Jackson Hole Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Jackson Hole tours and things to do at the gateway to the Grand Tetons: take a wildlife safari past bison, moose and elk, tour jagged Grand Teton National Park, day-trip to Yellowstone’s geysers, raft the Snake River through white water and scenic calm, and ride the aerial tram for sweeping mountain views. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Jackson Hole by interest
Whatever brings you to Jackson Hole — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Jackson Hole
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Grand Teton
Jagged peaks.
Yellowstone
Geysers & springs.
Valley Wildlife
Bison & moose.
Snake River
Rafting & floats.
Jackson Town
Antler arch.
Teton Lakes
Mirror waters.
Aerial Tram
Mountain vistas.
Winter Valley
Snow & sleighs.
1 hr awayYellowstone
Geysers & wildlife.
Adjacent awayGrand Teton
Jagged peaks.
Valley awaySnake River
Rafting & floats.
Valley awayWildlife Valley
Bison & moose.
Teton Village awayAerial Tram
Mountain vistas.
Valley awayWinter Refuge
Sleigh rides.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Jackson Hole visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Jun–Sep)
Warm and open — peak for parks and rafting.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Golden aspens and the elk rut, fewer crowds.
Winter (Dec–Mar)
Snowy — skiing, sleigh rides and wildlife.
Spring (Apr–May)
Newborn wildlife and quiet shoulder season.
For Yellowstone
Summer, when park roads are fully open.
Best overall
June to September for parks and activities.
One day
A Grand Teton tour and a wildlife safari.
Two days
Add a Yellowstone day trip.
Three+ days
Add rafting, hiking and the aerial tram.
For wildlife
Safaris in Grand Teton at dawn and dusk.
For adventure
Snake River rafting and hiking.
For winter
Sleigh rides, snowmobiling and skiing.
By car
A car is best for the parks and viewpoints.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours reach both parks and the river.
By air
Jackson Hole Airport is inside Grand Teton park.
Aerial tram
The tram climbs to panoramic views.
Where to stay
Stay in Jackson town or Teton Village.
US dollar
The USA uses the dollar; cards widely accepted.
Grand Teton
Go early for the best light and wildlife.
Yellowstone
Allow a full day for the southern loop.
Wildlife
Bring binoculars and a zoom lens.
Rafting
Choose white-water or a calm scenic float.
Bear safety
Carry bear spray and keep your distance.
Altitude
The valley is high — stay hydrated and pace yourself.
Yellowstone trips
Full-day park trips sell out — book ahead.
Wildlife safaris
Popular safaris fill up — reserve early.
Rafting trips
Summer rafting fills up — book ahead.
Grand Teton tours
Guided park tours fill up — reserve early.
Sleigh rides
Winter sleigh rides sell out — book ahead.
Summer season
July and August are busiest — book well ahead.
Grand Teton tour
Around $90–170 for a Grand Teton park tour.
Yellowstone trip
About $250–350 for a Yellowstone day trip.
Wildlife safari
Roughly $120–200 for a wildlife safari.
Rafting trip
Around $90–180 for a Snake River rafting trip.
Scenic tram
About $50–70 for an aerial tram ride.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Jackson Hole through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Parks & rafting.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Aspens & elk rut.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Skiing & sleighs.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Snowy.
- Best for
- Newborn wildlife.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Quiet.