SUNRISE LAMAR VALLEY TOUR

Wildlife Comes Alive at First Light

Step into Yellowstone’s wildest landscapes as the sun rises over Lamar Valley and Slough Creek, the most iconic wildlife habitats in the park. Often called the “Serengeti of North America” for its vast open plains and abundant wildlife, Lamar Valley offers one of the best opportunities to see Yellowstone’s legendary animals in their natural habitat. The Sunrise Lamar Valley Tour is a private, half-day adventure designed to maximize your chances of spotting wolves, bears, bison, and more, all in the peaceful glow of early morning. With an expert naturalist guide, high-powered optics, and a private setting, you’ll have a front-row seat to one of nature’s most spectacular shows—all before most visitors even enter the park.

DURATION

4-5 Hours

PICK-UP

Cooke City, MT

GROUP SIZE

Private Safari
(up to 5 guests)

SEASON

July-September

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FROM DAWN TO DISCOVERY: AN UNFORGETTABLE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE

Yellowstone’s wildlife is most active at first light, making early mornings the best time to witness the untamed beauty of Lamar Valley, often called the “Serengeti of North America.” This private, guided safari takes you through Yellowstone’s Northern Range, where you’ll observe predators and prey in their natural rhythms—a wolf pack moving through the mist, a grizzly foraging near the treeline, or a herd of bison stirring in the golden dawn.

Your guide, a seasoned naturalist, will lead the way using high-powered spotting scopes and binoculars to bring distant wildlife into view. Along the way, you’ll learn about animal behavior, predator-prey interactions, and the delicate balance of Yellowstone’s ecosystem.

The tour is customized to your interests. The early departure time ensures the best wildlife sightings, while our access to the latest local wildlife activity reports means we’ll take you exactly where the action is.

While most of the viewing happens from the roadside, we may take short walks to reach the best vantage points and escape the crowds. With light breakfast snacks, hot beverages, and expert guidance, this half-day excursion is the perfect way to experience Yellowstone’s wild side before the rest of the world wakes up.

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