Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Safari

Duration: 7 Days

Highlights:
• Meet in private with a Yellowstone wolf biologist, and learn about the challenges of reintroducing and maintaining this apex predator within the park’s ecosystem
• Spend two days exploring Yellowstone National Park on guided excursions, keeping watch for members of the park’s eight wolf packs as well as other species such as bison, antelope and eagles
• Take off for thrilling, low-altitude flight spotlighting the magnificent vistas of Yellowstone and the Grand Teton Range en route to Jackson
• Venture into Grand Teton National Park with your expert guide for a customizable wildlife tour, keeping watch for moose, elk, white-tailed deer, mule deer and coyote

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Day 1 - Arrive Bozeman, Montana

Arrive in Bozeman, Montana, where you meet your private driver-guide. En route to your accommodations at Sage Lodge, time permitting, stop at the Museum of the Rockies, with its outstanding collection of dinosaur fossils.

Sage Lodge is in the heart of Paradise Valley on the banks of the Yellowstone River. The lodge´s rooms embody Montana luxury, elevating the local timber and stone materials with a modern touch. The Grill at Sage Lodge and the Fireside Room provide upscale dining options with a focus on local ingredients. Additional amenities include The Spa at Sage Lodge, luxurious common spaces, and a range of activity options from fly fishing to mountain biking. Located just 30 minutes from Yellowstone National Park, Sage Lodge puts you in the heart of Montana´s most beautiful landscapes.

Overnight: Sage Lodge

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Day 2 - Yellowstone National Park | Introduction to the Wolves of Yellowstone

After breakfast, explore the Mammoth Hot Springs near the north entrance of Yellowstone with your private guide. Then, have lunch with one of the park’s wolf biologists who describes the mid-1990s re- introduction of wolves to Yellowstone, their successful growth in the park and surrounding areas, and issues regarding their conservation. In the afternoon, snowshoe or cross-country ski near the north entrance of Yellowstone before returning to the lodge.

Overnight: Sage Lodge

Meal Plan: B,L

Day 3 - Yellowstone National Park | Searching for Wolves

Depart early in the morning with your driver-guide to explore the Lamar Valley Road in north Yellowstone. Search for some of the nearly 100 wolves believed to reside within the park’s boundaries, as well as elk, bison and other species. Eat a gourmet picnic lunch before returning to the lodge. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon and evening at Sage Lodge, perhaps gazing out at the snow-draped landscape or cozying up by the warming fireplace.

Overnight: Sage Lodge

Meal Plan: B,L

Day 4 - Yellowstone National Park | Searching for Wolves

Depart early in the morning with your driver-guide to explore the Lamar Valley Road in north Yellowstone. Search for some of the nearly 100 wolves believed to reside within the park’s boundaries, as well as elk, bison and other species. Eat a gourmet picnic lunch before returning to the lodge. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon and evening at Sage Lodge, perhaps gazing out at the snow-draped landscape or cozying up by the warming fireplace.

Overnight: Sage Lodge

Meal Plan: B,L

Day 5 - Jackson Hole, Wyoming | Take Flight

After breakfast, privately transfer with your driver-guide to the airport in Livingston where you board a low-altitude charter flight to Jackson, taking in a revealing bird’s-eye view of the geothermal features and extraordinary vistas of Yellowstone, and the magnificent Teton Range. Upon arrival, transfer to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson's premier art experience, for your private docent-led tour. The museum collection holds over 5,000 pieces from more than 500 artists. In addition, the museum grounds overlook the National Elk Refuge and the Gros Ventre Range.

After stopping for lunch,  check into Amangani and enjoy the balance of the day at your leisure, perhaps floating in the outdoor heated pool overlooking the mountains.

Amangani provides curated luxury organically built into the landscape at an elevation of 7,000 feet. With jaw-dropping views of the Grand Tetons and Snake River range, this is more than a hotel. Given the Gold Award Badge in 2019 by U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hotels in the U.S. rankings, the hotel mixes contemporary minimalism with locally-inspired, rustic accents. Award-winning dining options offer local, sustainable ranch meats, fresh fish and seasonal farm-to-table produce. When guests are not adventuring, an infinity pool and deluxe spa await. Just 25 minutes from the Jackson Hole Airport, Amangani is ideal for adult travelers seeking solace and attention to detail.

Overnight: Amangani

Meal Plan: B,L

Day 6 - Jackson | Grand Teton National Park

After breakfast, start your guided exploration of Jackson Hole. Discover Grand Teton National Park on an excursion curated to suit your interests as you venture through the gorgeous winter scenery all around you. The park is home to herds of elk and bison, moose and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, and you might catch a sighting of any throughout the morning. Listen as your guide shares insights into the history of the national park and the surrounding area as well as the region’s wildlife and ecosystem. Next, head into Jackson for the afternoon. Your guide can recommend a great location for lunch at leisure, followed by time to explore Jackson, strolling its galleries and shops. Return to your hotel by the late afternoon.

Overnight: Amangani

Meal Plan: B

Day 7 - Depart Jackson

After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to the Jackson Airport for your homebound flight.

Overnight: Amangani

Meal Plan: B

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