Top 5 Winter Wildlife Trips

1.Tromso Snowshoeing – Valley, Fjord Views, Wildlife, Meal & Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Leave Tromsø with a small English-speaking group and hike through Arctic countryside toward mountain and fjord views. Your guide chooses snowshoes or boots based on conditions, provides poles, lunch, hot drinks, and photos. Guides may include Max, Isaac, Anna, Gerard, or Ellie.

“Very friendly and informative guides- lots of facts about local area and reindeer! Obviously had thought about where the best spot to hike for the conditions and guided us well. Nice touch with the chai tea we had. Lots of fun thanks.”

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2.8 Hour Combination Snowshoe & Wildlife Viewing in Grand Teton National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $349

Spend eight hours with Jackson Hole Eco Tour Adventures exploring Grand Teton by snowshoe and safari-style vehicle. Guides such as Drew, Ben, Rob, and Bucky lead wildlife searches, explain winter ecology, provide lunch and snacks, and keep groups to seven people.

“Ben, the tour guide, was excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. We were able to see a variety of wildlife and snowshoe through the park.”

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3.Private Grand Teton Winter Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $447

Set out from your Jackson Hole or Teton Village lodging for a six-hour private winter safari. Your guide drives the scenic loop, National Elk Refuge, Antelope Flats, Mormon Row, and Snake River Overlook, using UHD binoculars and spotting scopes while providing breakfast, snacks, lunch, and water.

“Our guide was nice, but we drove a long way for a short walk and saw no wild life (except for 1 moose far away while we driving)”

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4.Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Full Day Private Tour & Snowshoe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $972

Spend 6 to 8 hours in Yellowstone with a private naturalist guide, seeking wolves, bison, moose, and more. Stop at Mammoth Hot Springs, explore Lamar Valley, and hike or snowshoe to Calcite Springs Overlook. Guides such as Kelsi, Kevin, Megan, and Colin have led past outings.

“We really enjoyed our trip. Kevin was knowledgeable and we saw lots of animals. Seeing the wolves through the scope was amazing! We enjoyed the lunch provided as well. Thank you for a memorable day!”

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5.3.5hours Primeval Forest Snowshoe hike and Wildlife Watching Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $55Best value

Join Picchio Shiretoko for a 3.5-hour snowshoe walk through animal-made paths in Shiretoko’s winter forest. You may follow deer and fox tracks, reach the frozen Tears of Man waterfall, and view sea ice beneath the snow-covered Shiretoko Mountains. Pickup is offered, and groups are limited to eight.

“Please be ready early. Maybe 10 minutes before the agreed pick up time, it would be best if you were already ready and waiting to be picked up. We were part of a small group. The tour provider will pick up everybody from different (but nearRead more”

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