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Gardiner Winter Wildlife Safari
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- Gardiner
- 7 hrs
- Updated November 1, 2026
Explore Yellowstone’s winter wilderness from Gardiner, spotting wildlife and steaming hot springs on a guided safari in a heated vehicle.
About this tour
Set out from Gardiner for a winter wildlife safari through Yellowstone’s snow-covered landscapes. On this 420-minute outing, scan Lamar Valley for wolves, bison, and elk with Vortex Optics binoculars and scopes, while your naturalist guide shares insights into the park’s wildlife, history, and ecology. The enclosed, heated AWD vehicle offers a warm place to watch for animals, with coffee, tea, hot cocoa, snacks, and bottled water on hand. When conditions allow, step into the quiet winter scenery with snowshoes. The route also takes in striking sights such as Mammoth Hot Springs and Yellowstone’s icy waterfalls. A breakfast burrito and catered brown-bag lunch are provided, with gluten-free and vegetarian options. Your guide is certified in CPR and wilderness first aid, and photos and videos are sent by airdrop after capture. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available in Gardiner, Montana. The national park entrance fee is not included; international guests pay $250 for up to four people. Choose this Gardiner Winter Wildlife Safari for a comfortable, guided way to experience Yellowstone in winter and keep watch for its remarkable wildlife.
Highlights
- Search Lamar Valley for wolves, bison, and elk
- Watch winter wildlife from a heated vehicle
- Admire Mammoth Hot Springs and icy waterfalls
- Warm up with coffee, tea, or hot cocoa
- Explore the snowy landscape with snowshoes
- Capture the day with photos and videos sent immediately
What's included
Included
- Vortex Optics binoculars and scopes
- Snacks, hot cocoa, coffee, hot tea, and bottled water
- Videos and photos sent immediately by airdrop
- Transport in an enclosed, heated AWD vehicle
- Breakfast burrito and catered brown-bag lunch, with gluten-free and vegetarian options
- Naturalist interpretive guide certified in CPR and wilderness first aid
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Gardiner, Montana
Not included
- Gratuity; suggested amount is 10–15% of the total tour cost
- National Park entrance fee; international guests pay $250 for up to 4 people
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- Service animals are allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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