Best Winter Wildlife Tours in Jackson Hole
Seeing the town of Jackson Hole and the surrounding areas blanketed in a fresh coat of snow is something you’ll never forget. But add to that scene some of the wildlife that call the Tetons home, such as moose, buffalo, and coyotes, and that winter scene is even more magical. If you are planning to spend any time in Jackson Hole during the Winter season, adding a winter wildlife tour to your itinerary is a must. There are a handful of reputable tour guides and companies located in Jackson Hole that will help you see and experience the abundant wildlife in the winter months.
Brushbuck Wildlife Tours
Brushbuck offers one of the best tours around Jackson Hole and the Tetons, including a horse-drawn sleigh ride onto the National Elk Refuge just next door to Hidden Hollow. The full-day tour includes an in-depth look at all that Grand Teton National Park has to offer in the winter months, seen from a heated and enclosed vehicle. The tour also includes expert insight and knowledge from tour guides, with a high chance of seeing core wildlife groups including wolves, elk, bighorn sheet, moose, bison, and more. More information about this tour can be found on the Brushbuck website.
Backcountry Safaris
The winter wildlife tour package from Backcountry Safaris is great. They highlight some of the best wildlife viewing in the United States, all from the toasty comfort of their luxurious tour vehicles. Additionally, the tour includes a stop at the National Elk Refuge with a horse-drawn sleigh ride, with provided warm blankets. Hotel pickup is included in this tour, lunch at Dornan’s, admission to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, and more. If you are interested in booking this tour or reading more detailed information, the Backcountry Safaris website is the best place to go.
Ecotour Adventures
Ecotour Adventures actually offers a handful of winter adventure and sightseeing tours. Their full day wildlife tour includes exploring the winter habits of the numerous species of animals that call the Jackson Hole valley home during the winter months. This tour takes place in their heated 4x4 safari vehicles. Common animal sightings include trumpeter swans, deer, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, and more. Lunch is included at either Dornan’s or Signal Mountain Lodge. Quality Swarovski optics are provided for use during the tour, hotel pickup is available, as well as cold and hot beverage options. More details about this tour can be found on the Ecotour Adventures website.
Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris
The eight hour winter wildlife tour is another great option if you are looking for winter wildlife near Jackson Hole. This tour starts off with a complimentary light breakfast, a stop at the National Elk Refuge, followed by Grand Teton National Park to see the abundance of wildlife that call the Tetons home. This includes herds of elk, moose, coyotes, wolves, bison, and many more. After lunch, the tour stops back at the National Elk Refuge for a sleigh ride among the largest wild elk herd in North America. The tour includes snacks, use of optics, a professional guide, and more. To learn more about this winter wildlife safari, feel free to visit the Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris website.
We’ve found that adding a winter wildlife safari to your winter stay in Jackson Hole is one of the best ways to make the most of your time in the Tetons during the winter months. Whether you are visiting to ski, snowboard, or snowshoe, taking advantage of a day off the slopes in a heated car to see the natural beauty of the Tetons is always a memorable and rewarding experience.