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Yellowstone Winter Wolf and Wildlife Tour

Gardiner, USA
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from $1,200 per group (up to 10)

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Yellowstone is the best place in the world to watch wolves. This winter tour focuses on viewing and learning about the park's wolves, as well as other wildlife including bison, moose, elk, and more.
Cool winter conditions drive animals like bison, elk, and wolves to lower elevations, especially in Lamar Valley which is well-known for its abundant wildlife.
This is the Roosevelt Arch that President Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone for in 1903. We'll drive past it on our way into the park from Gardiner.
Every year, Lamar Valley is a top destination for some of the best wildlife viewing in the world. In the winter, it's an especially popular location for watching wolves in the wild.
Coyotes are often-forgotten animals in the park, but they are brilliantly clever which likely helped them escape exinction in the early 1900s when even larger predators were eradicated.

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Yellowstone’s harsh winter conditions drive elk and bison down to lower elevations, especially in Lamar Valley where they’re often spotted by roadways.

Wolves follow their prey as they head to lower elevations, weakened by a lack of food and harsh weather.

People visit the park from all over the world to observe the dramatic lives wolves lead in the winter months as their position in the food chain is either strengthened or weakened.

This Yellowstone winter tour, including complimentary lunch, access to advanced optics, and an experienced guide, explores the dynamic relationship between wolves and their prey, the history of wildlife management in Yellowstone, and the incredible hardships wildlife endure through the park’s coldest months.

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  • Private transportation
  • Complimentary lunch and hot drinks
  • Stress-free cancellation
  • Park entrance pass (can be purchased through the National Park Service for $20 a person)
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216 West Park Street
Gardiner, MT 59030, USA

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Yellowstone National Park

Join us on a full day adventure in Yellowstone's Northern Range!This area is widely considered the best place in the world to watch wolves in the wild.Wildlife commonly spotted on this tour include wolves, elk, bison, otters, and more.With an experienced naturalist guide, stress-free cancellation, complimentary lunch, and access to advanced optics, you can rest assured your time in the park can be focused on experiencing it.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Roosevelt Arch

Standing tall at the Northeast entrance of the park in Gardiner, the Roosevelt Arch is a historic monument that was built by the US Army.In 1903, President Roosevelt laid down the cornerstone of this arch.The top of the arch features a quote that reads, "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People."This quote comes from the Organic Act of 1872, which is the legislation that created Yellowstone.Let your guide know if you're interested in stopping to check out the arch and they will happily oblige.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lamar Valley

Yellowstone National Park's Lamar Valley is known worldwide for its incredible concentration of wildlife.In the winter, harsh conditions drive prey like bison and elk down from the higher elevations to lower elevations near roadways in the valley.As a result, wolves follow their prey and this creates optimal conditions for viewing them in the wild.Your guide will provide advanced optics, including binoculars and spotting scopes, so you can view Yellowstone's incredible wildlife from a safe, responsible distance.
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Remaining time is allotted for transportation
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Yellowstone Winter Wolf and Wildlife Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
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  • Complimentary lunch and hot drinks.
  • Stress-free cancellation.
  • Binoculars and spotting scopes.
  • Experienced naturalist guide.
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  • Park entrance pass (can be purchased through the National Park Service for $20 a person).
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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