The wonders of Yellowstone have never felt so close! Under feet of snow the roads remain off limits to private vehicles, allowing for a uniquely intimate experience with nature from the warmth of your heated snow coach. In the 152 years that visitors have been coming to Yellowstone National Park, only an intrepid handful have ever seen it in its winter glory.
- Alpaca & Llama Farm Tour Experience
- Winter sleigh ride through Gallatin National Forest
- Heated snow coach tour through Yellowstone including stop at Old Faithful
- Free day to choose among many optional activities
- Guided tour of the Lamar Valley - “America’s Serengeti”
- Visit to Mammoth Hot Springs
DAY 1: WELCOME TO BOZEMAN!
Start our winter wonderland tour in Bozeman, MT, featuring a welcome dinner and overnight stay at the Hilton Garden Inn. D
DAY 2: WEST YELLOWSTONE
Delight in a unique farm tour by getting up close and personal with friendly, fluffy alpacas and llamas at Alpacas of Montana. Learn about alpaca care and fiber production while walking amidst and feeding these charming animals. What a photo-op! Continue to West Yellowstone for a three-night stay at the newly renovated Holiday Inn Hotel just steps from the world’s first National Park. B, D
DAY 3: OLD FAITHFUL
Journey into Yellowstone National Park aboard a private, heated snowcoach guided by our local expert. Closed to normal vehicles, this is the only way to see Yellowstone cloaked in its winter beauty. Watch as herds of bison trudge through snowy valleys and see Old Faithful cast steamy water high into the winter sky. After a day exploring the snowy wilderness in comfort, return to West Yellowstone for dinner. B, L, D
DAY 4: YELLOWSTONE FREE DAY
Spend a free day exploring the area, choosing from many exciting options below. Feeling adventurous? Try a guided snowmobile tour in the park! B
Optional Activities (book on your own; suggestions will be emailed after making a reservation):
- Snowcoach Tour to Lower Falls: Enjoy a guided snowcoach tour in the park to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, where you’ll see Lower Falls and Hayden Valley, along with thermal features and wildlife.
- Snowmobile Tour: Join a guided full-day tour driving your own snowmobile to either Old Faithful or Canyon. Experience not recommended for people with mobility concerns.
- Explore West Yellowstone: Visit attractions such as the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, the Yellowstone IMAX theatre, and the downtown strip of shops and restaurants (no advanced registration required).
- Rent Snow Equipment: Rent snowshoes, snowmobiles, or cross-country skis to explore the areas around West Yellowstone (no advanced registration required; reserve on-site).
DAY 5: WINTER SLEIGH RIDE
Feel Montana’s pioneer spirit while traversing a winter wonderland aboard 320 Guest Ranch’s horse-drawn sleigh in the heart of the Gallatin Valley before indulging in hearty western meal. Spend the afternoon at the Museum of the Rockies to learn how the Yellowstone area became a hotbed for geologic activity and wildlife. Later, upon arrival in Gardiner, check-in for two nights at the Absaroka Lodge and enjoy the views of the park from your private balcony overlooking the mighty Yellowstone River. B, L
DAY 6: LAMAR VALLEY
The grand adventure begins as a naturalist guides us into the magical Lamar Valley, where bison, elk, and pronghorn graze in the territories of the Park’s favorite predator - gray wolves. Since being reintroduced in 1995, wolves have been at the top of the bucket list for wildlife sightings in Yellowstone. After a morning on safari, enjoy lunch at the historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and a stroll along the area’s colorful thermal features before returning to Gardiner. B, L
DAY 7: RETURN HOME FROM BOZEMAN
Return home with wonderful memories of a remarkable adventure. B
ACCOMMODATIONS
Night 1: Hilton Garden Inn, Bozeman, MT
Nights 2-4: Holiday Inn, West Yellowstone, MT
Nights 5-6: Absaroka Lodge, Gardiner, MT
Dates:
- Departure: January 27, 2025 sold out
- Return: February 2, 2025 sold out
OR
- Departure: February 18, 2025
- Return: February 24, 2025
Pricing:
- Double $3,299
- Triple/Quad $3,139
- Single $3,599
*Price per person
*Includes roundtrip airfare from STL or MCI
Helpful Hints
We will see snowy and cold conditions while in the Yellowstone area. This is part of the fun! Therefore, we suggest packing items to help you walk easier on packed snow and occasional ice. It is common on this tour for passengers to bring “yaktrax” and/or trekking poles. Yaktrax are traction cleats that you add to the outside of your shoes for extra traction on slick surfaces. They can be purchased online or at a local outdoor retailer or sporting goods store.
You won’t be mucklucking through deep snow unless you desire to find such a spot! Infact, maybe you will spot John heading out every night into Yellowstone National Park behind the wheel of his snow plow to groom every road in the park in preparation for the snow coaches and snow-mobilers arriving the next morning.
Bring your camera and your binoculars! Yellowstone may be one of the most popular destinations in the world for wildlife watching. And it is doubly so in the winter when fox, bison, moose, elk, wolves are more majestic and visible against a blanket of snow backdrop.
In the winter, you will find a quieter experience with less crowds. Don’t be surprised if you are in the front row to watch Old Faithful erupt!
At 320 Guest Ranch our magical sleigh ride is pulled by Percheron draft horses with stunning views of Gallatin Canyon. Be sure to grab a picture with the all-black team, Chip and Charlie or the black and gray team, Magic and Joe.
Note: Within a couple weeks after your reservation, you should receive an email offering suggestions for your free day. If you have not received it please contact our office.
Free Day Notes
Day 4 is a free day to explore what interests you most (your own expense). After you make a reservation, an email will be sent explaining options. You can access the free day options here as well.
Elevation Note
The central portion of the Yellowstone Park is essentially a broad, elevated, volcanic plateau, between 7,000 and 8,500 feet above sea level. Hydration is very important.
Tour Size
This tour is a "Sunrise Tours Small Group Experience" featuring a more limited capacity than other tours.
Temperatures
The following are the average temperatures in: Bozeman, MT: 38/18 Gardiner, MT: 30/15, Yellowstone: 29/5
Other General Information
We will send 3 key communications for your tour; “Get Ready” is your email confirmation and initial tour information sent upon registration, “Get Set” email will be sent about two months before departure, “Go” trip documentation mailing is sent via USPS 3-4 weeks before departure and will include your daily itinerary, luggage tags and final departure information.
Travel Protection is optional and highly recommended and can be purchased until the day before departure. We offer Travel Guard from AIG, which costs 8.5% of your tour, information about which will be sent with your Get Ready email.
Unless otherwise noted, your Sunrise Tour includes: Professional Sunrise Tour Director, meals as indicated, local step on guides including gratuity (international tour guide gratuity inclusion vary by tour), deluxe motorcoach transportation w/rest room, admission to activities and events as indicated, airfare from designated airports, transportation to/from designated airports from our convenient local pickup points*, luggage handling at hotels when available
We believe tipping is a personal and discretionary interaction between our guests and our staff. A typical gratuity for your Sunrise Tour Director and motorcoach driver may be $5-$7per person, per day on tour. Sunrise Shuttle drivers appreciate gratuities (suggest $5 per person) for excellent service as well. Our staff will not solicit gratuities or pass out envelopes.
We are happy to offer refreshments on most motorcoach travel days on tour. We recommend you bring a refillable water bottle to maintain healthy hydration.
If less than 4 people request a pickup point, we may ask that you choose another pickup point from which to join your Sunrise Tour.
If you would like to join a tour from a city not listed as a departure point, we would love to have you along! Please discuss arrangements with our friendly reservation team. From a departure city not listed, typical airfare will be +$100 higher than our published fare for domestic tours, and +$200 for international tours.
If you have a TSA precheck or Airline Rewards numbers, you MUST give those numbers to our reservations team at least 60 days before departure, otherwise they may not be applied.
Preferred seating may not be available on group air. In some cases, seats are not assigned until the airport. Your tour fare includes an economy seat on the flight; it does not include seat selection. Seat upgrades may be available at an additional cost.
To help make our tours the most comfortable in the business, we limit Sunrise Tours motorcoaches to 80% capacity, or 44 passengers on a coach built for 55. We reserve the right to amend this practice.
Your Tour Director will rotate seats on the motorcoach each day of your tour. A single fare does not guarantee two seats on the coach; you may be seated next to another friendly Sunrise Tours guest.
Terms and Conditions
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