Yellowstone Winter Wolf and Wildlife Tour
Overview
Yellowstone’s harsh winter conditions drive elk and bison down to lower elevations, especially in Lamar Valley where they’re often spotted by roadways.
Wolves follow their prey as they head to lower elevations, weakened by a lack of food and harsh weather.
People visit the park from all over the world to observe the dramatic lives wolves lead in the winter months as their position in the food chain is either strengthened or weakened.
This Yellowstone winter tour, including complimentary lunch, access to advanced optics, and an experienced guide, explores the dynamic relationship between wolves and their prey, the history of wildlife management in Yellowstone, and the incredible hardships wildlife endure through the park’s coldest months.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Private transportation
- Complimentary lunch and hot drinks
- Stress-free cancellation
- Experienced naturalist guide
- Binoculars and spotting scopes
✗ Not Included
- Park entrance pass (can be purchased through the National Park Service for $20 a person)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Join us on a full day adventure in Yellowstone's Northern Range! This area is widely considered the best place in the world to watch wolves in the wild. Wildlife commonly spotted on this tour include wolves, elk, bison, otters, and more. With an experienced naturalist guide, stress-free cancellation, complimentary lunch, and access to advanced optics, you can rest assured your time in the park can be focused on experiencing it.
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Stop 2
Standing tall at the Northeast entrance of the park in Gardiner, the Roosevelt Arch is a historic monument that was built by the US Army. In 1903, President Roosevelt laid down the cornerstone of this arch. The top of the arch features a quote that reads, "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People." This quote comes from the Organic Act of 1872, which is the legislation that created Yellowstone. Let your guide know if you're interested in stopping to check out the arch and they will happily oblige.
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Stop 3
Yellowstone National Park's Lamar Valley is known worldwide for its incredible concentration of wildlife. In the winter, harsh conditions drive prey like bison and elk down from the higher elevations to lower elevations near roadways in the valley. As a result, wolves follow their prey and this creates optimal conditions for viewing them in the wild. Your guide will provide advanced optics, including binoculars and spotting scopes, so you can view Yellowstone's incredible wildlife from a safe, responsible distance.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
We'll meet you outside of the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce or pick you up at your accommodation in Gardiner.
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End Point
We'll meet you outside of the Gardiner Chamber of Commerce or pick you up at your accommodation in Gardiner.
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Good to Know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Remaining time is allotted for transportation