Elk Viewing Guided Tour in Virginia's Elk Zone
Search for elk with a guide in Virginia’s restoration zone
Duration
~ 4 Hours
Includes
Picnic meal, bottled water
Highlights
Join a guided elk-viewing tour in Virginia’s elk restoration zone, offered on select spring and fall weekends. Spend about 4 hours watching for elk and other wildlife, with a picnic-style meal included.
- Explore the elk restoration zone with seasoned guides
- Watch for elk during spring birthing season and antler shedding
- Listen for bugling during the autumn rutting season
- Spot other wildlife like whitetail deer and wild turkey
- Enjoy a picnic-style boxed dinner and bottled water
What's Included
- Picnic-style boxed dinner
- Bottled water
Things to know
If you need handicapped accommodations and can’t ride the tour bus, you can follow in your own vehicle; good ground clearance is recommended for gravel and dirt roads.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel before 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Cancel within 24 hours of the start time for a 50% refund. Refunds will be issued for weather-related closures.
FAQs
Wear long pants and earth-colored clothing. Bring your own camera and binoculars, and avoid strong scents (elk have a keen sense of smell).
You get a picnic-style boxed dinner and bottled water. Everyone gets the same boxed dinner.
If you need handicapped accommodations and can’t ride the tour bus, you can follow the tour bus in your own vehicle. Use a vehicle with good ground clearance for gravel and dirt roads; low-clearance vehicles may scrape, and the park isn’t responsible for any vehicle damage in the restoration zone.
Meeting details
You will be meeting your guide at our visitor center which is located past the Rhododendron Lodge on the right.