Best of Jackson Hole Wildlife Safari Tour

Overview

Thousands of mule deer, elk, moose, big horn sheep and bison migrate into the valley in search of food each year along with coyotes, fox, bald and golden eagles, swans, and even packs of wolves. This gathering of wintering wildlife makes winter one of the best times to view wildlife in Jackson Hole!

After a full morning in the field we will enjoy lunch together at a local eatery before heading back out for the afternoon. When available, we will take a horse drawn sleigh through the National Elk Refuge into the middle of the largest wild elk herd in North America. Following the sleigh ride, we will head back into the field to spot more wildlife.

**Sleigh rides are optional.

City: Jackson

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $305.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $305.00

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What's Included

Use of spotting scopes

Bottled water

Small group tour : 8 guests per vehicle, maximum

Sleigh ride (when available)

Snacks

Lunch

Breakfast

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The minimum age for wildlife safaris is 8 years old. (Private safaris have no age minimum.)
We have a 48-hour cancellation policy for all single day wildlife safaris. Cancellations made before the cancellation policy goes into effect will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours of departure, and before the day of departure will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations or no-shows on the day of departure will not be refunded. We strongly recommend travel insurance in order to protect you from unforeseen travel interruptions that prevent you from joining us.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

National Elk Refuge

Your wildlife safari may stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop. All stops are dependent on the road conditions, weather conditions and needs or interests of each group.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (53)

Qipilates

Jan 2019

From the sunrise splendor of the first rays on the Grand Tetons, to the closest I'll ever come to a moose voluntarily, Jody made sure we had a great trip. As a photographer himself, he made sure the light, the angle, and the vantage was perfect for all our 150 photos we took. He made sure we were warm and cozy as the temperatures went from -5 to 15 degrees. My 16 year old daughter came with me and loved it as well. Jody taught history, wildlife fun facts, and showed us the best spots to see in this amazing National forest. I can't wait to do it again with the rest of my family!

Clint083

Dec 2018

This tour was AMAZING! We had Dave as our guide and he was very knowledgeable an was jus a genuine person who could have a joke with. He really made the experience so much better. We started the day early and went on a search for wildlife, the first impression is always important and as we jumped in the truck there was a really high quality water bottle that you keep already filled along with some snacks and orange juice for the early morning departure. He truck itself was very clean and comfortable. My wife and I only had one other on the tour and it was great having a small group. As we worked our way through we were able to see a rapid wildlife, normally I would assume you don't see many thing at all on tours but his was the exception. We ended up finding Elk, Moose, Big Horn Sheep, Coyote and Bison which was amazing. We also jumped on the Elk Refuge sleigh tour which was great and also had a great time dropping into he local wildlife at museum. Dave took us to a wonderful lunch and made it really comfortable with plenty of conversation and knowledge. We went on a few tours in Jackson an this would be he one I would recommend as being the BEST BY FAR! Thank you so much for making our tour so memorable.

657sheal

Dec 2018

It was a wonderful experience. Our first full day in Jackson was spent with this tour. It was a fantastic introduction to the area and I’m glad I chose to do it first as we learned so much about everything that we took away with us throughout the rest of the trip . Our guide was probably the most educated guide I have ever had on an excursion. Jeffrey shared an unbelievable amount of information about the land and the animals . It was like having our own personal science professional . My husband was thrilled to have someone to discuss such detailed information with. In addition to educating us, he did a great job spotting animals and helping us with pictures . We saw bison, moose, elk and bald eagles. The animal sightings were cool but honestly Jeffrey’s running dialogue is what made the trip . We ate lunch at the Wildlife Museum (included in the trip and a great meal) and then had time to explore the museum which wasn’t something I would have chosen to do on my own but exceeded my expectations. We ended with the sleigh ride at the Elk Refuge. Ironically , this is something I would have chosen to do on my own but it was underwhelming . It’s a cold bumpy ride across a boring terrain and if you aren’t on a good side it’s uncomfortable to position yourself to view the animals. If booking again I may opt for the half day if I only had to give up that portion. I would absolutely book again with the company and I would absolutely request Jeffrey.