Winter Wildlife Tours
Ages 5+ • 1-3 day options • 6-8 hours per day
What to Expect
Winter is the best time to experience wildlife in Yellowstone, except for hibernating bears. With bears in their dens, bison, elk and moose stay lower and are more easily visible from the road.
This also means wolves stay lower in the valleys, for a better chance of viewing. Wolves have an easier time moving on top of snow, which allows them to hunt, explore and protect their territory from rival packs. Snow brings out foxes, coyotes, otters, and other possible predators, too.
Generally, each tour covers the northern range of Yellowstone, from Gardiner to Cooke City and back again. Of course, Yellowstone sometimes has other plans based on wildlife and road conditions. Each tour is customized based on your interest. I follow each wolf pack in the park and know their territory. This means, for example, we might be able to start the tour viewing a specific wolf pack I have intel on and know it might be the only chance to see wolves that day. I visit the park frequently and stay up-to-date on other wildlife sightings.
Guests of the Murray Hotel receive discounted rates.
Transportation
Jeep Grand Cherokee (with snow tires) fits three comfortably.
Pick-up Locations
- Livingston
- Paradise Valley
- Gardiner
- Mammoth Hot Springs
Park Fees
An additional $20 per person is required for entry into the Park.
Includes
A friendly and knowledgeable guide
Excellent equipment for seeing wildlife, including scopes and binoculars for client use
Blankets
Hand and toe warmers
Water, soda, coffee, hot cocoa, juice
Snacks & Fruit
Lunch
Breakfast can be provided if requested prior to tour
Duration
1-3 day options • 6-8 hours per day
Address
We pick you up!
Pricing
| Single Day - 1 or 2 people | $750 |
| Single Day - 3 People | $900 |
| Two Days | $1600 |
| Three Days | $2100 |
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 2 days before the start time.
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