North Entrance Excursions in Yellowstone
Yellowstone is a big place, covering over 3000 square miles in area. To access the park, there are five major entrances open during the summer months. As the peak summer tourism season fades, many of the entrances will close for the winter season. Luckily, the north entrance to Yellowstone is open year-round, allowing visitors to access the park through the seasons. Our North Yellowstone Tours use this gate to access Yellowstone any time of the year. This side of the park is famous for its abundance of wildlife and the best chance to see a wolf in Yellowstone!
Why choose a North Entrance Tour from Gardiner, MT?
Here are the highlights of the North Yellowstone Tours in Winter:
Mammoth Hot Springs - Mammoth is a unique geological feature in the north of Yellowstone. Explore this extensive boardwalk system to view the colorful travertine terraces. Paying homage to the geology of always important.
Wildlife Watching in the Lamar Valley - The Lamar Valley offers an outstanding opportunity to view the large and small mammals of North America. Deservingly so, the Lamar Valley is known as America’s Little Serengeti. Winter wildlife sightings can include the Junction Butte wolf pack of Yellowstone hunting in the valley, or bison navigating the deep winter snow, or bighorn sheep climbing the surrounding cliffs, or red fox launching themselves at small prey below. This ecosystem is loaded with animals. The North Yellowstone Tours offer the best chance to see the Lamar Valley wildlife.
| The Northern Yellowstone Tours Run Year-Round |
The History of Yellowstone - Your guide will allow you to step back in time and learn about the park’s rich history. See the old military base of Fort Yellowstone, take photos underneath the Roosevelt Arch, and discover the original gateway to Yellowstone National Park.
Winter Hiking and Snowshoeing Yellowstone - The northern side of the park has great trails for snowshoeing or even late winter or spring hiking opportunities in Yellowstone.
Other Winter Activities in the North of Yellowstone
While taking a winter vacation in Yellowstone, take advantage of the other activities the area has to offer:
- Soak in one of the nearby hot spring resorts like Yellowstone Hot Springs or Chico Hot Springs.
- The northern side of the park has great cross-country ski trails. Mammoth Hot Springs is a great place to ski in the winter. There are also several ski trails outside the park at the B-Bar Ranch and Cross-Cut in Bozeman.
- Take a stroll through downtown Bozeman and Livingston, MT. Lots of shops and restaurants in these historic western towns.
Yellowstone Trip Planning and Logistics
Where to Stay for the Tours
It’s recommended to stay in the area between Livingston, Montana, and Mammoth Hot Springs in the park. A pick up and drop off can be provided from these locations. Bozeman, Montana, is another access point to the park in the winter. Bozeman to Lamar Valley in a day is a reasonable option. There are lots of hotels and rental options in the north of the Yellowstone Area.
How to Access the North of Yellowstone
Bozeman, Montana, is considered the best airport for flying in and out of the Yellowstone area. Bozeman Airport (BZN) offers lots of flights from major cities in the United States. Bozeman Airport has lots of rental car options.
Yellowstone Tour Pricing
- $850 per day for 1 to 2 people
- $900 per day for 3 to 4 people
- $75 for each additional person
BOOK A NORTHERN TOUR OF YELLOWSTONE!