Travel & Arrival in Jackson Hole
Fly into Jackson Hole, gateway to both parks. Settle into your hotel and get your first look at the Tetons rising above the valley.
Yellowstone in winter is a completely different park from the one most people visit. The roads close to cars, the crowds vanish, and what's left is extraordinary — steam rising off snow-covered geysers, bison moving through white meadows, and Old Faithful erupting for a handful of witnesses instead of thousands. We travel by snowcoach into the interior, where the only tracks in the snow are animal tracks. This is one of the most remarkable wildlife experiences available anywhere in the country.
Tour Highlights
- Snowcoach tour into Yellowstone's interior
- Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin in winter
- Wildlife: bison, wolves, elk, and eagles in winter conditions
- Grand Teton National Park
- Sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge
- Fewer than 5% of Yellowstone visitors ever see it in winter
What to Expect
Grand Teton & Elk Refuge
Morning in Grand Teton National Park. Afternoon sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge, where thousands of elk winter in the valley.
Into Yellowstone by Snowcoach
Board the snowcoach for the interior. Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring, and the thermal basins steaming against the winter cold.
Wildlife & Lamar Valley
The Lamar Valley is Yellowstone's premier wildlife corridor. In winter, predator and prey are visible in ways impossible in summer.
Return Home
Final morning at leisure before flying home.
What's Included
Included
- Roundtrip airfare from New Orleans
- 6 nights hotel in Jackson Hole
- Snowcoach tour into Yellowstone
- National Elk Refuge sleigh ride
- Professional tour director
- Park entrance fees
Not Included
- Meals (unless specified)
- Personal purchases
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently Asked Questions
How strenuous is this trip?
The snowcoach does the work. Walking is on flat, groomed paths. This trip is appropriate for most fitness levels — call us if you have specific concerns.
What should I pack?
Layers, waterproof outer layer, and warm boots. We'll send a complete packing list upon booking.