National Elk Refuge Tours and Tickets

There’s a special beauty to Grand Teton National Park in the snowy silence of winter, free of the summertime crowds. On this Grand Teton day trip from Jackson Hole, a guide helps you search for bison and bighorn sheep, and you could also see moose, coyotes, eagles, or even wolves. In addition, visit the National Elk Refuge, where you ride past herds of powerful elk on a comfortable, horse-drawn sleigh.

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

Grand Teton National Park is one of the most scenic national parks in the world, with the magnificent Teton Range being the center of attention. The jagged mountains rise an impressive 7,000 vertical feet above the Town of Jackson. Experience the Grand Teton National Park with your professional guide at dawn or dusk for the best opportunity to see moose, elk, bison, wolves, bears, bald eagles and more. Your guide will suggest frequent stops along the tour for incredible photo opportunities, hopefully capturing a breathtaking sunrise or sunset. This experience, combined with a public horse-drawn sleigh ride on the National Elk Refuge (approx. 1 hour), allows visitors a unique wildlife viewing experience full of enchanting winter wonderland memories. Tours can be customized based on your specific interests focusing on wildlife and scenery to the history, geology, thermal activity, ecology, photography and more.

A wonderful combination of Grand Teton National Park wildlife tour, and a group sleigh ride touring the National Elk Refuge.

Explore the amazing wildlife habitat of Grand Teton National Park & Jackson Hole. Throughout your journey, your local guide will search for the park’s resident wildlife including bison, moose, big horn sheep, coyotes, eagles and more. Your tour includes round-trip transport from Jackson hotels, experienced guide, Park Entry fees and the use of binoculars. 

Lead by a naturalist guide, join us for a private half day tour searching for, and learning about, our incredibly rich and diverse wildlife.

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.

Discover nature at its most majestic in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. These sister parks offer the ultimate national park experience, from Yellowstone’s explosive geysers to Grand Teton’s awe-inspiring peaks. Marvel at prismatic hot springs and astonishing waterfalls. See the only wild bison herd on the continent. Then head to pristine glacial lakes, historic homesteads, and dramatic mountain passes. Recommended: purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! Within 30 mins, we'll send you two things: a unique password and an app. Download the app onto your phone, enter the password, and download the tour. When you arrive, launch the app, go to the first stop, and follow the instructions! Stick to our recommended route and speed limit for the best experience. No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity! This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.