Private Winter Wolf Watching in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley
Search for winter wildlife with a local naturalist who knows Yellowstone's rhythms
Duration
4–5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 14 people
Includes
Guide, transport, viewing optics
Highlights
Explore Yellowstone on a private wildlife tour led by a local naturalist and trained educator. Your guides average more than a dozen years of living, working, and teaching in the park. Watch primarily from roadside viewing spots, with expert help interpreting the animals' behavior. Sightings may be distant, and specific species are never guaranteed.
- Search Lamar Valley at sunrise for wolves and other winter wildlife when animals are most active
- Follow recent wildlife reports from the local watcher network to find promising viewing locations
- Take occasional short walks to reach better viewpoints and step away from crowds
What's Included
- Transportation in a touring vehicle
- High-powered binoculars and spotting scopes
- Smartphone adapter for photos and videos through the spotting scopes
- Coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and light snacks
- Water for refilling your reusable bottle
Important details
- Bring your park pass and ID.
- Park entry is not included in the listed price. The commercial-tour entry fee is $20 per adult U.S. resident and $100 per adult non-resident; children ages 15 and under enter free. An eligible annual or lifetime park pass covers up to 4 adults, and the value of a 7-Day Yellowstone pass can be applied toward these fees.
- Gratuity is not included in the listed price and is at your discretion.
- Bring an age-appropriate car seat or booster seat for each child who requires one. Wyoming law generally requires children under 9 to use a federally approved child restraint.
- Stay at least 100 yards from wolves and bears and 25 yards from other wildlife. Follow your guide's safety instructions and avoid disturbing animals; unsafe behavior or failure to follow instructions may end your tour.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel more than 30 days before your tour for a full refund; no refunds for cancellations within 30 days. No refunds for cancellations due to extreme weather, wildfire, natural disasters, park closures or airline cancellations. Rescheduling is free, subject to availability; rescheduling within 30 days of your original departure makes your booking fee non-refundable.
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FAQs
Dress for temperatures that can reach -20°F or colder at dawn. Wear warm layers, windproof and waterproof outerwear, a warm hat, heavy gloves or mittens, and winter boots suited to standing still. Avoid cotton, which holds moisture against your skin. Bring hand and toe warmers, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Yes—bring breakfast if you'd like more than the included light snacks and hot drinks on your morning tour. Bring a reusable water bottle; your guide carries water for refills. Pack a small backpack to carry water and snacks during short periods away from the vehicle.