Now Is the Best Time to Book Your Winter Wildlife Weekend Getaway

Want to get up close and personal with the vibrant wildlife in and around Yellowstone National Park? Late fall and early winter is an ideal time to book Yellowstone National Park tours, since crowds are low and wildlife is still active.
Here’s what you can expect to see on Yellowstone guided tours this winter.

Wolves

Wintertime is the best time of year for viewing wolves in their natural Yellowstone habitat. When a deep snowpack covers the ground of the park, it’s easier to spot the wolves going about their daily activities. Their beautiful, dark coloring makes them stand out in stark contrast against the white snow.

Lamar Valley is a particularly good spot to view wolves, and with Yellowstone guided tours, you have access to a knowledgeable guide for the duration of your trip. An experienced naturalist answers all your questions about these magnificent creatures, including unique insights into their habits and habitats.

Bison

Lamar Valley is a particularly good spot to view wolves, and with Yellowstone guided tours, you have access to a knowledgeable guide for the duration of your trip. An experienced naturalist answers all your questions about these magnificent creatures, including unique insights into their habits and habitats.

Owls

Owls are birds of prey, and it’s a regular occurrence for winter visitors to the park to catch them in flight as they search for rodents on the ground. They’re usually spotted in the woods of the Northern Range, swooping into lower elevations to find their next meal.

Elk

The largest elk herds in Yellowstone spend the winter along just north of the park’s winter boundary. These icons of the West form large herds, giving winter visitors an incredible look at how these animals coexist together.

Trumpeter Swan

Named for its distinctive call, the trumpeter swan is North America’s largest wild waterfowl. They mainly nest in wetlands and form larger groups in winter. You may catch them migrating in search of a new habitat to brave the cold temperatures of the winter together.

American Bald Eagle

The symbol of the nation, the American bald eagle lives year-round in Yellowstone National Park. This unmistakably-large, dark bird with a white head is always searching for food in winter, and you’ll usually spot them near rivers or streams looking for fish. They’re commonly spotted on the northern border of the park in lower elevations where food is more available during the cold winter months, and they’re often joined by other species including rare golden eagles.

Now is the best time to book Yellowstone National Park tours that allow you to get a unique glimpse of the area’s incredible wildlife. Contact Yellowstone Tour Guides today to book a journey of a lifetime.

You’ll fly into Bozeman for two or more days, touring the Northern Range and Lamar Valley. Since now is the quietest time to visit the park, you’ll get an undisturbed look at nature’s wonders. For those arriving after December 15, we can even build a snow-coach trip to Canyon or Old Faithful

Our winter wildlife weekend getaways are available through the end of May, so reach out today to start your journey.