Grand Teton Wildlife Tours from Jackson Hole
Our Grand Teton wildlife tours are private, guided safaris that depart daily from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. These award-winning expeditions head into Grand Teton National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, where elk, moose, and bison roam across some of the most scenic landscapes in the West. Because each outing is private, the route bends around your group and the season instead of a fixed bus schedule.
We Pick You Up
Convenient Resort Pick-up & Drop-Off
Staying in town, at a resort, or at a lodge near the park? Pick-up and drop-off are included, so your safari starts the moment you step into our vehicle, with no hunting for parking at a crowded pullout.
Private Guided Tours
A Custom Tour, So You Decide Where
Every itinerary is customizable. Choose the stops yourself, or let our naturalist guide plan a route from current wildlife hotspots and seasonal activity. Photographers usually want long, quiet waits in soft light; families with young kids do better with shorter drives and more stops. Here’s why booking privately is worth it.
Award Winning
2023 Winner of Best of Jackson Hole
Our Jackson Hole wildlife safaris are built on a passion for wildlife and thousands of guest interactions across every season.
Where to See Wildlife In and Around Grand Teton National Park
A short list of stops produces sightings again and again. The park sits within one of the largest intact temperate ecosystems in North America, and animals move freely between it and Yellowstone National Park to the north, so these locations deliver no matter the season.
Oxbow Bend is the single best hotspot for moose, bald eagle, and the occasional grizzly working the riverbank. Schwabacher’s Landing offers beaver activity and stunning Teton mountain reflections at dawn or dusk. Mormon Row, home of the T.A. Moulton Barn, is open sage country where pronghorn graze through summer. The National Elk Refuge, just outside Jackson, supports thousands of elk through winter and is a must-see from November through April. Signal Mountain Summit and Jenny Lake Overlook round out the list with panoramic views and regular large-mammal sightings along roadside corridors.
When Grand Teton Wildlife Tours See the Most Animals
Timing matters as much as location. Most large mammals feed in the first hours after sunrise and the last hours before dark, then bed down at midday, so early and evening outings usually find more than a noon drive. The season decides who is active:
- Spring (April to June): bears out of their dens, newborn calves, and moose on fresh willow growth.
- Summer (July and August): herds spread across the sage flats and long days add viewing hours.
- Fall (September and October): the elk rut, with bulls bugling at dawn, and bears feeding hard before hibernation.
- Winter (December to March): thousands of wintering wapiti on the refuge, bighorn sheep on Miller Butte, and moose in the river bottoms (see our winter safari route).
Our guide to the best time to visit and the top 10 animals in the park go deeper on both.
Viewing always happens at a safe, legal distance. Park rules prohibit approaching or feeding animals, so Mark carries spotting scopes that bring a distant bear or wolf close without pushing it off its meadow.
One thing I’ve learned guiding here over the years: the best wildlife sighting often happens between planned stops. Keeping your eyes on the treeline during mornings and evenings is where patience pays off.
Private Tours & Scenic Views
Four Private Safari Options and Prices
All four Grand Teton wildlife tours below are private and include resort pick-up. Pick the length first: 4 to 5 hours suits families and first-time visitors, while 8 to 10 hours reaches deeper sections of the park. Then send the booking form, or call if you’d like a suggestion for your dates.
Grand Teton Half-Day Tour
Features: 4 to 5 Hours / Snacks
Focused sightseeing and scenic stops.
Price Per Person:
$295.00
Grand Teton Full Day Tour
Features: 8 to 10 Hours / Lunch & Drinks
Covering deeper sections of the park. Time to explore Grand Teton National Park at a slower pace and visit locations most visitors never reach.
Price Per Person:
$590.00
Jackson Hole Half-Day Tour
Features: 4 to 5 Hours / Snacks
Exploring the valley and surrounding corridors.
Price Per Person:
$295.00
Jackson Hole Full Day Tour
Features: 8 to 10 Hours / Lunch & Drinks
Combining Jackson Hole wildlife viewing with extended park access.
Price Per Person:
$590.00
Summer wildlife tours focus on sunrise activity when animals feed before the heat. A sunrise tour starting around 6 AM gives you the best chance at bear and moose sightings in soft light. Sunset tour options are equally productive for photographers.
Grand teton winter tours offer a completely different experience. The refuge fills with herds, visitor traffic drops, and you often have entire roads to yourself. Winter wildlife viewing can include coyotes hunting in snow, trumpeter swans on open water, and raptors along the river.
Summer and Winter Wildlife Tour Packages Include
Summer & Winter Tours Available
Meet Your Tour Guide
Why a Naturalist-Led Tour Changes Everything
The difference between a good tour and a great one comes down to the guide. A trained expert does more than spot animals. They read landscape, understand behavior patterns, and know which drainages produce sightings on any given week.
Mark carries spotting scopes, understands wildlife biology, and positions the vehicle for safe observation. When you explore Grand Teton and Yellowstone area with someone who has field experience, every stop has context. That’s the difference between seeing an animal and understanding why it’s there: which drainage it came from, what it’s feeding on, and whether it’ll be in the same meadow tomorrow morning.
Mark Bolen
Founder & Experienced Guide
As a guide in this wild and spectacular space, I’ve spent years learning the mysteries of this area. It’s not just about mountains and wild animals. It’s about being in an extraordinary place where you can almost see time unfold. From the days when glaciers covered the land, to the origin of the Grand Tetons about 9 million years ago, to the story of how wolves saved the aspens. Book a tour with me and you’ll know the secrets of “The Hole!”
I started Teton Wild Custom Wildlife Tours to show you the beauty of grand teton. Let’s go on an adventure together.
Call Me Today With Questions Ph : (770) 686-1652
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