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Winter Wildlife of Yellowstone

24th Feb. - 6th Mar. 2026 - £7999

North America - Guided By David Miles

One Of Yellowstone's Bison Standing In The Snow Typical Of The Type Of Image That You Will Capture During The Wildlife Of Yellowstone In Winter Photography Holiday

Winter Wildlife of Yellowstone - 24th Feb. - 6th Mar. 2026 - £7999

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Yellowstone National Park is home to the most extensive concentration of wildlife in the lower 48 states & when winter hits, the Park transforms into a picturesque winter wonderland, complete with snowy woods, ice pellets of geyser rain & frozen waterfalls.

Whilst some of the Wildlife of Yellowstone, notably the bears hibernate, , , , mule deer, wolves, foxes & coyotes roam the Park as the cold & wind drives them down from the high ridges to forage & hunt for food in the open meadows near the road.

We will spend three full days scouring the interior of Yellowstone. During these days, we will travel by snow coach & the primary focus will be on the wildlife of Yellowstone, such as , coyotes, red foxes, Trumpeter Swans, otters & bobcats.

However, no trip to Yellowstone would be complete without a trip to see Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone & other geyser basins.

On day five, we relocate to Gardiner, our base, for the remainder of the trip.

We will explore Gardiner & the Lamar Valley for the next four days, looking for Bald Eagle, Bison, Coyote, Elk, Moose, Pine Marten, Wolf, Bighorn Sheep, Otter, Red Fox, Stoat.

If we are lucky, we may even see foxes “mousing”.

The Lamar Valley is one of the best places in the world to see grey wolves. During the winter, the snowy landscape acts as a blank canvas for quickly spotting their dark shapes as they move across the hills & valleys.

Yellowstone National Park in winter is a truly magical place with opportunities to capture images of some stunning landscapes & the fantastic wildlife that call the Park their home.

For this 10 night tour, we have joined forces with Adam Brubaker of Tied to Nature, a long-time provider of some of the finest winter tours in Yellowstone. Adam is a resident of Idaho & spends his entire year devoted to the wildlife of the Yellowstone ecosystem; he has been providing Yellowstone winter tours for many years.

In addition to Adam, throughout this photography holiday, , the co-founders of NaturesLens, will be on hand to guide & lead you; will be providing assistance & advice as needed & helping you develop your skills. They will help you capture images of the incredible wildlife.

What wildlife can you see in Yellowstone in winter?

We hope to observe & photograph Bald Eagle, Bison, Coyote, Elk, Moose, Wolf & much more besides, all with the impressive backdrop provided by the surrounding snow-capped landscape.

One Of Yellowstone's Coyotes Typical Of The Type Of Image That You Will Capture During The Wildlife Of Yellowstone In Winter Photography Holiday

Winter Wildlife of Yellowstone Photography Holiday Itinerary

The following is the proposed itinerary for this photography holiday, it should be considered provisional & subject to change.

  • Day 1 - Assemble Bozeman - transfer to West Yellowstone - overnight West Yellowstone
  • Day 2 - Travel by snow coaches into the interior of Yellowstone - overnight West Yellowstone
  • Day 3 - Travel by snow coaches into the interior of Yellowstone - overnight West Yellowstone
  • Day 4 - Travel by snow coaches into the interior of Yellowstone - overnight West Yellowstone
  • Day 5 - transfer to Gardiner - overnight Gardiner
  • Day 6 - Photography of wildlife on the northern tier of Yellowstone including the Lamar Valley - overnight Gardiner
  • Day 7 - Photography of wildlife on the northern tier of Yellowstone including the Lamar Valley - overnight Gardiner
  • Day 8 - Photography of wildlife on the northern tier of Yellowstone including the Lamar Valley - overnight Gardiner
  • Day 9 - Photography of wildlife on the northern tier of Yellowstone including the Lamar Valley - overnight Gardiner
  • Day 10 - Transfer to Bozeman - Flights to Home Location
One Of Yellowstone's Famed Lone Trees Typical Of The Type Of Image That You Will Capture During The Wildlife Of Yellowstone In Winter Photography Holiday

Winter Wildlife of Yellowstone Photography Holiday Highlights

We have taken care to refine the itinerary for this wildlife photography holiday; as such, we consider the following to be amongst the highlights of this tour.

  • Three full days scouring the interior of Yellowstone by snow coach
  • Photograph old faithful, the grand canyon of Yellowstone & other geyser basins
  • Explore Gardiner & the Lamar Valley for four days
  • 4 nights accommodation in West Yellowstone on a full board, non-shared basis
  • 5 nights accommodation in Gardiner on a full board, non-shared basis
  • Single occupancy accommodation is provided at no extra cost to you
  • Capture images of some stunning landscapes & the fantastic wildlife
  • Great guide to client ratio of no more than 1:3
  • Guided by Adam Brubaker with David Miles for NatureLens
  • May be combined with our Sea Otters & Bald Eagles of Alaska photography holiday for those who want a longer trip
One Of Yellowstone's Coyote's Pauses Typical Of The Type Of Image That You Will Capture During The Wildlife Of Yellowstone In Winter Photography Holiday
A Lucky Find, One Of Yellowstone's Ermine Bounces Across The Snow Captured During The Wildlife Of Yellowstone In Winter Photography Holiday
A Lucky Find, An Ermine Bounces Across The Snow Captured During The Wildlife Of Yellowstone In Winter Photography Holiday
One Of Yellowstone's Foxes Seeks A Mouse In The Deep Snow Typical Of The Type Of Image That You Will Capture During The Wildlife Of Yellowstone In Winter Photography Holiday
One Of Yellowstone's Coyotes Pauses As It Crosses The Snowy Landscape Typical Of The Type Of Image That You Will Capture During The Wildlife Of Yellowstone In Winter Photography Holiday
Snow Clad Trees Make For Impressive Images Typical Of The Type Of Image That You Will Capture During The Wildlife Of Yellowstone In Winter Photography Holiday

What Do You Need To Bring With You?

Here is a list of items we recommend that you bring. While you must bring some of these items (i.e. passport if you are traveling from abroad), please note that many of the items listed below are only recommendations & are not a requirement.

Recommended Clothing

Recommended Clothing – the following is a guide as to what clothing you may require throughout this photography holiday, the list is not exhaustive & you do not require absolutely everything on this list, should you have any questions, please contact us via email or phone.

Gloves suitable for a very cold climate, hat suitable for a very cold climate, jacket suitable for a very cold climate, layers of neutral coloured clothing suitable for a very cold climate, lightweight waterproof over-trousers, trousers suitable for a cold climate & warm & sturdy boots suitable for a very cold climate

Recommended Camera Equipment

Recommended Camera Equipment – the following is a guide as to what camera equipment you may require throughout this photography holiday, the list is not exhaustive & you do not require absolutely everything on this list, should you have any questions, please contact us via email or phone.

Card reader, long prime lens in the range of 500mm, 600mm or 800mm, medium zoom lens in the range of 70-200mm, mirrorless or DSLR camera body, notebook or laptop, portable hard-disk drive or SSD for storage of your images, spare mirrorless or DSLR camera body, telephoto zoom lens in the range of 200-600mm, 100-400mm, 150-500mm or 150-600mm, tripod, wide angle lens in the range of 16-35mm & 17-40mm or 24-105mm

An Moose Resting In Willow Typical Of The Type Of Image That You Will Capture During The Wildlife Of Yellowstone In Winter Photography Holiday

What is Included & Excluded on the Winter Wildlife of Yellowstone Photography Holiday?

Before booking the Winter Wildlife of Yellowstone photography holiday, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the inclusions & exclusions for the trip. Understanding these lists will give you a clear idea of what to expect during your wildlife photography adventure.

What is Included?

Accommodation as specified in the description, all in-trip ground transportation, all photography sessions & appropriate permits, guidance & advice from our photography holiday guide, meals on a full-board basis & transportation between photographic locations

What is Excluded?

Activities not listed on the itinerary, all drinks, all flights, flights to start location, meals not listed on the itinerary, personal expenses of any type, required insurances, sundries, tips & gratuities, transportation to start location & visas

One Of Yellowstone's Bison Seeking Vegetation Beneath The Snow Typical Of The Type Of Image That You Will Capture During The Wildlife Of Yellowstone In Winter Photography Holiday

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography holiday scheduled by NaturesLens that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from TrailFinders or Campbell Irvine.

One Of Yellowstone's Red Foxes Crosses A Snowy Landscape Typical Of The Type Of Image That You Will Capture During The Wildlife Of Yellowstone In Winter Photography Holiday

What will we be capturing images of?

During this wildlife photography holiday, you can expect to capture images of a diverse range of species, the intended species include Bald eagle, bighorn sheep, bison, coyote, elk, moose, otter, pine marten, red fox, stoat & wolf.

Additional Information

NaturesLens photography holidays do not include flights unless it is explicitly stated on the event page. When it is time to book your flights, we will send you the details in plenty of time to allow for bookings at the best available price.

The photography holiday itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional.

NaturesLens photography holidays require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the photography holiday may not go ahead.

In the event that the minimum number for a photography holiday to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given photography holiday. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.

Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available.

Please note the cuisine on many of the NaturesLens photography holidays is authentic & typical of the region in which you are travelling. International or western cuisine is often NOT available. If you have any concerns over the food arrangements or have any special dietary requirements, please contact us prior to making a booking.

All personal luggage are the responsibility of the owner & we request that photography holiday participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag & tripod. We do not wish to appear dictatorial in this matter & the request is made to ensure space & comfort for everyone in our vehicles.

NaturesLens & its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, & as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause.

NaturesLens reserves the right to substitute hotels, & other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.

NaturesLens reserves the right to pass on to photography holiday participants any additional & unplanned expenditure incurred during a photography holiday, via events beyond the control of NaturesLens. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any photography holiday.

Payment of a deposit by photography holiday participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein.

All bookings are made subject to our terms & conditions.

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