Things to do in Jackson
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Yellowstone & Grand Teton: Old Faithful, Wildlife Day Trip★ 4.95 (1,699) · 13h
Grand Teton Wildlife Safari: Bears, Wolves & Moose★ 4.90 (1,362) · 4h
Grand Teton Half-Day Wildlife & Park Highlights Tour★ 4.85 (1,363) · 4h
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Sunset Grand Teton Wildlife Tour: 4-Hour Safari with Expert Guide in Jackson★ 4.94 (1,358) · 4hUS$ 198View ›
Jackson Hole: Snake River Float Trip & Teton Views Wildlife★ 4.92 (1,166) · 3hUS$ 115View ›
Jackson Hole: Horseback Riding Trails & Grand Teton Views★ 4.57 (1,150) · 1h 30mUS$ 149View ›
Snake River rafting in Jackson Hole: Wildlife and Tetons★ 4.85 (1,111) · 3hUS$ 120View ›
Grand Teton Wildlife Tour at Sunrise: Moose, Elk & Bears★ 4.97 (1,051) · 4hUS$ 198View ›
Jackson Hole: Whitewater Rafting Family Standard Raft★ 4.93 (1,009) · 4hUS$ 120View ›
Yellowstone: Lower Loop Day Trip Old Faithful & Wildlife★ 4.94 (813) · 10h–12hUS$ 325View ›Top rated (10)
Grand Teton: Private Wildlife Safari & Expert Naturalist GuideYou’ll start before sunrise in Grand Teton with your naturalist guide searching for moose, elk, bison, and more using pro-level optics from a comfy 4x4. Watch wildlife wake up as you sip coffee, then enjoy a riverside picnic lunch before exploring hidden corners of the park on foot. Expect real moments—muddy shoes, laughter, silence—and leave with new stories to tell.
Grand Teton & National Elk Refuge Winter Tour from JacksonA full-day guided tour from Jackson combines morning wildlife viewing in Grand Teton National Park with an afternoon horse-drawn sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge. You travel in a heated vehicle with a naturalist guide, stop for lunch at a Jackson restaurant, and spend the afternoon on the sleigh watching elk in their winter habitat. Hotel pickup and drop-off, binoculars, snacks and beverages are included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see winter wildlife in the Tetons without arranging your own vehicle or timing—the guide handles the search in the park, lunch is built in, and the sleigh ride gives you a completely different way to watch elk in their winter range, all in one day from your hotel.
Grand Teton Wildlife Tour from Jackson: Bears, Moose & LunchYou get eight hours of guided wildlife watching through Grand Teton with a naturalist who knows where animals congregate and what the landscape means. The tour includes park stops at Oxbow Bend, Mormon Row and Jackson Lake, a picnic or restaurant lunch, binoculars and spotting scope, and transportation in a heated vehicle from Jackson. Groups stay under ten people, which keeps the pace manageable and the guide attentive.Is it for me?This tour works if you want to explore Grand Teton for wildlife and scenery without arranging your own transport or timing — the guide handles the driving, the route and the animal spotting, which is what makes a full day of the park possible without a rental car.
Yellowstone Private Safari: Wildlife & Old Faithful with NaturalistYou get a full day in Yellowstone with a naturalist guide who customizes the route around your interests and the wildlife that's actually moving that day. Hotel pickup, private transportation, lunch, binoculars, and spotting scopes are included. The guide adjusts for weather, road conditions, and what you want to focus on — geology, animals, geysers, or a mix — so you see the park on your terms, not a fixed itinerary.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Yellowstone's main sights — Old Faithful, Hayden Valley, the geysers and wildlife — without renting a car or following a group schedule. A private guide and flexible itinerary mean you spend less time driving between stops and more time actually watching what you came for.
Jackson Hole: Private Sunset Wildlife Tour & Teton ViewsYou ride in a custom safari vehicle with a naturalist guide through Jackson Hole's back roads, scanning for moose, elk, bears, wolves, and eagles with professional binoculars and spotting scopes. The four-hour tour times the sunset and avoids the crowded main loops. Water, snacks, and coffee are included, and everyone gets a window seat.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Jackson Hole wildlife without driving yourself or guessing which roads to take—the guide's knowledge of the ecosystem and the vehicle's setup mean you spend four hours watching animals, not searching for them.
Jackson Hole: Private Fly Fishing Trip with Gear & LunchYou’ll spend a day casting lines with a local guide on Jackson Hole’s rivers—gear ready, lunch by the water, and hotel pickup if you need it. Feel the rush when your first trout bites or just enjoy drifting along as mountains slide past. There’s space here for silence—and maybe some laughter too.
Yellowstone & Grand Teton: Wildlife, Geysers & Scenic ValleysYou’ll watch dawn mist lift over Lamar Valley while bison graze nearby, walk steaming boardwalks above geysers, and spot eagles or maybe even wolves with your naturalist guide. Expect easy walks, plenty of photo stops, hotel pickup in Jackson—and moments you’ll remember every time you smell pine or see steam rising anywhere again.
Grand Teton Wildlife Safari Tour from Jackson: Small GroupA full-day Grand Teton wildlife safari from Jackson explores the park's animals, geology and natural history across Mormon Row, Jenny Lake, Signal Mountain, Oxbow Bend and Jackson Lake, with a professional naturalist guide, hotel pickup, lunch and spotting equipment included. The guide structures the route around current weather, road conditions and your interests, so the day adapts to what the park offers on the day you go.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're new to the park and want a guide who knows where animals are moving and can explain what you're seeing. The small group size and flexible route mean the day adapts to weather and wildlife activity instead of following a schedule, so you spend time where the animals actually are.
Jackson Hole: Snake River Whitewater Rafting Small BoatsYou paddle through the Upper Snake River Canyon in an eight-person raft with six active paddling positions, guided by a professional who points out wildlife and geology between whitewater sections. Transportation, guide, and safety gear are included; you bring layers, waterproof shoes, and a willingness to get wet. The trip operates daily through summer and is best suited for travelers with moderate fitness and no spinal or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Book this if you want an active paddle trip with real whitewater on a clear river and don't mind getting soaked — the small boat size is what makes the bigger rapids possible and keeps the group tight enough that your paddling actually matters.
Snake River float trip Jackson: 13 miles, wildlife, Teton viewsA 13-mile scenic float trip on the Snake River in Jackson, Wyoming puts you in a boat drifting through a valley framed by the Tetons, Snake River Range and Gros Ventre Range, with a guide pointing out wildlife and the area's geology and history. The trip runs about three hours, includes a personal flotation device and blankets, and suits all fitness levels from age 4 up. Book ahead—these trips sell out in advance.Is it for me?Book this float if you want to see the Tetons and the wildlife that lives along the river without leaving a boat—the current carries you for three hours while the guide handles the navigation and the narration, so you can focus on the landscape and the animals.
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Jackson Hole: Aerial Tram to 10,450ft Rendezvous Mountain & SkywalkYou ride a tram 4,139 vertical feet in 12 minutes to a 10,450-foot summit, step onto an elevated viewing platform with 360-degree Teton views, visit a historic cabin serving mountain waffles, and explore the summit on foot. During peak season, your ticket also includes two additional gondolas. Entry is flexible between 9am and 5pm, so you choose when to go.Is it for me?Right for visitors who want high-altitude Teton views without a strenuous hike, since the tram does the climbing. The 12-minute ride and flexible entry window (9am–5pm) fit easily into a half-day itinerary, and the summit is accessible for all fitness levels.
Private SUV Transfer: Jackson Hole Airport to Downtown or TetonYou’ll get picked up right at Jackson Hole Airport by a local driver who knows the area, with plenty of space for your gear—no stress, no waiting in taxi lines.
Jackson Hole: Snake River Whitewater Rafting & Wildlife ViewingYou paddle and float the Snake River through its canyon for half a day with a professional guide who knows the water, the wildlife, and the geology. Transportation, gear, and a PFD are included; you bring shoes that won't slip and layers. The trip takes a few hours, leaves time for the rest of your day, and doesn't require you to arrange your own transport to the river.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Snake River canyon without spending all day on the water or arranging your own transport — the half-day format and included pickup mean you can fit it into a Jackson Hole trip alongside other plans.
Jackson Hole Whitewater Rafting: Class III Rapids on Snake RiverJackson Hole whitewater rafting on the Snake River covers 8 miles of Class III rapids with a professional guide, paddles, splash gear and round-trip transport from the shop. The journey mixes rougher water and calmer stretches, passing named rapids like Big Kahuna, Lunch Counter and Cottonwood. Minimum age is 6; children must be accompanied by an adult; a moderate level of physical fitness is needed.Is it for me?Most Jackson Hole rafting trips either focus on calm scenic floats or push into harder Class IV water. This one sits in the middle—Class III rapids that soak you and keep your paddle working, but with enough calm water between sections that families with kids 6 and up can handle the whole run without getting exhausted or scared. The guide and transport mean you show up ready to paddle, not ready to organize.
Jackson Hole: 7-Mile Snake River Float & Teton ViewsYou float seven miles down the Snake River with a professional guide handling the raft while you watch the Tetons rise above the banks. The trip includes hotel-to-river transport, a custom raft, weather gear, and takes roughly two hours total. No paddling required, no long commitment — just the river, the mountains, and time to breathe.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Tetons from the water without committing a full day or arranging your own transport and gear — the short duration and included logistics make it easy to fit between other Jackson Hole activities.
Jackson Hole Whitewater Rafting: Small Boat, Class 3 RapidsThis 8-mile whitewater rafting activity on the Snake River near Jackson takes intermediate paddlers through class 3 rapids with a professional guide in a small group. You'll tackle named rapids like Big Kahuna, Lunch Counter and Cottonwood, then recover in flat water sections. The trip runs 3 hours and suits all fitness levels; children as young as 6 can join with an adult.Is it for me?Small groups mean your guide actually watches your paddling and adjusts the line through each rapid instead of managing a crowd—you get real instruction and real attention, not just a ride down the river.
Jackson Hole: Snake River Whitewater Rafting Small BoatYou’ll paddle through wild Snake River rapids in a small group raft with a local guide leading the charge—expect laughter, cold splashes, and canyon views that sneak up on you between waves. This whitewater adventure includes all your gear plus pickup right from downtown Jackson. The memory of that river spray will stick with you.
Snake River Scenic Float Jackson: 14-Mile Teton ViewsA 14-mile scenic float on the Snake River near Jackson starts at Snake River Ranch and drifts downstream to a private takeout, with a professional guide doing all the rowing so you can relax, watch for birds and wildlife, and photograph the Teton Range, Gros Ventre Mountains and Jackson Hole valley. The route runs May through early June. All safety equipment is provided; the trip suits any fitness level.Is it for me?Book this float if you want to see the Tetons from the water without paddling or navigating current yourself—the guide handles the oars, so you spend three hours photographing and watching for wildlife instead of working. It's ideal for small groups, families with mixed fitness levels, or anyone who wants a morning on the river without the physical demand of a paddling trip.
Grand Teton Wildlife Safari from Jackson: Bears, elk & Oxbow BendA half-day Grand Teton wildlife safari from Jackson combines wildlife spotting with visits to the park's signature landscapes—Mormon Row, Oxbow Bend, Jackson Lake, Signal Mountain Summit Road and String Lake—led by a local naturalist guide. The tour runs May through October, includes professional binoculars and a spotting scope, and keeps groups small with individualized attention. Bottled water and snacks are provided, and the vehicle has large panoramic windows designed for viewing.Is it for me?Small groups work best here—the guide can move the vehicle to follow wildlife and position it for sightings without managing a crowd. This tour suits travelers who want to see bears and elk without spending a full day in the park or arranging their own transport and entrance separately.
Jackson sunrise wildlife tour: Moose, elk and bears at dawnA small-group or private sunrise wildlife tour departing from Jackson Hole hotels into Grand Teton National Park, with a local guide, high-powered scopes and stops at Schwabacher Landing and Oxbow Bend. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and includes hotel pickup, bottled water and snacks; you choose between winter and summer departures at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see wildlife in the hour when they're most active and the mountains are lit by sunrise, without arranging your own transportation or gear. The guide handles the tracking and positioning, so you watch instead of search.























