15 Tours in Jackson to Build a Day Around

1.From Jackson Hole: Yellowstone Old Faithful, Waterfalls and Wildlife Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,557 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $329Our pick

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Jackson or Teton Village through Grand Teton and Yellowstone with a naturalist guide. Look for bison, bears, wolves, elk, and moose, then visit Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, the Lower Falls, geyser basins, and Hayden Valley. The small group, picnic lunch, binoculars, and hotel pickup make this a convenient but long day.

“My wife and I cerebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary with a private tour of Yellowstone. Our guide Kevin was second to none! He was absolutely dynamite providing exceptional hospitality and knowledge. He knew every inch of the park and had an uncanny ability to anticipate knowing what could be around every corner. We saw bison, wolves, elk, deer, grizzlies and so on.”

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2.Grand Teton Wildlife Safari in a Enclosed or Open-Air Vehicle (season dependent)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,212 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $159

Join BrushBuck Wildlife Tours from Jackson Hole for a four-hour Grand Teton safari in a seasonal open-air or heated enclosed vehicle. Your guide searches for moose, elk, bears, wolves, bison, and birds, while sharing park geology, wildlife habits, and local history. Expect binoculars, snacks, photo stops, and guides such as Kyle, Kelsey, Allie, or Anthony.

“This was an incredible day that we thoroughly enjoyed! We were so fortunate see all kinds of wildlife on our tour that was just breathtaking.”

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3.Grand Teton Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,067 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend four hours exploring Grand Teton National Park with a naturalist guide such as Luke, Joe, Shane, or Eddie. Pickup, snacks, water, binoculars, and a spotting scope are included. Expect wildlife stops, Mormon Row, Jackson Lake, Oxbow Bend, Jenny Lake, and other scenic viewpoints in a small group of up to nine.

“We had a great tour today with Luke. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and all the animals that we encountered!”

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4.Sunset 4-Hour Grand Teton Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,020 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $198

Spend about four hours exploring Grand Teton National Park from a seven-seat safari vehicle with a naturalist guide such as Kirk, Ricky, Joy, or Raf. Watch for moose, elk, bison, wolves, bears, birds, and more at sunset. Binoculars, Swarovski scopes, snacks, drinks, and a roof hatch are included.

“Great time with lots of animal sightings. Raphial was awesome! He was very knowledgeable about the area, history and the wildlife.”

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5.Tetons and Snake River Scenic Float Trip In Jackson Hole

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,000 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about three hours floating 13 scenic miles of the Snake River near Jackson Hole. Guides such as Matt, Hailey, Egan, and Julian share local history, geology, and wildlife tips while you watch for bald eagles, moose, deer, otters, and osprey. The ride is gentle, with a few mild rapids, blankets, ponchos, and a maximum of 20 people.

“Might get a little bit wet. Scenery is beautiful. The ride is very easy and relaxing. Our guide Tabby knew lots of interesting information.”

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6.Whitewater Rafting in Jackson Hole : Family Standard Raft

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 965 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

You’ll ride an 8-mile stretch of the Snake River from Dave Hansen’s Jackson shop, tackling Class II and III rapids such as Lunch Counter and Big Kahuna. A guide such as Bryce, Hailey, Zach, or Savannah leads the raft, while the bus handles transport to the launch. Expect cold water, big scenery, and a thorough soaking.

“Great service from the very beginning. Everyone was helpful and knowledgeable and explained everything with great detail. Bryce was an amazing tour guide!!”

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7.Horseback Riding with Grand Teton Views in Jackson Hole

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 916 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Ride from Heart Six Ranch near Moran into Bridger-Teton National Forest, with views of the Tetons, Buffalo Valley, aspen groves, and forest trails. Gentle horses suit first-timers, while guides such as Ava, Jeremiah, Jeremy, Ross, and Corey add stories and steady help. Choose a 90-minute, half-day, or dinner ride.

“Such a fun and memorable experience with my husband! First time to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. Haven’t rider a horse in years and our guide made us feel safe and comfortable. So fun and a beautiful view to get a picture taken.”

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8.Sunrise 4-Hour Grand Teton Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $198

Start in Jackson before the crowds, then ride a 4x4 with roof hatches into Grand Teton National Park. Your guide, such as Bo, Lucas, Ashley, or Ricky, searches for moose, elk, bears, bison, and eagles while sharing park stories. Coffee, breakfast, snacks, water, binoculars, and spotting scopes are included.

“We had an amazing time scouting and spotting wildlife. Tyler was super knowledgeable and very kind. Highly recommend this experience!”

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9.Snake River Scenic Float Trip with Teton Views in Jackson Hole

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 864 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Spend about three hours floating 13 miles down the Snake River with guides such as Zack, Andrew, Matilda, and Emma. You do not paddle or steer. Expect Teton views, bald eagles, water birds, and a few mild rapids. The trip suits families, older adults, and first-time rafters, though you should dress for possible rain and splashes.

“Great experience! Zach our guide was informative and knowledgeable about the area and river. Great eagle eye!! Would highly recommend the trip to anyone coming to Jackson Hole.”

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10.Yellowstone Lower Loop Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 687 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $325

You’ll leave Jackson at 7:30 a.m. with a guide such as David, Luke, Joe, or John, then spend 10 to 12 hours seeing Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone Lake, the Lower Falls, Hayden Valley, and other thermal areas. A small group, lunch, snacks, water, binoculars, and hotel pickup keep this long park day simple.

“David was the best!!!! So knowledgeable and personable. Definitely was a great guide. Besides that, he even went out of his way to return something I left on the van to my hotel. We saw all the highlights of Yellowstone in one day-even a grizzly and bison”

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11.Grand Teton National Park Guided Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 676 reviews · 4 hours · from $159

Spend four hours searching Grand Teton National Park for elk, moose, bison, pronghorn, bears, wolves, eagles, and more. A biologist or naturalist guide such as Phil, Kevin, Anthony, or Haley leads the outing, with binoculars, a spotting scope, snacks, drinks, and seasonal vehicles included. Sunrise and sunset departures offer the best animal activity.

“Our guide Phil was awesome! Very knowledgeable and eager to share information about history and our location.”

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12.Jackson Hole: Aerial Tram and Gondolas Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 632 reviews · 3 - 5 days · from $55Best value

Ride the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram 4,139 feet above Jackson Hole to Rendezvous Mountain at 10,450 feet. Walk to the Grand Teton Skywalk, order waffles and hot drinks at Corbet’s Cabin, and use the Bridger and Sweetwater Gondolas during peak season. Allow at least two hours, bring a jacket, and check weather before you go.

“Fantastic and awesome view ! Highly recommend! Waffles were delicious”

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13.Whitewater Rafting in Jackson Hole: Small Boat Excitement

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $135

You’ll ride an 8-person raft through 8 miles of Snake River whitewater, including Big Kahuna, Lunch Counter, Rope, and Champagne. Guides such as Ben, Delaney, Bryce, and Egan keep the boat moving and the mood light. Expect clear paddling commands, dramatic Teton-region scenery, and a very wet ride. Wetsuits cost extra.

“Nick was our guide down the river. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his job. He kept us all engaged. I highly recommend a wetsuit especially if you are like us coming from Florida in September. Would totally do this tour again!”

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14.Snake River Scenic Float

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 534 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

Float gently through Jackson Hole for about three hours in a raft with high-back seats, binoculars, water, life jackets, and rain gear. Guides such as Alex, JoJo, Andrew, and Matt share local stories while you watch for bald eagles, osprey, beavers, elk, moose, otters, and possibly bears. The trip begins and ends in Wilson.

“This was a beautiful trip down the Snake River, late September. I felt very safe and comfortable, with the soft seat back chairs and the waterproof blankets we were given! Our guide, Alex, gave us some info of the area on our way down & saw several Bald Eagles, amazing foliage colors, large fish swimming just under the raft! The other people that checked us, fitted our life jackets, drove the vans to take us to the water and pick us up, were also helpful and friendly. Certainly I would encourage you to think about taking this float trip!”

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15.Yellowstone National Park – Full-Day Lower Loop Tour from Jackson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 502 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $375

Leave Jackson at 6:30 a.m. for a full day through Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks. Your guide handles the driving, park fees, breakfast, lunch, wildlife stops, and timing at major sights including Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone Lake, and the canyon falls. Guides such as Katie, Chance, Scott, and Nevaeh are noted for clear park knowledge and warm, attentive service.

“This was one of the best tours. Very extensive and comfortable. If you want to see alot of Yellowstone in a single day, this is the way to do it.”

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