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.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Accommodation in Jackson, Teton Village or Wilson
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

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

Full description

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.

Includes

Guided tour of Grand Teton National Park in a heated vehicle
Horse-drawn sleigh ride in the National Elk Refuge
Lunch
Round-trip transportation
Live commentary
Binoculars
Telescope for group
Snacks
Drinks

National park entrance fees ($15 per person)
Tips

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Important information

What to bring

Warm clothing

Know before you go

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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 55 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.8/5

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WOW!!! In order…red fox, mule deer, bald eagle, moose, trumpeter swans, coyotes, elk and bison. And that was before we even hit the National Elk Refuge. Transportation was fantastic and comfortable…and our guide Dallin was even better. As knowledgeable as you could ever hope to have and very personable with a great sense of humor. Lunch at Sidewinders was awesome. Well worth every dollar.

March 6, 2022

We did the 8 hour trip and had an amazing time! Tyler was our guide and did outstanding. He was so friendly and very informative about the Tetons and history of the area. We were very fortunate to see bison, moose, big horn sheep, deer and bald eagles. We also went through the Elk Refuge and that crew was terrific as well. Tyler was so good to stop frequently, so we could get out and take pictures and he even took some for us through the scope he would set up to see better. Awesome memories made!!

January 20, 2022

Our guide was EXCELLENT!! She was SO upbeat, friendly and open to answer ANY question that was asked. She did whatever she needed to meet our needs. Her degree was in Biology, but it was SO apparent the she was passionate about wildlife and conservation. I’ve taken lots of tours (Kenya, Israel, Egypt, Alaska), but our “Get Your Guide” guide is at the top of the list!

January 12, 2022

Jackson: Grand Teton and National Elk Refuge Winter Day Trip

Jackson: Grand Teton and National Elk Refuge Winter Day Trip

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