Grand Teton National Park

Birding Adventure

  • DURATION4 HRS
  • GROUP SIZEMax 7
  • SEASONYearly

Known to many as a hotspot for Large Wildlife, Grand Teton Park is a surprisingly underrated and unexplored birding location.  The multiple ecosystems throughout the park provide incredible habitat for migrants, common and specialized breeding species.  Our experienced avian biologists will bring you to the very best viewing spots, from the sage flats to thick forest, you'll be amazed by the diversity.  Over 300 species of birds have been documented in the park, including many rare and elusive species.  We may encounter a camouflaged Great-gray Owl, the vibrant Wester Tanager or hear a rare Trumpeter Swan flying over, every trip will be filled with surprises.  This tour is designed to explore and view as many habitats and species as possible, but can be catered to your specific birding goals for the best experience.  -Come join us for a tour and find out how amazing the birding can be!

We’ll depart the town of Jackson for our half day adventure close to sunrise.  Half day tours last roughly 4 hours and we offer them only during the mornings to focus on the best hours for birding.  Let one of our guides become your birding expert as you focus in with your camera or with our high quality Swarovski binoculars and spotting scopes.  Be prepared for non-strenuous hikes to get away from the road to view birds flitting about, and for listening to the chorus of song.  Our guides are happy to engage with you about anything that piques your interest, but our passion and expertise cater towards local bird ecology, behavior, and adaptations.

Full day birding 

The full day birding tour will begin close to sunrise to maximize the hours of the day when birds are most active.  Your Avian Biologist Guide will seek out the best birding hotspots, and with the use of our high quality Swarovski spotting scopes and binoculars, you'll be able to observe the diverse bird life. Be prepared for non-strenuous hikes to get away from the road to view birds flitting about, and for listening to the chorus of song.  After a morning session of uninterrupted birding, we’ll enjoy lunch together at one of the park’s amazing lodges, or if the weather permits and there is interest, we may enjoy a picnic style lunch on the shore of Jackson Lake or another scenic location.  After a relaxing lunch, we’ll continue to explore the birding spots of the park, seeking out any species that may have eluded us in the morning.  Knowledgeable in so many areas of expertise other than birds, make sure to pick your guide’s brain on topics like animal behavior, animal adaptations, geology of the area, local botany, and the cultural history of this special place. (Please give us a call for this option)

Your Customized Experience

  • We provide vehicles with  roof hatches for safe and unobstructed viewing.
  • All of our vehicles have 4-wheel-drive and studded tires, essential for winter travel in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
  • Everyone is granted a window seat, to ensure a great view! There is plenty of room for jackets, camera gear, backpacks, etc.
  • In our larger van, there are no uncomfortable benches that are hard to get in and out of. We have installed comfortable captain's chairs.
  • We use PA systems when needed, have installed cup holders, and provide stools for easier access. Our guides are always willing to help you in and out of the vehicle.

We are proud to partner with Austrian-born Swarovski Optik—award-winning, world class optics. Each guest has access to Swarovski CL (8x30), EL (10x42) or N(10x42) binoculars for personal use throughout the tour. ATX spotting scopes (30-70x magnification) are also available for viewing wildlife from afar. And, to help preserve the memory of your adventure, we capture all the action with Ollin spotting scope adapters, sending you home with photos and videoes!

Our naturalist kits provide the opportunity to touch and see different items up close. We have antlers, pelts, claws, horns, and more! All items were collected or purchased outside of the National Parks; it is prohibited to take anything out of the parks.

  • We provide a Wildlife Sightings List for tour participants to fill out, if you'd like. You take home a copy and we keep a copy for our records.
  • Your children will love our “Children’s Activity Book”. They can work on this during the tour or take it home for later. This book is filled with crosswords, coloring pages, matching games, wildlife bingo, and other engaging activities. You provide the child and we provide the book and crayons.
  • All of our guides carry radios to aid in sharing wildlife sightings. When the location and timing is right, we will head to that active wildlife hotspot for uninterrupted viewing.
  • We provide iPads on all tours that are filled with maps, wildlife photos, diagrams, animal sounds, and other visual aids to enhance your learning experience.
  • We take our coffee seriously. This is why we brew Cowboy Coffee organic beans for you every morning. We will serve your coffee from our vacuum insulated French Press carafe while in the park watching the sunrise. We also provide a selection of organic teas and hot chocolate.

Birding Tours in Grand Teton National Park $945 Private Tour up to 5 guests