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Private Wildlife Safari and Elk Refuge Tour in Jackson

Private Wildlife Safari and Elk Refuge Tour in Jackson

Overview

Join a naturalist guide for this expedition to explore Grand Teton National Park and the surrounding areas scenic beauty and abundant wildlife.
1 - Search for and learn about moose, elk, bald eagles, coyote, wolves, mule deer, bighorn sheep and more. Your guide providing color stories and narration. Use of optics included.
2 - Picnic lunch, served in the field, with hot soup or chili.
3 - Next join a horse drawn sleigh ride into the National Elk Refuge for a close-up view of part of the world’s largest elk population. Thousands of elk and other wildlife species spend the winter months in southern Jackson Hole. You will search for and commonly viewed elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer, bald eagles, coyote and more. Your guide will manage the team of sturdy horses and provide interesting information and answer questions. 6 hours

City: Jackson

Sun 29 Jun

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Starting at $475.00

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Sun 29 Jun

Starting at $475.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Binoculars and spotting scope. Field guides

Bottled water

Snacks

Picnic Lunch with Soup or Chili

Admission to shared public Elk Refuge Sleigh Ride

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Grand Teton National Park

Join a naturalist guide in exploring the area’s scenic beauty and abundant wildlife. Search for and learn about moose, elk, bighorn sheep, coyote, wolves, mule deer, bald eagles and much more.

National Elk Refuge

Take a horse-drawn sleigh ride right into a large herd of wintering elk. Learn about how the National Elk Refuge came to be and why it is important still today. You may also encounter other wildlife such as eagles, coyotes, foxes, badgers, bison, deer, wolves, as well as trumpeter swans, ducks, geese and a variety of other birds.

Grand Teton National Park

Picnic Lunch Served in the field with sandwiches, hot soup or chili, fruit and a dessert.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (7)

Amy_M

Jan 2025

Wowowowowow! Vinnie as our guide -he was FANTASTIC! He has been in the valley for years and had amazing stories to tell while we were driving around the Tetons and Elk Refuge. We saw big horn sheep while the moon was setting, Wolves at the fish hatchery, bald eagles, Moose up close and personal, 4 HUGE elk bulls, and 3 mule deer, and more. Part of this tour is the Sleigh ride in the Elk Refuge and it is totally worth it (wear layers and bring your camera!). Vinnie had a lovely sandwich/soup lunch for us too. He went WAY above and beyond to make our day a once in a lifetime!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Amy, Thank you for the amazing review! Vinnie has such a passion for this area, and it shows. We hope to see you again soon. Spring, summer and fall are incredible in The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

AnneMarie_G

Jan 2025

Our guide, Vinnie, was exceptional!! Every aspect of this excursion was seamless, from start to finish: booking, pre-event communications, his incredible knowledge of the area, our delicious picnic lunch, and the photos and videos he captured, we couldn't have been more thrilled with our experience! 10/10, HIGHLY recommend!!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for the wonderful review, and we are so happy your group enjoyed their experience with us! Vinnie is an exceptional guide, and the Elk Refuge Sleigh ride is such a unique activity here in the winter. Thank you again, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Maxime_V

Dec 2024

Nice ride with a knowledgeable guide, and were excited to get up close with wildlife but unfortunately nature had other plans and even though we saw bisons and moose were quite far away, just visible through binoculars (kindly provided, along with some snacks and a lunch). The elk preserve does take you up close to the animals, in a large sleigh with about a dozen people. But there is no blanket provided, so dress very warm or bring your own blanket.