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Situated near famed Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park's crown jewels include the Cathedral Group of peaks and the majestic Snake River. The dramatic spires that inspired Ansel Adams rise straight from valley floors, providing awe-inducing views. See them at their most compelling from the comparatively gentle Jenny Lake and Hermitage Point's trails or the switchbacks of Death Canyon. Jackson Lake is favored for windsurfing and sailing. Colter Bay Visitor Center contains an Indian Arts Museum.
1. Grand Teton and Native American Petroglyph Tour
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Take a day trip through Grand Teton National Park and north into Dubois, Wyoming in search of wildlife on this full-day tour from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Wildlife sightings on this tour often includes bighorn sheep, moose, wolves, bison, elk, pronghorn antelope, coyotes, eagles, and fox. You will learn about Rocky Mountain bighorns at the National Bighorn Sheep Center in Dubois, Wyoming. After a restaurant lunch, you will discover outstanding Native American petroglyphs, sacred to the Eastern Shoshone Indians of the Wind River Valley. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 10 on this small-group tour, ensuring a more intimate experience.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Park entrance fee ($12 USD)
Reviewed By LAnderson49
We did an all day tour in Grand Teton National Park with Kelsie and Jeff. BEST DAY EVER! The day started off with them picking us up at our hotel at 0545 sharp! Beautiful weather. Our day was filled with sightings; moose, elk herd, bison, grizzly mom & cub, lone grizzly, 2 fox, white tail deer, mule deer, grouse, bald eagles, red wing hawks, kestrel and many more small birds which Jeff could identify by their call. The breadth of their combined knowledge is truly amazing. We learned so much about the local wildlife, park ecosystem, geological information about the Grand Tetons and local history. We finished the day with lunch at Dornan’s restaurant at Moose Junction. Lots of good humor and good food. It is my opinion, everyone who visits this area would benefit from one of the tours offered. You’ll be in good hands.
2. Private Grand Teton Wildlife Safari Tour
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Our full day Grand Teton Wildlife Safari explores the wildlife, geology, and natural history of Grand Teton National Park. The actual route will vary each day depending on wildlife, group interest and road conditions. Private tours allow children younger than 8 years old to participate.
Inclusions: Use of binoculars, Use of spotting scopes, Professional naturalist guide, Bottled water, Private transportation, Snacks, Breakfast, Lunch
Exclusions: National Park entrance fees, Gratuities
Reviewed By laurierL795CI
This tour is a must if you are in the area. Our tour guide, Makenzie, was incredibly knowledgeable and knew just where to take us. Highly recommend.
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. Scenic Sunrise Tour of Grand Teton National Park
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5.0 based on 90 reviews
We offer Small group & private Tours of Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Visit our website to see All the Tours we offer and live availability for them. Price is for up to 4 people on a Private Tour. Call to book more. Discover the current Wildlife hot spots in Jackson Hole and GTNP with a local and professional guide from Wild Wyoming Tours leading you there. We will travel the back roads of Jackson Hole to escape the crowds and seek out the recent hot spots for viewing Wildlife, with possible sightings of Moose, Elk, Bison, Pronghorn, Bears, Trumpeter Swans, Wolves, Bald Eagles and much more during your tour. We are a small local company, led by a Native of the Greater Yellowstone. Get a real glimpse into the lives of the homesteaders and the early history of the valley, the Scenic highlights, and the Best knowledge of where & when you are likely to spot Jackson Hole's Wildlife at the time of your visit on a Wild Wyoming Tour. We are the local interpretive guides that you want to use!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Premium Binoculars and Spotting Scopes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Breakfast
Exclusions: Grand Teton entry fees, Gratuities
Reviewed By mtadams1222
This tour was the highlight of our trip. Not only did we see numerous wildlife but we saw parts of the area that we simply would not have seen without an expert guide. Scott was extremely knowledgeable and made the whole trip very special and a memory we will always remember. We will definitely be planning another tour when we return!
5. VIP Yellowstone and Grand Tetons Private Safari from Jackson WY
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Globe Trekkers is all about giving you The VIP and attention you deserve! These are private tours (your party only), hotel pick up and drop off included, you call the stops, we take your photos for you, And we offer complimentary snacks and drinks. An awesome exhilarating jeep safari experience! Do you only have one day in Yellowstone? This tour takes you to the major highlights of The world's first and famous national park with your very own personal photographer and field guide. You will see abundant wildlife and geothermal features not found anywhere else on earth. this tour is LGBTQ friendly.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Snacks
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Reviewed By Cherie_Gigi_F
This was, by far, the best tour we have ever done. Our guide A.J., quickly became our friend. He is highly educated, fun and goes above and beyond to provide a one of a kind experience. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to spend the day seeing this beautiful place with such a wonderful and genuine person who loves nature and wildlife as much as we do.
6. Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Grand Teton National Park
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Guests will experience all that Grand Teton has to offer with more back road traveling on our full-day Grand Teton National Park Tour! On this trip, the traveler will discover the diverse wildlife of the park and surrounding area, and learn about the many historical and geological features of Grand Teton. Wildlife sightings may include grizzly and black bear, moose, eagles, elk, bison, wolves, pronghorn, and coyotes. A fun outdoor picnic will also be included in the tour!
Inclusions: Snacks, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Picnic Style Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Use of binoculars and spotting scopes
Exclusions: National Park Entry Fee, Guide gratuity (10-15% of tour price recommended)
Reviewed By LAnderson49
We did an all day tour in Grand Teton National Park with Kelsie and Jeff. BEST DAY EVER! The day started off with them picking us up at our hotel at 0545 sharp! Beautiful weather. Our day was filled with sightings; moose, elk herd, bison, grizzly mom & cub, lone grizzly, 2 fox, white tail deer, mule deer, grouse, bald eagles, red wing hawks, kestrel and many more small birds which Jeff could identify by their call. The breadth of their combined knowledge is truly amazing. We learned so much about the local wildlife, park ecosystem, geological information about the Grand Tetons and local history. We finished the day with lunch at Dornan’s restaurant at Moose Junction. Lots of good humor and good food. It is my opinion, everyone who visits this area would benefit from one of the tours offered. You’ll be in good hands.
7. VIP Private Targhee NF, Palisades/Snake R., Swan Valley, and Mormon Row Day Trip
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Cross over The beautiful Teton Pass in into Idaho for an outdoor adventure. Globe Trekkers is all about giving you The VIP and attention you deserve! These are private tours (your party only), hotel pick up and drop off included, you call the stops, we take your photos for you, And we offer complimentary snacks and drinks. This tour provides a unique experience to explore and see some of the most impressive landscapes of the American West. You will see wildlife, such as moose, and swans. You will cross The Beautiful Grand Tetons. This is a private tour with a Max of 4 people per vehicle so that each guest or group will be able to fully immerse themselves in the beauty and rich history of this part of Idaho and Wyoming. Winter Conditions may temporarily affect roads and stops.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Photography - Driver/Guide will provide limited complementary photography services
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Reviewed By Cherie_Gigi_F
This was, by far, the best tour we have ever done. Our guide A.J., quickly became our friend. He is highly educated, fun and goes above and beyond to provide a one of a kind experience. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to spend the day seeing this beautiful place with such a wonderful and genuine person who loves nature and wildlife as much as we do.
8. Luxury Private Grand Teton National Park Full-Day Tour
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Grand Teton National Park is one of the most scenic national parks in the world, with the magnificent Teton Range being the center of attention. The jagged mountains rise an impressive 7,000 vertical feet above the Town of Jackson. As the youngest mountain range in the Rocky Mountains, very little erosion has taken place which allows for such an amazing landscape. Experience the Grand Teton National Park with your professional guide at dawn or dusk for the best opportunity to see moose, elk, bison, wolves, bears, bald eagles and more. Your guide will suggest frequent stops along the tour for incredible photo opportunities, hopefully capturing a breathtaking sunrise or sunset. Tours can be customized based on your specific interests focusing on wildlife and scenery to the history, geology, thermal activity, ecology, photography and more.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Lunch, Bottled water, Binoculars, Spotting Scopes, WiFi on board
Exclusions: National Park Entrance Fees, Gratuity (recommend 10%-20%)
Reviewed By mikaelaSK
Teton winter natl park tour. Our 3rd tour with this company. And once again, we were speechless. Jesse, our tour guide, took our breath away with his knowledge, he went above and beyond to make sure we get to experience the best of majestic scenery, including wildlife! Picnic in the end of the tour with view of Teton was cherry on the top of the cake. Alltranz, thank you again for doing such an great job!
9. Grand Teton and National Elk Refuge Winter Day Trip
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5.0 based on 76 reviews
Embrace winter in the Rocky Mountains on a guided tour of Grand Teton National Park and the National Elk Refuge. Guests will spend the morning touring Grand Teton National Park with an expert naturalist guide in a heated vehicle on the lookout for moose, wolves, bison, bighorn sheep, eagles, and coyotes. After a restaurant lunch in Jackson, Wyoming, adventurers will enjoy a tour of the National Elk Refuge on a horse-drawn sleigh. The National Elk Refuge is a wonderful way to enjoy an up close and personal view of elk herds in their winter habitat.
Inclusions: Naturalist guide, National Elk Refuge admittance, Snacks, Beverages, Use of binoculars, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Restaurant lunch
Exclusions: Guide Gratuities (recommended at 10-15% of the tour cost), National Park Entrance fees ($15 USD per person)
Reviewed By LAnderson49
We did an all day tour in Grand Teton National Park with Kelsie and Jeff. BEST DAY EVER! The day started off with them picking us up at our hotel at 0545 sharp! Beautiful weather. Our day was filled with sightings; moose, elk herd, bison, grizzly mom & cub, lone grizzly, 2 fox, white tail deer, mule deer, grouse, bald eagles, red wing hawks, kestrel and many more small birds which Jeff could identify by their call. The breadth of their combined knowledge is truly amazing. We learned so much about the local wildlife, park ecosystem, geological information about the Grand Tetons and local history. We finished the day with lunch at Dornan’s restaurant at Moose Junction. Lots of good humor and good food. It is my opinion, everyone who visits this area would benefit from one of the tours offered. You’ll be in good hands.
10. Half-Day Grand Teton Wildlife Safari Private Tour
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4.9 based on 15 reviews
We begin this wildlife photo tour by heading north along the western boundary of the National Elk Refuge to Grand Teton National Park. Here we will travel along the southern park roads watching for wildlife and stopping frequently for photo-ops. Wildlife we frequently encounter on this trip includes bison, elk, deer, moose, pronghorn, (aka antelope), fox, coyote, bear, bald eagle, trumpeter swans, and if we’re lucky, wolves. If time allows we might choose to stop at the Jackson Visitor Center or the new Moose visitor center in Grand Teton National Park. The route varies seasonally based on group interest, road closures and wildlife migration.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Private transportation, Use of spotting scopes, Use of binoculars, Professional naturalist guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, National Park entrance fees
Reviewed By laurierL795CI
This tour is a must if you are in the area. Our tour guide, Makenzie, was incredibly knowledgeable and knew just where to take us. Highly recommend.
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