Grand Teton Snowshoe Wildlife Tour with Naturalist Guide

Half snowshoeing, half wildlife watching: two winter ecosystems in one day

An 8-hour combination tour in Grand Teton National Park that splits the day between snowshoeing through the backcountry and wildlife viewing from a custom safari vehicle, led by a naturalist guide. The morning focuses on winter ecology and animal tracks. The afternoon pursues elk, moose, bighorn sheep, coyotes, eagles and other wildlife. Lunch, snacks, snowshoes, trekking poles and all outerwear are included. The park entrance fee is separate and valid for seven days.

The experience

The tour opens with a snowshoe adventure into Grand Teton's backcountry, where you'll read animal tracks and signs in the snow while your guide discusses winter ecology and snow science. The pace stays leisurely if you book the group option, and the operator can adjust the energy level on private tours. You'll carry trekking poles and wear gaiters to manage the terrain, and the guide brings specimens and iPads to deepen the conversation as you move through the landscape.

After a lunch break, you switch into a custom safari-style vehicle outfitted with roof hatches and oversized windows so everyone gets a view. The afternoon is built around wildlife: the guide pursues bighorn sheep, elk, moose, deer, coyotes, foxes, eagles and trumpeter swans, giving you time to photograph and ask questions. The vehicle's professional optics (binoculars and spotting scopes) stay at your disposal, and the guide steers the discussion toward topics that interest you.

The naturalist guides carry science backgrounds and years of experience interpreting the flora, fauna, geology and human history of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Bottled water, coffee or tea, and high-quality snacks sustain you through both halves of the day. Children ages 9 and up are welcome. Families with children 8 and under need to book a private tour for the flexibility the day demands.

What’s included

• Snowshoes, trekking poles, gaiters and backpacks.
• lunch and high-quality snacks.
• bottled water, coffee and tea.
• professional binoculars and spotting scopes.
• a naturalist guide with science background and years of experience in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 6 Jan 2027

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (9 to 10 years) · Under 9: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 20

Prices and times updated 18 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Jackson Hole Eco Tour Adventures

Is this one for you?The morning snowshoe section moves at a leisurely pace on the group option, so the day suits travelers who want to walk but not rush. Private tours can match any fitness level you bring. The afternoon switches entirely to the vehicle, so you get the winter backcountry without spending eight hours on foot.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (9 to 10 years). Under 9: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of animal tracks and signs will I see while snowshoeing in Grand Teton?

The guide looks for tracks and signs left by the wildlife that lives in the park year-round (elk, moose, coyotes, foxes and others), and uses them to discuss how animals survive the winter and move through the backcountry. The specific tracks depend on recent animal activity in the area where you're snowshoeing.

Do I need my own snowshoes, or are they provided?

Snowshoes, trekking poles, gaiters and backpacks are all included in the tour price. You just need to bring winter clothing and footwear suitable for a full day outdoors.

How much walking or snowshoeing is involved in the morning half?

The morning is a snowshoe adventure through the backcountry, so you'll be on foot the whole time. The group option keeps a leisurely pace. Private tours can be adjusted to any energy level you prefer.

What wildlife am I likely to see in the afternoon from the vehicle?

The guide pursues bighorn sheep, elk, moose, deer, coyotes, foxes, eagles and trumpeter swans. What you actually see depends on where the animals are that day, but the guide uses the vehicle and professional optics to maximize your chances and give you time to photograph.

Is the Grand Teton National Park entrance fee included in the tour price?

The park entrance fee is not included. It costs $20 per person and is valid for seven days. If you already have a park pass, bring it with you and you won't need to pay again.