Grand Teton Full Day Private Tour: Wildlife & Mountain Vistas

Six to eight hours through the Tetons: historic homesteads, river bends where grizzlies hunt, and a summit view of the whole park

A full-day private tour of Grand Teton National Park with a medically trained naturalist guide, air-conditioned vehicle, park entry and gourmet picnic lunch. The guide adjusts the day to your interests, stopping at Mormon Row Historic District, Schwabacher Landing, Oxbow Bend, Signal Mountain Summit Road and Jenny Lake, with time to search for moose, elk, grizzly bears and wolves. Hikes longer than half a mile are self-guided per park regulations. Pickup is included from lodging areas around the park. International visitors may owe an additional park fee collected at the destination.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mormon Row Historic District1h · entry included
2. Schwabacher Landing1h · entry included
3. Oxbow Bend30m · entry included
4. Signal Mountain Summit Road1h · entry included
5. Jenny Lake Trail30m · entry included

Explore Grand Teton National Park

• Visit Mormon Row Historic District
• Walk at Schwabacher Landing
• Observe wildlife at Oxbow Bend
• Drive to Signal Mountain summit
• Lunch stop at Two Ocean Lake
• Visit Jenny Lake Trail
• See Menor brothers' ferry and store
• Look for wildlife on Moose Wilson Road

The experience

The day starts from your lodging with pickup included, then moves through the park's main corridor with a guide who knows where to find wildlife and adjusts the route based on what interests you. You'll stop at Mormon Row Historic District to walk among the iconic Moulton Barns and learn the history of the Mormon homesteaders who settled there, then head to Schwabacher Landing where the Snake River winds through beaver ponds and reflects the mountains: a place to watch for moose, muskrat and birds with binoculars ready.

Oxbow Bend is where the river bends sharply and grizzly bears often hunt. You'll spend time here scanning with binoculars, then drive to the top of Signal Mountain for views across the entire park (wildflowers cover the summit in summer). At midday your guide serves a gourmet picnic lunch catered to any dietary requests you mention when booking. Two Ocean Lake is a frequent lunch stop where you may see bears and moose doing the same.

The afternoon includes Jenny Lake and the historic Menor brothers' ferry and general store site, plus a drive along the Moose Wilson road for more wildlife watching. The air-conditioned vehicle handles all the navigation, so you focus on the landscape and the animals. Any hikes longer than half a mile are self-guided under park rules, though your guide will point you toward the best spots and the stories behind them.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Grand Teton National Park entry fees.
• a private, medically trained naturalist guide who speaks English.
• gourmet picnic lunch with dietary accommodations on request.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 7 May 2027

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 100

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Good Trip Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a private guide who adjusts the day to your interests and handles all the driving and navigation, leaving you free to focus on wildlife and the landscape. The medically trained guide and comfortable vehicle suit travelers of any fitness level, and the fixed itinerary covers the park's main wildlife hotspots in a single day.

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Top questions

What wildlife might I actually see on this Grand Teton tour?

Moose, elk, grizzly bears and wolves are all present in the park, and the guide times stops at places they frequent: Oxbow Bend for grizzlies, Schwabacher Landing for moose and muskrat, and the Moose Wilson road for general wildlife. Sightings depend on the season and the animals' movement, but the guide knows where to look and brings binoculars.

Are there hikes included in this tour, or is it mostly driving?

You'll walk around Mormon Row Historic District to see the Moulton Barns and homesteads, and walk along Schwabacher Landing to the river. Hikes longer than half a mile must be self-guided under park regulations, so the guide will direct you to trails but won't lead them. Shorter walks are part of the stops.

What is the Oxbow Bend and why does the guide spend time there?

Oxbow Bend is a sharp bend in the Snake River that was important to indigenous people and is now a prime spot for grizzly bears to hunt. The guide stations you there with binoculars to watch for bears and other wildlife, making it one of the day's key wildlife-viewing stops.

Does the tour include lunch, and can you accommodate dietary needs?

Yes, your guide serves a gourmet picnic lunch at midday, usually at Two Ocean Lake. The operator caters to all dietary requests with advance notice when you book, so mention any preferences or restrictions then.

How does pickup work, and where does the tour start?

Pickup is included from various lodging areas around the park. The operator will confirm your specific pickup location and time when you book. The tour runs six to eight hours total from your lodging.