Top Wyoming Half-day Tours

Explore the highlights of Grand Teton National Park on a half-day tour from Jackson or Teton Village. Travel along the Gros Ventre River to the Mormon Row Historic District, Moose Junction, and other places where wildlife roam. Use the provided spotting scope and field glasses to get a close look at animals like moose, elk, and eagles, and learn about Wyoming’s wildlife and history. Choose from a morning or afternoon departure for your tour led by an naturalist guide, or upgrade to make yours a private tour.

On this relaxing rafting trip from Jackson Hole, drift down a scenic section of Wyoming’s wildlife-laden Snake River, where moose, deer, river otters and eagles can all be seen from your raft. Be sure to bring your camera to photograph any wildlife that appears on the banks, and also capture the stunning landscape extending out from the Tetons. For even greater views of the jagged mountains, upgrade to a longer trip with snacks that goes a little bit farther downstream. The upgrade trip allows you to raft the Snake River without even getting wet.

Experience the beauty of Grand Teton National Park while the sun is rising or setting on this half-day tour. Alongside a private guide, drive through the park and observe the local wildlife while they're at their most active. Spot moose, elk, bison, bears, bald eagles, and many more species and take in the rugged mountain landscapes.

Experience Wyoming’s diversity of wildlife on a half–day tour through Grand Teton National Park, with round–trip transport from Jackson Hole or Teton Village. In addition to eliminating the hassle of navigating on your own, your guide helps you spot animals that are easy to miss without a trained eye. For your comfort and convenience, the tour is capped at ten or fewer, and binoculars, snacks, and refreshments are included.

This 5-hour tour gives you the best shot at viewing Grand Teton National Park's wildlife at sunset. With the guidance of your host, find the best spots for seeing animals such as bears, antelope, eagles, and pronghorn. National Park entrance fees, dinner, and round-trip transportation from Teton Village and Jackson Hole hotels are included.

Enjoy a full-day exploring Yellowstone National Park on a small-group guided tour from the comfort of an enclosed, air-conditioned vehicle. Stops include Old Faithful, the Lower Falls of Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and several opportunities to observe the diverse wildlife of these national parks. Riding along with a naturalist guide, you’ll spend the morning searching for bears, wolves, elk, moose, and bison, and continue the tour at famous Yellowstone landmarks. Your professional guide will explain the park's history, ecology and geology throughout the day. Since this small group tour has an 11-person maximum, you’re ensured a personalized Yellowstone experience.

Explore Bridger-Teton National Forest on a horseback-riding tour from Moran, about 35 miles (56 km) from Jackson. Take in views of the Teton Range and Grand Teton National Park as you ride up into groves of Aspen trees.

Stunning scenery, wildlife sightings, and a different side of the Yellowstone ecosystem await you on this scenic floating tour down the Snake River from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Join a professional river guide who will provide all steering and propulsion for your 13-mile rafting trip so you can sit back and enjoy the views. This tour is ideal for those who have never been rafting or who prefer to avoid the rigor of other rafting trips, including families and senior citizens.

Hold on for a wild ride down 8 miles (13 km) of the Snake River during this river rafting excursion. Paddle through Class III rapids or sit in the middle of the 16-passenger raft and let your expert river guide do the work — optimal for families with young children. The journey takes you down white-water sections followed by calm waters. The 3-hour tour includes a continental breakfast plus round-trip hotel transport from Jackson Hole.

Embark on a thrilling adventure on this 8-mile whitewater rafting tour. This standard raft is a great option for large families as it offers a more stable experience. Paddle over class II and III rapids, and under a waterfall on your journey. Enjoy views of limestone cliffs, and mountain peaks in the Grey’s National Forest as you float.

Enjoy an adventure on the Snake River with a whitewater-rafting trip from Jackson. You'll travel down the river on an 8-man raft, a smaller vessel than other river rafts, meaning you'll paddle hard and get very wet. During the 8-mile (12.8-km) journey, navigate the river's famous rapids such as Big Kahuna and Lunch Counter.

Enjoy a classic whitewater-rafting adventure on the Snake River, where you'll travel 8 miles (13 km) on a 17-foot (5-meter) self-bailing raft, designed to handle the river rapids with eight to 14 passengers on board. With a guide providing instruction, you'll tackle Class II and III rapids such as Champagne, Big Kahuna, Lunch Counter, and Ropes during the journey from West Table to Sheep Gulch in Snake River Canyon. Calm stretches with chances for swimming allow you to relax between the action.

On this small-group Grand Teton wildlife safari, join a local naturalist and guide for a ride in an open-air safari vehicle on dirt roads and on paved highways within Grand Teton National Park, where you scour the landscape at dawn or dusk for wolves, moose, and elk. Look for eagles soaring overhead or deer walking through the woods, and there’s even the chance you could spot a bear roaming near the road. In addition to helping find wildlife, your guide discusses the area’s ecology, history, geology, and culture, and also stops so you can take photos of the landscape, wildlife, or terrain.

See Grand Teton National Park in the brilliant early morning hours on a half-day sunrise tour. Get inside the park early before the crowds arrive, and watch the first rays of light wash over mountain peaks, lakes, and forests. Travel the backroads of Jackson Hole during the summer, and head to insider locations for the best views and chances of seeing wildlife like bears, bald eagles, elk, and bison.

This half-day wildlife viewing tour takes in the splendor of the National Elk Refuge and Grand Teton National Park. Travel into the great American outdoors with an interpretive guide who shares insightful commentary on the region’s natural and cultural history. Cast your lens on herds of bison, pronghorn,  elk and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Jackson Hole is included.

Embark on one of the best hikes in Yellowstone National Park in the company of a guide who knows the area well. The Grand Canyon Rim trail takes you through the forest out to Ribbon Lake, and then past a geyser basin, Clear Lake, and the Wapiti Meadows for excellent views of the Hayden Valley. Lunch, snacks, and gear are provided.

The Snake River is an ideal location to see some of Wyoming’s beautiful flora and fauna—especially bald eagles, ospreys, and pelicans—near Grand Teton National Park. Rather than rush down the river on a whitewater or kayaking trip, float down a scenic 13-mile (21 kilometers) stretch of the river on an easygoing raft. Plus, get round-trip transportation from the outfitter's office in Jackson.

This private early morning tour of Grand Teton National Park promises the scenic spectacle of the rising sun shining on the majestic Tetons plus enhanced opportunities to spot wildlife such as moose, elk, bears, wolves, bison and pronghorn. Traveling the backroads of Jackson Hole lets you escape the crowds and enjoy a more intimate experience of the park.

Get to know the ecosystem of the Greater Yellowstone area on this half-day wildlife-focused safari, beginning at sunrise. With a guide to show you the best wildlife-spotting areas, you'll have the greatest possible chance of encountering bear, moose, pronghorn, bison, and elk. Listen to insightful commentary on the area's history and geology while you travel, learning much more than you would simply exploring on your own.

Visitors flock to Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks to see wildlife but are often limited to observing from loop roads and car pullouts. This tour, which takes visitors to scout for wildlife in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem—one of the last remaining nearly intact ecosystems in the northern temperate zone—makes is easier to encounter bison, elk, bears, eagles, and, with luck, wolves.

The lush riverside plains of the Lamar Valley are a wildlife-watching hotspot within the Yellowstone National Park. With this guided hike, explore the natural landscapes as you venture off-road and seek out little-known spots, increasing your chances of spotting wildlife. Look out for buffalo, wolves, eagles, and other animals along the way, and watch from a safe distance in their natural habitat.

Get the inside scoop on where to look for the abundant (but shy) wildlife in Grand Teton National Park from your guide on this 5-hour wildlife watching tour. Light breakfast, park entrance fees, and round-trip transportation from Teton Village or Jackson Hole accommodations are included.

Marvel at the geothermal landscapes of Yellowstone National Park on this guided full-day hike. While most visitors just stop at Old Faithful, this hike reveals even more of the park's natural wonders, passing hissing geysers and steam vents, bubbling mudpots, and steamy hot springs. Hike for about six hours from the Biscuit Basin Trailhead along the Firehole River, look out for wildlife such as bison and bear, and refuel with a hearty picnic lunch along the way.

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