Planning a trip to Yellowstone in the winter is rewarding, but can be challenging. There are a lot of logistics involved. Where do you stay? How do you travel and get the most out of the trip when road access is limited?

Luckily, Yellowstone Forever and Yellowstone National Park Lodges have made it much simpler and more enjoyable to travel to Yellowstone in winter with our Lodging & Learning packages! We take care of the logistics so you can spend your energy experiencing the park.

Lodging & Learning packages combine just the right amount of education and recreation. You’ll stay at park hotels, will be taught by a naturalist guide, and your trip will include in-park transportation. 

Check out our three winter lodging and learning options, and book your trip now!

Length: 6 days
Lodging: 4 nights at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, 2 nights at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Start dates: Dec. 16 | Dec. 23 | Dec. 30 | Jan. 6 | Jan. 13 | Jan. 20 | Jan. 27 | Feb. 3 | Feb. 10 | Feb. 17 | Feb. 24

Our Winter in Wonderland package is our only package that combines two of the best ways to travel in the park during winter—skiing and snowshoeing! The program is designed for those who want to explore the full breadth of Yellowstone during their visit. 

You’ll search for wolves and other exciting wildlife in Lamar Valley, explore the most popular geyser basins in the park, stand in awe at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and more! 

This program includes ski rental and professional cross-country ski instruction. You’ll enjoy numerous ski outings in Yellowstone’s winter wilderness.

Itinerary

• Day 1: Welcome and orientation
• Day 2: Northern range wildlife watching and cross-country ski instruction
• Day 3: Cross-country skiing in Tower Falls area
• Day 4: Visit the geyser basins and Old Faithful
• Day 5: Explore the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
• Day 6: Return to Mammoth Hot Springs, wrap up educational programming, and say goodbye.
• Day 7: Wrap up, check out, and say goodbye!

Length: 5 days
Lodging: 2 nights at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, 3 nights at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Start dates: Dec. 22 | Dec. 29 | Jan. 5 | Jan. 12 | Jan. 29 | Jan. 26 | Feb. 2 | Feb. 9 | Feb. 16 | Feb. 23

The Old Faithful package takes visitors on a guided tour of all the wonders of the park’s interior. Explore world-famous geyser basins, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and more.

Enjoy walks and snowshoe outings while learning about Yellowstone’s unique geologic features, history, and ecology with an expert naturalist guide. This package is capped off with a private group dinner with your naturalist guide.

Itinerary

• Day 1: Welcome and orientation
• Day 2: Wildlife watch and sightsee on the journey to Old Faithful
• Day 3: Explore the geyser basins and wild rivers
• Day 4: Visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
• Day 5: Return to Mammoth Hot Springs
• Day 6: Wrap up, check out, and say goodbye!

As a special offer to registrants of the Old Faithful Winter Expedition package, get a free Yellowstone Day Adventure wildlife-watching tour the day after the program. Simply ask your naturalist guide during the program orientation to sign you up!

Length: 4 days
Lodging: 4 nights at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
Start dates: Dec. 17 | Dec. 22 | Dec. 24 | Dec. 29 | Dec. 31 | Jan. 5 | Jan. 7 | Jan. 12 | Jan. 14 | Jan. 19 | Jan. 21 | Jan. 26 | Jan. 28 | Feb. 2 | Feb. 4 | Feb. 9 | Feb. 11 | Feb. 16 | Feb. 18 | Feb. 23 | Feb. 25

There’s no better place to see a wolf in the wild than Yellowstone National Park, and there’s no better time to see them than in winter.

With this package you’ll delve into the winter world of Yellowstone’s wolves with experts who will share their knowledge about wolf ecology and management. Search for wolves and enjoy snowshoeing the park’s northern range, including the snow-cloaked Lamar Valley.

Itinerary

• Day 1: Welcome and orientation
• Days 2-4: Sunrise wildlife watching, interpretive snowshoeing tours, and plenty of hot beverages to keep warm.