Wolves of Yellowstone

Day 1. Jackson Hole, Wyoming [D]

Depart London for Jackson Hole where on arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Jackson is situated on the edge of Grand Teton National Park and is surrounded by dramatic mountain landscapes. In winter, the snowy peaks become especially breathtaking. In the evening enjoy a meal with a local naturalist and learn about the wildlife of this region.

Day 2. Wildlife-viewing [B, L, D]

Big Horn Sheep, Bald, and Golden Eagles, Mule Deer, Bison, Moose and Coyotes are all on the agenda for today, this area being especially rich in wildlife during the winter. After lunch and a tour of the National Museum of Wildlife Art, travel onto the National Moose Refuge by horse-drawn sleigh. In the late afternoon, you travel to the Hatchet Resort, a typical western motel, located at the northern reaches of the Grand Teton National Park.

Day 3. Yellowstone National Park [B, L, D]

Begin the day exploring Buffalo Valley and the northern portion of Grand Teton National Park en-route to Flagg Ranch. After lunch, an enclosed, heated private snowcoach transports you into the magic of a Yellowstone winter. Otters, Bald Eagles, Moose and herds of Bison may be seen. Your accommodation for the night is at the secluded Old Faithful Snow Lodge, named after the nearby famous geyser, Old Faithful.

Days 4 & 5. Lamar Valley [B, L, D]

This morning explore the Upper Geyser Basin and snowshoe in the Old Faithful area, if time and weather permit. Continue northwards towards Mammoth Hot Springs. En-route, experience several different geothermal areas, with Bison and Moose wintering in the interior of the park, and spectacular winter scenery. Explore Mammoth Hot Springs, named after steaming limestone terraces, before continuing on through the Lamar Valley, which will be your first opportunity to view Wolves. Your base for two nights is the Alpine Inn in Cooke City, Montana. This wonderful rustic western lodge is located along the Beartooth Highway - one of the most scenic roadways in America! The Lamar Valley is perhaps the best spot in North America to view Grey Wolves having been re-introduced into Yellowstone in the 1990's amid much controversy. The end result has been tremendously successful and the animals are now breeding and thriving. Your Wolf exploration entails looking for various signs of Wolves as you drive along the road, stopping to view and photograph wildlife. At times you may see or hear single Wolves as they comb the valley floor in search of food. Or, if you are lucky, you may see an entire pack as they relentlessly hunt their prey.

Day 6. Bozeman, Montana [B, L, D]

A further search for Wolves may be possible early this morning, before you head back to Mammoth Hot Springs and on to Bozeman, Montana where you spend your last night. You may also have time for other winter activities (such as snow shoeing) on your way out of the park.

Day 7. Homeward [B]

Today you fly back home from Bozeman via Minneapolis.

Day 8. Arrive home