Overview
Wildlife! Wildlife! Wildlife! Departing from Cody, WY, this tour takes you through the stunning Chief Joseph Scenic Byway to Yellowstone’s northeast gate. We enter the famous Lamar Valley, known as the Serengeti of the West. It's home to vast bison herds, elk, and dramatic predator-prey interactions. This region offers the best chance to spot wolves and other wildlife, especially in spring and fall when their activity peaks. This tour explores Yellowstone’s remote northern range, where wildlife thrives and the stunning scenery remains untouched. This experience starts early to allow time to truly appreciate Yellowstone’s northern wilderness. From vast valleys to high mountain passes, this really is the wild side of Yellowstone. Our expert guides will navigate to the best areas for wildlife viewing so you can focus on spotting grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and more, while we handle the driving.
What you will be doing
This tour adapts to current wildlife conditions, but mainly follows the eastern roads of the Grand Loop, connecting the northeast and east side entrances. Depending on conditions, we will sometimes go to the Mammoth area to search for Elk in the rut and near Norris Geyser Basin when grizzly activity is high.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Your hotel in Cody, WY
🗺️ Instructions: This tour includes pick up at your hotel or place of lodging in Cody, WY between 6-6:20am.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Any fitness level
Tour Language
English
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Everyone on a Yellowstone tour should bring a refillable water bottle to cut down on plastic waste, a camera, sunscreen, appropriate clothing & National Park Pass if you have one.
Please bring additional layers to account for unpredictable weather: it is usually quite a bit cooler at higher elevations. We provide some umbrellas, but bringing your own umbrella/poncho is always a good idea if it has been raining.
Please wear weather appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes
All tours require entry fee at gate (max $20/adult). National Park Annual Passes, Senior Annual, Senior Lifetime, Veteran or Active Duty and All-Access Passes each good for 4 adults free.
Inclusion ✅
Tour guide
Tour transport
Binoculars/scopes
Lunch
Water
Pick up and drop off transport
Exclusion ❌
Entry fees
Gratuities
About your host
CoveredGround ToursLicensed by the National Park Service, we provide knowledgeable and expert guides. We aim to wow and satisfy your hunger to see the nation’s most awe-inspiring landscapes in the highest and best way. We truly want you and your group to have the most unforgettable experience on our national park or road-trip tours. You will not forget your time touring with us!
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.