Cancellation & Refund Policy

The following policies apply to Field Seminar, Lodging & Learning, and Private Tour programs. Please review the information carefully.

A note about program activity levels

Each of our programs is geared toward a specific activity level, and it is important that you accurately assess your ability to perform the physical activities of the program for which you are registering.

All field activities will be conducted as a group. If you cannot meet the activity level expectations during your program, you may be restricted from participation in daily outings. Because it would not be fair to other participants, we will not alter program itineraries or activities to accommodate individuals who cannot meet the activity expectations of the programs.

Before you register, please make sure you are familiar and prepared for the levels of physical activity described in the activity level assigned to the program. Restriction from participation because you cannot meet the activity level expectations, for any reason, is not considered a valid case for refunding any program fees.

Field Seminar policies

The following policies apply to field seminars and lodging payments. If you cancel:

  • 90 days or more prior to the start of your program, a 10% cancellation fee will be collected with the remaining amount refunded. **Applies to all registrations on or after 11/29/2023.
  • 90 days or more prior to the start of your program, 100% of your payment will be refunded minus a $50 per person processing fee. **Applies for registrants that booked prior to 11/29/2023.
  • 60 days or more prior to the start of your program, 50% of your payment will be refunded.
  • 30 days or more prior to the start of your program, 25% of your payment will be refunded.
  • If you cancel with fewer than 30 days before the start of your program, your full payment will be forfeited.

All field seminars are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.

We recommend the purchase of travel insurance to help protect you against financial loss if you must cancel or interrupt your trip due to unforeseen circumstances.

Lodging and Learning policies

The following policies apply to Lodging & Learning packages. If you cancel:

  • 60 days or more prior to the start of your package, 100% of your payment will be refunded.
  • 30 days or more prior to the start of your package, 50% of your payment will be refunded.
  • If you cancel with fewer than 30 days before the start of your program, your full payment will be forfeited.

Please call the Yellowstone National Park Lodges Reservations Office at 307.344.7311 to cancel.

We recommend the purchase of travel insurance to help protect you against financial loss if you must cancel or interrupt your trip due to unforeseen circumstances.

Private Tours policies

The following policies apply to private tour program and lodging payments. If you cancel:

  • 60 days or more prior to the start of your program, 100% of your payment will be refunded minus a 10% cancellation fee per group.
  • 30 days or more prior to the start of your program, 50% of your payment will be refunded.
  • If you cancel with fewer than 30 days before the start of your program, your full payment will be forfeited.

If Yellowstone Forever must cancel a private tour due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund of your payment.

We recommend the purchase of travel insurance to help protect you against financial loss if you must cancel or interrupt your trip due to unforeseen circumstances.

Yellowstone Day Adventure & Naturalist Day Hike policies

The following policies apply to Yellowstone Day Adventure and Naturalist Day Hike program and lodging payments. If you cancel:

  • 60 days or more prior to the start of your program, 100% of your payment will be refunded minus a 10% cancellation fee per group.
  • 30 days or more prior to the start of your program, 50% of your payment will be refunded.
  • If you cancel with fewer than 30 days before the start of your program, your full payment will be forfeited.

If Yellowstone Forever must cancel an adventure due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund of your payment.

We recommend the purchase of travel insurance to help protect you against financial loss if you must cancel or interrupt your trip due to unforeseen circumstances.

Related content