Support the Wolf Conservation Center and join Destination: Wildlife for a 7-day, small-group adventure in Yellowstone’s famous Lamar Valley. On this privately guided, wolf-focused journey led by a wildlife biologist, you will search for wolves, but also big horn sheep, bison, and all the majestic wildlife that call The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem home.\u00a0 In addition, you’ll get to experience special afternoon private sessions with researchers, scientists, and others.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tWhy This Tour is Special\n\t\t\t\t
On this tour, our guests will not just look for the wolves; they will expand
their knowledge and understanding. Winter in Yellowstone is when
scientists, researchers, and documentarians from all over the world come to
watch and study this unique population of wild wolves; our guests will be
among them.<\/p>\n
Our guide is a respected biologist who will share information and answer
questions throughout our tour. Then, in the late afternoon, when early
darkness makes it impossible to watch wildlife, we will enjoy lectures by
internationally recognized wolf and wildlife experts.<\/p>\n
Because of our trip’s time of year and nature, chance encounters in the field
with some of the world’s premier wolf researchers, documentarians, and
storytellers are possible. During past winter wolf trips, we have rubbed
shoulders with members of the Yellowstone Wolf Project, university study
teams, celebrated wildlife photographers and filmmakers, including Bob
Landis, and enjoyed ad hoc stories on the mountain by the legendary Rick
McIntyre.<\/p>\n
Yellowstone, in winter, is a magical place with few tourists and is more
accessible to see wildlife. It is something that everyone will remember for
the rest of their lives.<\/p>\n
Finally, this is responsible tourism at work. Not only does your trip support the Wolf Conservation Center<\/b>,
but your travel dollars will stay in the local community. Local business owners provide
lodging and meals, and the economic benefits of the trip remain in the local community
helping build the case that the Yellowstone wolves are worth more alive than
hunting trophies – in every season.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tItinerary\n\t\t\t\t
Day 1<\/strong> Day 2<\/strong> Day 3<\/strong> Our guide throughout is an experienced biologist and naturalist with Depending on the weather, viewing conditions, and other factors, our tasty We will return to our accommodations after about 7 hours of exploring. Day 4<\/strong> Our wildlife tours are always dynamic and depend on the animals’ We have the potential to see wolves, coyotes, elk, big horn sheep, foxes, The day will include lunch in the field and possibly short walks. We will Our options may include visiting the magnificent Grand Canyon of Lunch will be in the field. We will return in the afternoon and enjoy our final Day 6<\/strong> We will then return to Bozeman, leaving between 2 and 3 PM. Our guides We will celebrate our adventure on our final night together with a farewell Day 7<\/strong> We will stay at the Lewis & Clark Hotel<\/a>\u00a0in historic downtown Bozeman on
Arrival in Bozeman and overnight. Welcome dinner together at a nearby
establishment.<\/p>\n
Our guides will pick us up in Bozeman and transfer us to Gardiner in the
morning. After arriving in Gardiner, we will check into our rooms at the
Wonderland Cafe and Lodge and break for lunch at the cafe downstairs. In
the afternoon, our guide will pick us up to head into the park for a half-day
exploration of the Mammoth Terraces. We will return that evening to the
lodge for dinner.<\/p>\n
After an early pick up (6 AM), we are off to the Northern Range, the hub of
wildlife in Yellowstone National Park. Our guide will fill us in on the impacts
of recent and historical events regarding Yellowstone wolves, their pack
dynamics, litter size, and all things “wolf.” They will put us in the best
locations to view the animals, interpret behavior, set up spotting scopes,
and help take photos. We will always keep our distance from wolves and
bears at 100 yards or more. However, premium spotting scopes allow us to
view the animals in detail regardless of the distance.<\/p>\n
excellent interpretation skills for visitors of all ages, knowledge and
experience levels.<\/p>\n
lunch this day will be either at a cafe or in the field. In addition, there may
be short walks throughout the day.<\/p>\n
There will be a lecture by an expert on wolves in the evening. Dinner
together at the lodge and a good night’s sleep round out the day’s activities.<\/p>\n
Early morning starts are essential for potentially extraordinary wildlife
sightings in the early hours of dawn and sunrise. Today, we may drive
further depending on recent or new sightings of our favorite animals. A
possible trip to Swan Flats, Antelope Creek, or Hayden Valley may be on the
menu. Visiting Dunraven Pass will provide awe inspiring vistas and possible
exciting discoveries of wolves, bears, and other wildlife.<\/p>\n
movements and events. Wildlife is wild and unpredictable, but past trips
have resulted in life-long memories, including the experiences of watching
mating behavior and an array of predatory animals (and birds) on a carcass.<\/p>\n
eagles, and ravens, all living naturally. We may even see a bear (grizzly or
black) taking a break from hibernation.<\/p>\n
return to Gardiner for another lecture on wolf biology in the evening,
followed by a well-deserved meal.
Day 5<\/strong>
Depending on how successful we were on the previous days and the group’s interests, we will have a choice of another exploratory safari or an all-day hike.<\/p>\n
Yellowstone and a hike or walking along the rim.<\/p>\n
lecture in the evening.<\/p>\n
Today, we will offer a half day with an early start; this may be a birding trip,
a search to see an animal we have not seen yet, or a half-day hike, and of
course, we will be keeping our eyes open for wolves.<\/p>\n
will drop us off in Bozeman, and the group will stay overnight.<\/p>\n
meal at a nearby restaurant.<\/p>\n
After a continental breakfast at the Lewis and Clark Hotel, we will depart
for the airport and home.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tAccomodations\n\t\t\t\t
our first and last nights-a second-generation, locally-owned establishment
with deep roots in the community and easy access to the airport. The rooms
are comfortable, the atmosphere welcoming, and we make sure our tourism
dollars stay local by supporting a local business.<\/p>\n