Grand Teton Tour: Wildlife & Scenic Stops, Small Group

See Grand Teton's wildlife and landmarks without navigating the park alone

A full-day guided tour of Grand Teton National Park departing from Jackson with groups capped at eight travelers, a naturalist guide, park entry and round-trip transport included. The itinerary covers Mormon Row Historic District, Schwabacher Landing, Oxbow Bend, Signal Mountain Summit Road, Jenny Lake and the Menor homestead, with time built in for wildlife spotting and scenic stops. Bring your own lunch for a picnic at a guide-selected spot. Snacks and beverages are provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mormon Row Historic District1h 15m · entry included
2. Schwabacher Landing1h 15m · entry included
3. Oxbow Bend1h · entry included
4. Signal Mountain Summit Road1h · entry included
5. Jenny Lake Trail1h · 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
• Stop at Jenny Lake Visitor Center
• Visit Menor brothers' ferry and store
• Look for wildlife on Moose Wilson Road

The experience

You're picked up from Jackson or Teton Village and driven into the park with a naturalist guide who knows where to find wildlife and what the landscape means. The day starts at Mormon Row Historic District, where you walk among the homesteaders' houses and barns (the Moulten Barns are the centerpiece), and learn the history of the people who settled here. From there the guide takes you to Schwabacher Landing, an offshoot of the Snake River where moose, muskrat and birds move through reflective beaver ponds backed by the mountains.

Oxbow Bend is the next stop, a bend in the Snake River that was crucial to indigenous peoples and is now a grizzly bear hotspot. You'll have binoculars ready and time to watch. The guide drives you to the top of Signal Mountain for views across the whole park: in summer, wildflowers cover the summit. Jenny Lake, one of the park's most visited areas, gets its own stop with the visitor center. You'll also see what the Menor brothers built when they chose this location for their ferry and general store, and may visit the Church of the Transfiguration. The return journey follows the Moose Wilson road, where the guide watches for wildlife along the way back to Jackson or Teton Village.

Park entry fees are included, and the air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable between stops. You bring a lunch to eat at a spot the guide picks. Snacks and a selection of beverages travel with you. The whole day runs six to eight hours. Note that international visitors may owe an additional National Park entrance fee collected when you arrive, not at booking.

What’s included

• Park entry fees.
• round-trip transportation from Jackson or Teton Village.
• naturalist guide trained in wilderness first aid.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• snacks and a selection of beverages.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 7 May 2027

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

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

Paid on siteUS$ 100

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Good Trip Adventures

Is this one for you?Pickup from Jackson or Teton Village means you don't need a rental car to reach the park, and the small group size, capped at eight, keeps the pace relaxed enough for wildlife spotting and photography without feeling rushed between stops.

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Top questions

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.

Can I do longer hikes on this Grand Teton tour?

The tour does not include guided hikes longer than half a mile because park regulations limit what guides can lead. The day focuses on scenic stops, short walks and wildlife spotting instead.

What wildlife might I see at Oxbow Bend and Schwabacher Landing?

Oxbow Bend is a known grizzly bear area, and you'll have binoculars ready to watch for them. Schwabacher Landing is where moose, muskrat and birds move through the beaver ponds and reflective water backed by the mountains.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation from Jackson to the park?

Round-trip transportation from Jackson or Teton Village is included. The guide picks you up and returns you at the end of the day, so you don't need a car or separate shuttle.

What should I bring for the picnic lunch?

Pack a lunch to bring with you. The guide will choose a scenic spot to stop and eat. Snacks and a selection of beverages are provided by the tour, but you're welcome to bring personal favorites as well.

How many people travel on this tour?

Groups are capped at eight hikers. If the minimum number of spots booked is not met, you'll be offered the option to make the tour private for an additional charge or cancel for a full refund.