Grand Teton Wildlife Safari: See Wildlife in Jackson

Eight hours tracking moose along the Gros Ventre, bison at Mormon Row, and grizzly country around Jackson Lake

A full-day private wildlife safari through Grand Teton National Park departing from Jackson, led by a local guide who knows where the animals are and adapts the route on the fly to chase sightings. The operator's "See Wildlife or Your Tour is Free" refund policy means you're not paying to hope. You're paying to find. Includes binoculars, spotting scopes, a picnic lunch with sandwich choices, and short walks to viewpoints. National Park admission is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Schwabacher Landing20m
2. Mormon Row Historic District20m
3. Oxbow Bend20m
4. Jackson Lake20m
5. Signal Mountain Summit Road20m
6. Jenny Lake Trail30m
7. National Elk Refuge1h

Wildlife Safari in Grand Teton Park

• Begin tour at dawn
• Drive along Gros Ventre River moose habitat
• Stop at Schwabacher Landing for photos
• Visit Mormon Row Historic District
• Explore Oxbow Bend wildlife area
• See Jackson Lake and surrounding wildlife
• Drive Signal Mountain Summit Road for views
• Short walk on Jenny Lake Trail
• Have picnic lunch in the park
• Drive backroad to Teton Village bear habitat

The experience

The tour starts before dawn so you're in position when light hits the Teton peaks and wildlife moves. Your guide drives the backroads: the Gros Ventre River corridor where moose habitat runs thick, Schwabacher Landing for riverside photos with the mountains behind, Mormon Row's historic barns, and Oxbow Bend where the Snake River bends hard beneath Mt. Moran. The route is not fixed. If a grizzly appears or elk are moving, the guide changes course to chase the sighting instead of sticking to a schedule. That flexibility is what the private format buys you.

You'll take short half-mile walks to overlooks and viewpoints: Jenny Lake Trail, Signal Mountain Summit Road for a view down into Jackson Hole, and the Willow Flats and Pilgrim Creek areas around Jackson Lake, where grizzly country opens up. Winter tours swap some of these for a visit to the National Elk Refuge with a sleigh ride included, where you watch elk, bighorn sheep and, if luck holds, wolves. The guide carries binoculars and spotting scopes so you're not squinting at distant animals. Lunch is a picnic in the park with your choice of sandwich in summer, or at Palate Restaurant on winter tours.

Eight hours is long enough to cover ground without rushing, and it's the time the operator built the "See Wildlife or Your Tour is Free" guarantee around. You're not guaranteed a particular animal, but you're guaranteed to see wildlife, and if you don't, you get your money back.

What’s included

• Binoculars and spotting scopes for wildlife viewing.
• a picnic lunch with your choice of sandwich in summer or lunch at Palate Restaurant on winter tours.
• Waterloo Sparkling Waters, chocolate, healthy trail mix, fresh fruit and granola bars.
• Mike & Jen's Hot Chocolate, Purity Coffee Sachets and a selection of teas.
• hotel pickup in Jackson and an experienced local guide in English.
• in winter, a sleigh ride at the National Elk Refuge.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:30, 07:00 and 07:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Guides of Jackson Hole (GoJH)

Is this one for you?Private format means the guide changes route to chase wildlife sightings instead of following a fixed itinerary, so you're not locked into a schedule if animals appear. This suits anyone with a specific animal in mind or anyone who wants flexibility to linger at a sighting instead of moving on to keep pace with other passengers.

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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.

What animals am I likely to see on a Grand Teton safari from Jackson?

Moose, bison, elk, mule deer and bighorn sheep are common. Grizzly bears, wolves and coyotes are possible depending on the season and where the guide finds them. Winter tours at the National Elk Refuge focus on elk herds, bighorn sheep and wolves.

Can I walk around Grand Teton National Park on this tour, or is it all driving?

You'll take short half-mile walks to viewpoints and overlooks like Jenny Lake Trail and Signal Mountain Summit Road, but guided hiking is not permitted in the park. The walks let you explore on foot without the constraints of a full hike.

What happens if we don't see any wildlife on the tour?

The operator's "See Wildlife or Your Tour is Free" policy means you get a full refund if the tour doesn't deliver wildlife sightings. The guarantee backs the guide's knowledge of where animals are and when.

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

National Park admission is separate and costs $20–35 per vehicle. The tour price covers the guide, transport, lunch, binoculars and spotting scopes.

How does a private safari differ from a group tour of Grand Teton?

Private means the guide adapts the route and pace to wildlife sightings without waiting for other passengers' preferences. If a grizzly appears or elk are moving, you chase it instead of staying on schedule.