Grand Teton & Yellowstone
Yellowstone & Grand Teton Multi Day Wildlife Tour
- DURATION2-5 Days
- GROUP SIZECustomizable
- SEASONSpring, Summer, Fall
Experience the Diverse Wildlife and Stunning Landscapes of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks on this Private Multi-Day Expedition!
- New for 2024! in addition to our custom programs listed here, we have teamed up with the Bentwood in for a special program June 8, 2024 - June 14, 2024 for more details on this intimate experience go here: https://www.bentwoodinn.com/multi-day-national-park-wildlife-tour.htm
Known as the American Serengeti, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks form the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. With the world’s largest bison herd, long distance elk, mule deer, and pronghorn migrations, roaming grizzly bears, and howling wolves, this 2.5 million acre protected landscape is a look at a wilder time in North America. Over 10,000 thermal features, including the famous Old Faithful Geyser bubble, steam, and erupt across the Yellowstone Plateau while powerful waterfalls carve stunning canyons into the dynamic landscape. To the south, the mighty Teton Mountain Range towers over 7000’ above the winding Snake River and the Jackson Hole Valley. Travel with your own private guide for a custom experience.
Itinerary
Yellowstone & Grand Teton Multi Day Wildlife Tour
Meet your guide early for fresh french press coffee and a light breakfast as we catch the first rays of light illuminating the Teton Mountain Range. We’ll scan the mountainsides for elk and black bears and check for moose and eagles along the Gros Ventre River as we explore the Jackson Hole Valley.
At Oxbow Bend of the Snake River, we will scan for waterfowl, eagles, otters, and beavers, with the iconic Mount Moran filling up the skyline to the west. Grizzly bears frequent the open meadows and forests of this area, we’ll also be on the lookout for sandhill cranes, mule deer, diverse songbirds, and even wolves.
Next we head north along Jackson Lake, departing Grand Teton and entering the world’s first National Park, Yellowstone. After catching an eruption of Old Faithful, we’ll have an option for a two mile hike through the Upper Geyser Basin or a possible hike to the Grand Prismatic Overlook before retiring to the nearby town of West Yellowstone, MT for the night.
Lodging - Gray Wolf Inn or Similar
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We start our 2n day along the Madison River searching for bison, elk, waterfowl, and other wildlife. Heading north, our next destination is a walk through the Mammoth Terraces and historic Fort Yellowstone. The US Military built this campus starting in the late 1800’s before management turned over to the National Park Service in 1919.
We’ll break for lunch in the famous Lamar Valley, where wolves were successfully reintroduced in 1995 (learn more about the 25th anniversary here). This wildlife hotspot is also famous for its massive bison herds, pronghorn antelope, coyotes, birds of prey and other wildlife species.
Tonight we retire to the rugged mountain town of Silvergate, MT, just outside the National Park’s NE boundary, surrounded by the Beartooth Mountain Range.
Lodging - Silver Gate, MT
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy French Press Coffee and breakfast on the go as we head towards wolf viewing hotspots in the Lamar Valley. Our route takes us beneath the massifs of Barronette Peak and the Thunderer, home to mountain goats who thrive high above the valley floor. As we follow Soda Butte Creek into the Lamar Valley we’ll also be on the lookout for otters, moose, bison, elk, and grizzly bears.
Heading back into the park’s interior, we’ll head to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, taking in the awe inspiring 308’ tall Lower Falls with the option for some hiking opportunities to check out other views of this natural wonder. We’ll scan for wildlife in the Hayden Valley before reaching Yellowstone Lake, one of the 7 largest high elevation lakes in the world.
The lakeside hot springs of West Thumb Geyser Basin await us for one last opportunity to view thermal features. In the afternoon we return to Grand Teton National Park for an evening wildlife safari before concluding our trip in Jackson.
Lodging - your choice in Jackson, WY
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch
Extend your multiday experience with an added day in Grand Teton and Jackson Hole. Unlock more hidden areas of the park with our seasoned Naturalists or add a unique experience such as a scenic or whitewater float on the Snake River, a 4000’ foot tram ride to the top of the mountains at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Horseback riding in Grand Teton National Park, or a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art.
At 2.2 million acres, there’s always more of Yellowstone to experience. Adding a day or two to your time in Yellowstone allows more time to search for wolves and wildlife in the Northern Range, check out additional thermal basins, join your Naturalist Guide on hikes into the park’s backcountry or take a guided horseback ride. Let us know how we can help customize your trip!
The stunning vistas of the Beartooth Plateau await just outside the Northeast Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. In the afternoon we head to the frontier town of Cody, WY including options for a visit to the Buffalo Bill Cody Museum of the West, famous Cody Rodeo, or McCullough Peaks Wild Horse Herd Management Area.
Trip Accommodations
Yellowstone & Grand Teton Multi Day Wildlife Tour
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Lodging Accommodations (Based on Double Occupancy)
Professional quality Swarovski Optik Optics during the tour.
EcoTour Adventures Naturalist Guide(s) (Wilderness First Responder and CyberTracker International Certified) and support staff (if needed)
All Meals from day one breakfast to lunch on the last day
All activity and entrance fees, taxes, permits, and service fees
NOT INCLUDED:
Travel to and from the Trip start and end point
Baggage fees, airport taxes
Alcohol
Guide Gratuity
Personal Items
Passport and Visa fees (if any)
Optional activities
Travel protection and medical evacuation insurance
FITNESS LEVEL:
Low to moderate, high elevation, some hiking if desired
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We have taken multiple tours with Eco Tours and this one didn’t disappoint...it was beyond AMAZING!! We did a 3 day overnight tour splitting time between Teton National Park & Yellowstone with the best guide Sarah Ernst!! Everything was taken care of from delicious snacks from local vendors, all meals including many perfect picnic style spreads, and the best itinerary to see beautiful sites and amazing wildlife. The accommodations in Yellowstone were great for the area because there isn’t much to choose from...very cozy!!! We were blessed with perfect weather and perfect animal luck...seen multiple bears (grizzly approaching wolf pack & Grizzly at Hayden Valley with his elk catch), 30+ wolves in Lamar Valley, bison, pronghorn, moose, big horn sheep, mountain goats, beavers, and much more!!! Perfect timing and itinerary planning from Sunset overlooking lower falls, sunrise & sunset at Lamar, hiking trails, waterfalls, and touched on EVERYTHING plus extras that we asked for!! Sarah has an amazing wealth of knowledge of all areas, biology, wildlife, history, etc and there was never a question she didn’t have an answer for!!! She also took the best video and photo footage and shared them!!! Highly recommend this company and any tour they offer!!! You won’t be disappointed!!!
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We were on a multi-day trip with 11 participants. Jackson Eco Tour Adventure guides provided us unparalleled wildlife watching opportunities in both Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone. We saw grizzly bears, wolves, moose, elk, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, black bears and amazing diversity of birds. Eco Tour guides knew where and when we needed to be to get the best opportunity to watch wildlife and were able to fill the time when we were driving and searching for wildlife with their local knowledge of the natural history, geology and biology of these treasured National Parks. Their guides were also very knowledgeable on the conservation of our Parks and wildlife. We had great accommodations and they provided day lunches and field breakfast for the trip. The fall trip was amazing for both scenery and wildlife movements. The best part is you get to really enjoy the Parks without having the anxiety or distraction with driving yourself and the guides cater the trip to your interests and get you to your destinations safely. Highly recommended!
Your Customized Experience
- We provide vehicles with roof hatches for safe and unobstructed viewing.
- All of our vehicles have 4-wheel-drive and studded tires, essential for winter travel in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
- Everyone is granted a window seat, to ensure a great view! There is plenty of room for jackets, camera gear, backpacks, etc.
- In our larger van, there are no uncomfortable benches that are hard to get in and out of. We have installed comfortable captain's chairs.
- We use PA systems when needed, have installed cup holders, and provide stools for easier access. Our guides are always willing to help you in and out of the vehicle.
We are proud to partner with Austrian-born Swarovski Optik—award-winning, world class optics. Each guest has access to Swarovski CL (8x30), EL (10x42) or NL (10x42) binoculars for personal use throughout the tour. ATX spotting scopes (30-70x magnification) are also available for viewing wildlife from afar. And, to help preserve the memory of your adventure, we capture all the action with Ollin spotting scope adapters, sending you home with photos and videoes!
- We provide a Wildlife Sightings List for tour participants to fill out, if you'd like. You take home a copy and we keep a copy for our records.
- Your children will love our “Children’s Activity Book”. They can work on this during the tour or take it home for later. This book is filled with crosswords, coloring pages, matching games, wildlife bingo, and other engaging activities. You provide the child and we provide the book and crayons.
- All of our guides carry radios to aid in sharing wildlife sightings. When the location and timing is right, we will head to that active wildlife hotspot for uninterrupted viewing.
- We provide iPads on all tours that are filled with maps, wildlife photos, diagrams, animal sounds, and other visual aids to enhance your learning experience.
- We take our coffee seriously. This is why we brew Cowboy Coffee organic beans for you every morning. We will serve your coffee from our vacuum insulated French Press carafe while in the park watching the sunrise. We also provide a selection of organic teas and hot chocolate.
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My family and I booked a full day of wildlife in and around Grand Teton Nat’l Park and a horse sleigh ride in Elk Nat’l Park. Our tour guide Jeff went above and beyond with his professionalism, his knowledge of the area, his patience with my two small children, and his love for the outdoors. He even made time for the kids to play in the snow and this was a big deal bc we’re from sunny Florida. Thank You Jeff and EcoTours for a great day!
Lee G -
We did 2 tours with this company- 1/2 day snow shoe and 1/2 day cross country skiing . We did the private tour and we were glad we spent the extra money so we could go at our own pace . The guides are sooooo knowledgeable!! I never write reviews which is why this is so short - but I can’t recommend enough !!!
Amy B -
It was a great experience, Laura our tour guide was very knowledgeable and sweet, her passion for wildlife made me appreciate even more the nature around us, good job!
Naty L -
Eco Tour Adventures did a wonderful job of not only having a professional and well versed environmentalist doing the tour (Josh) but we were rewarded with seeing an amazing array of wildlife.
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