Top Jackson Half-day Tours

Grand Teton National Park offers some of America’s most spectacular wildlife, including grizzlies, wolves, elk, moose, bison, antelope, bighorn sheep, and bald eagles. Beat the crowds and enjoy 360-degree viewing on this small-group tour with a naturalist wildlife guide in a custom vehicle with a roof hatch and a window for everyone. Swarovski scopes and binoculars ensure great visibility, with iPads to help you learn more about what you’re viewing.

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.

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.

Experience the exhilaration of whitewater rafting on Wyoming's scenic rapids with our standard raft option. Perfect for larger families or those seeking stability, you'll tackle thrilling Class II and III rapids like the Big Kahuna and Lunch Counter. Paddle along an 8-mile (13-kilometer) stretch that boasts limestone cliffs, Lodgepole Pine hills, and the majestic Grey’s National Forest backdrop.

This small-group 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, bison, eagles, and moose. National Park entrance fees, dinner, and round-trip transportation from Jackson Hole hotels are included.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Go in search of animals in their wintertime habitats on this wildlife tour from Jackson Hole. You'll explore the areas around Grand Teton National Park and the National Elk Refuge to look for elk, bison, bighorn sheep, foxes, coyotes, deer, waterfowl, bald eagles, moose, and maybe a wolf, stopping for plenty of photo ops. Along the way, hear about the ecology and history of this alpine region.

See the wildlife of western Wyoming on a private tour from the Jackson Hole area. As you explore Grand Teton National Park during a quieter time of day, when animals are more likely to be spotted, a guide provides information about the geology and history of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Keep your eyes peeled for bison, elk, moose, bears, and pronghorn.

Maximize your wildlife-spotting opportunities by getting off the road and onto the water on this 13-mile (21-kilometer) float trip down Jackson’s serene yet dazzling Snake River. Look out for bald eagles, beavers, river otters, and maybe even moose and elk against a backdrop of the snow-capped Tetons, with a guide to introduce the area’s ecology and geology too. Blankets are provided for cooler days and times.

Quit fiddling around with guidebooks and piecing together map pins and experience Grand Teton National Park the easy way with this self-guided driving audio tour. You’ll drive dazzling mountain passes, meet the local wildlife at an elk refuge, and get the chance to go on world-class hikes. Once downloaded, the tour works offline using GPS, with video and text available for those who want to dig deeper.

To make the most of Grand Teton National Park’s wildlife, it pays to have a guide who knows where to find them—and quality viewing equipment too. Make more of this magical location on a private tour that hits key attractions including Mormon Row, Oxbow Bend, Jenny Lake, and the Snake River, and finishes with an al fresco dinner in the field. Please note park entry fees are at your expense.

Float along the calm waters of the Snake River on a half-day rafting tour from Jackson Hole. View the Grand Tetons and look for native wildlife such as moose, river otters, and deer along the riverbanks. Your guide shares commentary about Wyoming’s history and ecology during the 14-mile float. Includes light meal, and a choice of several departures throughout the day.

Explore the National Elk Refuge and Grand Teton National Park without the stress of planning on a private tour at your choice of sunrise or sunset. In addition to navigating for you, your guide points out natural landmarks and wildlife often missed by visitors, from moose to pronghorn. For your comfort and convenience, snacks, drinks, and round–trip transport from the doorstep of your accommodation is included.

Grand Teton National Park is rich in wildlife. See more of it on this private tour led by a naturalist, with binoculars, spotting scope, and field guides provided. You’ll look for bald eagles, wolves, coyotes, and more, join a shared horse-drawn sleigh ride into the National Elk Refuge, and warm up with a substantial hot lunch. For ease, your guide collects and drops at your Jackson area hotel.

If you're picturing a classic whitewater rafting trip in the Rocky Mountains, this 8 mile (13-km) journey down the Snake River in Wyoming is it. Traverse about eight sets of Class I, II, and III rapids as you make your way through Snake River Canyon, aka the Grand Canyon, with a rafting guide. When booking, select the rafting season and corresponding departure time you prefer.

There are quite a few scenic float trips down the Snake River from Jackson. This one stands out by offering a morning trip that departs from the historic Heart Six Ranch, and an afternoon route on the upper, peaceful part of the river. During the morning, arrive early for a western breakfast with cowboy coffee (own expense) and watch ranch hands round up horses, before heading into the heart of Grand Teton.