Wolves & Wildlife of Yellowstone

• Safari in search of wolves in Yellowstone’s remote Lamar Valley
• Travel by snowcoach to Old Faithful and watch geysers erupt against the snow
• Journey by sleigh across the National Elk Refuge to see the vast winter herds up close

In the pale light of sunrise, a wolf pack emerges from the forest into the open expanse of Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley. They yelp and cavort, energized by the awakening day, oblivious to our still presence. A large male halts and sniffs the frozen air. As we watch from a distance, we sense the mystical aura of this beast of legend. Elegant predators, wolves are thriving in Yellowstone’s environs, where abundant elk, moose and other prey provide sustenance. Winter’s white mantle offers a pristine backdrop against which we view these wild creatures on a rare expedition away from summer crowds.

Location of Adventure
Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks

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. However, hikes are moderate in physical exertion and a good amount of wildlife viewing takes place from our vehicles. Travelers are not required to participate in all excursions offered during this western safari.

Important Information about This Trip

This adventure combines the rare chance to view wolves in the wild with an all-encompassing adventure in one of North America’s most renowned wildlife preserves: Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. 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. On some dates we travel in reverse order of the itinerary listed on our trip page. Please contact our office for details.

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 6:00 p.m. orientation dinner. You are free to depart anytime on the final day.

 

Hidden Yellowstone & Grand Teton
A summer and autumn small group expedition to one of America's most prolific wildlife spots.

Harp Seal Watch
The world's most heartwarming adventure! Journey from our hotel to the ice floes where 250,000 mother seals give birth to adorable whitecoats.

2010 Dates
Jan 2 - 8*
Jan 9 - 15
Jan 23 - 29
Jan 30 - Feb 5*
Feb 6 - 12
Feb 13 - 19*
Feb 20 - 26

Feb 27 - Mar 5*

*These trips run in the opposite direction, beginning in Bozeman, Montana and ending in Jackson, Wyoming, making all the same stops. 

2011 Dates*
Jan 1 - 7
Jan 8 - 14
Jan 22 - 28
Jan 29 - Feb 4
Feb 5 - 11
Feb 12 - 18
Feb 19 - 25

Feb 26 - Mar 4

*2011 dates are not confirmed and are subject to change. Itinerary direction for 2011 departures are not yet confirmed.

Natural Habitat may be able to offer Custom Trips to Yellowstone throughout the winter & spring for small groups of travelers depending on availability. Call us for details: 1-800-543-8917.

Special Photo Trip

Capture the unrivaled beauty of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks in the wintertime on our new custom photography trip! Please call our office for details or click here.

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in US Dollars. 2011 dates and fees may change slightly.