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Gardiner Snowcoach Tours

YELLOWSTONE SNOWCOACH TOURS NOW AVAILABLE FROM GARDINER, 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.

Two children next to a bison and an erupting Old Faithful Geyser in winterA snowcoach in Yellowstone National ParkA group of Yellowstone visitors watching an eruption of Old Faithful Geyser in winter
Two children next to a bison and an erupting Old Faithful Geyser in winterA snowcoach in Yellowstone National ParkA group of Yellowstone visitors watching an eruption of Old Faithful Geyser in winter

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 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.

Tours available December 15, 2024 through March 2, 2025. Reserve today!

A guest outside a snowcoach in Yellowstone National ParkA Yellowstone visitor checking out the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in winterA group of Yellowstone visitors taking a photo next to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in winter
A guest outside a snowcoach in Yellowstone National ParkA Yellowstone visitor checking out the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in winterA group of Yellowstone visitors taking a photo next to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in winter

CANYON EXPLORER

This popular snowcoach tour offers passengers a chance to see the breathtaking Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in winter, including the Lower and Upper Falls, along with Mammoth Hot Springs and more! You’ll also discover abundant wildlife along the way. This tour is also offered daily.

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

Tours available December 15, 2024 through March 2, 2025. Reserve today!

A driver and passenger in a Yellowstone Vacation Tours snowcoachA snowcoach in Yellowstone National Park
A driver and passenger in a Yellowstone Vacation Tours snowcoachA snowcoach in Yellowstone National Park

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 406-848-5171 or use the booking button.

*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

FAQ

Our Gardiner snowcoaches are vans on oversized low-pressure tires. These tires allow our coaches to drive smoothly over the snow, while keeping you higher off the ground 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 Yellowstone Vacation Tours main office.

  • 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.

An aerial view of a waterfall in Yellowstone National Park.

DISCOVER

At Yellowstone National Park, the opportunities to explore are endless. Plan your adventure today.
Exterior view of the Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone

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