Winter In Yellowstone Photo Expedition (Sample Tour)

Head to the wide, open vistas of the Lamar Valley to photograph wildlife at one of their most active times. Gray wolves were first restored to Yellowstone in the Lamar Valley in 1995, and the snow-covered meadows host herds of elk and bison. Use a spotting scope and your telephoto lens to find coyotes and eagles—and perhaps an elusive wolf. After lunch, you’ll meet a renowned wildlife photographer in his home studio, where he’ll share his experiences photographing for National Geographic.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations:Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel

Travel by private snow coach to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, where winter adds extra magic to an already dramatic landscape. Walk to the rim of the spectacular gorge to capture images of its thundering waterfall and the ice arch that forms from the spray. Continue to Old Faithful, stopping along the route to photograph a geothermal wonderland of erupting geysers, frozen waterfalls and gem-colored mineral pools. Keep an eye out for wildlife—including bison, which often stand among the pools for warmth.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations:Old Faithful Snow Lodge

Awaken at dawn to photograph Old Faithful in the first light of morning. After breakfast, hit the trails on an optional snowshoe or cross-country ski excursion, or go on a photo shoot near the lodge. This afternoon, head to the Upper Geyser Basin, discovering the geological forces behind Yellowstone. Focus on steaming, mineral pools, whose sapphire, emerald and violet hues appear even more brilliant in the snow. After dark, step outside to admire the incredible canopy of stars in one of the world’s best constellation-viewing spots and work on low-light photography to capture scenes of steam, stars, snow and night sky.

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations:Old Faithful Snow Lodge