Jackson: Grand Teton and National Elk Refuge Winter Day Trip Cancel 2 Days in Advance: Grand Teton & National Elk Refuge
ID: GYG202954-315703
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Embrace winter in the Rocky Mountains on a guided tour of the Grand Teton National Park in a heated vehicle. Following a short break for lunch, take a horse-drawn sleigh ride a the National Elk Refuge.
After an early-morning pickup from your Jackson Hole hotel, your naturalist guide will take you to Grand Teton National Park. Even in the chilling winter, wildlife such as moose, bison, bighorn sheep, elk, mule deer, bald eagles, golden eagles, pronghorn, coyotes, or even wolves can be spotted in the park. You'll witness the beauty of the wide, snowy plains that stretch out to the jagged mountains as you learn about the ancient geology that gave rise to the landscape.
At midday, escape the cold and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the famous western-cowboy town of Jackson, Wyoming. Then head back outside for a horse-drawn sleigh ride at the National Elk Refuge, carrying you through the low valley that hosts thousands of wintering elk.
Snap photos of the large herds as your guide explains how the elk migrate from the surrounding area to the refuge, a 24,700-acre (9,996-hectare) winter sanctuary hosting 47 different mammals and nearly 175 species of birds such as trumpeter swans and bald eagles. At the end of a memorable 8-hour tour of this winter wonderland, return to your hotel.
Highlights
- Take an immersive look at the glory of Grand Teton National Park
- Enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride onto the National Elk Refuge
- Get the chance to see wildlife such as moose, bison, bighorn sheep, eagles, elk and wolves
- Receive expert insight from your outgoing and professional tour guides
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Maximum group size is 10 people
• Children 5 and younger are not permitted on this tour
• You should bring warm, weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and some spending cash on the day
• Guided tour of Grand Teton National Park in a heated vehicle is included in the ticket price
• Horse-drawn sleigh ride in the National Elk Refuge is included
• National park entrance fees ($15 per person) and guide tips (recommended to be 10-15% of the tour price) are not included in the ticket price
• Live-tour commentary will be provided in English
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Accommodation in Jackson, Teton Village or Wilson
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
