Make the most out of your trip to Yellowstone and book a Yellowstone Day Adventure with one of our Yellowstone Forever Field Educators.
As the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone Forever is committed to making meaningful, educational experiences in the park accessible. Yellowstone Day Adventures are intentionally priced to reduce barriers to participation, with additional savings available for groups.
These educator‑led wildlife watching tours connect participants to the stories behind the fascinating sights and sounds of Yellowstone, offering deeper insight into the park’s ecology, wildlife, and natural history.
Tours are offered most Tuesdays and Thursdays from May 26 through October 15, 2026. Each tour departs from the Yellowstone Forever Headquarters in Gardiner, MT, with an additional pickup available at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel on our way into the park. Please select your preferred meeting location when booking.
$100 off groups of 4 or more!
WILDLIFE WATCHING
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5/26/26 – 10/15/26
$125 per person
$100 off for groups of 4 or more!
BOOK YOUR YELLOWSTONE DAY ADVENTURE NOW
To register, select the Book button above to continue to the registration page. You’ll be able to choose your preferred date and program during registration.
Lodging may be available at our Overlook Field Campus.
Learn more about lodging at the Overlook Field Campus
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All day adventure tours include:
- Hot beverage service
- Transportation via a 14-passenger minibus and/or transit van (round trip)
- Educational programming with a Yellowstone Forever Field Educator
- High powered scopes and binoculars
- Other field equipment, as needed
- Park entry fees (for the duration of the program)
What to bring:
- Meals are not included. Please bring breakfast (or eat beforehand), lunch, snacks, and water.
- Dress in layers for changing weather conditions.
- Camera optional (note: this is not a photography‑focused tour).
- Gratuities are not included but are greatly appreciated.