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Grand Teton sunset tour from Jackson Hole: Wildlife and peaksA guided sunset tour of Grand Teton National Park departing from Jackson Hole, where you search for bears, elk, moose and eagles across Oxbow Bend, Jenny Lake, Mormon Row and the Gros Ventre Road. The tour runs about five hours, includes park entry, binoculars, a sandwich dinner and hotel pickup; a live guide leads the route and wildlife spotting.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to search for wildlife across the park's main corridors with a guide who knows where each animal tends to be, rather than driving the roads on your own. The fixed schedule and included dinner mean the afternoon holds together without you building the itinerary.
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: 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 Upper & Lower Loop: 2-Day Jackson TourYou spend two full days seeing both the Upper and Lower Loops of Yellowstone without arranging your own transport, park entry, or timing. Day one takes you from Jackson through Grand Teton to Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring, and Mammoth Hot Springs, with an overnight in Gardiner or at Chico Hot Springs. Day two covers Lamar Valley, the Petrified Tree, Tower Falls, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Hayden Valley before returning you to Jackson. Your guide provides binoculars and spotting scope, handles all the stops, and you return by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both loops of Yellowstone without arranging your own transport and timing—the two-day format is what makes it possible to actually stop and look instead of just driving through.
Yellowstone tour from Jackson Hole: Geysers, canyons, wildlifeThis 11-hour coach tour departs Jackson Hole, crosses Grand Teton National Park, and covers Yellowstone's Lower Loop with stops at Old Faithful, Fountain Paint Pot, Hayden Valley and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. A professional guide leads the route, provides binoculars and spotting scopes for wildlife, and explains the area's geology, history and ecology. Children from age 3 are welcome; pickup happens at three fixed locations in the Jackson area, not at individual lodgings.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you arrive in Jackson with a free day and no rental car—it covers Yellowstone's most famous stops in one long coach day, with a guide who knows where wildlife gathers and what the geysers and canyons actually are.
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.
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.
Yellowstone Wildlife Safari from Jackson: Old Faithful & CanyonYou get picked up from your Jackson lodging and spend a full day on the Grand Loop Road with a naturalist guide who adjusts the route based on wildlife activity, weather, and your interests. The group stays small—eight people maximum—so stops happen when animals appear and everyone gets a clear view. Lunch, snacks, binoculars, and spotting scopes are all included, and the guide handles the timing so you see Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Hayden Valley, and the thermal features without arranging transport or worrying about what to bring.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Yellowstone's main wildlife and geothermal features in one day without driving yourself or timing the stops—the guide's knowledge of animal patterns and willingness to adjust the route is what makes both possible. Plan for a full day out; that's what lets the group cover the Grand Loop and still spend real time at each stop.
Grand Teton: Private Wildlife Tour & Scenic Photo StopsYou’ll ride out from Jackson with a local guide who knows every curve of Grand Teton’s wild roads. Watch for bison at the Elk Refuge, snap photos at Oxbow Bend, peer through scopes at moose in Willow Flats—and maybe learn something unexpected along the way. It’s less about perfect pictures than those moments you’ll want to remember later.
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.
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 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.
Jackson Hole: Snake River Small Raft Whitewater Paddle TourYou’ll paddle hard through legendary Snake River rapids near Jackson Hole in a nimble small-group raft — no hiding from the splash here. With a local guide leading your crew past Big Kahuna and Lunch Counter waves, you’ll feel every surge and chill. Includes pickup, all gear, and riverside changing rooms so you can end your day dry-ish and grinning.
Jackson Hole: Grand Teton Sunset Safari & Wildlife SpottingYou get picked up from your Jackson hotel and spend four hours in a small group moving through Grand Teton's best wildlife and scenic spots—Mormon Row, Snake River Overlook, Oxbow Bend—with a naturalist guide, spotting scopes, and binoculars. The tour times the light for sunset and stops when animals appear or the landscape demands it. Water and snacks are included, and the guide handles all the navigation and timing, so you just show up ready to watch.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Grand Teton's wildlife and landscapes without arranging your own transportation or timing—the guide handles where to go and when to stop, which is what makes spotting animals actually possible in a single afternoon.
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.
Grand Teton sunrise tour from Jackson: Wildlife and peaksA 5-hour guided wildlife tour departing early morning from Jackson or Teton Village hotels covers Antelope Flats, Jackson Lake, Jenny Lake and Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton National Park. Hotel pickup, national park entrance fee and a choice of breakfast are included; a local guide leads the drive and stops, timing the route to catch animals when they're most visible. Children from age 6 are welcome.Is it for me?You get the animals and the mountains both because the early start and the guide's knowledge of where to look are what make wildlife sightings likely — the timing and the route are already set, so you're not choosing between exploring and sleeping in.
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.
Grand Teton National Park: Jackson Lake & Snake River Day TripYou ride in a small group coach through Grand Teton National Park, stopping at Mormon Row's historic cabins, Jenny Lake overlook, Jackson Lake for a picnic lunch, Colter Bay Visitor Center, and the Snake River at Oxbow Bend. Your guide handles the route and the stories — geology, history, wildlife spotting with provided binoculars and spotting scope — while you watch the mountains and water change light. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you show up and the day unfolds without logistics.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Grand Teton's main landmarks and wildlife in one day without driving yourself or timing the stops — the coach and guide handle both, leaving you free to watch the mountains and water.
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 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.
