SnowCoach
Winter Wolf Expedition
Bozeman
Snowcoach Sprinter Van
Jan 20-25th 2027
5 days
Max 6 people
From $3750 per person
Description
5-Day Wolf Watching Workshop (Jan 20–25)
Highlights
- 5-Day Immersive Experience in Yellowstone National Park
- Visit the best wolf viewing sites in the world in Yellowstone’s legendary Northern Range.
- 2 full days exploring Lamar Valley & prime wolf habitat by Mercedes Sprinter.
- Expert guiding by Andrea Baratte with flexible pacing for photographers & wildlife enthusiasts.
- Educational talks and insights from a Yellowstone park biologist.
- 2 days in Yellowstone’s remote winter interior via private snowcoach.
- Incredible winter wildlife: wolves, moose, bighorn sheep, fox, coyotes, otters & more.
- Access dramatic winter landscapes unreachable by standard vehicles.
- Small-group, high-end optics and personalized experience.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Jan 20
Arrival + transfer into ecosystem · Overnight AC Marriott
Day 2 – Jan 21
Full-day Northern Range wolf safari · Overnight Gardiner
Day 3 – Jan 22
Full Northern Range immersion · Overnight Gardiner
Day 4 – Jan 23
Yellowstone interior via private snowcoach · Overnight Gardiner
Day 5 – Jan 24
Second interior expedition or wolf-focused day · Overnight Gardiner
Day 6 – Jan 25
Sunrise wildlife session · Transfer to Bozeman · Drop-off midday/afternoon
Vehicle
Travel in our premium 11-passenger Mercedes Sprinter, built for comfort, visibility and long days in the field.
For the winter interior we use a private snowcoach (up to 13 guests), one of the only vehicles capable of accessing Yellowstone’s deep winter terrain and geothermal regions.
Lodging
AC Marriott Downtown Bozeman is centrally located downtown within walking distance to restaurants and a short drive from the airport.
406 Lodge in Gardiner sits minutes from Yellowstone’s North Entrance for fast early-morning access into the park.
Why Choose Us
- 99% wolf sighting success rate on these workshops (distance varies)
- We are in the park almost daily and rarely miss active sightings
- Strong relationships within the Yellowstone wolf-watching community
- Locally owned company ranked #1 on TripAdvisor
Package Details
From $3750 (single room +$400) all taxes included
*Included in the price
- Transfers from Bozeman to Gardiner
- 1 night in Bozeman at the Marriott
- 4 Nights Lodging in Gardiner/West Yellowstone
- 1 Afternoon/Evening Safari in the Northern Range
- 2 Snowcoach Expeditions
- Early Morning in the Northern Range of Yellowstone
- Return Transport to Bozeman
- High Resolution Spotting Scopes for everyone
- Small group – 6 people maximum
Not included:
Meals& Drinks outside of excursions
Park entrance fee
Airfare
Airport Transfer
Moderate shape level required/Long days/ High levels of patience
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Snowcoaches operated in Yellowstone are specially designed, heated vehicles equipped with oversized low-pressure tires, allowing safe and comfortable travel over snow-covered park roads during winter. These snowcoaches provide exclusive access to Yellowstone’s interior.
The sprinter van will seat up to 11 people, the snowcoaches up to 13. With 6 people in our group there will be plenty of space
Each tour comes with a provided deli style lunch from a local bakery that makes all of their breads from scratch. You will get to choose from turkey, roast beef, ham, or vegetarian sandwich with mustard and mayo on the side. All sandwiches come with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Your lunch will come with a large selection of chips, an organic apple, and a fresh baked cookie.
Park Entrance Fee is not included in the price of the tour. However, if you have an annual park pass, it will get up 4 adult members of your group into the park. Otherwise, adults are $20/day. Children 15 and under are free. If you have a Senior Pass, are active Military, purchased a National Parks Pass, or are in the 4th Grade you will get yourself and part of the tour group in for free.
Temperatures of up to -40 degrees are possible