A Specially Curated Deep-Dive into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE)
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Embark on a luxury three-day, two-night* private Yellowstone winter snow expedition via snow coach or snowcat. Capture Wyoming’s rare and pristine backdrops, including Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, National Elk Refuge, and Jackson Hole.
Experience once-in-a-lifetime views of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and the snowy wildlife meccas of Hayden and Madison Valleys. Then head over to the Yellowstone Caldera with its Upper, Midway and Lower Geyser Basins and experience an Old Faithful eruption.
Cruise along seven rivers of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the icy Jackson, Lewis, and Yellowstone Lakes. Pause at each location along the way, giving you plenty of time to observe over 4,000 elk, bask in the Grand Teton sunrise, and revel in the 65,000-year-old lava flow of the Firehole Canyon. With endless wildlife possibilities, don’t forget to pack your camera.
* Requires two-night stay in West Yellowstone, MT.
*Please note: Wyoming car seat laws state that kids under 9 years old must ride in a federally approved child safety seat in the back seat. If you have children that are 9 or younger you are responsible for making sure your child has the proper safety seat for the tour.
100% cancellation fee when cancellation is given within 48 hours (72 hours for private trips) of trip departure. Our cancellation policy also applies to any changes on a reservation that is 48 hours (72 hours for private trips) prior to trip departure. Since 48 hours (72 hours for private trips) is rather lenient, we do not make exceptions; please take precautions such as trip insurance in case of any emergencies, last minute changes, flight issues, etc.
All tours subject to change due to weather and snow conditions and insufficient number of people.
Jeffrey J. Soulliere spent years running with astronauts and working inside America’s theater of human spaceflight, at the Kennedy Space Center. When the space shuttle program retired, Jeff embarked on a new mission, the art of wildlife photography. From Jackson Hole to around the world, Jeff photographs seldom-seen moments in nature and guides others to do the same.
Over the years, he has become an expert on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), its history, wildlife behaviors, and food cycles. Jeff’s expertise enables him to capture magnificent creatures in their natural habitats, specifically grizzly bears, moose, bison, and wolf packs.
Jeff has honed “over-snow” travel in recent winters using snow coaches or snowcats when regular access is closed off. Only certified guides can navigate these areas, allowing everyone who joins Scenic Safaris to become a part of this exclusive, sightseeing tour.
With Jeff leading the way, expect to be engaged with fascinating interpretive stories, whether it be grizzly bear anecdotes, the thermal history of Yellowstone, or tales from NASA’s space program.
We’ll start at the National Elk Refuge, and then journey to Jackson Hole’s Gros Ventre areas. We’ll explore Grand Teton National Park, including Elk Ranch Flats and Oxbow Bend, before reaching Colter Bay. After passing Jackson Lake, we’ll head through JDRM Parkway to Flagg Ranch, where we will board our snow coach/snow cat. After venturing into Yellowstone’s closed South gate, we’ll navigate Lewis Canyon to West Thumb Geyser Basin and cross over Craig Pass. Then we’ll explore into the Firehole Canyon before finally ending our journey in West Yellowstone, MT.
We’ll journey 14 miles to Madison Junction, then pass through Gibbon landmarks to Elk Park and Norris, with possible pauses at Beryl Springs and Chocolate Paint Pot. Next, we’ll head 12 miles east to Canyon Village. From there, we’ll explore from Canyon Village through Hayden Valley, following the Yellowstone River to the Mud Volcanoes. We’ll then circle back through Hayden Valley, experiencing both sides of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.
We will start at Christmas Tree Park, heading to Seven Mile Bridge, stopping through Madison Canyon before passing into the Yellowstone Caldera via Madison Junction. We’ll journey south to Fountain Flats and the Lower Geyser Basin. We’ll then visit Fountain Paint Pots, Bobby-Socks Forest, and Tangle Creek before continuing on to the Upper Geyser Basin area to experience Old Faithful if we haven’t already done so.
Note: Not all stops are listed in this excitingly wonderful 3-day tour.
All tour photography courtesy of ©Jeffrey J. Soulliere. All images were taken on this tour during winter.
Jump into a thrilling ride through the heart of Yellowstone with a private snowmobile tour. Explore Wyoming’s natural winter scenery and waterfalls on the way to see Old Faithful, Yellowstone’s iconic geyser. Plus get up close (but not too close) with some of the big animals that call Wyoming home.
