6 Days / Starting From $2,995
Yellowstone Wolf Quest
Track Yellowstone’s Most Intriguing Predator Against the Dramatic Backdrop of the Park’s Winter Landscape
Yellowstone in winter is a magical place: quiet and pristine, swathed in snow, yet alive with the natural drama played out by the wild animals who live among its vast meadows, forests and frozen creeks. This rare expedition takes us near the most captivating of those creatures: Canis lupus, the magnificent gray wolf. Several wolf packs reside in the fabled Lamar Valley on the park’s northern fringe. We spend three full days in the heart of their territory, tracking and observing them as they hunt, listening as they howl, moved by an unparalleled encounter with the spirit of the wild.
- Experience a total immersion in the world of the wolf as we spend three full days seeking encounters with these captivating creatures
- Meet a wolf researcher and local photographer-naturalists and visit an abandoned den as we learn about wolves in detail
- Encounter a multitude of winter wildlife in the park’s remote northern realm, where elk, bison and others abound
Location of Adventure
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Group Size Limit
Approximately 14 Travelers
A very important feature of this adventure vacation is the limited group size as nature expeditions are best experienced with smaller groups of travelers.
Included
Accommodations, meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on final day, bottled water, services of NHA Expedition Leaders and local guides, most gratuities, airport transfer on Day 1, use of warm parkas and boots during the trip, permits and entrance fees, all taxes.
Not Included
Travel to and from start and end point of trip, alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees, optional activities, airport transfer on final day, items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes, optional travel insurance.
Physical Requirements
Easy to Moderate
Tracking wolves in Yellowstone will be in snowy, icy and/or wet conditions, and it can get very cold. Hikes and snowshoe excursions are moderate in physical exertion and range between 1 - 3 miles in length over level ground, though snow and ice may create uneven terrain. Travelers are not required to participate in all excursions. A good amount of wildlife viewing takes place from our vehicles.
Important Information
This trip is perfect for those interested primarily in wolf-viewing, as we will focus three full days on watching for wolves in the area of the park where they are most often seen in the greatest numbers. Travelers must understand that even though to date we have had a 100% wolf sighting rate on our trips, these are very secretive animals and they may or may not come within close range. Much of our wolf viewing is done through spotting scopes to allow the wolves to go about their normal behavior.
Getting There & Getting Home
You will be met at the airport on Day 1 and transferred to the hotel to meet your group for a 6pm orientation dinner. You are free to depart anytime after 12pm (noon) on the final day.
