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A Winter Wonderland Awaits You
David E. Jackson was an American pioneer, trapper, fur trader, and explorer.
Named after fur trader David E. Jackson, the winters in Jackson Hole are mythical, mysterious, and magical. If you need a day off from the slopes or only have one day to explore the area, we invite you to join us on one of our family-friendly half-day private tours of Jackson Hole (or “the valley,” as locals like to say), the , and Grand Teton National Park.
We design our tours to help you experience the most iconic wildlife, scenic places, and cultural attractions from the comfort and safety of one of our four-wheel-drive Chevy Suburbans or high-roofed Ford Transit Vans.
- Our fun, knowledgeable, and safe guides will reconstruct the valley’s human history, dating from prehistoric life 12,000 years ago to the arrival of legendary fur trappers, mountain men, explorers, pioneers, and artists.
- Our guides will also interpret the wide range of conservation and stewardship initiatives designed to protect the valley’s unique flora, fauna, and cultural resources for future generations.
- Our guides are certified and well-trained in preventing cold-related injuries, navigating in winter, and avoiding avalanche terrain. Tours include light snacks, bottled water, and hot beverages. Let us know if you have special dietary requirements.
Tour Itinerary
Bull elk sparring on the National Elk Refuge.
A typical tour starts with a search for wildlife, specifically, thriving herds of bighorn sheep, elk, and bison on the National Elk Refuge and the generally solitary moose, the largest and heaviest member of the deer family, in the Gros Ventre River and Antelope Flats areas. And if lucky, you may even have a chance to spot a wily coyote, a fox, or a wolf (Vortex binoculars and spotting scopes provided).
Next, we will focus on the rugged and picturesque peaks of the Teton Mountain Range, the so-called mountains of the imagination. Your guide will take you to the most picture-perfect spots to view the range’s major peaks, including The Grand, Mt. St. John, and Mt. Moran, and explain how earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciers, and oceans help build the mountains.
Weather and time permitting, you may even have a chance to walk on a frozen Jackson Lake before returning to town to enjoy Jackson’s nightlife activities.
A bull moose on the loose in the Tetons.
Seasonal wildlife may include bald eagles, bighorn sheep, bison, coyotes, elk, moose, redtail foxes, trumpeter swans, and wolves. Tour routes may vary based on wildlife migrations, road closures, inclement weather, and guest requests.
Additional Notes
- Tour Length: 5-6 hours
- Start Time: 7:30 AM or 8:00 AM (start times adjusted seasonally)
- Price: $795 (for up to two (2) people). $100 for each additional person.
- Add-On Option: Sleigh ride at the National Elk Refuge
- Size: Maximum of 14 people per vehicle. Call to discuss options for larger groups.
What’s Included
- Pick up at your hotel, Airbnb or VRBO
- Professional guide (15% guide gratuity is NOT included)
- Private winter tour of Grand Teton National Park and the National Elk Refuge
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks, bottled water, and non-alcoholic beverages
- Use of our professional quality Vortex? spotting scopes & binoculars
- Transportation in a spacious Chevy Suburban or Ford Transit Van
Exclusions
- National Park entry fees (Click
- Optional guide gratuity (15% recommended)
Weather
Winter temperatures in the Tetons can range from zero to 20