See the magnificent landscapes of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks transformed by the winter snows. Explore these parks with naturalist guides on wildlife tours and excursions by snowshoe and snowcoach.  

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 The Tetons in winter
The Tetons in winter
 Elk grazing in the National Elk Refuge near the Tetons
Elk grazing in the National Elk Refuge near the Tetons
 Snowshoe excursion in the mountains
Snowshoe excursion in the mountains
 The stark beauty of the Tetons in winter
The stark beauty of the Tetons in winter
 Bison in Yellowstone National Park
Bison in Yellowstone National Park
 Gray Wolf
Gray Wolf
 A coyote in the winter
A coyote in the winter
 Bull elk in Yellowstone
Bull elk in Yellowstone
 Two solitary bison in the winter
Two solitary bison in the winter
 Hot springs in winter in Yellowstone National Park
Hot springs in winter in Yellowstone National Park
 Natural hot spring in winter. Credit: Tyler Barratt
Natural hot spring in winter. Credit: Tyler Barratt
 Old Faithful Snow Lodge in the winter
Old Faithful Snow Lodge in the winter

Winter in Yellowstone and Grand Tetons: A Tailor-Made Journey

9 days from $6,800

See the magnificent landscapes of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks transformed by the winter snows. Explore these parks with naturalist guides on wildlife tours and excursions by snowshoe and snowcoach.  

Request a Tailor-Made Itinerary

or call 855-215-8690
Accommodations

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The Lexington

Jackson, Wyoming, United States

Conveniently located in the heart of Jackson, The Lexington is a family-owned hotel with deep roots in Jackson's historic western community. Offering a blend of western hospitality and modern comfort, the hotel provides a variety of well-appointed, spacious rooms and quality amenities. On site there is also an indoor pool and Jacuzzi. Fresh chocolate chip cookies and beverages are served every afternoon.

Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Cabins

Yellowstone National Park, United States

Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Cabins' heavy timber construction, log columns and cedar shingle roofs enable it to effortlessly blend in to its magnificent natural surroundings. Like all Yellowstone properties, television, radio and air-conditioning are not provided in order to protect and enhance the tranquillity of the natural environment. WiFi is available and is free of charge for guests. Accommodations range from rooms in the main lodge, complete with Western-style furnishings and wildlife adornments to the spacious and modern, two-bedroom Western Cabins and the simple yet comfortable duplex Frontier Cabins. The lodge features a cozy bar and meals are served in the Obsidian dining room.

Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel

Yellowstone National Park, United States

Built in 1937, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel was the park’s original base for tourists, who would visit Yellowstone by stagecoach. Guest accommodations include a combination of cabins and recently renovated hotel rooms, all simple, comfortable, and clean. All accommoations are equipped with a telephone, coffee maker, minifridge, hair dryer, and writing desk. 

Common areas include a lobby with a fireplace and lounge; a gift shop; and the Map Room, where guests can do puzzles, read books, have a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and study the impressive wall-sized map of the United States made with wood gathered from nine countries. WiFi is available at the hotel for a fee. The Mammoth Hotel Dining Room is just a few steps from the hotel. 

Gift Membership – Friends of Smithsonian

When you travel on a tailor-made journey, you will receive a Friends of the Smithsonian Archivist Circle membership*. Benefits include:

  • A Smithsonian annual engagement calendar with full-color images of exceptional art and artifacts, mailed in the fall.
  • Subscription to Smithsonian, the award-winning magazine of the arts, sciences, and history. Early access to Smithsonian magazine produced events.
  • Invitations to four exclusive virtual programs for Friends of the Smithsonian members with Smithsonian experts.
  • 10% discount in Smithsonian Museum Stores (good on purchases up to $200); 10% discount with the SmithsonianStore.com, and Folkways Recordings
  • Recognition in the Friends of the Smithsonian Honor Roll, displayed electronically on the National Mall in the Membership Reception Center
  • Special member rate for tickets to the Smithsonian’s IMAX® theaters and Einstein Planetarium.
  • Free admission to the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City.
  • A complimentary copy of the annual Smithsonian museum guidebook.
  • Invitation to a special welcome event for new members at a Smithsonian venue.

*Offer only available for first-time Smithsonian members. 

Travel Insurance

For the convenience of our travelers, Smithsonian Journeys includes a basic medical expense and evacuation plan through Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand, at no additional charge. This plan provides post-departure Medical and Dental coverage of $250,000 per person and Emergency Assistance and Transportation coverage of $1,000,000 per person (U.S. Residents Only). Note: For full details regarding these coverages please review the following Plan Documents here.

In addition, we recommend that travelers purchase a travel protection plan to help protect their travel investment from unforeseen events such as cancellation due to illness, flight delays due to adverse weather, baggage loss, and more. For your convenience, Smithsonian Journeys offers an optional Travel Protection Plan administered by Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand. For those interested, optional "Cancel for Any Reason" coverage is available for an additional charge. Note: Certain eligibility requirements apply and Cancel for Any Reason coverage is not available to New York residents. For full details regarding this coverage please review the following Plan Documents here.

To learn more about the Travel Protection Plan, you may visit https://www.generalipartner.com/smithsonianjourneys or call the administrator, Trip Mate, a Generali Global Assistance & Insurance Services brand at (866) 501-3252.

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