approximately 10-12 hours

 

 

 

This extraordinary trip focuses on the dramatic qualities that influenced the decision to make Yellowstone the world’s first national park. These qualities include the park’s spectacular wildlife, the most famous geysers in the world, Yellowstone Falls and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and spectacular scenery.

 

A Yellowstone trip will always vary to account for wildlife sightings and group interests, but stops typically include Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring and other geologic features and exhibits, famous waterfalls in the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and the wildlife of Hayden Valley. Having an expert guide on a trip to Yellowstone is the definitely the best way to go. Our experienced naturalists know the park like the back of their hand and are a wealth of knowledge on Yellowstone National Park history, geology, and wildlife.

 

Private Yellowstone trips are also available.

 

 

Cost: Adults: $365 per person. Children 12 and under: $265 per child.

 

Capacity: 1-14 people. Minimum two-person fee for single booking.  Please inquire for groups larger than 7 people.

 

Departure Times from Guests’ Accommodations at Spring Creek Ranch:

(please note that the standard departure times below can be flexible depending on guests’ requests, seasonal conditions, etc.)

 

  • Summer season (15 May – 15 September):  Start time: 6:00 am
  • Fall season (16 September – 31 October):  Start time: 7:00 am

 

Duration:

 

  • Approximate duration of safari:  10-12 hours depending on the season, guests’ interests, road and seasonal conditions, etc.
  • Yellowstone trips generally return between 5:00 and 7:00 pm.

 

Includes:

 

  • Park fees are included for U.S. residents and the equivalent amount for non-U.S. residents (** see below for details **). This is a notable savings for our guests that other companies do not offer.

 

  • State-of-the-art spotting scope and optical equipment, including binoculars for every guest
  • Complimentary field guide of the most iconic and visible wildlife species
  • Interpretation by expert Naturalist
  • Highlights of Yellowstone National Park
  • Opportunistic wildlife watching and photographic opportunities
  • Can be specifically curated based on guests’ interests
  • Picnic Lunch
  • To-go continental breakfast
  • Assorted Snacks
  • Hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages
  • Door to door transportation

 

** Please note that new National Park Service regulations apply to all non-U.S. residents entering Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks:

 

  • Non-U.S. residents 16-years and older may purchase an annual pass for $250, which allows entry for the pass holder and up to three additional guests in the same vehicle. If an annual pass is not purchased, each non-U.S. resident 16-years and older will be required to pay a per-person entrance fee of $20 plus an additional $100 nonresident fee, collected upon entry to the national park.

 

  • However, for non- U.S. resident guests at Spring Creek, Spring Creek Ranch will cost-share this expense.

 

    • Spring Creek Ranch will pay the equivalent amount in National Park entrance fees that the National Parks would normally charge U.S. residents, and the remainder will be billed to the non-U.S. resident guests’ room.

 

    • For example, for the $250 non-U.S. resident pass, Spring Creek Ranch will pay for the pass at the entrance gate. For billing, Spring Creek Ranch will be responsible for what the National Parks would normally charge a U.S. resident for the same pass, which is $80, and the remaining $170 would be billed to the guests’ room. 

 

  • We recommend reviewing these options in advance to determine the best choice for your group.

 

Spring Creek Ranch is an authorized permittee of the National Park Service