Private Evening/Sunset Wildlife Encounter Tour
Overview
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4 hours
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Looking for a Yellowstone wildlife tour without the early wake-up call? Our Half-Day Evening Wildlife Adventure is perfect for those who prefer to sleep in but still want to witness the magic of Yellowstone’s wildlife at dusk.
Departing by 4:00 PM from Mammoth or Gardiner, this guided tour takes you into Lamar Valley, famously known as the “American Serengeti” for its abundant animal sightings. As the sun sets over Yellowstone’s dramatic landscapes, you’ll have the chance to observe and learn about wolves, bears, elk, moose, coyotes, bald eagles, badgers, and more from an expert naturalist guide.
This sunset safari offers incredible opportunities for photography and wildlife viewing during one of the most active times of day for animals. Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to Yellowstone, this relaxing, educational evening tour offers a unique perspective of the park.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho too. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful. It's also home to hundreds of animal species, including bears, wolves, bison, elk and antelope.
Lamar Valley
Located in the northeastern corner of the park, the Lamar Valley, along the Lamar River, in is often called America’s Serengeti for its large and easy-to-see populations of large animals. Among its most famous inhabitants are the Junction Butte Wolf Pack Members; wolf enthusiasts gather with spotting scopes most days hoping to see these impressive canines in action. In addition to wolves, other animals roaming the Lamar include large herds of bison, pronghorn, badgers, grizzly bears, bald eagles, osprey, deer, and coyotes.
Options
Private Evening/Sunset Wildlife Encounter Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Binoculars and Scopes are Provided for Viewing Wildlife
Certified and Knowledgeable Adventure Guides
Gratuity for guides - If you had a great day, a 10-20% tip is appreciated for our AWESOME guides!
National Park Entrance Fees. We recommend purchasing annual parks pass
Pickup points
Hillcrest Cottages
400 Scott St W, PO Box 430 Gardiner United States
Super 8 by Wyndham Gardiner/Yellowstone Park Area
702 Scott St West Gardiner United States
Yellowstone Riverside Cottages
521 Scott Street West, Highway 89 & 2nd Street Gardiner United States
The Ridgeline Hotel At Yellowstone
905 Scott Street W, Gardiner United States
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins
2 Mammoth Hotel Avenue, Mammoth United States
406 Lodge
204 S 3rd St Gardiner United States
The Antler Lodge
107 Hellroaring St, Gardiner United States
Travelodge by Wyndham Gardiner Yellowstone Park North
109 Hellroaring St Gardiner United States
Yellowstone River Motel
14 Park St, Gardiner United States
Yellowstone Village Inn
1102 Scott St W, Gardiner United States
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlight of our trip to Yellowstone
Lisa F,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Isaac was incredible and this excursion was easily the highlight of our trip to Yellowstone. He went above and beyond to make sure we could see wildlife! We saw black bears, moose, bald and gold eagle, pronghorn, coyote, lots of bison and he also used his telescope to show us a grizzly, black wolf, and peregrine falcon nest. He is from the area and is so passionate and knowledgeable. It was such an enjoyable excursion.. our whole family absolutely loved it
Magical time at Lamar
tirtzae2019,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dayne was incredible - the best guide one could hope for. He was extremely knowledgable, caring and kind, and utterly generous with his insight, knowledge and detailed attention, making sure at all times to tailor his insights and the pace and direction of the tour to our specific wants. Couldn't have hoped for anyone better or for a more amazing time!
Great time
Terry H,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time saw buffalo, elk, mountain goats, big horn sheep, and a pair of black bears
Evening animals
catherinebV6289YQ,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Very very knowledgeable guide Saw so many animals.Black bears ,cinnamon bear and grizzly! Ospreys ..elks …bison …coyotes ..mountain goats And as an extra Alex took vídeos of all the animals we saw for us to remember our evening by Worth every dollar Thanks Alex Catherine & Drew💜
An evening in Yellowstone
ahen2024,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Isaac, our guide, was excellent. His knowledge and passion for his profession made were evident. Black bears, mountain goats, coyotes, a nesting falcon, and of course, bison, made for a memorable evening.
Great wildlife tours
CBotwin,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can’t say enough great things about this tour company. We took two wildlife tours (with Jack and Isaac) and they were both absolutely fantastic guides and people. We saw amazing animals (grizzlies, black bear, moose, elk, mountain goals, pronghorn, mule deer and even a bison or two. They have all of the equipment (scopes, binos, snacks) you need for a great day or evening. I know there are a lot of tour companies out there, and I am sure they are all good, but I promise you that if you pick Cassanova you won’t be disappointed!
Evening to remember
Fearless44097859667,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Issac found us wonderful viewing of black and grizzly bear,mountain goats, wolf, elk,bison,mule deer and coyote. Issac was the best, his knowledge of the area and love of the YNP was so evident and we would highly recommend and evening tour to other first timers !!
Outstanding Wildlife Tour
Christina C,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding experience. Our guide Isaac was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and just all around amazing. There were four of us and he took pains to ensure we all had an amazing experience. We saw elk, bison, swans and ravens. We also saw wolves feeding on an elk carcass and a grizzly bear digging for roots and possibly some kind of rodent. We also had the good fortune to see a great horned owl which was unbelievable. This was truly an amazing tour and we will treasure our experience.
Can't recommend enough!
AimeeMichelle27,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the great fortune of meeting Tauni on her day off in Yellowstone, while we all watched an incredible scene of wolves and bears eat a bison carcass in the Hayden Valley. Tauni was so welcoming in allowing us to look through her scopes and share story after story about the wolves and the bears that we were watching. We hung out for over two hours and it was absolutely incredible to be able to learn so much from Tauni. We felt beyond blessed that we met her and that she shared so much of her experience, wisdom, and equipment with us. If this is how amazing it is when she's off duty, I can only imagine what a treat it would be to hire her or her team. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
It was a “whopper-jack” of a tour.
wendy p,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Jackson was the “Whopper-Jack” of guides. He was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and the park. He went out of his way to show us so many different animals in the park. It was an incredible experience. And we would definitely recommend especially if you had Jackson as your guide.
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