8 Days / Jan, From $5,595
Yellowstone: Winter Photo Expedition
Capture the Awe-Inspiring Scenery and Wildlife of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks in the Silent Grandeur of Winter
Discover the phenomenal photographic opportunities of Yellowstone’s quiet season, during the heart of winter when wolves and wildlife are more plentiful than people. Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks contain the largest concentration of free-roaming wildlife in the Lower 48, a nature photographer’s grail. Shaggy bison forage for food, their coats rimmed in frost, nostrils creating steam clouds in the frozen air. Elk congregate in vast herds. In the remote reaches of the Lamar Valley we watch for wolves, silently snapping the stealthy predators as they move through the powder. This all-encompassing nature adventure promises exquisite rewards for photographers!
- Search for and photograph the wolf packs of Yellowstone, as well as snow-mantled peaks, frozen waterfalls and steaming geysers
- Travel over snow by our exclusive chartered snowcoach, offering unparalleled access to Yellowstone’s best winter wildlife viewing
- Visit with and shoot alongside a renowned wildlife photographer who will inspire and enhance your experience with insight, tips and expertise
Location of Adventure
Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks, Wyoming
Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks, Wyoming
Group Size Limit
Approximately 12 Travelers
Small group sizes are the best way to experience nature, and this is especially true for our photographic adventures. With only 12 travelers, you’re assured of plenty of space and personalized attention when you need it. As a small group, we maintain the flexibility to adapt to changing conditions in a way that maximizes the photo opportunities – we'll depart early in the morning to chase the best light, remain at a site of specific photographic interest to fully explore the potential, or move to a new destination when desired. Our expert naturalist and accomplished photographer is always available to answer your questions, provide tips and techniques, and to help you better understand and photograph this amazing region of the world.
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 trip, permits & 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 transfers 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. Because this is a photography trip, travelers should be prepared to spend extended periods of time outside, in very cold temperatures.
Important Information
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 elusive animals and they usually do not come within close range of people. Much of our wolf viewing is done through spotting scopes to allow the wolves to go about their normal behavior. For those considering the photo tour please keep in mind that since this is a 100% wild experience the wolves are often far in the distance. However, the sheer beauty and grandeur of Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks in the winter provide remarkable nature imagery.
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 on the final day.
