• Winter Wolf Discovery

    9 Nights

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From January to March when Yellowstone National Park is snowbound, wolves can easily be viewed and/or tracked not far from the roadside. Since the reintroduction of 16 grey wolves in 1996, their numbers have steadily grown. There are now several well-established packs within the park’s boundaries, mainly in the north along the Lamar Valley. At this time of year the park is closed to motorists, but can still be accessed by snow coach (a converted minivan with tracks) or snowmobile. Other animals you are likely to spot include elk, bison, moose and other wildlife.

Fly from the UK to Bozeman. United Airlines indirect via Denver.

Included: 

  • Return flights from London to Bozeman
  • 2 nights in Bozeman on room only
  • 4 nights at Mammoth Hot Springs in a premium room
  • 4 breakfasts (one in the restaurant and 3 packed breakfasts, 3 packed lunches, 1 dinner at Mammoth Hot Springs Restaurant
  • In park transportation via 14 passenger minibus
  • Full programme with Yellowstone Forever Field Educator.  
  • A 32 oz. Nalgene wide mouth water bottle. 
  • Field equipment as needed except snowshoes which can be rented.  
  • Snow Card discount card which gives 10% discount on meals, tours, rentals and some gift shop items. 

Not Included:

  • International flights
  • Car hire
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance

LENGTH: 9 nights


DATES:

Mid January to Mid March


PRICE:

From £3,620 per person

Prices based on two sharing. 


INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY:  Bozeman, MT



Wildlife Watching

Wildlife tracking and winter wildlife – wolf, elk, bison, moose among others. Winter is prime time to view wolves in Yellowstone, and this package is designed to take advantage of this rare opportunity.

Photography

There will be plenty of opportunities to take wonderful pictures on this trip so make sure your camera is charged!


Fantastic Lodging

This award-winning Lodging & Learning programme is developed through a partnership with Yellowstone National Park Lodges and Yellowstone Forever. It combines the best hotel accommodation with an exceptional immersive field education experience.

Small Group Tour

The small group size typically has a maximum capacity of 13 however due to Covid-19 safety precautions, this programme is currently been limited to 9 participants (up to 12 same family).

Overview

Our Winter Wolf Discovery package focuses on learning about wolves, and other exciting wildlife, along Yellowstone’s famous northern range. Winter is prime time to view wolves in Yellowstone, and this package is designed to take advantage of this rare opportunity. Guests will learn about Yellowstone wolf biology, behaviour, and ecology throughout daily outings, returning to the comfortable Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel in the evenings.


The first evening includes an informative orientation with a Yellowstone Forever field educator. The following three full days involve getting up early and travelling to viewing points in hope of observing wolves in the wild. Afternoons are spent exploring wildlife habitats and travelling on snowshoes to examine tracks and other animal signs. Participants will likely encounter many other wildlife species during daily outings, where field educators will discuss the role these other species play in the ecosystem in relation to wolves. Most sightings of wildlife occur at a distance; you will be provided with high-powered spotting scopes and binoculars for group use. However, you are encouraged to bring additional scopes and binoculars if you have them.


This award-winning Lodging & Learning programme is developed through a partnership with Yellowstone National Park Lodges and Yellowstone Forever. It combines the best hotel accommodation with an exceptional immersive field education experience. Yellowstone Forever is Yellowstone National Park’s official non-profit education partner. Its mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Yellowstone National Park through education and philanthropy. Yellowstone Forever Field Educators are world class. The Yellowstone Institute has been providing in-depth educational programs in Yellowstone for over 40 years. Yellowstone Forever field educators are among the best experts in Yellowstone. Educational staff are passionate professionals with significant training who are dedicating their careers to this vital work. They live in the Yellowstone ecosystem, they work and train alongside park researchers and educators, and thus can provide accurate and exciting behind the scenes perspectives on the park’s natural and cultural history. They know where to go and when, and they handle all the details to make the experience as enjoyable as possible.


The small group size typically has a maximum capacity of 13 however due to Covid-19 safety precautions, this programme is currently been limited to 9 participants (up to 12 same family). The programme capacity size allows participants to enjoy camaraderie with fellow participants and receive more attention in a small group setting. It allows the educator to take an inquiry-based approach to learning and tailoring the experience to the group’s specific interests.


Essential equipment is provided. Yellowstone Forever provides high-quality scoping equipment to bring distant wildlife into crisp, clear view.


Educators are at a minimum Wilderness First Aid certified. They carry a first aid kit and handheld radio during all outings and provide bear spray to participants if hiking in bear country. Additionally, they incorporate teaching aids such as skulls, tracks, pelts, books, I-Pads with videos, and test equipment such as temperature guns for thermal features.


Day by Day Itinerary


The itinerary is designed to take advantage of the best opportunities in the park, but may be adjusted to adapt to weather conditions, animal movements, holidays, and road construction.


Day 1 | Bozeman      

Fly from London Heathrow to Bozeman. Transfer to your hotel.


Overnight Best Western Grantree for two nights room only.


Day 2 | Bozeman

Day at leisure.


Day 3 | Mammoth Hot Springs

The shuttle to Mammoth Hot Springs departs at 13:00 from The Rivers Hotel just a minute’s walk from the Best Western and arrives at about 15:00 for your check in at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel for four nights.  At about 17:00 guests will meet a Yellowstone Forever field educator for an orientation, going over the programme, discussing clothing and equipment needed for daily outings, and answering any questions. After the orientation guests will have dinner reservations in the Mammoth Hot Springs Restaurant (you will receive a Snow Card discount).


Overnight Mammoth Hot Springs for four nights.


Day 4 | Wildlife Watching and Snowshoeing

Breakfast on your own in the restaurant (with coupon). 


07:45 a.m. Meet at the bus with day’s gear (pack, water, and appropriate clothing) and depart for northern range wolf habitat for wildlife viewing, history, and geology overview. Lunch at the Lamar Buffalo Ranch (on your own). Interpretive snowshoe tour. 15:30 Return to Mammoth.


Dinner on your own (advanced reservations required). You will receive a Snow Card discount


20:30 Optional evening programme or free time on your own.


Overnight in Mammoth Hot Springs


Day 5 | Sunrise Wildlife Watching and Snowshoeing

06:30 Meet at the bus with day’s gear (pack, water, and appropriate clothing) and depart for northern range for wildlife viewing in prime wolf habitat. Coffee and packed breakfast provided on bus. Lunch will be taken at the Lamar Buffalo Ranch (on your own). Interpretive snowshoe tour. 15:00 Return to Mammoth. Dinner on your own (advance reservations required), Snow Card discount.


20:30 Optional evening programme or at leisure


Overnight in Mammoth Hot Springs.


Day 6 | Sunrise Wildlife Watching and Snowshoeing

06:30 Meet at the bus with day’s gear (pack, water, and appropriate clothing) and depart for northern range for wildlife viewing, wolf ecology, and management . Coffee and packed breakfast provided on bus. Lunch will be taken at Lamar Buffalo Ranch. Interpretive snowshoe tour. 14:00 return to Mammoth. 17:45 Group dinner (reservations made) (with coupon).


Overnight in Mammoth Hot Springs.


Day 7 - Old Faithful Snow Lodge

Take the shuttle from Mammoth to Old Faithful departing at 07:45 arriving at Old Faithful at 12:00. Stay two nights at Old Faithful Snow Lodge.  Breakfast is included each day and unlimited ice skate rental and ice skating. Tours to the Canyon of Yellowstone as well as various snow shoe and skiing tours can be arranged. 


Overnight Old Faithful Snow Lodge two nights.

 

Day 9 - Mammoth

Take the Snow Coach back to Mammoth Hot Springs departing at 13:45 arriving at 18:00 where you will spend your final night.

 

Day 10 - Bozeman

Take the shuttle from Mammoth Hot Springs back to Bozeman airport departing at 09:15 arriving at Bozeman airport for your departure flight. 

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