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During the winter, Jackson Hole is a wonderland of snow skiing, snowmobiling and ice-skating. Summer in Jackson Hole is all about hiking, whitewater rafting, golfing and horseback riding. When you come down off the slopes, you can choose from recreation options like dog sled tours, sleigh rides and wildlife and nature tours. During the summer, you better get your energy level up because kayaking, hang gliding, hot air ballooning, mountain biking and stagecoach rides are just a few of the many options available. For climbers, hikers and nature lovers, the nearby Grand Teton National Park is an absolute nirvana. The towering mountains of the Teton Range stretch 40 miles, and include eight mountains over 12,000 feet. Keep in mind, too, that Yellowstone National Park’s South Entrance is only 90 minutes away, and another 45 minutes or so to reach Old Faithful. If you’re looking for some serious, fast-paced family fun in Jackson Hole, try the Alpine Slide, where you slide down 2,500 feet of Snow King Mountain in a bobsled. For a calmer experience, enjoy the Bridger Gondola, which takes tram riders from the Teton Village to heights of 10,000 feet. Golf enthusiasts have access to some great golf with tee opportunities at Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club, a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design and Teton Pines Resort Golf Course, designed by Arnold Palmer.
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1. Jackson Hole & Grand Teton Park - Half-Day Wildlife Tour - Afternoon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Spend the afternoon exploring the wildlife sweet spots in Jackson Hole...looking for moose, bison, elk, big horn sheep, coyotes, foxes, eagles and even wolves! Tour will Depart at 1:00pm from your Teton Village or the Town of Jackson, WY lodging and conclude around 5:00pm. Tour includes local guide, transportation, Park entry fee and the use of binoculars.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off in JACKSON HOLE, WY, Expertise of a local guide, National park fees, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Use of Binoculars
Exclusions: Guide Gratuity (commonly 10-20%
Reviewed By 2socalies
Great experience. Our guide, Phil, was knowledgable and engaging. You can tell he loves his work and was enjoying the tour almost as much as we were. Fun, fun, fun.
2. Jackson Hole & Grand Teton Park - Full-Day Wildlife Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Join us for an Amazing day in Jackson Hole as we explore the wildlife sweet spots of the area to search for Elk, Big Horn Sheep, Moose, Bison, Bald Eagles, Coyotes, Foxes and maybe more! Your guide will pick you up in one of our tall, comfortable vans or SUVs at 8:00am from your lodging in Teton Village or the Town of Jackson, WY and drop you back off around 4:00pm. Your guide will educate you on the many features of the area including the history, wildlife & more. Cost includes: Transportation, Tour Guide, Light Breakfast, Lunch, Park Entry Fee, Elk Refuge Sleigh Ride (Dec 15-Apr 5) and use of Binoculars. Guide gratuity not included.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Expertise of a local guide, National park fees, Light breakfast, Lunch, Use of binoculars, Breakfast, Bottled water
Exclusions: Guide Gratuity (commonly 10-20%
Reviewed By 2socalies
Great experience. Our guide, Phil, was knowledgable and engaging. You can tell he loves his work and was enjoying the tour almost as much as we were. Fun, fun, fun.
3. Private Day Tour of Grand Teton National Park
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This private tour gives you the opportunity to see the major wildlife, scenic vistas, and cultural sites of Grand Teton National Park in one day (approximately 8-9hours). During this tour you will have a chance to see moose near Mormon Row, visit the Pierce Cunningham Cabin (the site of an old-fashioned western shootout), Mt. Moran’s reflection in Oxbow Bend, the historic Jackson Lake Lodge, Coulter Bay Marina, Signal Mountain, Jenny, Jackson, and Leigh Lakes, and the Bar BC Dude Ranch before returning to Jackson, Wyoming. Wildlife you could potentially see include beavers, black bears, grizzly bears, bison, coyotes, eagles, elk, mule deer, osprey, and pronghorns.
Inclusions: Breakfast burrito (meat or veggie), croissant, or muffin., A salad or sandwich, made your way., Bottled water, Use of binoculars, Air-conditioned vehicle, Cloth face masks, hand sanitizer, and sunscreen
Exclusions: Guide gratuity (15% recommended, though optional), National Park Entry Fee
Reviewed By cheryl m
Discovery Channel experience with Obsidian Cliff Tours and Stacy Nolan! October 7th Husband and I did a one-day private tour of Yellowstone. Stacy contacted me a few weeks prior to tour to understand our goals for the day - wild life spotting, hiking, main tourist attractions, photography, etc. We wanted to see wildlife and fit in some of the tourist areas if time allowed. Stacy picked us up at our hotel in West Yellowstone (they can pick up from most areas near the Park) at 7:30 with awesome breakfast sandwiches and juice to eat on our drive out to Lamar Valley (I think it was about 1.5 hours). I’m not a breakfast sandwich person but these were really good, on fluffy English muffins. We also ate lunch in the van to save time. Several things that stand out about Obsidian Cliff Tours and Stacy: Covid awareness - van was clean and Stacy wore mask in the van (not the case with other tours we took). Additionally, Stacy reminded us to not touch railings and put masks on when we were in the midst of other tourists. Fortunately this didn’t occur often as Stacy took a route that was opposite to that followed by most park visitors, Stacy has a radio to listen to park rangers dealing with animals on the road and wandering near tourists. He also speaks to his guides and other guide companies to learn where recent wildlife have been hanging out. As well, he knows animals’ favorite hangouts from his many years of experience. As a result, we saw a lot of wildlife, including bison, elk, wolves, pronghorns and coyotes. The only animal we missed were bears. We were actually in a bison stampede! Stacy definitely fulfilled our request to see wildlife! I greatly appreciated Stacy stopping at the best bathrooms in the park (large, clean, regularly maintained, with running water)! I felt very safe with Stacy’s driving and safety precautions when we were in the woods. Stacy regularly took photos and videos of the highlights of the day and forwarded them to us. Great photos for our album. He even shared photos of bears that he had seen a few days earlier. Omg, so much knowledge about the animals, the geology, ecological efforts and the Park’s history. For example, we learned why many dead trees are white at the bottom of the trunk (the Bobby socks effect), why large bison herds are comprised of mostly females, how views on wildfires are changing, and so much more. I highly recommend you take the tour to find out the answers these questions and many more. Stacy is a great story teller about events that have taken place in the park and on his past tours. He kept us wanting more. The tour lasted nearly 12 hours and I realized the following day, when I looked at the map, that we had covered the entire Park, including the major tourist sites with the exception of Ol’ Faithful and the Prismatic spring. I specifically asked Stacy to skip these since we could easily view those on our own. We covered more ground than we ever would have on our own!
4. 13-Mile Teton Views Scenic Float Trip
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
One of our professional interpretive river guides will keep you entertained and informed about the river area natural history. With 360 degree views, you have long-range vistas of the Tetons to the North, Munger Mountain, and the Snake River Range to the South. Known as the premier Bald Eagle nesting habitat these majestic birds a guaranteed sighting: occasionally over 20 on one trip! Ospreys, beaver, otters, and larger ungulates like moose, elk, and deer all call this stretch of river home. Our eagle eye guides are experts at spotting and pointing out all the features of this wetland from flora to fauna. You can sit back and relax as they do the work, it's a precious break from the hustle and bustle. Go ahead and enjoy the quiet and ease with the sound of the water under you. As Mark Twain said, "You feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft". This 13 mile stretch of river is shallow and calm perfect for those age 3 and up. Private Rafts are Available when booking directly.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Transportation to and from the river., Rain Ponchos, if needed, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Gratuities for staff
Reviewed By fistfullofgold
We had a great time on the Snake River our guide Collin was great very informative on our trip and positioned us perfectly for each obstacle we encountered. The rapids were probably a class 2 so very easy going and good for the little ones. Those of you looking for a more challenging trip may need to look around a bit as there were really only 3 rapid areas where you felt challenged. We loved it though as again perfect for a family. The bus drive was about 30 minutes and all of the equipment was in good condition.
5. Jackson Hole & Grand Teton Park - Half-Day Wildlife Tour - Morning
Spend the morning exploring the wildlife sweet spots in Jackson Hole...looking for moose, bison, elk, big horn sheep, coyotes, foxes, eagles and even wolves! Tour will Depart at 8:00am from your lodging in Teton Village or the Town of Jackson, WY and conclude around Noon. Tour includes local guide, transportation, light breakfast, Park entry fee and the use of binoculars.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Expertise of a local guide, National park fees, Light breakfast, Use of binoculars, Breakfast, Bottled water
Exclusions: Guide Gratuity (commonly 10-20%
Reviewed By 2socalies
Great experience. Our guide, Phil, was knowledgable and engaging. You can tell he loves his work and was enjoying the tour almost as much as we were. Fun, fun, fun.
6. Take a 3-Day Private Tour of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks
This three-day private tour gives you the opportunity to see the major wildlife, geothermal, and cultural sites of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Day one covers Yellowstone’s Upper Loop and includes visits Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Firehole Canyon Drive, Obsidian Cliffs, the Hoodoos, Mammoth Hot Springs and the Albright Visitor Center, Tower Falls, Lamar Valley, and several scenic waterfalls. Day two covers Yellowstone's Lower Loop and features several short hikes to the West Thumb Geyser Basin, Mud Volcano, Hayden Valley, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Virginia Cascade Waterfall, and Norris Geyser Basin. We'll spend day three in Grand Teton National Park where you will have a chance to see moose near Mormon Row, see Mt. Moran up close and personal, as well as visit the historic Jackson Lake and Signal Mountain Lodges. We’ll take a short stroll at Jenny and Jackson Lakes and a ghost town. Please give us a call if you'd like to customize this tour.
Inclusions: Use of binoculars, Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Cloth face masks, hand sanitizer, and sunscreen
Exclusions: Guide gratuity (15% recommended, though optional), National Park Entry Fee
Reviewed By cheryl m
Discovery Channel experience with Obsidian Cliff Tours and Stacy Nolan! October 7th Husband and I did a one-day private tour of Yellowstone. Stacy contacted me a few weeks prior to tour to understand our goals for the day - wild life spotting, hiking, main tourist attractions, photography, etc. We wanted to see wildlife and fit in some of the tourist areas if time allowed. Stacy picked us up at our hotel in West Yellowstone (they can pick up from most areas near the Park) at 7:30 with awesome breakfast sandwiches and juice to eat on our drive out to Lamar Valley (I think it was about 1.5 hours). I’m not a breakfast sandwich person but these were really good, on fluffy English muffins. We also ate lunch in the van to save time. Several things that stand out about Obsidian Cliff Tours and Stacy: Covid awareness - van was clean and Stacy wore mask in the van (not the case with other tours we took). Additionally, Stacy reminded us to not touch railings and put masks on when we were in the midst of other tourists. Fortunately this didn’t occur often as Stacy took a route that was opposite to that followed by most park visitors, Stacy has a radio to listen to park rangers dealing with animals on the road and wandering near tourists. He also speaks to his guides and other guide companies to learn where recent wildlife have been hanging out. As well, he knows animals’ favorite hangouts from his many years of experience. As a result, we saw a lot of wildlife, including bison, elk, wolves, pronghorns and coyotes. The only animal we missed were bears. We were actually in a bison stampede! Stacy definitely fulfilled our request to see wildlife! I greatly appreciated Stacy stopping at the best bathrooms in the park (large, clean, regularly maintained, with running water)! I felt very safe with Stacy’s driving and safety precautions when we were in the woods. Stacy regularly took photos and videos of the highlights of the day and forwarded them to us. Great photos for our album. He even shared photos of bears that he had seen a few days earlier. Omg, so much knowledge about the animals, the geology, ecological efforts and the Park’s history. For example, we learned why many dead trees are white at the bottom of the trunk (the Bobby socks effect), why large bison herds are comprised of mostly females, how views on wildfires are changing, and so much more. I highly recommend you take the tour to find out the answers these questions and many more. Stacy is a great story teller about events that have taken place in the park and on his past tours. He kept us wanting more. The tour lasted nearly 12 hours and I realized the following day, when I looked at the map, that we had covered the entire Park, including the major tourist sites with the exception of Ol’ Faithful and the Prismatic spring. I specifically asked Stacy to skip these since we could easily view those on our own. We covered more ground than we ever would have on our own!
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