Top Jackson Hole Nature and Wildlife Tours

On this relaxing rafting trip from Jackson Hole, drift down a scenic section of Wyoming’s wildlife-laden Snake River, where moose, deer, river otters and eagles can all be seen from your raft. Be sure to bring your camera to photograph any wildlife that appears on the banks, and also capture the stunning landscape extending out from the Tetons.

See Grand Teton National Park in the brilliant early morning hours on a half-day sunrise tour. Get inside the park early before the crowds arrive, and watch the first rays of light wash over mountain peaks, lakes, and forests. Travel the backroads of Jackson Hole during the summer, and head to insider locations for the best views and chances of seeing wildlife like bears, bald eagles, elk, and bison.

Tour the lower loop of Yellowstone National Park with an expert guide on this all-day tour. Visit popular sites like Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Lake Yellowstone, and more. Stop for an included lunch and many photo ops throughout the day. As you travel through the park, keep your eyes open for bears, elk, and bison that are commonly spotted in the area.

On this small-group Grand Teton wildlife safari, join a local naturalist and guide for a ride in an open-air safari vehicle (seasonal) on dirt roads and on paved highways within Grand Teton National Park, where you scour the landscape at dawn or dusk for wolves, moose, and elk. Look for eagles soaring overhead or deer walking through the woods, and there’s even the chance you could spot a bear roaming near the road. In addition to helping find wildlife, your guide discusses the area’s ecology, history, geology, and culture, and also stops so you can take photos of the landscape, wildlife, or terrain.

Experience the best of Grand Teton National Park on a half-day wildlife safari and sightseeing tour designed for travelers who want more than just wildlife viewing. Led by an experienced local guide, this tour combines opportunities to spot native wildlife with visits to some of the park’s most iconic landscapes, scenic overlooks, alpine lakes, and historic landmarks. Travel through prime wildlife habitat while exploring famous locations including Mormon Row, Oxbow Bend, Jenny Lake, Signal Mountain Summit Road, String Lake, Jackson Lake, and the National Elk Refuge. Along the way, your guide will share insight into the park’s wildlife, geology, history and ecosystem, creating a well-rounded Grand Teton experience. Wildlife encounters are frequent and, depending on season and conditions, may include grizzly bears, black bears, bison, elk, pronghorn antelope, bald eagles, osprey, beavers, river otters, and even the elusive wolf! - Premium Professional Grade Binoculars & Scope Included

This half-day wildlife viewing tour takes in the splendor of the National Elk Refuge and Grand Teton National Park. Travel into the great American outdoors with an interpretive guide who shares insightful commentary on the region’s natural and cultural history. Cast your lens on herds of bison, pronghorn,  elk and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Jackson Hole is included.

Explore the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Grand Teton National Park on a full-day guided tour with a small group. See highlights such as the barns on Mormon Row, Oxbow Bend, and Jackson Lake, and enjoy a cruise on Jenny Lake. Take an optional independent hike to Hidden Falls, in season. Admission, use of binoculars for easy wildlife spotting, breakfast, lunch and round-trip transportation from Jackson Hole-area lodging are included.

Visitors flock to Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks to see wildlife but are often limited to observing from loop roads and car pullouts. This tour, which takes visitors to scout for wildlife in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem—one of the last remaining nearly intact ecosystems in the northern temperate zone—makes is easier to encounter bison, elk, bears, eagles, and, with luck, wolves.

Experience the beauty of Grand Teton National Park while the sun is rising or setting on this private half-day tour. Alongside your guide, drive through the park and observe local wildlife at their most active. Spot moose, elk, bison, bears, bald eagles, and more while taking in the rugged mountain landscapes.

Maximize your wildlife-spotting opportunities by getting off the road and onto the water on this 13-mile float trip down Jackson’s serene Snake River. Glide through the Snake River Range and Gros Ventre Range with views of the snow-capped Tetons. Look out for bald eagles, beavers, river otters, and maybe even moose and elk, while your guide introduces the area’s ecology and geology. Blankets are provided for cooler days and times.

Get the inside scoop on where to look for the abundant (but shy) wildlife in Grand Teton National Park from your guide on this 5-hour wildlife watching tour. Light breakfast, park entrance fees, and round-trip transportation from Teton Village or Jackson Hole accommodations are included.

Join us for an unforgettable adventure from May 10 through the end of October with Yellowstone Safari Tours, proudly based in Jackson Hole for over a decade. Unlike most tours, ours go beyond sightseeing—we weave together the stories of wildlife, geology, and history to bring Grand Teton and Yellowstone to life. Our expert guides, praised in over 100 glowing TripAdvisor and Google reviews, make complex landscapes easy to understand, from geysers, fumaroles, and hot springs to glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, and earthquakes. You’ll also gain insight into the region’s wildlife, wildflowers, and forests, creating a richer connection to the parks. In 2016, we even copyrighted self-guided tours for Yellowstone and the Tetons, sold on TripAdvisor and Expedia. By the end of your journey, you won’t just have photos—you’ll leave with stories, knowledge, and a deeper appreciation that inspires most guests to share their own rave reviews.

Explore Bridger-Teton National Forest on a horseback-riding tour from Moran, about 35 miles (56 km) from Jackson. Take in views of the Teton Range and Grand Teton National Park as you ride up into groves of Aspen trees. Choose from 2- or 4-hour rides, or enjoy dinner rides through the picturesque forest led by experienced guides.

Enjoy a full day exploring Yellowstone National Park on a small-group tour from the comfort of a vehicle that lets you cover more sights in less time. You'll tick off highlights such as Old Faithful and the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Riding along with a naturalist guide, you’ll spend the morning searching for bears, wolves, elk, moose, and bison. Plus, you'll learn more about the park's history, ecology, and geology than you would alone.

Enjoy the abundant wildlife with the Teton Mountain Range as a backdrop while your experienced guide does all the work! Bald eagles, pelicans, osprey, blue herons, and sandhill cranes are a few of the birds that are regularly seen on our trips. River otters, beavers, deer, elk, and moose also frequent the area. Water, sparkling water, and binoculars are provided for maximum comfort. Come explore the Snake River on a rafting adventure today!

If you're unsure where to start in Yellowstone, make the most of your time inside the treasured national park with a private, full-day hike led by naturalist guides. Instead of guessing or spending hours researching trails, let these expert hikers design an insider’s itinerary tailored just for your group’s interests and abilities, as well as all of the logistics, so that you can focus on the scenery.

Grand Teton boasts some of the country's most beautiful landscapes. Discover the best of the park and its wildlife on a full-day sightseeing tour with a small group. Drive through the park and down back roads for a greater chance of spotting wildlife that may include bears, moose, bison, wolves, elk, and bald eagles. Your tour also includes an outdoor picnic in a picturesque location.

Mammoth Hot Springs and Lamar Valley are two of the Upper Loop’s most unforgettable highlights. At Mammoth, travertine terraces glisten like frozen waterfalls, shaped over millennia by shifting hot springs—a living testament to Yellowstone’s volcanic heart. Elk often wander near the village, showing how wild and human spaces coexist. Lamar Valley, carved by ancient glaciers, is a haven for wildlife. Herds of bison and pronghorn graze the meadows, while wolves and bears roam, creating an untamed scene. The Upper Loop also features Tower Fall, steaming Calcite Springs, and the ancient Petrified Tree, each revealing Yellowstone’s dramatic past. Pair this with the Lower Loop’s geothermal wonders, such as Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake, or the alpine beauty of Grand Teton National Park, featuring jagged peaks, clear lakes, and abundant wildlife, for an unforgettable Rocky Mountain experience.

Discover the highlights of Yellowstone National Park without having to focus on driving with this full-day tour from Jackson Hole. Your guide will take the wheel so that you can sit back and enjoy epic views of geysers, canyons, waterfalls, rivers, and wildlife. Learn the area’s geothermal activity and its rich diversity of wildlife, including bison.

Experience the exhilaration of whitewater rafting on Wyoming's scenic rapids with our standard raft option. Perfect for larger families or those seeking stability, you'll tackle thrilling Class II and III rapids like the Big Kahuna and Lunch Counter. Paddle along an 8-mile (13-kilometer) stretch that boasts limestone cliffs, Lodgepole Pine hills, and the majestic Grey’s National Forest backdrop.

Get to know the ecosystem of the Greater Yellowstone area on this half-day wildlife-focused safari, beginning at sunrise. With a guide to show you the best wildlife-spotting areas, you'll have the greatest possible chance of encountering bear, moose, pronghorn, bison, and elk. Listen to insightful commentary on the area's history and geology while you travel, learning much more than you would simply exploring on your own.

Explore the highlights of Grand Teton National Park on a half-day tour from Jackson or Teton Village. Travel along the Gros Ventre River to the Mormon Row Historic District, Moose Junction, and other places where wildlife roam. Use the provided spotting scope and field glasses to get a close look at animals like moose, elk, and eagles, and learn about Wyoming’s wildlife and history. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure for your tour led by an naturalist guide, or upgrade to make yours a private tour.

Float along the calm waters of the Snake River on a half-day rafting tour from Jackson Hole. View the Grand Tetons and look for native wildlife such as moose, river otters, and deer along the riverbanks. Your guide shares commentary about Wyoming’s history and ecology during the 14-mile float. Includes light meal, and a choice of several departures throughout the day.