Month: February 2021

Now Is the Best Time to Set Up Multi-Day Yellowstone Tour Packages!

Jim Holstein |

Planning on a Yellowstone visit this spring or summer? If so, get your plans made now, because our tours book up quickly!

That’s right, now is the best time to set up a multi-day tour package if you’re interested in one of our extended Yellowstone adventures in 2021. This is the time of year when we’re able to get the best hotel rates and campsites.

You can get a hold of our staff at [email protected] for assistance in planning your Yellowstone adventure this year. Keep in mind that Yellowstone is a massive park, so it’s best to stay in different locations to get the best experience. This will help you make a more active trip, and cut out some of the backtracking and driving you have to do.

Our team can help you plan out your entire trip, including lodging, backpacking, tour routes, alternate activities to take on and more. Fly into Bozeman, and we’ll handle the rest from there!

Here are a few examples of some of the multi-day Yellowstone tour packages we offer:

  • Simple two-day Yellowstone trips: Just here for a weekend or a quick visit? We can get you a great experience packed into a short timeframe to help you make the most of your limited time at the park. On day one, you’ll depart Big Sky or Bozeman and visit such sites as Firestone Falls, Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, the Upper and Lower Falls, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Dunraven Pass, Crystal Falls and then stay overnight in Cooke City. On day two, you’ll see some early morning wildlife, take in Tower Falls and the Mammoth Hot Springs, see the Petrified Tree and enjoy a short day hike in the backcountry.
  • Seven-day Yellowstone trips: If you’re interested in a longer visit, we can plan out an entire seven-day adventure for you in Yellowstone that will give you extended time in the park that includes some of the must-see items and plenty of time for you to get into the backcountry and enjoy some of the solitude and wildlife of the park. Rates start at $1,500 per day for double occupancy and $2,000 per day for quad occupancy. We also offer seven-day trips that include short backpacking excursions.
  • Eight-day Yellowstone trips: Our eight-day trips add in Grand Teton National Park and Beartooth Highway, which are not usually included in our seven-day trips. You still have opportunities to add in time for backpacking, and you’ll have plenty of time to visit all the must-see sites in the park. Starting rates are the same as for the seven-day trips.
  • 10-day Yellowstone trips: Our 10-day trips spread out the adventure possibilities, including time in Grand Teton National Park and Jackson, WY, adding in many of the elements of the seven- and eight-day trips, with more adventure time and more time for you to relax and enjoy nature.

For more information about our multi-day tour packages or to book your visit in 2021, contact the team at Yellowstone Tour Guides today.

Now’s Your Last Chance for Backpacking Reservations to Get the Best Campsites!

Jim Holstein |

Interested in setting up a Yellowstone backpacking trip this season? Make sure you get your reservations in now, and don’t delay! The best campsites fill up quickly, so advance planning is necessary to make sure you get an ideal spot.

We’re encouraging all guests to make their reservations by Monday, February 15, 2021. We will be putting in our first round of campsite requests on February 20, so please be prompt with your reservations!

Hiking in the time of COVID-19

We’re still expecting to be dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic throughout much of the year, so if you’re looking for a fun, socially distant outdoor adventure to enjoy, look no further than a Yellowstone backpacking trip.

If you’re wondering about the safety of hiking and backpacking during the time of COVID-19, here are a few tips to help you enjoy your journey responsibly:

These are just a few examples of some of the ways you can adjust your hiking habits to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Backpacking trips in Yellowstone are still safe, fun adventures to take on, so make your plans now to get your campsite, and get yourself ready for a fun time!

YTG Ski Trips

Jim Holstein |

If you’re looking to avoid crowds during ski season, skiing through the Yellowstone area is just the ticket. Your ski trip with Yellowstone Tour Guides will turn into an outdoor vacation when you enjoy the breathtaking views and wildlife, all while taking advantage of remote ski resorts throughout Yellowstone and Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. Our rates include ground transportation, lodging and lift tickets—all you have to do is show up and enjoy what this spectacular area has to offer. It’s the best way to enjoy the outdoors, especially during COVID-19.

Here is a brief overview of our YTG ski trips. Could this be your next family vacation?


Big Sky to Jackson Hole

Big Sky is one of the best ski areas, with the shortest lift lines, thanks to its remote location. You’ll enjoy views of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons as you zip through hundreds of miles of empty slopes. Look out for moose, bull elk and wolves as you ski through the Gallatin District.


Bighorn Basin


This trip includes four different ski areas in Montana and Wyoming. If you’re a beginner or intermediate skier (or just haven’t had a chance to go in a while), this is the perfect tour for you. There’s a great range of beginner through expert slopes, so everyone will be able to find a trail to enjoy. You can also opt to enjoy nearby hot springs, the Buffalo Bill Museum and other local attractions. (These are not included in the trip price.)

Montana Highline


Take the worry out of traveling remote winter roads—but enjoy some of Montana’s most hidden ski slopes—when you book a Montana Highline trip. Our guides will do the driving so you can sit back and relax on the way to the resorts. The northern ski areas are far less crowded than southern Montana, which is ideal during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plan carefully—not every ski area is open seven days per week, but we can offer substitution suggestions if your favorites are closed.


Montana Hot Springs


Skiing and hot tubs are a perfect combination. After a long day out on the slopes, you can come back to enjoy the nearby hot springs, like Fairmont, Jackson, Elk Horn, Lost Trail, Lolo and Quinn Hot Springs. It’s the best way to relax (and recuperate) after a physically exhausting day. Prices include lodging, ground transportation, lift tickets and hot spring passes, but not ski rentals, food, alternate activities and gratuity.

Your Yellowstone Tour Guides ski trip is guaranteed to show you a brand-new part of the Yellowstone area, all without the stress of driving yourself. When you’re looking for a COVID-19-safe, socially-distanced vacation for the whole family, you can’t beat a skiing and hot springs adventure. Call us today to learn more about our trips.


2021 is a year of milestones for all of us at Yellowstone Tour Guides. We’re celebrating 10 years on Facebook, our 20th anniversary and our founder’s 30th year guiding in the park. Come celebrate with us when you book a trip today!