Explore the stunning scenery and native flora and fauna of two of America’s most iconic national parks: Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. Look for native animals such as grizzly and black bear, wolves, bison, elk, moose, coyotes, bald eagles, and more. Learn from personal experience why the Lamar Valley is known as “The American Serengeti.”
Day 1: Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park Wildlife
Start early in the morning to see the wildlife of Grand Teton National Park. Look out for moose, elk, bison, grizzly bear, black bear, wolf, coyote, eagles and much more.
View:
- Oxbox Bend,
- Yellowstone Lake,
- Hayden Valley,
- West Thumb Geyser Basin,
- The beautiful Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone,
- …and then head into the Upper Loop for more wildlife viewing.
Spend the afternoon in the famous Lamar Valley and discover why it is known as 'The American Serengeti'. You'll have a great chance of possibly seeing bears, wolves, moose, elk, coyotes, bald eagles, fox, bighorn sheep and so much more today!
Accommodation: Alpine Motel or similar, Cooke City, Montana
Day 2: The American Serengeti, Old Faithful Geyser and more…
An early start again for the second day of touring which will primarily focus on the major wildlife of Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley. Look for wolves in their natural surroundings as this day is your best chance of seeing wolf activity, so be prepared!
You'll also visit:
- Mammoth Hot Springs,
- Fountain Paint Pots and Mud Pots,
- Old Faithful Geyser,
- …and Old Faithful Inn today!
Return to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for tour end. Your guide will drop you off at your Jackson, WY lodging at approximately 6:30 p.m**.
(**please do not plan to depart the area this day in case we run into a issues that are out of our control this evening like bison jams, unplanned road closures, or other issues)
