Wolves and Wildlife of Yellowstone

Jan. 11–17, 2025

Tour Operator: Orbridge

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Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.

Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.

Active: Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour's inclusions.

Highly Active: Extensive walking and intense daily physical activity required. Appropriate for people who lead very active lives. Trip activities will be at a higher intensity and a more vigorous pace and may include activities such as biking, hiking at high altitudes and for long distances, white water rafting, and kayaking. A pre-trip physical training program is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.

To fully enjoy your tour experience, it is important to be in good health regardless of the tour's activity level. Please use your best discretion when deciding which group tour is right for you as your ability will have an impact on other participants. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UW Alumni Tours office.

Activity Level: Moderate

To learn more, click the button above or call Orbridge at 866-639-0079.

Aboard specially equipped vehicles that allow for both comfort and proximity to incredible wildlife, you’ll view wolves, bison, elk, and other creatures that call the park home. Visiting Yellowstone in winter is a transcendent experience! The air is crisp with the scent of pine trees and the promise of adventure. The snow-covered landscapes provide the perfect backdrop to nature’s unfolding drama.

Highlights:

• Enjoy the landscape from our custom-outfitted safari vans. These heated vehicles feature oversized windows and a rooftop hatch for premium viewing from every seat.
• Prepare for incredible photography opportunities. Yellowstone is a prime location for spotting majestic wolves from a respectable distance.
• Delight in a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge, a sanctuary to one of the largest elk herds in North America.
• Keep binoculars close at hand as you explore this “Serengeti of North America,” home to the largest concentration of mammals in the lower 48 states. Resident bison, elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, moose and other wildlife live among seven large predator species.
• Experience awe-inspiring geothermal features at Mammoth Hot Springs, including Old Faithful — a true icon of Yellowstone’s marvels! — as well as mud pots and fumaroles.
• Gain a deep understanding of the wolves’ revival story as well as the vast flora and fauna that exist in this complex ecosystem from knowledgeable naturalists who will accompany you throughout this journey.

Cost Details

Please see tour brochure for details.

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