Is prior snowmobile experience required?

Yes, Scenic Safaris Winter requires drivers to have previous snowmobiling experience to safely operate the machines on this challenging 130-mile route.

Are meals provided during the tour?

Breakfast and lunch are included, with options to accommodate dietary restrictions if notified in advance.

What age restrictions apply?

Drivers must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license; passengers must be 10 years or older, though ages 12+ are recommended.

How cold does it get on the tour?

Temperatures can drop well below freezing, so proper winter clothing and gear are essential for comfort and safety.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, the tour includes pickup and drop-off from accommodations in Jackson, Wyoming.

Can I bring a passenger?

Two-seater snowmobiles are used, but passengers receive less heat and it is recommended they be older children or adults prepared for colder conditions.

Yellowstone Snowmobile Tour by Scenic Safaris Winter | Guided Tour | Private

Yellowstone National Park, sprawling across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, presents a winter landscape unlike any other. When the crowds recede and snow blankets the terrain, the park’s raw power and beauty emerge with pristine clarity. Scenic Safaris Winter invites experienced snowmobile riders to undertake a demanding yet thrilling 12-hour journey through this wilderness, covering 130 miles round trip from Jackson, Wyoming, along groomed trails toward the iconic Yellowstone Falls. This excursion pushes riders beyond the typical tourist path, delivering access to towering granite cliffs, frozen river canyons, and thermal hotspots sculpted beneath winter’s hush.

The route follows the Yellowstone River, its roar quieted beneath icy layers but visible through spectacular frozen cascades. En route, riders encounter thick pine forests dusted with snow, scattered elk herds, and the occasional bison trudging through the drifts. Guides punctuate the ride with stops that allow time to photograph the landscape and absorb the park’s rich history—such as the area’s significance in early American conservation efforts and the artistry it inspired among Colorado Plateau painters.

This tour is uniquely tailored for those with prior snowmobiling experience; its physical demands and long hours in subzero temperatures require solid stamina and confidence handling a 4-stroke Ski-Doo machine. Passengers should be at least 10 years old and prepared for the cold, as heat from the engine benefits drivers primarily. Included meals fuel riders through the day, and hotel pick-up from Jackson ensures smooth logistics.

Scenic Safaris Winter specializes in immersive winter adventures across Yellowstone’s backcountry with safety and intimacy at the forefront. Their private tours stand out by combining extensive mileage, expert guiding, and detailed local knowledge, offering a deeply rewarding way to engage with one of America’s most iconic landscapes during its most formidable season.