Yellowstone Wildlife Profiles: Lamar Valley Winter Wolves Tour
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable spending several hours standing or moving at a slow pace outdoors in cold weather.
Overview
Step into Yellowstone’s winter wilderness with Yellowstone Wildlife Profiles on a private Lamar Valley wolf-watching adventure. Guided by expert naturalists, this full-day tour delivers up-close wildlife encounters framed by pristine snow and sweeping valley views.
Lamar Valley Winter Wolves & Wildlife
Starts at $825 | Full Day | Private Tour | November - March
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About This Adventure
Experience the enchanting winter landscape of Yellowstone's Lamar Valley on a guided wildlife adventure. With an expert naturalist, you'll search for wolves and other wildlife while enjoying high-quality binoculars, hot beverages, and light snacks. This immersive, educational journey promises unforgettable moments in one of nature's most stunning settings.
Winter is the best time to see Yellowstone wolves, and it’s a magical time to search for a variety of other wildlife. Join your expert naturalist guide to experience the wonder of winter in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley.
6 - 8 hours
Includes
- A full day with your private, expert naturalist guide
- Transportation in our touring vehicle
- High-powered, high-quality binoculars and spotting scopes
- Digiscoping adapter to take photographs of wildlife with your smartphone through our spotting scopes
- Hot beverages (coffee, tea, hot cocoa)
- Light snacks
- An engaging, educational experience in Yellowstone – all of our guides are local experts who are trained educators and naturalists
What to bring
- Your park pass.
- Warm, layered clothing.
- Warm winter boots.
- Sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Hand- and toe warmers.
- Food. We provide hot beverages and light snacks. Please bring your picnic lunch.
- Reusable water bottle. Your guide will have a large cooler of water from which you can refill your bottle.
- Camera (if desired).
- Small backpack to carry water and snacks while away from the vehicle for short periods of time.
- Age-appropriate child car seats or booster seats for any children in your party.
- Lots of questions, enthusiasm, and curiosity!
- Gratuity is not included in the price of your tour. If you would like to recognize your guide for great service, gratuity at your discretion is permitted and appreciated.
Adventure Tips
Dress in Warm, Layered Clothing
Winter temperatures in Lamar Valley can drop sharply; layering helps regulate body heat throughout the day.
Bring Binoculars and a Camera
Enhance your wildlife sightings with binoculars and capture moments with a camera or digiscoping adapter.
Stay Quiet and Patient
Wildlife sightings improve when visitors minimize noise and movement, allowing animals to appear naturally.
Carry a Reusable Water Bottle
Hydration is crucial even in cold weather; refill from the guide’s cooler throughout the tour.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Gray Wolves
- Bald Eagles
History
Lamar Valley has been a crucial habitat since Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872, playing a key role in wolf restoration efforts in the 1990s.
Conservation
Yellowstone Wildlife Profiles promotes Leave No Trace principles and supports local conservation initiatives to protect wintering habitats of native species.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Insulated Winter Boots
Keeps feet warm and dry while walking on snow and ice.
winter specific
Thermal Layers
Crucial for maintaining body warmth in cold Lamar Valley temperatures.
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Sunglasses
Reduces glare from snow and bright skies.
winter specific
Reusable Water Bottle
Important to stay hydrated throughout the day.