Personally escorted by sherri barber
It has been years since I put the Yellowstone National Park on my bucket list, yet I still haven’t been able to cross out this destination. Perhaps now is the best time to do it, since it is inside our country and time is abundant. COVID-19 is forcing us to stay close and safe, but that does not mean we can’t learn more about this beautiful country. Indeed, it is the best time to travel to another state when places aren’t overly crowded. The virus may change how we engage with each others, but I don’t believe it should change how we enjoy life; besides, mother nature has not changed. Come join me on this journey!
What’s included
All items mentioned in the itinerary
An extremely passionate and knowledgeable guide with a trained eye for spotting wildlife during the tours.
A pair of binoculars for each person and high-quality spotting scopes to view wildlife without disturbing their natural behavior
A seat in in a comfortable, customized, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, with roof hatches that allow for easy wildlife observation.
Complimentary coffee, tea, cocoa, various soft drinks and snacks to keep us focused on the wildlife
wHAT’S NOT iNCLUDED
Air arrangement and transfers between airport and hotel.
Any personal expenses at the hotel and/or during the tours. Gratuities (10% -20% recommended for tour guide)
Travel insurance (see terms and condition)
ITINERARY
Day 1, September 29, 2020
Jackson, Wyoming
After you settle into your hotel, enjoy your day at leisure before getting together for our welcome drink.
Overnight at the Wort Hotel (4.5 star)
Day 2, September 30, 2020
Jackson, Wyoming
We are going to explore Jackson at leisure today. The group will take the Gondola Ride in the morning. This 12-minute ride in a safe and private gondola cabin whisks you over 2,700 vertical feet above the valley floor. Here you can take in sweeping view of the valley. The afternoon activity is a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art. This museum has a rich history of the community of Jackson Hole. The facility is a 51000 sqft state-of-the-art building that allowed for expanded exhibition space, museum programs, and educational programming. The Museum’s permanent collection of over 5000 cataloged items includes paintings, sculpture, and works on paper by over 100 distinguished artists ranging from early American Tribes through contemporary masters.
After a day of activities, return to your hotel and enjoy your evening. (B)
Day 3, October 1, 2020
Grand Teton National Park
We start the day around sunrise to view local fauna in the quiet, dawn hours. Wildlife is most active during the early mornings, and our guides know the best spots for viewing elk, moose, grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, bighorn sheep, bison, mule deer, foxes, eagles and a variety of other animals around Jackson Hole. High-quality spotting scopes and binoculars are available for enhanced wildlife observation and hot beverages and homemade muffins will be on hand to help you ease into the day. We will stop for a picnic lunch around midday. Following lunch, we will continue our search for wildlife in the afternoon. After completing an eight hour day of observing and learning about this magnificent ecosystem, you will be dropped off at your hotel. (B, L)
Day 4, October 2, 2020
Yellowstone National Park
Again, you will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel. Treat yourself to hot beverages and homemade baked goods as we pass through Grand Teton National Park on our way to Yellowstone National Park. We will admire the Tetons at sunrise and stop for wildlife viewing along the way, but the primary focus of the day is Yellowstone. Our journey in Yellowstone begins with a tour of the Old Faithful area as well as a guided geyser walk. After a delicious lunch in the park, we travel to the breathtaking Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. We will stop at the Upper and Lower falls, as well as Yellowstone Lake. Yellowstone is home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48, and you may see bison, coyotes, elk, otters, bears, pronghorn, and wolves. Throughout the tour, we discuss in detail Yellowstone’s history, geology, and wildlife. Your guide will spend the day answering your questions and sharing their passion for the area. After a full day in Yellowstone, we depart for Jackson, again passing through Grand Teton National Park to marvel at the mountains. We return to Jackson to get ready for our group farewell dinner. (B, L. D)
Day 5, October 3, 2020
Jackson Wyoming
After a leisure breakfast and saying our goodbye to each other, we return home with all the good memories and beautiful pictures that we will share will our friends and families. (B)
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Total Tour Cost: $1550 per person (double occupancy), single supplement $720
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The two full day tours are provided by Teton Science Schools. By going on a Jackson Hole wildlife tour with Wildlife Expeditions, you are supporting the mission of Teton Science Schools: 100% of proceeds go towards inspiring curiosity, engagement, and leadership through transformative place-based education. Teton Science Schools shares this mission with nearly 15,000 participants of all ages annually.
terms and conditions
-A deposit of $150 per person required to secure your space. We only have 18 space available.
-Deposit is due upon confirmation of your space. Deposit is refundable deducting $50 per person administrative fee prior to Sep 10, 2020
-Final payment due Sep 10, 2020
-Once your final payment is submitted, the cost of the tour is non-refundable. We recommend you purchase the travel insurance to protect against any unforeseeable circumstances. Cost of the insurance is $137 per person through Allianz. Please note that insurance policy does not protect against any fear of COVID-19, trip or flight canceled due to government lockdowns. Though Allianz’s coverages apply if one falls ill with COVID-19. A 5% additional charge for credit card payment.
