YELLOWSTONE IN WINTER
8 DAYS – WEST YELLOWSTONE & GARDINER
Tour Details
Join Aaron to experience Yellowstone, and its rich wildlife under a fresh, white blanket of snow.
We will spend the first half of our trip aboard a privately chartered luxury snow coach, and we will journey throughout the park searching for the best wildlife activity and landscapes. Traveling throughout the park in these massive vehicles is truly an experience of a lifetime.
The second half of the trip will be spent exploring the northern section of the park where we will search for elusive predators like wolves, foxes, and coyotes, as well as large mammals such as big-horned sheep, moose, elk, bison and mule deer. All the while we will be surrounded by scenic landscapes
Our intimate group size equals better photography and allows plenty of room for personal space and photographic gear.
If you have traveled to Yellowstone before, but were unable to see this majestic park in the winter, then sign up now, it’s an incredible experience you will remember for a lifetime.
Aaron’s Photo Tours is an Authorized Permittee of Yellowstone National Park.
Images from Yellowstone Winter Photography Tours
Tour Video
This video was shot by Aaron on the 2022 Yellowstone in Winter Photo Tour. Over the last 4 years 1/2 of our groups have had success photographing wild wolves on this expedition. Although each trip is different this content gives you an idea of the kinds of encounters you can expect on the Yellowstone in Winter Photo Tour.
Testimonials
“This experience is indelibly etched in my mind. Thanks again for a wonderful week. Looking forward to our next journey together.”
“Fun, informative, exciting, exhilarating….if this describes your expectations for a wildlife photo shoot, then look no further than Aaron Baggenstos. Aaron’s passion for photography and his knowledge of wildlife are the perfect combination for an exceptional photo tour. On-location instruction/coaching combined with many hours each day of photographing wildlife is a methodology that insures a memorable learning experience regardless of photography skill level. You have to do this! I am already planning my next photo tour with Aaron” 2 time Aaron’s Photo Tours Participant
“I recently returned from the most wonderful trip to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone. What an experience! Aaron is the consummate tour guide. His passion for wildlife, nature and the environment, coupled with his dedication to providing the best photographic opportunities, made this an adventure of a lifetime. I enjoyed the trip so much I’ve already booked another tour!”
Highlights:
- Ride with style in a privately chartered snow coach granting you access to the parks best wildlife areas
- Experience Yellowstone with fewer crowds in a magical winter setting
- Shoot alongside an Award-winning professional wildlife photographer who will inspire, elevate, and accelerate your photographic results
Tour Info:
Dates:
Jan. 4-11, 2026 (Sold Out)
Jan 14-21, 2026 (Sold Out)
Jan. 4-11, 2027 (2 Spots Remain)
Group Size: 6 Participants
2026 Cost: $8,895 ($795 Single Supplement)
Payment Terms: 25% Non-Refundable Deposit, Rest Due at 120 Days Before Departure.
You can join the wait list for any sold out trip here.
Itinerary:
2026 Itinerary
With the North of Yellowstone opening this fall we are going back to our classic itinerary which includes the Lamar Valley.
2026 Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival day. Arrive in Bozeman, Montana, and take the complimentary airport shuttle to the hotel where we’ll gather as a group. In the afternoon, we’ll travel together to West Yellowstone. That evening, enjoy a welcome presentation at the hotel. (Accommodations: Holiday Inn – West Yellowstone, Montana)
Days 2-4: We will spend these days exploring Yellowstone’s interior via privately chartered luxury snow coach. Visit some of Yellowstone’s classic landscapes all the while searching out the vast variety of wildlife it has to offer. (Accommodations: Holiday Inn – West Yellowstone, Montana)
Days 5-7: We will spend these days exploring northern Yellowstone in search of wildlife and spectacular landscapes. Allow Aaron’s extensive experience in the park get you to the right places in the best light. (Accommodations: Gardiner, Montana)
Day 8: Day of departure. We will drive from Gardiner to Bozeman this day. Flights should be arranged after 3pm Bozeman International Airport (BZN).
Physical Requirement: Moderate. This trip requires periods of strenuous physical activity in sometimes extreme cold winter conditions.
Leader
In the last 10 years Aaron has led over 200 wildlife photography tours around the world. He has earned a reputation for his gracious teaching style to photographers of all skill levels and extensive knowledge of Nikon, Canon, Panasonic, Olympus, and Sony digital cameras.