FAQ
Everything You Need to Know
Your prices are higher than many of the other tour companies, why?
That’s right, not everyone gets to fly first class or in private jets. I have given nearly a thousand tours in these magnificent parks and can ensure that my tour guests get the very highest quality tour.
Have you worked with high profile people?
Yes, for sure. I have already toured numerous celebrities including an NBA basketball coach and several NFL players. In my former career as a fitness trainer, I worked for over 20 years with some of the world’s most famous athletes, including winners of 7 NFL super bowls, 29 NFL pro bowl appearances, and a winner of the US Open golf tournament to name a few.
Can you do tours with more than 12 tour guests?
Yes, but we would need to work out the details. One common way of going about this is for you to have a second vehicle, such as a rental, that holds the additional people. The two vehicles would travel together and talk back and forth with cell phones, or walkie talkies where there’s no cell coverage. What about large groups larger than that? In this case, you would want to rent a bus and a driver and have me as your step on guide. I have done dozens of these tours and they can be lots of fun! Some of these tours have included family reunions, wedding parties, corporate meetings, etc.
What vehicle do you use?
For now, a 12 passenger Ford Transit Van and Chevy Tahoe.
Is there hiking on the tours?
There are short walks, especially doing boardwalks that are usually just a few hundred yards
What do we need to bring on your tours?
Bring comfortable foot ware such as hiking shoes or sneakers. The weather can change quickly at these high elevations so I always recommend a jacket and a small umbrella. Better to be safe than sorry.
What about food?
I supply snacks such as chips and granola bars. I also keep plenty of waters. As for the tours with lunch provided, I provide those but will ask you beforehand what your lunch preference is. The common choices are simple sandwiches such as turkey, roast beef and ham. Let me know a few days in advance if you need vegetarian or gluten free options.
Do we have a picnic for lunch?
Yes, for the Teton park 7 hour tour, but not always on the Yellowstone tours. The reason is I have found that stopping for a picnic lunch during the Yellowstone tours takes up a lot of valuable time; we normally eat in the car while driving to the next attraction. But I do have tour guests that prefer to stop for a picnic lunch and I can easily make that work as well.
Will we see wildlife?
There’s never a guarantee seeing wildlife because the parks are not big zoos, the animals come and go as they please. With that said, we do see wildlife on nearly every tour.
Are we safe around the animals?
Good question! And I will monitor that closely on our tours. The park rule is that we need to be at least 25 yards away from animals such as deer, elk and bison, and at least 100 yards from predators such as bears and wolves.
Will we need a pass to get into the parks?
Many people have their own park passes but if not, I will provide them for US citizens. Non US citizens will need to pay the additional fee as of January 1st, 2026
What about handicapped tour guests?
Yes! I have had the honor of showing these beautiful parks to numerous folks with a variety of handicaps. There are lots of handicap friendly boardwalks. Also, just seeing the parks from the vehicle is a wonderful experience. If you have a handicap pass for the vehicle, please bring it!
What is your cancellation policy?
When you book your tour on my calendar, there is a 10% non-refundable charge up front. If you must cancel the tour, I have a 48 hour cancellation policy. Less than 48 hours and I will need to charge the full price.
What about bad weather?
The tours go out no matter what the weather, with the one exception of the rare occurrence of weather that risks our safety, such as tornado warnings, flooding, etc.
What about children, is it OK to bring them?
Yes, I have toured children of all ages, including infants. Mostly that decision is up to you, however, some children love the tours and stay engaged, while others not so much. I do try to involve children in the activities of the tours.
What about dogs?
Although dogs are allowed in the park, they are not allowed on any of the trails or boardwalks. This even applies to small dogs in purses or back packs. Are you concerned because you need to bring your dog? Not to worry – I have had tours where I actually dog sat while the tour guests went and enjoyed the feature. When this happens I give exact instructions for my guests to follow while I watch the dog. Not ideal, but it works.
What is the policy for gratuities?
If you feel your tour went well, a tipping amount of 10 to 20 percent of the cost of the tour would be much appreciated by your guide.