Yellowstone & Grand Teton Winter Adventure
Experience Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks as a winter wonderland, the way many people don’t normally see it! With unique wildlife viewing opportunities, geysers and other thermal features shrouded in mist and fog, all amid snow and ice, along with majestic snowcapped mountains, lakes, rivers, and streams laid out as far as the eye can see.
Enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the Elk Refuge where thousands of elk winter. Choose between a snowmobile or snowcoach tour through Yellowstone National Park including stops at Old Faithful and West Thumb Geyser Basin. While in Salt Lake City, enjoy a visit to the 2002 Olympic Village and a morning performance by the World-Famous Tabernacle Choir.
$3,119.00 Per Person Double Occupancy
$3,319.00 Per Person Single Occupancy
$2,919.00 Per Person Triple Occupancy
$2,819.00 Per Person Quad Occupancy
2026 Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights:
- Guided tour of Salt Lake City, Utah
- Performance of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Utah Olympic Park
- Explore Jackson, Wyoming
- Elk Refuge horse drawn sleigh ride
- Grand Teton National Park
- Yellowstone National Park via snow coach or snowmobile
- Sightseeing through Starr Valley
Inclusions:
- Services of a Southwest Adventure Tours tour director – a professional tour guide
- Comfortable transportation
- 6 nights hotel accommodations in 3 to 3.5 star hotels
- 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
- Guided snowcoach tour of Yellowstone National Park
- Horse drawn sleigh ride on the National Elk Refuge
- Airport transfers
- Any fees paid for included excursions
- U.S. Resident National Park entrance fees
- Gratuities for included meals
- Applicable taxes and fees
Daily Breakdown:
- Day 1: Arrive in Salt Lake City
- Day 2: Tabernacle Choir – West Yellowstone, MT
- Day 3: Yellowstone by Snowcoach
- Day 4: Elk Refuge – Grand Teton – Jackson
- Day 5: Free Day in Jackson Hole
- Day 6: Utah Olympic Park – Salt Lake City
- Day 7: Journey Home
International Visitors National Park Pass Entry Fees (Non-U.S. Residents)
Itinerary:
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Today marks the beginning of your winter adventure. (*Please arrive at the Salt Lake Airport before 1:00pm*) Upon arrival, transfer to your downtown hotel (Included, see times below). This afternoon, meet our local guide and enjoy a tour of Salt Lake City with all the highlights, including Temple Square. Afterwards, join the group for the welcome dinner.
11:00am & 1:00pm Transfers from SLC Airport to Sheraton Hotel
Lodging: Sheraton Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT
Meals: D
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Start the day with a wonderful experience as you transfer to Temple Square to hear the world-famous Tabernacle Choir's weekly performance. (Choir's schedule permitting). Then, depart Salt Lake City and travel north, entering Idaho with a stop for lunch (not included) along the way. Enjoy wonderful winter scenery in the afternoon as you travel through the Island Park area on your way to the fun town of West Yellowstone for a two-night stay. Dinner is included at a local restaurant. Afterwards, the evening is free to explore.
Lodging: Starlite Yellowstone, West Yellowstone, WY
Meals: B, D
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This is your day to discover Yellowstone National Park, America's oldest and most famous national park, via snowcoach. The heated snowcoaches provide a clear view, moving easily across the snow while listening to the insights of an experienced Yellowstone guide. Visit some of the landmarks for which Yellowstone is famous for including Madison River, Fountain Paint Pots and the world’s most famous geyser, Old Faithful. There will be plenty of time to witness Old Faithful's dramatic display, enjoy an included lunch and explore the area. In the afternoon, enjoy a return trip to West Yellowstone with additional picture stops along the way. Arrive in West Yellowstone with the evening free on your own.
*A snowmobile tour to Old Faithful option is available for an additional fee of $250.00 per person. If you choose to travel by snowmobile, you will be outfitted with all the necessary gear, given riding instructions and a professional guide will lead you on a day of adventure.
Lodging: Starlite Yellowstone, West Yellowstone, MT
Meals: B, L
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Enjoy a beautiful winter day with incredible views of the rugged Teton Mountains as you travel from West Yellowstone to the fun western town of Jackson. Enjoy some free time for lunch on your own. Just a couple of miles north of Jackson is the National Elk Refuge, the winter home for thousands of these majestic animals. Get a close-up view as you take a horse-drawn sleigh ride right into the massive herd on the Elk Refuge. Your sleigh driver and guide will explain how the settling of the Jackson Valley affected the elk herd winter migration and why the refuge now plays an important role in their survival. Then enter Grand Teton National Park and visit some of the most famous stops for wonderful views and photo ops. We arrive in Jackson with the rest of the afternoon and evening free to explore the many restaurants, shops and art galleries on your own.
Lodging: Elk Country Inn, Jackson, WY
Meals: B
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Today, the day is yours to explore Jackson, Wyoming. You have the freedom to do many wonderful activities in Jackson, Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park, and the Wind River Mountains. Here are just a few of the options you can choose from.
- Skiing at Snow King Resort or Jackson Mountain Resort
- Snowmobiling in Grand Teton, Togowttee, or other areas
- Snowmobiling and soaking in Granite Hot Springs
- Dogsledding
- Snowshoeing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Exploring Historic Jackson, Wyoming museums and other areas
- Additional Wildlife Watching
- Dark Sky Astronomy Experience
You can enjoy a full day of adventure in this amazing location. Your guide will be available for transfers to any areas in needed
Lodging: Elk Country Inn, Jackson, Wyoming
Meals: B
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Depart Jackson this morning and travel through western Wyoming surrounded by silver streams, soaring peaks, and lush meadows. Drive through the rugged Snake River Canyon, stopping in Star Valley. Arrive in Evanston for lunch on your own. Next, arrive at Utah Olympic Park. Enjoy a guided tour of this amazing facility that hosted events for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and continues to host World Cup events. Many of the guides are winter Olympians in training. You will see the Utah Ski and Olympic Museum, three Nordic Jumps along with the Bobsled and Luge Track, which has some of the fastest ice on earth. In the late afternoon, return to Salt Lake City for one final night. This evening, join the group for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Lodging: Sheraton Downtown, Salt Lake City, UT
Meals: B, D
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You will be transferred to the Salt Lake Airport for your departure. As you travel home, take the wonderful new memories and friendships from your fabulous winter vacation with you!
Meals: B
Tour Details:
Not Included:
- Items of a personal nature (alcohol, room service, etc.)
- Meals (other than listed in the itinerary)
- Optional activities
- Airfare
- Gratuities for the tour director
Arrival / Departure Info:
- Arrival Location: Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
- Arrival Time: Any time on day 1 before 1 pm Mountain Time
- Departure Location: Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
- Departure Time: Any time on day 7
Physical Requirements:
- Guests must be in good physical health
- Need to be able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, including uneven ground and unpaved trails, as well as on snow and ice
- This is a winter tour, please come prepared for cold weather
- Touring and overnight locations are above 6,000 to 8,000 feet above sea level
- Deboard and board van each time at a viewpoint
- Please let us know if you have any other physical/health limitations or requirements
Note:
Southwest Adventure Tours is an authorized permittee of the following parks:
- Grand Teton National Park
- Yellowstone National Park
SWAT Trip Protection Plan (TPP)
Travel with Confidence. Cancel with Flexibility.
The SWAT Trip Protection Plan (TPP) gives you the freedom to cancel your tour for any reason up to the day before departure and receive a full refund of your SWAT-collected tour payments. It’s a simple, transparent cancellation waiver designed to provide flexibility for our guests and clarity in our booking process.
What TPP is-and Isn't
- Not Insurance. It is SWAT's own cancellation waiver.
- Coverage: Full refund of Swat-collected tour price and SWAT-sold add-ons (e.g., optional activities, additional nights of lodging, etc).
Who & What's Eligible
- Who: Any named traveler on a SWAT booking (direct or qualifing agency/partner sale).
- When: Must be added at initial checkout (cannot be added later).
- Exclusions:
- Cruise or third-party products (e.g., AMA Waterways) outside SWAT's control.
- Air or rail tickets not booked by SWAT
- Government fees (e.g., park passes).
- Wholesale agreements that prohibit supplier waivers.
How to Purchase
- At checkout, you'll see an unchecked box offering TPP at 10% of your SWAT cart total.
- Check the box to add TPP; leave it unchecked to decline.
- Once you leave the checkout page, you cannot add or remove TPP.
Cancelling Under TPP
- Deadline: You may cancel through 11:59 pm local time in your tour's start city on the day before your first activity.
- Process:
- Call or email the contact on your confirmation notice.
- We'll log your request timestamp (with time zone) and ask for a brief written confirmation via email to info@southwestadventuretours.com.
- Refunds: We refund 100% of all SWAT-collected tour and SWAT add-on amounts. The 10% TPP fee is retained.
After the Deadline
- If you cancel on or after your tour start date, or are a no-show, SWAT cancellation terms apply (no refund of tour amounts).
Rescheduling
- You may reschedule your protected booking once within 12 months of your original departure date at no additional TPP fee.
- If your new tour price is higher you pay only the difference in TPP fee; if lower, there will be no refund of the original fee.
Timing of Refund
- Once we receive your written cancellation request, Accounting initiates your refund within 5-7 business days.
- Actual bank posting time depends on your bank's processing schedule.
FAQ
What does TPP cover?
SWAT-collected tour and SWAT-sold add-on payments only.
When must I buy?
At initial checkout, cannot add later.
Can I cancel for any reason?
Yes, up to the day before your tour starts.
Is TPP refundable?
No, the 10% fee never refunds.
Can I move my trip?
Yes, once within 12 months at no extra TPP fee.
By choosing SWAT Trip Protection Plan, you gain flexibility to cancel worry-free, while SWAT maintains clear, consistent operations and revenue handling. Enjoy your adventure with confidence!
Day Tours From Salt Lake City
Since your tour begins and ends in Salt Lake City, why not spend one or two more days and go on one of our day tours? We have multiple options to explore this unique metropolitan area. Options include a trip out to the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island where you can experience a unique biosphere and body of water that impacts millions of people and is essential to the habitat for thousands of species of animals and birds. Or enjoy exploring downtown Salt Lake City with a historic walking tour or driving tour. You will have the opportunity to learn about the settling of the region, the mixture of different cultures and religions that call Salt Lake Home, and the beautiful and eclectic combination of architecture and history that continues to influence this area even today.
Come enjoy one of these experiences. Your Adventure Awaits!