Winter Wolves of Yellowstone
When the snow falls in Yellowstone our adventures are just beginning. The central and southern parts of the park are off limits but the North Entrance is open year-round for and it is here and in particular Lamar Valley where the wolves are mostly found. Large herds of bison and elk congregate along the Lamar River and big horn sheep graze atop the ridges making this a great hunting ground for wolves. Coupled with the fact that January through March is prime time for watching gray wolves in this area as they are breeding; this winter tour will live long in the memory. An early morning start and listening to a wolf howl is an experience not soon forgotten.
Local Wolf Experts
Great Bald Eagle Watching
Rare Bighorn Sheep Watching
Worldclass Wolf Wacthing
Drive the Famous Lamar Valley
Animal Tracking & Snowshoeing
- Timber Wolf
- American Bison
- Bighorn Sheep
- Elk
- Bald Eagle
- Moose
Destination:
USA
Tour Dates:
9/1/2014 - 14/1/2014
Duration:
6 nights
Type / Focus:
Wolves
Tour Difficulty:
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Price:
£2620 per person
Deposit:
£630 per person
Single Supplement:
£220
Minimum Passengers:
4 persons (total) before tour runs
Holiday Breakdown
Day 1
Yellowstone National Park
On arrival in Bozeman you will met your local expert guide and be transferred to your accommodation, level –mid range, in a private vehicle and have a welcome to Yellowstone dinner.
Day 2
Yellowstone National Park
Today will be an early start as this is when most of the animals are active, especially the wolves. We will spend the whole day around the Northern section of the park, throughout the day we will drive around searching for wildlife as well as doing some simple hiking and animal tracking. With far less people around we will have great chances to spot packs of wolves as they settle into their winter territories. There are often hundreds if not thousands of bison and elk to see here in the valleys as well. You will return to your accommodation, level – mid-range, for your evening meal.
Day 3
Yellowstone National Park
Today will be another full day of wildlife viewing inside the park as we track down wolves along with bison, elk, moose, coyotes, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mule deer, white-tailed deer, beavers and river otters which help make up the 61 species of mammals inside the park. Once again you will return to your accommodation, level – mid-range, in time for your evening meal.
Day 4
Yellowstone National Park
Today will be another day spent inside the park wildlife watching. Today we may possibly do a 6km snowshoe walk to Yellowstone Grand Canyon. This is a wonderful sight and one which along the way should bring us into contact with some of the smaller animals of the park including some of the many bird species. Bald eagles, Clarks nutcracker, rosy finches, Stellers jays, Grays jays, Townsends solitaires as well as many more species. During the afternoon you can have a dip in the hot springs and relax in one of Americas true wilderness. Your evening meal will be served at your accommodation, level – mid-range.
Day 5
Yellowstone National Park
Today we will enter the park early again and this morning try our hand at some snow hiking and snowshoeing as well as visiting the famous Mammoth hot springs. The area of the hot springs is very dramatic and offers superb photo opportunities. The entire landscape is incredible and looks like another planet. Once again you will have your evening meal at your accommodation, level – mid-range.
Day 6
Bozeman
Today is your last day inside the park and we will try and find any animals which may have so far eluded us. With snow hiking and snowshoeing as well this is a great way to end your exploration of Yellowstone and take in the wilderness one last time. After you will be transferred to the town of Bozeman for your farewell meal and last night in Montana. Accommodation, level - mid-range.
Day 7
Home
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Bozeman airport in time to catch your return flight home.
Please note that the itinerary stated above is correct as our planned intentions for the tour. However adverse weather conditions and other local considerations can necessitate some modifications of the itinerary during the course of the tour; any changes will be made to make the best of the time and weather conditions available to us.
This tour is available on different date (subject to availability) please contact us for more details about running this tour on a date which suits you more.
Extra Information
Weather Conditions
The weather in Yellowstone is cold in December and January with an average temperature of just -5 degrees C. There is also a fair amount of snow fall during the winter too with around 14inches falling per month.
What's Included
Everything mentioned in the itinerary is included. Including three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). There will be an amount of bottled water (approx 1ltr) available for each guest each day. We have our own private vehicle to be driven by a local guide for transfers and taxis when needed.
All our excursions including guided walks, snow-shoeing, snow hiking and park entrance fees are also included.
Personal Equipment
We recommend you bring along your own binoculars or scope as well as appropriate clothing; which should be a very warm clothes, such as a down jacket or Parker, fleece, woolly hat, pair of gloves, scarf and long trousers, thermal underwear and other cold weather gear can be useful. Comfortable, waterproof walking shoes are a must. Any medication, books or other items of a personal nature is of course up to you to bring along. Oh and please bring plenty of memory cards or film for your camera.
Included Equipment
We provide a comprehensive species list of all the vertebrates present in the areas we are visiting as well as some of the best field guides and reference books for the areas we are visiting. There is a pair of binoculars per guest as well as a group scope. Camera Traps will also be used to try and capture hard to see wildlife in the dead of night and wildlife scanners etc are used when needed.
Extra Expenses
Nearly everything is included in this tour. The only things not included are international flights, travel insurance (contact us for more information one what is required from your insurance policy), any food bought outside of the three main meals, drinks outside of any offered with the meals and the bottled water provided each day and any items of a personal nature such as souvenirs and tips. Any applicable departure taxes and not included (but maybe included in the cost of your flights). Please check before departure.
Flight Information
As we are based in Manchester we recommend flights from Manchester International Airport
We recommend United, DELTA, Continental Airlines and US Airways as good airlines for flights to Bozeman (Yellowstone). One of the best websites to search for the best fares for these flights is www.odopo.co.uk; who are IATA accredited this is a link direct to their site. Please check our terms and conditions regarding booking flights.
Please contact us for more information about flights and we can provide you with a link direct to the flights from another supplier; in which case you only have to enter the passenger information and payment details. By using the above link you will leave our site and we at Royle Safaris hold no responsibility for the content on the site.
Visas and Health Information
All UK passport holders are not required to have a visa for USA but there are criteria for entering (it is all pretty standard things but worth checking firs). However things change so the easiest way to find information is by visiting http://www.visabureau.com (be aware that this link leaves our site and we at Royle Safaris hold no responsibility for information on the site).
There are no mandatory vaccinations needed to visit the USA. Please consult your GP about your individual requirements for visiting the USA as soon as you have decided on this trip.
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The most memorable part was...tracking the wolf packs on foot. It\'s something I\'ve always wanted to do,Also, where we stayed was great with home-cooked meals every night and a roaring fires
Steve & Jane Summers, London
December 14, 2009
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Wow was it cold...the snow walking was brilliant and exciting. Seeing wolves and hearing them howl was a great experience.
Mr. Willows, Cheshire
December 14, 2009
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We loved the educational side of things from Steve, this is different from other tours we have completed and really added something to the tour....Seeing wolves on the bison carcass was the absolute highlight!
Derek & Sally Howes, Essex
February 6, 2012
