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Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Private Grand Teton Wildlife Safari with Elk Refuge Sleigh Ride & Lunch

A private winter safari led by a naturalist, plus a horse-drawn sleigh ride into one of North America's largest elk herds.

Private tour — just your group 6 hours Up to 56 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A private, naturalist-led winter wildlife tour that includes a horse-drawn sleigh ride into the National Elk Refuge, home to one of the continent's largest wintering elk herds, plus a substantial hot lunch.

This is a private, naturalist-guided tour for your own group, with binoculars, a spotting scope, and field guides provided. The real highlight is a horse-drawn sleigh ride out onto the National Elk Refuge, home to one of the largest wintering elk herds in North America, alongside a genuine chance of spotting bald eagles, coyotes, and wolves elsewhere in the valley. A substantial hot lunch is included. Because the sleigh ride depends on the refuge's winter operating season (typically mid-December through early April), this tour is only available during that window; ask your Voyzo travel advisor to confirm current dates.

Highlights

  • National Elk Refuge sleigh ride Ride a horse-drawn sleigh directly out among thousands of wintering elk, the largest herd of its kind in North America.
  • Naturalist-led wildlife watching Your guide brings binoculars, a spotting scope, and field guides to help spot eagles, coyotes, and other winter wildlife.
  • Hot lunch included Warm up with a substantial hot lunch as part of the day.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

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Pickup

Round-trip hotel pickup from Jackson, WY area accommodations.

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National Elk Refuge sleigh ride

Ride a horse-drawn sleigh directly out among thousands of wintering elk, the largest herd of its kind in North America.

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Naturalist-led wildlife watching

Your guide brings binoculars, a spotting scope, and field guides to help spot eagles, coyotes, and other winter wildlife.

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Hot lunch included

Warm up with a substantial hot lunch as part of the day.

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Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Choose Your Vehicle

Every group size is covered — from an intimate private ride to large multi-coach groups.

Black Chevrolet Suburban executive SUV Up to 6

Executive SUV

Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban

A fast, private ride for couples, small families, or business travelers — plenty of luggage room and a smooth, quiet cabin.

Black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van Up to 14

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van

Sprinter, high-roof passenger configuration

Comfortable, air-conditioned seating for small and mid-size groups — our most popular option for families and friend groups traveling together.

White Prevost luxury motorcoach Up to 56

Prevost Coach Bus

Prevost motorcoach

Our largest single vehicle — a full-size luxury motorcoach for large groups, conventions, and corporate events that still want one private tour, one vehicle.

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 56 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

The National Elk Refuge sleigh rides operate seasonally, typically from mid-December through early April, depending on conditions. This tour is only bookable during that window.
Winter temperatures in Jackson Hole regularly drop well below freezing; warm layered clothing is essential.
The sleigh ride is a core part of this specific tour and is included; ask your Voyzo advisor for full inclusions when booking.
Sleigh rides on the National Elk Refuge run from mid-December to early April and last roughly an hour.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A private, naturalist-led winter wildlife tour that includes a horse-drawn sleigh ride into the National Elk Refuge, home to one of the continent's largest wintering elk herds, plus a substantial hot lunch. This is a private, naturalist-guided tour for your own group, with binoculars, a spotting scope, and field guides provided. The real highlight is a horse-drawn sleigh ride out onto the National Elk Refuge, home to one of the largest wintering elk herds in North America, alongside a genuine chance of spotting bald eagles, coyotes, and wolves elsewhere in the valley. A substantial hot lunch is included. Because the sleigh ride depends on the refuge's winter operating season (typically mid-December through early April), this tour is only available during that window; ask your Voyzo travel advisor to confirm current dates.

The National Elk Refuge was created in 1912 in response to severe winters and shrinking habitat that were starving thousands of elk in Jackson Hole, after homesteaders and locals had begun feeding the animals. Today it covers nearly 25,000 acres on the valley floor.

Wintering herds on the refuge typically number in the thousands, commonly cited at 6,000 to 7,000 or more, although managers have treated about 5,000 as the target for a healthy herd. Horse-drawn sleigh rides run from mid-December to early April and last roughly an hour, putting you close to elk without disturbing them.

Winter conditions also change what else you can see: bald eagles, coyotes and sometimes wolves are watched for elsewhere in the valley. Dress for real cold, since open sleighs offer little shelter, and treat any wildlife sighting as a bonus rather than a promise.

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