Explore Grand Teton and Yellowstone through a collection of unforgettable summer safaris designed for guests who want to experience the region with depth, ease, and exceptional access. From wildlife viewing and scenic float combinations to full-day national park adventures and photography-driven outings, each experience offers a distinctly elevated way to see the American West.
These excursions are available by advance arrangement through Hotel Jackson. Please call to inquire.
Summer Safari ExperiencesMost Popular
Our most requested summer safari experiences, spanning Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and signature float-and-wildlife combinations.
Grand Teton Half Day Wildlife Safari
A beautifully paced introduction to Grand Teton National Park, this excursion is ideal for guests who want a shorter outing without missing the essence of the landscape. Expect sweeping mountain views, time spent searching for wildlife, and thoughtful interpretation throughout the drive. It is an excellent choice for fitting a meaningful park experience into a relaxed Jackson stay.
Grand Teton Wildlife Safari
This full-day safari offers a more immersive look at Grand Teton National Park, with time to explore a wider range of scenery and habitat. The experience balances iconic vistas with dedicated wildlife watching and a richer sense of the park’s natural character. For guests who want a fuller day in the Tetons, it is one of the most rewarding ways to experience the region.
Best of Yellowstone Tour
Designed around Yellowstone’s most celebrated highlights, this full-day journey showcases the park’s extraordinary geology and grand scale. Guests can experience famous thermal features, waterfalls, and landmark scenery in a single, seamless outing. It is a natural choice for first-time visitors wanting Yellowstone’s essential wonders in one day.
Yellowstone Wildlife Safari
This safari is centered on Yellowstone’s remarkable wildlife corridors and the chance to observe the park through an animal-focused lens. The day emphasizes patient searching, expert guiding, and time in some of the ecosystem’s most compelling habitats. It is especially appealing for guests drawn to the wilder, more untamed side of Yellowstone.
Grand Teton & Yellowstone Day Tour
For guests eager to see both parks in a single day, this ambitious tour pairs the Tetons’ dramatic alpine beauty with Yellowstone’s geothermal spectacle. It offers a broad, memorable survey of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem while making the most of limited time. The result is a full, varied day with an exceptional sense of place and scale.
Grand Teton Wildlife Tour & Snake River Scenic Float
This experience combines the best of Grand Teton by land and water, pairing classic wildlife viewing with a scenic float on the Snake River. The contrast between quiet river time and active safari exploration creates a particularly memorable rhythm to the day. It is one of the most visually striking ways to experience the park in summer.
Snake River Scenic Float & Sunset Wildlife Safari
Timed for the softer light and heightened movement of evening, this tour blends a scenic float with a sunset wildlife safari in Grand Teton National Park. It captures the atmosphere of the park at one of the most beautiful times of day, when the landscape feels especially cinematic. For guests seeking something distinctive and more mood-driven, it is a standout.
Other Half Day Trips
Shorter-format experiences for guests who want to add a focused outdoor adventure to the day.
Grand Teton Half Day Photo Tour
Created for guests who want to sharpen their photography while exploring Grand Teton National Park, this half-day outing blends instruction with beautiful access to the landscape. The experience is well suited to those comfortable with their camera and looking to come away with stronger images and a more practiced eye. Wildlife, mountain light, and changing conditions all make this an especially compelling summer excursion.
Grand Teton Stargazing Tour
Far from city lights, this evening experience reveals the night sky in extraordinary clarity against the silhouette of the Tetons. Guests can enjoy a more contemplative side of Jackson Hole, with expert insight and powerful telescopes adding depth to the experience. It is a beautiful option for those wanting something peaceful, memorable, and distinctly different from a daytime excursion.
Other Full Day Trips
Extended experiences for guests who want to go deeper, stay out longer, and see more of the region.
Sunset Safari & Stargazing Tour
This extended evening adventure combines wildlife viewing at dusk with the remarkable dark skies of Grand Teton. It offers a layered experience of the park, moving from the color and activity of sunset into the stillness and wonder of the night sky. For guests who want a nature-forward outing with a sense of occasion, it is a particularly striking choice.
Grand Teton Photo Tour
This full-day photography experience is designed for guests who want more time, more access, and more guidance in the field. With Grand Teton as the backdrop, the day allows for a deeper creative focus on landscape, wildlife, and technique. It is an excellent fit for travelers who want their park experience to feel both immersive and highly personal.
