Summer Wildlife Tours
There is more to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) than Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Jackson Hole. And we want to take you to see it all. Have you heard of Shoshone National Forest or seen Beartooth Pass? We can take you to see the ins, outs, and backroads of these areas and much more of this entire beautiful ecosystem.
With Life So Wild Tours, we are all about you! We take you on an all-exclusive, under-the-radar, luxurious tour to get the experience and photographic capture of that bear, moose, wolf, or any other species that you have been dreaming of.
Our summer tours begin mid-May when Yellowstone National Park roads are open and end October 31, the day before the roads (the Grand Loop) close again. A typical full-day tour can last from 5 am to 9:30 pm.
If you’re in Jackson, Teton Village, or Jackson Hole area during Summer or Winter, we can do full and half-day local tours that allow you to explore the southern part of the GYE. For multiple day tours, we also offer pickups in other distant locations, including Billings, Bozeman, etc. Please call for all pickup possibilities.
We will discuss your tour with you and find out exactly what you want to gain from this experience. Seriously, this is all about you, and we want to make sure you get what you came for.
We will do our best to get you to the animal that you want to see, but keep in mind the GYE is not a zoo and we cannot guarantee that a certain animal will appear on your tour. But we do have a reputation for dawning you with the bears.
Book a Summer Tour
Call us at 307-264-4200 to discuss our other summer tour options. We want to personalize your experience and take you to the animals and areas that you want to see.
The 3-State Grand Wildlife Tour
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
7 Day Tour
Starting at $14,950
This summertime grand tour will take you all around the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). Take a week to escape the everyday worries and become immersed in the beautiful landscape and wildlife of the GYE. Come and enjoy this experience as you see a mother grizzly and her cubs or a moose for the first time. Relax as we take you on an all-exclusive and personalized trip to take in all that this wonderful ecosystem has to offer.
This tour covers Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, including all surrounding areas, such as:
- John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway
- Shoshone National Forest to Cody, Wyoming
- Gardiner, Montana through Paradise Valley
- West Yellowstone through Big Sky
- Teton Pass, Teton Scenic Byway
- Teton Canyon Road
- Upper and Lower Gros Ventre
How many people? We can take up to 4 people per vehicle on this tour.
Duration of each day: This is always up to you, however, LSWT is willing to do predawn until dark, up to 11 hours per day. We will leave at your desired pickup time on Day 1 and return by 5:30 pm on the last day.
Basics Included:
Airport and/or Resort pickups and drop off's, all transportation (in new luxury Cadillacs, Suburbans), awesome wildlife viewing guide, food (onboard gourmet light breakfasts, lunches (gourmet picnics or small-town cafe when possible), assorted non-alcoholic drinks, and hourly wilderness related gourmet snacks) several new Yeti coolers with replenished ice, high-end "top of the line" new Swarovski spotting scopes and binoculars with cell phone attachment capability (for you to use). Upon request, a professional wildlife photographer when available, to help you set your camera settings along the way as well, if needed. New and clean throw blankets for each guest. Bear spray provided for each guest, bear stories, bear safety info & bear spray deployment practice for each tour member, if desired.
Guide's gratuity is not included.
Optional: One day off in the middle of the tour week. This does not include one of your seven days on your tour. We will include lodging (for that day) if you choose this option.
Additional Option: Lodging from high-end (when available) to more economical. This will be discussed in our initial conversation with you.
Please call us to discuss your personalized Tour Itinerary! 307-264-4200.
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
2-5 Day Tour
Starting at $4,300
This summer tour and the ground it covers depends on your interest, where you want to go, and what you want to see. We will provide recommendations based on your interests. You will have the opportunity to see grizzly bears, black bears, moose, wolves, and so much more. This tour emphasizes major time spent inside Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Areas surrounding the parks are just as beautiful and full of bears, and we'll take you to see those too.
Other possible areas included on this tour (depending on the number of days):
- Rockefeller Parkway to Yellowstone South Plateau
- Shoshone National Forest to Cody, Wyoming
- Chief Joseph Highway to Beartooth Scenic Highway
- Upper and Lower Gros Ventre
- Grassy Lake Road (Wyoming/Idaho)
- Moran, Buffalo Valley to Togwotee Pass
Duration of each day: This is always up to you, however, LSWT is willing to do predawn until dark, up to 11 hours per day. We will leave at your desired pickup time on Day 1 and return by 5:30 pm on the last day.
Basics Included:
Airport and/or Resort pickups and drop off's, all transportation (in new luxury Cadillacs, Suburbans), awesome wildlife viewing guide, food (onboard gourmet light breakfasts, lunches (gourmet picnics or small-town cafe when possible), assorted non-alcoholic drinks, and hourly wilderness related gourmet snacks) several new Yeti coolers with replenished ice, high-end "top of the line" new Swarovski spotting scopes and binoculars with cell phone attachment capability (for you to use). Upon request, a professional wildlife photographer when available, to help you set your camera settings along the way as well, if needed. New and clean throw blankets for each guest. Bear spray provided for each guest, bear stories, bear safety info & bear spray deployment practice for each tour member, if desired.
Guide's gratuity is not included.
Optional: Lodging from high-end (when available) to more economical. This will be discussed in our initial conversation with you.
Please call Life So Wild Tours before booking! 307-264-4200.
Jackson Hole Local
Full-Day Tour
Starting at $2,150
One of our summer full-day tours covers more ground of Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole area and possible the south and southeastern sections of Yellowstone National Park. We'll try to get you to see your first bear or moose. Among these animals, others that you can see on this tour include bison, elk, deer, coyote, fox, trumpeter swans, bald eagles, and wolves.
Duration: 8-11 hours
Included: Resort pickup, all transportation, food (lunch, drinks, and hourly gourmet snacks)
Guide's gratuity is not included.
Pickup Times: Morning Pickup at Teton Village is 5:00 am, Jackson is 5:30 am. These times vary by client and season.
Jackson Hole Local
Half-Day Tour
Starting at $1,150
One of our summer half-day tours covers more ground of Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole area. Animals that you might see on this tour include bears, moose, bison, elk, deer, coyote, fox, trumpeter swans, bald eagles, and wolves.
Duration: 4-5 hours
Included: Resort pickup, all transportation, food (drinks and hourly gourmet snacks)
Guide's gratuity is not included.
Pickup Times: Morning Pickup at Teton Village is 5:00 am, Jackson is 5:30 am. Afternoon Pickup at Teton Village is 1:00 pm, Jackson is 1:30 pm. These times vary by client.