Grand Teton Wildlife Tour at Sunrise: Moose, Elk & Bears

Track moose and elk before the crowds arrive

A 4-hour sunrise wildlife tour of Grand Teton National Park from Jackson, led by a naturalist guide in a custom 4x4 vehicle with roof hatches and professional spotting scopes. You ride the back roads of Jackson Hole to find moose, elk, bison, pronghorn antelope, mule deer, bighorn sheep, wolves, black bears, grizzly bears, bald eagles and trumpeter swans in their seasonal habitats. Breakfast, coffee, snacks, binoculars and bottled water are included. Park entrance fee is optional and valid for seven days.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife tour in Grand Teton

• Meet experienced naturalist guide
• Travel back roads of Jackson Hole
• Observe wildlife hotspots
• Spot moose, elk, bison, and more
• Use professional optics for viewing

The experience

The tour starts before dawn so you reach the wildlife hotspots of Grand Teton while animals are most active. Your guide (a naturalist with a science background and years of experience in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem) drives a custom 4x4 with roof hatches and captain's chairs, so everyone gets a window seat and an unobstructed view. The vehicle carries professional spotting scopes, binoculars and iPads to help you identify what you're seeing and understand the ecology and geology that shape the landscape.

The route follows the back roads of Jackson Hole instead of the main park corridors, which is how the guide finds the animals without fighting crowds. What you see depends on the season: moose and elk are most reliable in fall and winter, while bears and wolves appear year-round in smaller numbers. The guide interprets the flora, fauna, human history and other details as you drive, turning sightings into understanding. Breakfast and coffee are served before departure, and snacks and water travel with you.

The four-hour window keeps the pace unhurried. You're not racing between stops but lingering where animals appear. If you don't already have a park pass, the entrance fee ($20 per person, valid for seven days) can be added at checkout. Children ages 9 and up are welcome on the shared tour. Families with children 8 and under need to book a private departure for the flexibility that age group requires.

What’s included

• Breakfast, coffee and snacks.
• professional binoculars and spotting scopes.
• 4x4 safari vehicle with roof hatches and window seats.
• bottled water.
• naturalist guide with science background and years of experience in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to SundayDepartures at 07:00 and 08:00

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (9 to 10 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

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 if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 20

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Jackson Hole Eco Tour Adventures

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and delivers the commentary at a pace that works for adults and children ages 9 and up. Families with younger children should book a private tour instead, which gives you the flexibility to move at your own rhythm and take breaks as needed.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What animals are we most likely to see on a Grand Teton sunrise tour?

Moose, elk, bison, pronghorn antelope and mule deer are the most common sightings. Bighorn sheep, wolves, black bears, grizzly bears, bald eagles and trumpeter swans appear seasonally depending on the time of year you visit.

Do I need to bring my own binoculars?

No, professional binoculars and spotting scopes are provided as part of the tour, along with iPads to help identify species and understand what you're observing.

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

The entrance fee is optional. You can add it at checkout for $20 per person (valid for seven days). If you already have an annual park pass, bring it with you.

What time does the sunrise tour depart from Jackson?

The tour departs before dawn to reach the wildlife hotspots while animals are most active. Your confirmation will specify the exact departure time based on the sunrise date.

How does the custom vehicle improve the wildlife viewing experience?

The 4x4 safari vehicle has roof hatches and custom windows so every seat gets an unobstructed view, captain's chairs instead of benches for comfort, and is designed to access the back roads where animals congregate away from the main park traffic.