For serious photographers, there’s no better season than winter to capture the wonders of Yellowstone and the Tetons. Silence reigns, crowds are non-existent, and wildlife abounds. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem contains the largest concentration of free-roaming wildlife in the Lower 48—a nature photographer’s grail—and winter offers striking images against a frozen white tableau. This immersive adventure in two of America’s most celebrated national parks gets you deeper into wild terrain, for more extended time, than any other photo safari you’ll find. Rise before dawn to be in the field at sunrise and stay through twilight, when wolves are most likely to be hunting in the open expanse of the Lamar Valley. Get close-ups of bison along the Madison River, their coats crusted with ice and nostrils blowing steam in the frigid air. Photograph vast herds of elk on the floor of Jackson Hole. Geothermal features make entrancing subjects, too, as geysers erupt in a crystalline spray.
Trip Highlights
Capture Images of Iconic Wildlife & Western Landscapes
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem abounds with elk, bison, bighorn sheep, coyote and elusive wolves—get dramatic shots against winter’s snowy backdrop
Track Wolves with Expert Guides
Spend three full days pursuing wolves in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley and Northern Range, the world’s best place to seek photos of these elusive predators, using digiscopes
Head Deep into the Winter Wilderness via Private Snowcoach
Access the silent interior of Yellowstone National Park by snowcoach, gaining a rare perspective on landscapes few visitors see, since most roads are closed in winter
Yellowstone's Ultimate Wolf & Wildlife Photography Opportunity
Yellowstone and the Tetons offer a spectacular backdrop for wildlife and nature photography, especially as winter's light plays upon a frosty white canvas. While most other outfitters offer shorter trips through a limited section of the parks, our comprehensive winter journey includes both, plus the National Elk Refuge in Jackson Hole. Learn more about what puts this photo safari head and shoulders above any others:
The Most Immersive Yellowstone Photo Safari on Offer
Our decades of experience in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem ensure that you benefit from our deep local knowledge, including where the best wildlife photography opportunities lie. We get you into areas of the parks that most travelers rarely see, to facilitate the photography opportunities you covet.A Small Group Ensures Intimate Wildlife Encounters
Our group of no more than 12 photographers is divided into two smaller groups aboard separate vehicles, each with an Expedition Leader, for the quietest and most personalized experience. Traveling in a small group allows us to move quickly to places where wolves have most recently been spotted.Specialized Hatch-Roof Safari Vehicles Enhance Photography Access
In the spacious vans we use, large side windows and a roof hatch offers a panoramic view on the landscape and wildlife. Every traveler has a window seat plus plenty of space for your camera equipment and other gear. These exclusive vehicles make a big difference in your overall experience!The Best Snowcoaches for Remote Winter Access
To get deep into the remote reaches of Yellowstone's interior, which is off-limits to regular vehicles in winter, we charter special over-the-snow vehicles. These private snowcoaches are the most comfortable and reliable winter vehicles in the park, with huge tires, big picture windows, and a high ceiling for easy access.Our Photographer Guides Are Also Professional Naturalists
You simply won't find a more superlative guide for your Yellowstone photography adventure. Our Expedition Leaders are professional photographers and naturalists, with in-depth knowledge of the natural history of the places we visit. Their intimate knowledge of resident wildlife is a boon, and our guides are in constant communication with local wolf researchers, providing the most up-to-date knowledge of wolf locations and activities. Our Yellowstone Photo Expedition Leaders also receive additional training and resources from WWF’s top scientists. We can proudly state that they are the guides called upon to train and teach other local guides. See Expedition Leader bios with traveler comments regarding the quality of our leaders.Meet a Renowned Yellowstone Wildlife Photographer
Drawing on our years of connections in the region, we've arranged personal time with one of the country's premier wolf and wildlife photographers. We'll visit the home and gallery of famed local naturalist-photographer Dan Hartman, renowned for his images of wolves in particular and pleased to share with you his tips for how to capture the best shots of these often-elusive animals.Our Quality-Value Guarantee Ensures Your Outstanding Photo Tour
When you travel with Natural Habitat Adventures, you get our exclusive guarantee that states that we will meet the high expectations we set forth in our promotional materials. To our knowledge, this is the most ambitious guarantee made by any adventure travel company. Read our important promise.Feel Good About the Way You Travel
We all care about the planet, and you can travel with us knowing that the emissions from your trip are 100 percent carbon-offset. Natural Habitat Adventures is the world’s first carbon-neutral travel company, a feature that is especially critical when considering that wildlife and their habitats are under substantial threat from our planet’s warming temperatures.Natural Habitat Adventures Is World Wildlife Fund’s Travel Partner
Because of our commitment to environmentally friendly travel, as well as the exceptional quality of our small-group nature adventures, World Wildlife Fund, the world’s leading environmental conservation organization, has named Natural Habitat its worldwide travel partner—a designation that makes us exceedingly proud!
