from our clients...

The trip was comfortable and AWE INSPIRING but, Sherrys enthusiasm made me feel she was enjoying it as much as I was!! That is the mark of a wonderful employee. Please extend to her, again, our thanks.

Fran Breen, Idaho

from our clients...

Our day with you was the best! A great mix of history, geology, animal, flora, thermal. We were also lucky with weather and skiing. Our day with the Alpen Guides Co. was the highlight of our vacation.

Scott & Barb Loners, Seattle

from our clients...

We will highly recommend Alpen to anyone considering taking a snowcoach trip; we look forward to a return visit.

Jack Hogan, Pennsylvania
Welcome To Yellowstone Alpen Guides
Providing Yellowstone park tours since 1984!

" Our basic premise is simple: Serve each guest as individuals, treat them right, have fun, and show them the Yellowstone we love. "

General Tour Information 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.
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Summer Tours
Our 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.
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Winter Tours
Winter snowcoach tours operate daily from West Yellowstone, Montana to Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. We offer the option of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing on our trips. Customized charters are also available from the West Gate (West Yellowstone), the North Gate (Mammoth/Gardiner) and the South Gate (Jackson Hole) of Yellowstone Park. We can also provide shuttle services from West Yellowstone to guests staying at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge. Our snowcoaches are the classic, historical bombardiers, modernized for comfort and low emissions, made for over-snow travel.
Yellowstone Winter Tours

Winter settles early on the Yellowstone Plateau coating everything in white. When Yellowstone opens for its winter season in mid-December, we invite you to share the magic of Yellowstone with Yellowstone Alpen Guides. Travel aboard environmentally friendly 10 passenger classic bombardier snowcoaches. Step off the beaten path on one of our snowshoe/ski drops to truly experience a crystalline wonderland.

***Roads close in early November and early March to automobile traffic to ready for the changing seasons. Be sure to visit www.nps.gov/yell to stay up to date with road opening and closing dates and updates on winter use planning.

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Old Faithful Winter Tour
Yellowstone's most popular attraction!
Our Old Faithful tour focuses on wildlife and thermal features as we travel through the Lower, Midway, and Upper Geyser Basins. We spend approximately two hours at Old Faithful, ski options are available. Watch elk and bison graze along the majestic Firehole River or see Bald Eagles in there native habitat.
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Canyon Winter Tour
a favorite with our returning guests!
This tour focuses on spectacular scenery created by volcanoes and glaciers, and is highlighted by the extraordinary 309 ft lower falls of the Yellowstone River. You will also see thermal features in either the Norris or Mud Volcano areas, and along the scenic Gibbon River.

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Quick Escapes Package
the perfect weekend getaway!
Make your weekend getaway to Yellowstone easy with just one quick call! Our Quick Escape is a snowcoach tour to either Old Faithful or the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone with lodging the night before and the night after. If you have time, make the most of your visit and take two tours with three nights lodging in a local motel. Enjoy West Yellowstone during your visit and take in the Imax Theater, the Grizzly Discovery Center, and of course, shopping!
Yellowstone Summer Tours

See Yellowstone with us in any season. Spring wakes slowly with baby wildlife, new flowers and gurgling streams freed from winters hold. Fall brings an abundance of wildlife and diminished crowds that make the chill in the air more than bearable And of course summer; tour with us and enjoy the intimacy of Yellowstone as few ever will. Join us while we explore this delicate ecosystem called Yellowstone National Park. Alpen Guides lead tours that specialize in unhurried and close looks at the rare and breathtaking beauty of the park we love.

*** Roads close in early November and early March to automobile traffic to ready for the changing seasons. Be sure to visit www.nps.gov/yell to stay up to date with road opening and closing dates and updates on winter use planning

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Private Tours of Yellowstone
customized trips just for you!
Yellowstone Private Tours give you a close-up, intimate experience of the world's first national park. We customize these 8-hour tours just for you, catering to couples, families, or small groups in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Our in-depth knowledge of Yellowstone and its history, wildlife, and natural processes, combine with your personal experiences to make for lifetime memories. Spend a day or two with us and forever smile as you remember your visit to wonderland.
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Family Tours of Yellowstone
customized trips just for your family!
Family Tours: The best memories are built from the activities, the experiences and the fun you have together as you explore new areas and share your adventures. Our private family tours are designed to get the whole family immersed in fun, active and educational explorations. See and do things most Yellowstone visitors only dream of.
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