Trip Dates: May 2 – May 7, 2027
The reintroduction of grey wolves into the Yellowstone Basin is one of the most successful rewilding projects in North America. Ripley was an early participant in rewilding birds, given our original work with the Hawaiian Goose and now more recently the Trumpeter Swan.
Join Rosemary Ripley and Peter Grubstein for six days and five nights in the world's first national park, guided by expert naturalists through the Lamar Valley and Northern Range — Yellowstone's most wildlife-rich corridors. You will track wolf packs across open valleys at dawn and watch bears emerge from winter. As you stand among bison herds moving across this protected land, you will see nature at its best: magnificent and unfiltered.
WHAT TO EXPECT
WOLF DAYS
~3 guided days tracking wolves with expert naturalists in Lamar Valley and the Northern Range, departing before sunrise.
EXPLORATION DAYS
Self-guided exploration of Yellowstone, including a visit to the Yellowstone Heritage & Research Center in Gardiner, MT.
WILDLIFE
Wolves, bears, bison, and birds observed in their natural habitat — with expert interpretation of each animal's ecology and history.
EXPERT GUIDES
Local guides and lecturers share the captivating story of wolf reintroduction and the management of Yellowstone's iconic wildlife.
PRICING & INCLUSIONS
$5500 per person (double occupancy)
~$6500 single supplement (estimated)
Includes a $2,000 donation to RWC
66% deposit due upon booking
Breakfast & lunch (boxed) daily
Expert guided wolf excursions
Dinner & incidentals
Transportation to Pray/Gardiner, MT
A rental car is recommended for flexibility in Paradise Valley and Yellowstone at the start and end of your trip. RWC can assist with travel arrangements. Pricing is being refined and may decrease as group details are confirmed.
A detailed day-by-day itinerary to follow
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