Top Jackson Hole Half-day Tours

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.

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.

This 5-hour tour gives you the best shot at viewing Grand Teton National Park's wildlife at sunset. With the guidance of your host, find the best spots for seeing animals such as bears, antelope, eagles, and pronghorn. National Park entrance fees, dinner, and round-trip transportation from Teton Village and Jackson Hole hotels are included.

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. For even greater views of the jagged mountains, upgrade to a longer trip with snacks that goes a little bit farther downstream. The upgrade trip allows you to raft the Snake River without even getting wet.

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.

Experience Wyoming’s diversity of wildlife on a half–day tour through Grand Teton National Park, with round–trip transport from Jackson Hole or Teton Village. In addition to eliminating the hassle of navigating on your own, your guide helps you spot animals that are easy to miss without a trained eye. For your comfort and convenience, the tour is capped at ten or fewer, and binoculars, snacks, and refreshments are included.

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.

On this Grand Teton day trip from Jackson Hole, experience one of America’s most astounding landscapes from the comfort of a coach vehicle. In between views of the jagged Teton Range and a visit to the shores of Jenny Lake, you'll learn the geology and history of the Tetons from your knowledgeable local guide. You’ll also visit Menor’s Ferry and Chapel of the Transfiguration — both are on the US National Register of Historic Places. Bonus: You could even spot moose, beavers, or eagles on a guided walk.

Enjoy a full-day exploring Yellowstone National Park on a small-group guided tour from the comfort of an enclosed, air-conditioned vehicle. Stops include Old Faithful, the Lower Falls of Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and several opportunities to observe the diverse wildlife of these national parks. Riding along with a naturalist guide, you’ll spend the morning searching for bears, wolves, elk, moose, and bison, and continue the tour at famous Yellowstone landmarks. Your professional guide will explain the park's history, ecology and geology throughout the day. Since this small group tour has an 11-person maximum, you’re ensured a personalized Yellowstone experience.

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.

Ideal for travelers with limited time in the region, this private full-day excursion lets you skip the time-consuming group tours and see more of Yellowstone Lower Loop than you likely could alone. Visit geysers, grand canyons, and take short hikes at your own pace, plus stop at Old Faithful during this comprehensive visit.

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.

This private early morning tour of Grand Teton National Park promises the scenic spectacle of the rising sun shining on the majestic Tetons plus enhanced opportunities to spot wildlife such as moose, elk, bears, wolves, bison and pronghorn. Traveling the backroads of Jackson Hole lets you escape the crowds and enjoy a more intimate experience of the park.

Explore the National Elk Refuge and Grand Teton National Park without the stress of planning on a private tour at your choice of sunrise or sunset. In addition to navigating for you, your guide points out natural landmarks and wildlife often missed by visitors, from moose to pronghorn. For your comfort and convenience, snacks, drinks, and round–trip transport from the doorstep of your accommodation is included.

On this small-group Grand Teton wildlife safari, join a local naturalist and guide for a ride in an open-air safari vehicle 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.

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.

The Snake River is an ideal location to see some of Wyoming’s beautiful flora and fauna—especially bald eagles, ospreys, and pelicans—near Grand Teton National Park. Rather than rush down the river on a whitewater or kayaking trip, float down a scenic 13-mile (21 kilometers) stretch of the river on an easygoing raft. Plus, get round-trip transportation from the outfitter's office in Jackson.

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.

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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.

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.

Enjoy the scenic Snake river in the comfort of a chair! Teton Scenic Float Tours is the only rafting company in Jackson with high back seats on the raft. Experience Grand Teton Views, Snake river wildlife and more.

There are quite a few scenic float trips down the Snake River from Jackson. This one stands out by offering a morning trip that departs from the historic Heart Six Ranch, and an afternoon route on the upper, peaceful part of the river. During the morning, arrive early for a western breakfast with cowboy coffee (own expense) and watch ranch hands round up horses, before heading into the heart of Grand Teton.

Experience a wide range of American wildlife on a private 4-hour sunrise tour to Grand Teton National Park. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included in your excursion, so you’re free to sit back and enjoy the natural scenery. Learn about the ecosystem and listen to local legends from your guide. Keep your eyes peeled for elk, foxes, moose, coyotes, black bears, and much more.