Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Safari From Gardiner

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Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Safari From Gardiner — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

While winter may bring cold temperatures, snowy days and a resounding stillness to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, it is also undoubtedly one of the most exciting seasons to go on a wildlife safari.

Yellowstone in winter is an extreme, exclusive place. Of the 300 miles of road in the Park, only 50 miles are open to regular vehicles between the months of November to April. A full-day winter tour with Yellowstone Safari Co. focuses on this region, the spectacular Northern Range between Mammoth Hot Springs and Cooke City, Montana, where some of the best wildlife viewing in North American can be found.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is a region steeped in history and wildness, where nature thrives as it did prior to human settlement. On your safari you will have an opportunity to view hundreds, if not thousands, of large mammals and other wildlife, including herds of bison and elk, gray wolves, mule deer, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats and more.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Yellowstone Safari Co.

Ages: Children (8–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Picnic lunch sourced locally with seasonal ingredients and packaged with recyclable and compostable materials.
Included: Non-alcoholic beverages
Included: Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Safari
Included: Use of UHD binoculars and spotting scopes
Included: A variety of snacks, sourced locally and organic when possible.
Included: Professional naturalist guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees: Yellowstone National Park
Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop off

Itinerary

Yellowstone River

45 min

The Yellowstone River originates in the Absaroka Range at the Continental Divide and flows north through Yellowstone National Park and Paradise Valley before heading east across the plains of Montana and eventually flowing into the Missouri River. It is a large-volume river, fed by several tributaries on its journey eastward. The river provides habitat for many species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and is known for its excellent trout population. Our safari makes a stop here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
Lamar Valley

2 hours

The Lamar Valley is located in the northeastern region of Yellowstone National Park and is well known for its natural beauty, flora and fauna. Such an abundance of wildlife exists here that it has been dubbed "the Serengeti of North America". Our safari makes several stops here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
Roosevelt Arch

45 min

The Roosevelt Arch, built in 1903, is constructed of hexagonal blocks of columnar basalt and stands 52ft (16m) high. The arch stands at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, MT. The original conception was to provide a grand entrance to the world's first National Park but subsequent features were never installed and the official park entrance was relocated south of Gardiner. The arch itself remains standing and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
Albright Visitor Center and Museum

45 min

The Albright Visitor Center, located in the northern region of Yellowstone, is housed in a historic structure that originally served as quarters for cavalry troops charged with protection of the park prior to the creation of the National Park Service. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
Mammoth Hot Springs

one hour

Mammoth Hot Springs is a collection of thermal features at the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park. It is best known for the travertine terraces that form from mineral deposits, but there are many other observable geothermal features in this area. The algae living in the pools creates the distinct brownish, reddish colors. Our safari makes a stop here. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
Stop 6

one hour

The Absaroka Range forms the eastern boundary of Yellowstone National Park and stretches from Wyoming into Montana. The mountain range is considered a sub-range of the Rocky Mountain Range that stretches from Canada into the United States. Our safari makes several stops here in search of wildlife. Your guide will educate you on the historical or geological significance of your stop.
Yellowstone National Park

20 min Admission not included

Yellowstone National Park Entrance Gate - North Entrance

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet at the Gardiner Chamber - 216 W Park St, Gardiner, MT.

End point

Meet at the Gardiner Chamber - 216 W Park St, Gardiner, MT.

Using your ticket

Gratuity and Park fees are not included

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If your child requires a booster or car seat, please be sure to bring it with you.
Children 8 and older may participate.