Lamar Valley Wildlife Hike in Yellowstone Full Day with Lunch
Explore the wonders of Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley on a six-mile hike led by expert naturalist guides. Known as “America’s Serengeti,” this stunning area is teeming with wildlife, including bison, elk, and even the elusive wolf. This isn’t just a typical park tour; you’ll be hiking across beautiful meadows and sagebrush flats, spotting animals in their natural habitat with high-quality gear provided. Enjoy hearty snacks and a picnic lunch, plus free HD photos to remember your adventure. Perfect for nature lovers looking for a unique way to experience Yellowstone.
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Lamar Valley Wildlife Hike in Yellowstone Full Day with Lunch
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Lamar Valley
Explore one of the wildest and most scenic parts of Yellowstone on this guided hike through the stunning Lamar Valley—often called “America’s Serengeti.” Known for its wide-open spaces and abundant wildlife, Lamar Valley is home to bison, elk, pronghorn, and sometimes even wolves or bears. Your experienced guide will lead you on a moderate hike through rolling terrain while sharing insight into Yellowstone’s wildlife, geology, and rich history. You’ll stop along the way for wildlife viewing, photo opportunities, and to take in the peaceful beauty of the valley. Midway through your adventure, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature, with views that feel a world away from the crowds. This experience is perfect for travelers who want to truly connect with Yellowstone’s wilder side, away from the roads and boardwalks. Come enjoy the silence, the scenery, and the chance to see nature at its most raw and real.
Inclusions
- Hiking poles, spotting scope, backpacks, binoculars, and bear spray
- Healthy picnic style lunch with choice of sandwich (veggie and gluten free options available), apple, chips, cookie, and bottled water.
- Dry bags and or dry phone cases.
- Free scenic photos. Great for family couple photos, and social media photos
- Hiking shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty or wet
- Change of clothes and shoes for the ride home. It’s just great to have just in case.
- Rain jackets, personal water bottle any medical supplies needed when in the outdoors
- Admission to Yellowstone National Park: $35 per vehicle, good for one week
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Your guide will meet you at the Lamar River/Soda Butte Trailhead in Yellowstone National Park. -Please know there are two trailheads.- The trailhead we meet at is the one with the footbridge and NOT the nearby stock trailhead where there are restrooms Parking is on the South side of the road.
