6-Day Yellowstone Winter Wonderland Tour
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Trip Overview
Experience the magic of Yellowstone in winter on this 6-day adventure through snow-covered landscapes, steamy geysers, and thrilling wildlife encounters. Journey from Bozeman to the heart of Yellowstone National Park, where you'll snowshoe, cross-country ski, and ride a snow coach through the winter wilderness. Highlights include a guided wolf tracking tour, visits to Mammoth Hot Springs and Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon, and an unforgettable hands-on dog sledding experience in Big Sky Country. Along the way, enjoy cozy accommodations in Gardiner and West Yellowstone, warming meals, and expert guidance every step of the way. Perfect for nature lovers and winter enthusiasts, this tour offers a truly immersive experience in one of America’s most iconic national parks.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Yellowstone National Park
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Meet your group at the Best Western Grantree at 8am for a welcome meeting with your tour guide and fellow travelers before departing for Mammoth Hot Springs.
Your guide will help you get outfitted for your snowshoeing experience this afternoon.
Enjoy a winter picnic and an afternoon guided snowshoe adventure. This is an easy snowshoe experience that can be adapted to group abilities. 3-5 miles. After some fun in the snow, head to Gardiner for your night stop and a meal out in town.
Accommodation
Yellowstone Riverside Cottages★2 star
Activities
Mammoth Hot Spring
Transportations
Private Driver from Best Western Plus GranTree Inn to Mammoth Hot Springs
Private Driver from Mammoth Hot Spring to Yellowstone Riverside Cottages
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Wyoming
Gardiner
Day 2
Cross-Country Skiing
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Enjoy an included breakfast and get ready for your cross-country ski excursion! Depart with your guide via a ski shuttle to Bunsen Peak for a half day cross-country ski experience. This experience will be tailored to the group’s abilities.
Enjoy a picnic along the trail before returning to your hotel late afternoon.
Accommodation
Yellowstone Riverside Cottages★2 star
Activities
Cross-country ski excursion
Transportations
Private Driver from Yellowstone Riverside Cottages to Bunsen Peak
Private Driver from Bunsen Peak to Yellowstone Riverside Cottages
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Gardiner
Wyoming
Day 3
Wolf Tracking & Hot Springs
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Winters in Yellowstone are special! The moisture in the air falls like diamonds in a sparkly haze-it’s what many visitors come for. Wildlife sightings are world-class in the winter, as the summer transfers into the season of the wolves. An early start today. You are in for a real treat as you embark on a local Wolf Tracking Tour with an expert Wolf Tracker! For the well known wolf packs of Yellowstone, the winter is their prime opportunity to feed. This tour provides the very best opportunity to observe wolves in the wild as they play, feed and defend with their pack.
Mid-afternoon, after your excursion, enjoy some time to explore Mammoth Hot Springs before returning to Gardiner.
Accommodation
Yellowstone Riverside Cottages★2 star
Activities
Yellowstone Wolf Tracking
Transportations
Private Driver from Yellowstone Riverside Cottages to Mammoth Hot Spring
Private Driver from Mammoth Hot Spring to Yellowstone Riverside Cottages
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Gardiner
Wyoming
Day 4
Snowcoach to West Yellowstone
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Today, we move to West Yellowstone. Snow coaches in Yellowstone are mounted on oversized low-pressure tires which allow our coaches to travel smoothly over the snow, while keeping you higher up for better viewing! Transfer through the park this morning, stopping for wildlife viewing opportunities and photos before arriving to West Yellowstone in time for lunch.
Your guide will transport the van and your luggage and meet you in West Yellowstone.
This afternoon, enjoy an included visit to the Wolf and Grizzly Bear Center. This rescue center offers visitors to the Yellowstone area an opportunity to observe, understand, and ultimately appreciate grizzly bears and gray wolves up close.
Accommodation
Kelly Inn-West Yellowstone★2 star
Activities
West Yellowstone - Snowcoach
Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Gardiner
West Yellowstone
Day 5
Grand Canyon Snowcoach Tour
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Your winter vacation in Yellowstone National Park isn’t complete without a thrilling and engaging snow coach tour! This full day tour visits Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon.
Here you will see the raging water and ice of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone as well as the chance to see the Lower and Upper Falls, along with Gibbon Falls, Beryl Spring, and more! You’ll also discover abundant wildlife along the Madison River.
Lunch provided today en route.
After a full day of snow coach exploration, head back to West Yellowstone for a last night’s meal with your fellow guests!
Accommodation
Kelly Inn-West Yellowstone★2 star
Activities
Yellowstone National Park
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
West Yellowstone
Wyoming
Day 6
Dog Sledding & Departure
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Get ready for one last adventure—a half-day dog sledding experience in Big Sky Country! Learn to “mush” as you drive your own team of Alaskan huskies and enjoy plenty of time interacting with these incredible winter athletes. Capture stunning photos, meet the mushers, and take in the snow-covered mountain scenery.
Included packed lunch and warm drinks onsite.
This afternoon head back to Bozeman where your tour ends at approx 5- 6pm.
Activities
Big Sky - Half-day Dog Sledding Adventure
Transportations
Private Driver from Kelly Inn-West Yellowstone to Big Sky
Private Driver from Big Sky to Bozeman
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
West Yellowstone
Big Sky
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What’s included?
- 5 nights accommodation
- 7 activities
- 5 breakfasts and 6 lunches
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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AU$ 8,283/ per traveller sharing
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Unique local experiences you can’t find elsewhere
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