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West Yellowstone Snowcoach Tours

SNOWCOACH TOURS LEAVING FROM
WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT

The only way to access Yellowstone in winter is by way of snowcoach, snowmobile, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. You need these alternative modes of transportation to get around, but they also make for great recreation vehicles! Your winter vacation in Yellowstone National Park isn’t complete without a thrilling and engaging snowcoach tour. We offer several kinds of interpretive tours that can easily be accessed from your hotel.

A group of Yellowstone visitors watching an eruption of Old Faithful Geyser in winterA Yellowstone Vacation Tours snowcoach busA passenger on a Yellowstone Vacation Tours snowcoach looking out the window
A group of Yellowstone visitors watching an eruption of Old Faithful Geyser in winterA Yellowstone Vacation Tours snowcoach busA passenger on a Yellowstone Vacation Tours snowcoach looking out the window

OLD FAITHFUL EXPLORER

Enjoy Yellowstone’s most popular tour, offered daily. Here, you’ll visit the world’s most concentrated geothermal area with knowledgeable local guides. Tours can include stops at Madison Junction, Fountain Paint Pot, Black Sand Basin and Biscuit Basin, and lots of wildlife stops. We also allow for lunch and sightseeing time at Old Faithful.

*Availability of winter activities subject to weather and snow conditions.

2024 tours available December 15, 2023 through March 15, 2024. Reserve today!

Two bison butting heads in winter at Yellowstone National ParkA child on a Yellowstone Vacation Tours snowcoach looking at a bisonA snowcoach from Yellowstone Vacation Tours
Two bison butting heads in winter at Yellowstone National ParkA child on a Yellowstone Vacation Tours snowcoach looking at a bisonA snowcoach from Yellowstone Vacation Tours

CANYON EXPLORER

Visit Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon with a chance to see the Lower and Upper Falls, along with Gibbon Falls, Beryl Spring and more! You’ll also discover abundant wildlife along the Madison River. This tour is also offered daily. Boxed Lunches are required.

*Availability of winter activities subject to weather and snow conditions.

2024 tours available December 15, 2023 through March 15, 2024. Reserve today!

A family exiting a snowcoach in Yellowstone National ParkTwo snowcoaches from Yellowstone Vacation ToursA Yellowstone Vacation Tours snowcoach next to a line of snowmobiles
A family exiting a snowcoach in Yellowstone National ParkTwo snowcoaches from Yellowstone Vacation ToursA Yellowstone Vacation Tours snowcoach next to a line of snowmobiles

DAILY PRIVATE/CUSTOM TOURS YELLOWSTONE EXPLORER - Up to 13 People

Let us help create a custom or theme tour for your school, group or family. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing your departure time, destinations, how much time you want to spend at each stop. For options and pricing, please contact Yellowstone Vacation Tours at 800-426-7669 or use the booking buttons.

*Availability of winter activities subject to weather and snow conditions.

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There’s nothing on earth like seeing the unique awe inspiring scenery of Yellowstone for the first time. It honestly renders me speechless.
Ashley A - December, 2022

A Yellowstone visitor riding a Ski-Doo ACE Grand Touring snowmobile

LOOKING FOR A MORE “HANDS ON” WAY TO SEE YELLOWSTONE?

Snowcoach Tours are one of the most popular ways to tour Yellowstone in winter, but some folks may be in the mood for a more active, personalized experience. If that sounds like an appealing way to see Yellowstone National Park in winter, please also consider one of our guided Snowmobile Tours!

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FAQ

Our West Yellowstone snowcoaches are the same buses we use for our summer tours, mounted on oversized low-pressure tires. These tires allow our coaches to travel smoothly over the snow, while keeping you higher up for better viewing.

Disclaimer: Actual tour buses may differ than what is represented in photographs.

If you are staying in West Yellowstone or Gardiner, our driver will pick you up right at your hotel lobby. If you are coming in from out of town, please meet at the following locations:

  • West Yellowstone Snowcoach tours meet at Yellowstone Park Hotel, located at 201 Grizzly Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
  • Our Summer Bus Tour office is located at 415 Yellowstone Avenue, West Yellowstone, MT 59758.
  • Our Gardiner office is located at 905 Scott Street W, Gardiner, MT 59030.

We kindly ask that you be in your hotel lobby ready to go by 8:00am. If you are not staying overnight in West Yellowstone or Gardiner, please meet at the main office no later than 8:00am.

Purchasing boxed lunches for your party is highly recommended for all tours, particularly during the winter months when food service inside the Park is extremely limited, but during the summer months as well since summer crowds can result in long wait times for food service. Boxed lunches can be reserved directly through Yellowstone Vacation Tours when you call in to book your tour, but must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance so they can be ready for pick-up on the morning of your tour.

Our snowcoaches do have heaters, but please come dressed for winter weather. We make several stops for you to get out and take pictures or take a short walk around, so you’ll be grateful to be dressed warmly during your time off the bus. We suggest dressing in layers so you can regulate your own personal temperature.

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