Grand Teton National Park

Wildlife, Elk Refuge Sleigh Ride & Wildlife Art Museum

Jackson Hole's Best Winter Wildlife Experience!

Head out into the winter wonderland of Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, and the National Elk Refuge on a one of a kind winter wildlife tour with EcoTour Adventures. We'll spend the morning uncovering the valley's wildlife hotspots before enjoying a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, and a sleigh ride through wild elk herds on the National Elk Refuge.  EcoTour Guides focus their attention to the needs of the group and are driven by the desire to inspire each and every guest. Let us create an experience to last a lifetime by turning you on to this stunning natural environment and all the winter wonders that make it fascinating.

The Day

We’ll get an early start from the town of Jackson to experience the best wildlife viewing hours of the day. From the comfort of our 4x4 vehicle, use our high quality spotting scopes or binoculars to catch a glimpse of a moose and her calf as they greet the day, or photograph a bighorn sheep as it scales the snowy cliffs and craggy areas of Miller Butte. Your experienced and professional EcoTour guide will lead you on an educational tour through the dramatic natural environment of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, teaching you interesting tidbits on winter ecology, animal adaptations to a harsh Wyoming winter, and snow science.

After you enjoy the morning viewing wildlife in Grand Teton National Park, we’ll visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art, an architectural feat inspired by the ruins of Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. We will wander through the Museum’s 51,000 square feet of award winning collections from the 19th and 20th centuries as you guide helps you explore the fantastic works of art.  Enjoy lunch with a view at Palate, the museums restaurant, which overlooks the Elk Refuge.  Our day concludes with a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge for an up close view and educational tour of a wintering elk herd that numbers in the thousands.

What's included

• Professionally trained and knowledgeable guide who is passionate about your experience on the tour.
• High quality Swarovski Optik Optics.
• Pick-up/Drop-off in the town of Jackson, either at a convenient meeting place or at your hotel.
• Tasty and light breakfast, to be enjoyed on the road.
• Good variety of locally produced, and organic when possible, snacks.
• Museum and Sleigh Ride Admission
• Lunch at the National Museum of Wildlife Art or in the Town of Jackson
• Cold and Hot beverages.
• 4 Wheel Drive Safari Style vehicle with Comfortable Seating.
• Guaranteed window seat for every guest.
• Interactive tools and hands-on aides for learning.

Covid-19 Protocol

We understand your need to be flexible with travel plans and have amended our cancellation policy.  For all single-day tours, the deposit is completely refundable up to two weeks before your tour.  Please see our Covid-19 page for full details on our protocols currently in place.

Your Customized Experience

Comfortable 4x4 Safari Vehicles

Everyone is granted a window seat in our custom luxury 4x4 safari vehicles. Sit back & relax in our fine leather captain's chairs or stand-up in our custom roof-top hatches to get a closer view.

Professional Scopes & Optics

Each guest has personal access to our award winning Swarovski Optik binoculars & ATX spotting scopes. Capture all the action with Ollin spotting scope adapters, sending you home with photos and videos!

Luxury Mobile Wildlife Museum

Emmerse yourself with our touchable naturalist kits, Children’s Activity Books, iPads filled with maps, wildlife photos, diagrams, and animal sounds all while enjoying Organic Cowboy Coffee & teas or hot chocolate.