Yellowstone Alpen Guides

555 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758

406.646.9591

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Cross country skiing through the geyser basin

Sharing the road with the bison in Yellowstone

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Ranked #3 of 11 tours in West Yellowstone

20 Reviews

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Owner description: Yellowstone Alpen Guides began operating snowcoach tours in Yellowstone in 1984. We added summer tours to our repertoire in 1991. As a small company...... more » Owner description: Yellowstone Alpen Guides began operating snowcoach tours in Yellowstone in 1984. We added summer tours to our repertoire in 1991. As a small company we pay close attention to detail and quality and strive to be the premier touring operation in Yellowstone and the surrounding area.Join us as we explore this delicate ecosystem that is home to Old Faithful and two-thirds of the world’s geysers; where grizzly bears, wolves and other abundant wildlife roam freely. We cater to individuals, families with children and groups of all sizes. We have lodging and tour packages available; one call will take care of your Yellowstone vacation planning needs.Winter snowcoach tours operate daily to Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. We offer the option of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing on our trips, and customized charters are also available. We provide shuttle services to guests staying at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge, and offer charter service to the North* (Mammoth/Gardiner) and South* (Jackson Hole) gates of the Park. Our snowcoaches are the classic, historical bombardiers, modernized for comfort and low emissions, made for over-snow travel.Summer tours are private and customized to meet your desires. Whether you are a first time Yellowstone visitor or are returning for your next adventure, we can help plan your itinerary. Our guides are experts in all things Yellowstone, and will show you the extraordinary things the Park has to offer. Your trip can include things like wildlife watching, a day hike to a backcountry geyser basin, a photography safari, swimming in a thermally heated river, and seeing the sites that make Yellowstone America’s grandest Park.Alpen Guides believes it is important to protect and preserve our national treasures. We generously donate to the worthy Yellowstone Park Foundation, the West Yellowstone Foundation, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Trout Unlimited, and many other organizations dedicated to protecting the environment.

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Kamper1

League City, Texas

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6 reviews

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15 helpful votes

“Yellowstone in Winter”

Reviewed March 7, 2012

I picked Yellowstone Alpen Guides because, I liked the idea of riding in the old Bombadier coach. It was definately the right choice. There were only three other couples with us so, you really get a personalized experience. The guide was extremely knowledgable. He had worked in the park for many years and had a wealth of information about the... More

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UK Bluecrow

Alexandria, VA

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“Yellowstone NP Winter Wonderland”

Reviewed March 6, 2012

If you want to see Yellowstone NP in the winter then you should consider the snow-cat tour of the park offered by Yellowstone Alpen Guides. Brenda was our guide and she gave us some interesting info about the park's history, natural wonders, animals, and scenery. She stopped whenever we wanted to get better views of the bison, elk, coyotes, and... More

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bob w

Charleston, South Carolina

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“Bomberdiers away!!”

Reviewed March 5, 2012

Took a 3 day trip in to Yellowstone with Yellowstone Alpen Guides (YAG) and it was great!! Our guide was extremely well informed about where the best places to go to see wolves and other wild life and about the history nd geology of the park. Very informative.. Did see the Canyon Pack on a buffalo kill and got some... More

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Jared B

Jackson, Wyoming

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6 reviews

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“Yellowstone Alpen Guides provide exceptional service”

Reviewed March 5, 2012

Yellowstone Alpen Guides provided an amazing snowcoaching segment of our winter program. From my first contact of YAG to the professional services of their guides YAG is a first rate company. YAG utilize snowcoaches who appear to be "antique" however upon entering the snowcoach it is clear these machines have been upgraded with the guests experience in mind. YAG guides... More

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Johnny H

Atlanta, Georgia

2 reviews

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“Alpen Guides is Awesome!”

Reviewed March 5, 2012

We had a fantastic experience touring Yellowstone with Alpen Guides in their vintage snow coach! Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. Couldn't have been better! More

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AnnOfMapleton

Mapleton, Utah

2 reviews

“These guys were the best!”

Reviewed March 5, 2012

My friends and I did two tours with Yellowstone Alpen Guides - the one to Old Faithful and the Canyons one. We rented cross country skis from them and did the cross country ski side trip through the geyser basin. It was amazing! The guides on both trips were friendly, personable and the "coach' made it possible to visit with... More

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NT75

Decatur, GA

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“Amazing Winter Trip”

Reviewed March 4, 2012

My snow coach trip to Old Faithful was breathtaking. Our guide was very knowledgeable and great fun. We had lots of animal sightings and got to walk around the geyser basin. It wasn't just a fantastic experience, but also educational. Definitely recommend! More

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BearsinKansas

Ashland, Kansas

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“Experienced, friendly guides”

Reviewed March 3, 2012

This was actually our second winter trip into Yellowstone NP with Alpen Guides. Our first trip was as a couple in 2010 and we kept saying to each other how much fun it would be to bring the kids next time. Next time came this year and we could not be happier with our experience. We took the our family... More

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KAS57

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10 reviews

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9 helpful votes

“What a cool way to see Yellowstone in the winter.”

Reviewed February 21, 2012

We rented the snow coach for our party of five. It is the third time we have gone with them. It is great to ski the park and see the wild life. Our guide, Alice kept an eye out for wildlife and did a great job explaining the geology of the area. Would highly recommend this group. More

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Deardre N

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“Breathtaking landscapes, wildlife sightings, natural wonders”

Reviewed January 31, 2012

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We visited Yellowstone with a wonderful tour guide named Scott. He shared a wealth of information about the wonders around us, from the wildlife, to the geysers, to the trees and flowers, to the history of the volcanic activity, the canyon formations, and the great fires. He took us to some of his favorite spots, which were picturesque and utterly... More

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