Exploring the Cody Area: Tour Companies

Using Cody as your basecamp for the Yellowstone region, there are a wide variety of ways to soak in the beauty of the area. While there’s much to do in town, there’s also much to do outside of town. The best way to get the most of your time here is to hire a guide or rent a vehicle with guidance from the locals. Let’s take a look at the variety of ways to explore Yellowstone and the entire Cody area in 2026.

Where to Start

Get your bearings in Cody with Cody Trolley Tours. These one hour trolley bus rides give visitors a wonderful overview of the town and the various town activities. Founded in 2001, Cody Trolley Tours has developed a reputation as being a must-do activity the moment you arrive in Cody, Wyoming. The tour is not only great entertainment, it’s the best and fastest way to gain an overview of everything our town has to offer.

Yellowstone & Regional Tour Companies

• Cody Shuttle
  Yellowstone Tours by Cody Shuttle provides private tours of Yellowstone and fully hosted, all-inclusive adventure vacations based in Cody. We serve groups ranging from 2 to 200+ guests and welcome visitors of all ability levels because we believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience Yellowstone. We are grateful to work with many valued local partners in support of our mission: making memories as wondrous and grand as Yellowstone.
  Offering Private Tours

• Cody Wild Mustang Tours
  Enjoy our small “Private Tours” Morning & Evening, up to 5 people, larger groups upon request. This is a 4 hours off-road adventure. Our expert guides will take you into Wyoming’s own McCullough Peaks Wild Mustang Herd Management area in a comfortable SUV and up to the high desert area with beautiful views and cool geological formations. While watching for wildlife, you will learn stories about Buffalo Bill Cody and old mountain man tales about Jim Bridger and our early indigenous people. Our experienced guides take pride to ensure that you have an unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful places in the American West. No two tours are alike. We help you make exceptional lifetime memories by sharing the beauty of the West with you.
  Offering Private Tours

• Covered Ground Tours | Cody Journal Article
  “I started CoveredGround Tours because I wanted people to experience Yellowstone the way I did the first time. Full of excitement, wonder, and the feeling that you’re seeing something truly wild. We spend our days in some of the most breathtaking places on Earth, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Every winding road through Yellowstone, every sunset over the Tetons, every moment watching a geyser erupt feels just as magical as the first time. Whether you’re here for the first time or the tenth, you’ll experience the nation’s most awe-inspiring landscapes in the highest and best way.” – Colter Jones
  Offering Private and Group Tours

• Grub Steak Expeditions
  Once known as the Frost and Richard Ranch, Grub Steak Expeditions proudly upholds the family legacy, introducing visitors to the wonders of Yellowstone since 1902. With deep-rooted connections to over a century of park exploration, our guides, many retired resource managers, possess unparalleled insights into history, wildlife, and ecosystem processes, providing a truly unique and enriching expedition experience. When booking your Yellowstone tour, you get hands-on local guides, whose goal is to make your Yellowstone trip unforgettable.
  Offering Private Tours & Step-On Guide Services

• Yellowstone Safari Company
  At Yellowstone Safari Company, our mission is to provide unforgettable, immersive wildlife experiences that showcase the unparalleled beauty and biodiversity of Yellowstone National Park. From thrilling safari-style tours to expert-guided explorations, we are committed to connecting our guests with nature in an authentic and sustainable way. With a focus on education, conservation, and adventure, we aim to inspire awe and foster a deeper understanding of the natural world, all while promoting the preservation of the park for future generations. Through every journey, we strive to create memories that will last a lifetime.
  Offering Private and Group Tours
  

Tours on the Water

• Gradient Mountain Sports
  With multigenerational roots in the community, we believe in access to our public lands and providing opportunities to get out and enjoy them fully! Nestled next to Yellowstone, Cody offers a different feel to Wyoming than Yellowstone National Park right next door. With access to the Shoshone River, Buffalo Bill Reservoir, Newton Lake, Beck Lake, and lots of places in between, this is the best place to enjoy Wyoming in a unique way.Gradient Mountain Sports’ qualified and certified staff lead a variety of outings for all ability levels including whitewater duckie or kayak trips on the Shoshone River, flatwater touring and sunset paddleboarding on Buffalo Bill Reservoir, whitewater rafting on the Shoshone, Northfork of the Shoshone and the Clark’s Fork, and more!

• North Fork Anglers
  Conveniently located in Cody, Wyoming and open year round. We are the one-stop-shop for all of your fly fishing needs. We are Wyoming’s original trout guides since 1984 and the longest operating fishing outfitter in the state. Our friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable professionals offer unrivaled guided fly fishing trips. We also have a well-stocked pro shop that carries fishing licenses, rods, fly lines, reels, flies, and fly boxes. North Fork Anglers carries apparel from major name brands such as Sage, Orvis, Simms, and many more! We’re endorsed by Trout Unlimited. Call with questions and make sure to ask about our current specials and promotions.

• Wyoming River Trips
  Northwest Wyoming’s premier raft company since 1978. We are a second generation, locally owned and operated river outfitter and guide service, committed to quality outdoor and river-based experiences. We offer something for everyone! While here, we invite you to put on a life jacket and be our guest for some of the best whitewater rafting, scenic beauty, and outdoor adventures anywhere in Wyoming.

Explore the Wilder Side

• Kirwin Ghost Town Adventures 
  Drive our mountains, rivers & valleys all the way up to 9,200 at Kirwin through the Wood River Valley and well beyond! We fully Outfit you for a safe, unforgettable adventure in your choice of rental vehicle – from Side by Sides (SxS), SUV or Jeep. We are Local. We make sure that there’s ‘more to it’ and provide you everything you need to make the Memories everyone wants to take home. Each rental includes a Garmin InReach Satellite Communicator, to always be only a text away as well as driving maps, walking maps of Kirwin, Double Dee Guest Ranch, to Amelia Earhart’s Cabin Site, plus historical sketches and other fun info.

• Out West Adventures
  Begin your ultimate adventure in Cody, Wyoming with our premier off-road powersport rentals. Choose from our top-of-the-line Polaris Side by Sides or Slingshots, explore the rugged beauty of Yellowstone National Park and its surrounding areas. Whether you’re seeking thrilling trails or the serene backcountry, we have the perfect ride to elevate your experience.

• Yellowstone Moto Adventures |  Cody Journal Article
  Cody-based business offering fully equipped adventure motorcycle rentals for visitors exploring Yellowstone National Park, the Beartooth Highway, and surrounding Wyoming routes. Unlike traditional rental shops, we focus on self-guided adventure motorcycles and provide free white-glove delivery and pickup within 25 miles of Cody, bringing bikes directly to guests’ hotels, Airbnb’s, lodges, or campsites. The goal is to make it easier for visitors to experience the region without shipping their own motorcycles. Founded by local resident Joe Bacal, a multi-time, Baja 1000 class champion and longtime motorcycle enthusiast, the company focuses on properly prepared, reliable bikes designed for real-world riding in mountain and high-elevation conditions.

Hikes

• Hiking Buddy 
  Adventure-driven hiking guide helping people experience the wild beauty of Cody, Wyoming one trail at a time. From epic summit views to hidden natural treasures, Hiking Buddy creates unforgettable outdoor experiences with safety, local knowledge, and a laid-back vibe. Whether you’re chasing scenic hikes, wildlife encounters, or backcountry memories around Cody, Wyoming, Hiking Buddy makes every trek feel like an adventure with friends.

• Sunlight Sports
  This Cody sporting goods store occasionally offers group hikes. Check in with them to learn more. Sunlight Sports is Cody, Wyoming’s specialty outdoor retailer, 52 miles from Yellowstone’s East Entrance. Since 1971, we’ve outfitted locals and travelers with gear, rentals, and honest trip advice for the trails, peaks, rivers, and backcountry of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem — and put 2% of every sale back into the community we call home. Expert trip planning for Yellowstone, Absaroka Mountains, and Beartooth Highway.

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