Overview
If you need a day off from the slopes or only have one day to explore the area, we invite you to join us on one of our family-friendly all-day private winter tours of Jackson Hole, the National Elk Refuge, and Grand Teton National Park.
We design our tours to help you experience the most iconic wildlife, scenic places, and cultural attractions from the comfort and safety of one of our four-wheel-drive Chevy Suburbans or high-roofed Ford Transit Vans.
As you venture through Grand Teton National Park and travel along the eastern front of Tetons, the so-called mountains of the imagination, your guide will take you to the most picture-perfect spots to view the Range's major peaks, including The Grand, Mt. St. John, and Mt. Moran, as well as explain how earthquakes, glaciers, oceans, and volcanoes have sculpted the Range.
Seasonal wildlife may include bald eagles, bighorn sheep, bison, coyotes, elk, moose, red tail foxes, trumpeter swans, and wolves.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Transportation in a 4WD Chevy Suburban or AWD Ford Transit Van
Pick up from your hotel, Airbnb or VRBO
Professional guide (optional 15% guide gratuity not included)
Bottled water
Use of professional spotting scopes and binoculars
Snacks
Private all-day winter tour of Grand Teton National Park & National Elk Refuge
Tea and coffee
Optional guide gratuity (10-15% suggested)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The Jackson Home Ranch Welcome Center is conveniently located two blocks from the Town Square. The Home Ranch features free parking, and restrooms, and has Electric Vehicle charging stations.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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National Elk Refuge
1 hour
The 24,700+ acre National Elk Refuge protects a critically important habitat for numerous iconic species, including elk, bison, wolves, trumpeter swans, bald eagles, bighorn sheep, and cutthroat trout. It is a premier location for wildlife watching, photography, and educational opportunities.
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Teton Point Turnout
15 min
The Elk Ranch Flats Turnout is a former cattle ranch that now features frequent sightings of bison and elk grazing on the grasslands.
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Grand Teton National Park
3 hours
Winter adventures in Grand Teton National Park are magical. You will spend your time marveling at the majesty of the Teton Mountain Range while searching for moose, bison, coyotes, retail foxes, and wolves while learning about the geological and cultural history of the region.
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Colter Bay Picnic Area
30 min
Conditions permitting, you will have a chance to explore the shoreline of a frozen Jackson Lake at Colter Bay Village. From the shoreline, you will enjoy fantastic views across Jackson Lake to Mount Moran and the northern end of the Teton Range.
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Snake River Overlook
15 min
You will visit the location where Ansel Adams photographed his iconic image of the serpentine-like Snake River and the high peaks Teton Mountain Range.
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Kelly
15 min
Founded by William Kelly in 1907, the town was nearly voted the county seat for Teton County in 1925. That same year a massive landslide dammed the Gros Ventre River forming Lower Slide Lake. Two years later, the natural dam failed, flooding the town and killing six people.
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Mormon Row Historic District
15 min
Formerly known as the town of Grovont, the Mormon Row Historic District is one of the most photographed areas of Grand Teton National Park.
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Jackson Lake
15 min
Jackson Lake is the remnant of large glacial gouging from the Teton Mountain Range and is fed by runoff from small glaciers. The main source of water is the Snake River, which flows from the nearby Teton Wildnerness Area.
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Signal Mountain Summit Road
15 min
Enjoy a brief comfort stop at the historic Signal Mountain Lodge, and appreciate the majestic beauty of Jackson Lake and the massive 12,610-foot Mt. Moran. (please note Signal Mountain Summit is not accessible from November - May)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Denver).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Private All-Day Winter Tour of Grand Teton National Park
Can I cancel Private All-Day Winter Tour of Grand Teton National Park for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5–7 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
The Jackson Home Ranch Welcome Center is conveniently located two blocks from the Town Square. The Home Ranch features free parking, and restrooms, and has Electric Vehicle charging stations. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Transportation in a 4WD Chevy Suburban or AWD Ford Transit Van
- Pick up from your hotel, Airbnb or VRBO
- Professional guide (optional 15% guide gratuity not included)
- Bottled water
- Use of professional spotting scopes and binoculars
- Snacks
- Private all-day winter tour of Grand Teton National Park & National Elk Refuge
- Tea and coffee
What's not included?
- Optional guide gratuity (10-15% suggested)
Which places does it visit?
It visits National Elk Refuge, Teton Point Turnout, Grand Teton National Park, Colter Bay Picnic Area, Snake River Overlook, Kelly, Mormon Row Historic District, Jackson Lake.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Obsidian Expeditions
