The expert guides at BrushBuck Wildlife Tours would like to invite you on this 4 Day, 3 Night Yellowstone Winter Wolf tour where you will have the chance of a lifetime to witness these incredible animals in their natural habitat. Our insider knowledge and connections to the National Park Service gives us the upper hand in tracking down the various wolf packs throughout Yellowstone.
When you choose BrushBuck, you are also supporting a 100% Military Veteran Owned Business. Our owners and employees Adam and Amber have served over a combined 20 years in the United States Navy and Marine Corps.
Itinerary
DAY 1: BOZEMAN TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
8:00 – 9:00 A.M – Guests will be picked up by their BrushBuck Guide at local area Bozeman hotels and brought to the lodge in Gardiner, Montana. On the way we often see white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, golden eagles, bald eagles, along with other wildlife! Should time permit we will take an evening drive around the area to see more wildlife and scenery after settling in.
Meal Plan: Guests are at leisure in the mountain town of Gardiner
Accommodations
Best Western in Gardiner, Montana (or similar)
DAY 2: GARDINER TO COOKE CITY
Wolves move early and we will be out and about to have our best chances at finding them! Expect lots of wildlife and scenery throughout the morning. Wildlife we often see are mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, bison, elk, and moose. We will be driving through territory of 3 wolf packs making this a great opportunity for wolf viewing!
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Accommodations
Super 8 in Cooke City, Montana (or similar)
DAY 3: WILDLIFE ALL DAY!
We will depart the lodge early for another morning of listening, glassing and watching wolves! We often have wolf killed elk and winter deceased bison located that wolves and other predators visit to get a bite to eat. On these food sources we may see coyote, red fox, bald eagle, golden eagles, and wolves! Your BrushBuck Guide will use all available resources to track down and show you wolves like you’ve never seen them before! We will then check in to our lodge in Cooke City, Montana where we will take a break and guests may choose to go back into the park to wildlife watch or relax in Cooke City for the evening.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Accommodations
Super 8 in Cooke City, Montana (or similar)
DAY 4: COOKE CITY TO BOZEMAN
Another early morning as we head out for one last game drive to view wolves & other wildlife! We will see many other animals along the way as they endure the everyday struggle of surviving the harsh Yellowstone winter. Guests should keep their camera ready as photography opportunities are around every corner! Guests will have a great chance to see bison, elk, moose, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, mountain goat, coyote, and red fox! On our way to Bozeman we will stop for lunch in the historic Mammoth Hotel and visit Mammoth Hot Springs. Guests should expect to arrive at their Bozeman area hotel approximately at 4:00pm.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
End Tour in Bozeman, Montana
* Accommodations subject to change and availability.
What's Included
- BrushBuck Adventure Guide
- Transportation to/from Bozeman
- 3 Breakfasts (Breakfast on Day 2, 3, & 4)
- Snacks/refreshments
- Comfortable Tour Van
- Use of Binoculars, Spotting Scopes and Tripods
- National Park Entrance Fees
- 3 Nights Accommodation
- Guide gratuity (10-15% of tour price recommended)
- Meals and beverages not listed as Inclusions
Public Tour Pricing
- Single Occupancy$2,199 / person
- Double Occupancy$4,178 / 2 people
- Triple Occupancy$6,267 / 3 people
- Quad Occupancy$8,356 / 4 people
2024 Availability Dates:
- December 16th-19th
- December 31st – January 3rd, 2025
2025 Availability Dates:
- January 31st – February 3rd
- February 7th – 10th
- February 14th-17th
- February 21st – 24th
- February 28th – March 3rd
- March 14th – 17th
- December 15th – 18th
- December 30th – January 2nd, 2026
Cancellation Policy:
50% of the price of the tour will be withheld outside of 60 days; within 60 days, 100% of the total price of the tour will be charged.
A QUAD Booking is set at 4 (four) people in a single room with 2 queen beds; Please contact us if you need an extra room.
Private Tour Pricing
FOR GROUPS OF 13 OR MORE, PLEASE CALL US
Cancellation Policy: 50% of the price of the tour will be withheld outside of 60 days; within 60 days, 100% of the total price of the tour will be charged.
BOOK THIS YELLOWSTONE WINTER WOLF TOUR TODAY!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Wolves Live In Yellowstone?
It is estimated that roughly 528 wolves live in the greater Yellowstone Ecosystem as of 2015. Inside the park, there are at least 94 wolves as of January 2020.
Source: www.nps.gov
Are Wolves the Most Dangerous Animal in Yellowstone?
Not to humans! The animal that causes the most injuries in Yellowstone is the Bison, as some visitors disregard the warnings about approaching bison.
Wolves are not normally dangerous to humans unless provided with food. No wolf has attacked a human in Yellowstone, but a few attacks have occurred in other places.
Source: www.nps.gov
It is reported that roughly 16-22 elk a year are killed by wolves every year.
What Other Animals May We See on this Tour?
Bison, elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, coyote, red fox, bald eagle, golden eagle.
What Precautions are Being Taken To Keep Guests Safe?
We take your safety extremely seriously. We follow strict cleaning and distancing protocols to inusre you have a safe and fun adventure!
- Cleaning and sanitizing vehicles after every tour
- Use of disposable / compostable items such as: tablecloths, paper plates and cups
- Operating private tours so each group one family or travel group
- Guests will have availability to face masks and hand sanitizer throughout the tour
How Can I Book A Tour?
Book your tour online or call us directly at (307) 699-2999. We can also answer any of your questions via our LiveChat service, or our contact form for more information and booking a tour.
What Other Tours Are Available?
Winter and summer tour options are available with single day and multi-day tour formats. Tours embark from Jackson, WY, and West Yellowstone.
Our expertly guided tours focus on the geothermal features and vast wildlife including grizzly and black bear, wolves, elk, moose, bison, bald eagles, and much more.
During winter we offer half-day/full-day tours to Grand Teton National Park and can book you Yellowstone snowcoach and snowmobile tours to destinations like Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. We also offer multi-day tours through Grand Teton and Yellowstone. View all our winter tours here.
During summer we offer single and multi-day tour options to destinations including Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone to view the Upper and Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River.
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