FAQ Wildlife & Scenic Tours - Buffalo Roam Tours, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Frequently Asked Questions

RESERVATIONS

How do I book a tour?

It’s easy. Use our online reservation service from our website “Book Now” or give us a call 307-413-0954. Both will give you our availability but if you cannot find what you want simply give us a call. Matt Fagan the owner is always available 8-7pm MT.

Which tour should I book?

This is a personal choice and will depend on how much time you have to explore our fantastic parks but we find that guests enjoy the Grand Teton tours first, followed by a Yellowstone tour.

New! What is your cancellation policy?

Buffalo Roam wants guests and guides to make “Go- No Go” tour decisions based on Health not money and refund cancellation policies. If you feel sick stay home, please.

A full refund will be offered until the morning of the tour.

Your tour guide will doing a symptom health check at pick up the morning of your tour and throughout to determine health and safety. Buffalo Roam will follow public health guidelines.

Full payment of booked tour will still be taken ahead of scheduled tour.

We ask that if guests want to cancel a tour, contact us as soon as you know! So we can change guide schedules and not waste trip resources.

Do you cancel due to bad weather?

No. the Greater Yellowstone area rarely rains all day, typically 15-30 minutes and this can make wildlife move around. We understand this may be your only day to tour the park. If the roads are open we will go. All tours subject to change due to road closures/weather conditions.

Need National Park Entrance Fee- Not Included

If you already have a park pass, please bring it! If not, you can purchase one at the park entrance gate as we go through. A Yellowstone Tour will need entrance to both parks, as we enter Grand Teton park to get to Yellowstone.

Here are the National Park entrance options for Grand Teton and Yellowstone.

FREE Children

15 years old and younger are FREE!

(Best) $80 America the Beautiful Annual All Park Pass (Best)

$80 for ALL national parks pass -America the Beautiful – valid 1 year – (4 persons entry on commercial tour)

(Best) $80 senior lifetime pass/ $20 senior one-year pass (62 yrs+) (Best)

Covers you and 3 other people; good for all national parks. Must be a US citizen or resident; be sure to bring your driver’s license or US passport. $80 for a lifetime or $20 for 1 year.

$20 Grand Teton & $20 Yellowstone per Individual Pass

Valid for 7 days multiple entry 1 person 1 park. Must have a both park passes on a Yellowstone tour from Jackson Hole. We enter Grand Teton park to pass thru to Yellowstone. ( $20 GTNP + $20 YNP=$40)

Yellowstone Tours – Best to purchase Annual All Park Pass

No 7 day combination park pass available. Must buy each park entrance for Yellowstone tour. ($20 GTNP +$20 YNP)=$40 per person for 7 days or… Purchase an Annual Pass or Senior Pass for $80 to all national parks for a year! Get’s 4 guests admission on a commercial tours.

Previously purchased a $35 GTNP OR YNP private vehicle pass- valid 7 days, UPGrade it.

The $35 pass will only cover 1 person at $20 per person. Each additional person pays the individual pass at $20 per person per park. Or upgrade it! Park gate will apply a valid 7 day pass of $35 to a new annual pass (if needing to upgrade).

Have a 4th Grader?

All U.S. kids who are in or just finished the fourth grade have access to their own Every Kid Outdoor pass at www.everykidoutdoors.gov.
NOTE: Child must go to this website BEFORE your trip to do an activity and print out the park pass; cannot do this directly at the park gate. Pass will get 3 family members in for free on our tour! This pass provides free access to national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges, and more!

FREE Interagency Access Pass for Permanently Disabled

Lifetime admission to all National Parks for U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are permanently disabled. Admits signer (with ID) and up to 3 additional people (16yr+) for a total of 4 people in their party, on our commercial tour.

FREE Active Duty Military Annual Pass

Annual pass covering entrance to all National Parks for signer with active military card.

What about hotels and accommodations?

If you prefer to be close to amenities, like dining and shopping, the town of Jackson is the place to stay. Consider staying in one of several hotels where you can walk to the Town Square, shops, and restaurants. If you are looking for more of a resort feel then consider staying in Teton Village-( the Ski Resort- 12 miles from the town of Jackson across the valley). You’ll find larger hotels and lodges, as well as on-site activities for children like mountain biking, a ropes course, and hiking trails. While there is a public START bus service from Jackson to Teton Village for a few dollars a person, a rental car might make your stay in the “Village” more convenient depending on your activities and length of stay.

Do you provide airport pickup?

Buffalo Roam Tours does not provide airport service. However, many local hotels do have a free airport shuttle service or there are many taxi, Uber/Lyft and car rentals offerings. Airport is 12 miles from the town of Jackson.

What should I bring along on the Tour?

The most important item you can bring is a great sense of adventure! During our summer season, between June and August, we suggest a light jacket, sunglasses, camera, hat with good sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, any personal items, and either your park pass or money to purchase one. We have sunscreen and bug repellant available.

For the remainder of the year- Spring and Fall and during the winter, we recommend multiple layers of clothing, long underwear, wool type hats, gloves, comfortable footwear that you don’t mind getting snowy or muddy, sunglasses, camera, any personal items, and either your park pass or money to purchase one.

TOUR DETAILS

What are the Buffalo Roam Tour vehicles like?

New Ford Transit Mid Roof Vans with high windows for great viewing, equipped with AC, PA system for audio voice, running boards, a naturalist kit and seat belts for 11 -14 passengers.

What’s included on a single day tour?

We have tried to cover all the major needs on a tour. Food and drink, binoculars, seatbelts, even umbrella’s and most important… a fun well trained naturalist to take you safely through the ecosystem. See the description designed for each specific kind of tour.

What about restroom!

Yes, we have you covered. Our tours are designed with bathroom several stops throughout the day . Typically, we can also get to one with in 20 minutes if notified.

What’s not included on a single day tour?

A fun adventurous mind set, national park entrance fee – easy to purchase or bring the one you have, or guide gratuity.

What snacks and meals do you provide?

Snacks are locally made trail bars, fresh fruit, local beef jerky or sticks, something crunchy like popcorn or healthy chips, bottled water and sparkling water. Lunch is at one of several park restaurants or a picnic lunch from a local deli will be ordered. If guests have a food allergy or dietary considerations? No Problem! Let us know ahead and we will try to accommodate and give you options.

How much driving is there on a tour?

It depends on the tour. For example, the Yellowstone Day Tour takes about 11-12 hours, covering 260 miles round trip, while the Grand Teton Day Tour takes about 8 hours, covering about 110 miles round trip. The parks are massive and require quite of bit of driving to explore and get to where wildlife and historical sites are. Don’t fret, we spend as much time as possible out of the vehicle exploring!

How much time is spent outside of the vehicle?

We plan all of our tours around frequent stops for wildlife viewing, taking in stunning scenery, short naturalist walks, geothermal exploration, bathroom stops, and meals. Even on our Yellowstone Tours, where we are covering 260 miles, there are many planned stops and quite a bit of time outside of our vehicles. About half of your time on a tour will be outside unless it is a private hiking tour where some time accommodations are made.

How much walking or hiking should I expect?

Our tours are not physically demanding. While we focus on spending as much time outside as possible, watching wildlife, walking along the many Geo-Thermal boardwalks or reaching a waterfall overlook: activities are from just outside the vehicle or after a short naturalist walk. Our walks typically follow flat and easy terrain for less than half a mile at a time. Your guide will adjust the tour to meet your needs and abilities.

For Hiking Specific Yellowstone Tours – expect 1- 6 miles per hike, with 1-3 hikes per tour. Expect some uneven and possibly wet trails. Moderately strenuous at an elevation of 7,500 to 9,500 ft. Trail conditions, weather, route closures and guest physical abilities will be taken into consideration when choosing hikes. The goal is a safe enjoyable outdoor experience away from most front country crowds while in the natural beauty of our national parks. All park rules and regulation will be followed while on tours.

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Buffalo Roam Tours

307-413-0954
info@buffaloroamtours.com
Jackson, WY 83001

About Us

Buffalo Roam Tours is located in beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming, south of Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. We are a small, local business that offers both small group and private guided scenic, hiking and wildlife tours from Jackson Hole.

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Buffalo Roam Tours is a Verified Merchant for secure credit card payments. We are an Authorized National Park Permittee for Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, member of the National Association for Interpretation, Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum and the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce. Please read our excellent reviews on Trip Advisor and check out our Buffalo Blog articles about the flora and fauna of Grand Teton and Yellowstone Ecosystems. Find out why we are truly a world-class tour company. Come join us and connect to the wonders of wild places!