Great Salt Lake Wildlife Experience
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour allows you to experience the vast beauty and quietude of Utah while being close to Downtown Salt Lake City. You get to see wildlife in its natural habitat.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Binoculars
Gratuities
If you need parking, The Hilton Hotel (downtown) has parking for $10 or The Grand America for $15.
What To Expect
Combine your trip to the Great Salt Lake with what I consider the only way to visit it by experiencing Antelope Island. This little known island is teaming with wildlife, and you can't get the quiet of wilderness by simply visiting it near I-80. We will spot for the wild herd of 600 American Bison roaming the island. Amongst the Bison we'll watch for coyote, bobcat, antelope, porcupine, big-horn sheep, mule deer and if the season is right up to 200,000 migratory birds. You can truly experience Nature in its finest form on this beautiful island. After wildlife spotting, we'll hike to Buffalo Point on the Island to watch the sunset and take in the breathtaking views. *Bug Season (April-June) We have bug spray for the mosquitos, and hats/bug nets for the biting gnats. Midges do not bite. The Hike is .9 miles round trip. It has a couple steep parts on dirt, but it's very well traveled. I would designate this as a moderate hiking difficulty, which is less than a mile. The Tour Vehicle is a 10 Passenger Ford Transit Passenger Van with a High Roof and really great large windows in the back for viewing. There is bathroom availability
Options
Sunset + Wildlife Experience
Pickup included
Reviews
389 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great guide.
S1234UFbillt,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent and knowledgeable guide. Beautiful scenery. We saw many bison and a burrowing owl. Sunset was spectacular.
Wildlife tour
Lissa C,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00I’m sure this would’ve been a great tour, but we weren’t able to go on it as the van broke down so they had to cancel the tour.
Cramon was the best...
Anne S,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Cramon was the best guide. Great energy, incredibly knowledgeable, very kind — great trip, and far better than wandering around on my own. Thank you!
Peaceful and fun!!
E7286HMmaryn,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an AMAZING tour with Cramon! He was rich in knowledge of the area and really cares about the conservation of the animals in the parks. Great experience ❤️
Cramon was a wonderful...
Michelle W,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Cramon was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide! We saw so many Buffalo and prong horn. The sunset was spectacular!
Great tour!
James L,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on the tour. The weather turned off bad for the day we originally scheduled, and the company was very accommodating to let us change dates. Garth our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area and Wildlife. He was patient with us when we wanted to linger; we never felt rushed. We saw lots of bison, antelope, and deer, plus a couple of rabbits and coyotes. And the best part of the trip- the sunset was out of this world!
Beautiful experience!
Toni G,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Cramon was fabulous! He was very knowledgeable about the area and the animals. He gave us plenty of picture opportunities and was very accommodating to the group. We saw LOTS of wildlife at every turn and The sunset was gorgeous. Our guide let us know ahead of time to wear long clothes because of the mosquitoes, which was a lifesaver because man there were a lot of those and they are vicious. He also provided bug spray which was another lifesaver. Water and light snacks were also provided.
A beautiful place to experience wildlife and the sunset at The Great Salt Lake
MissMelme,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We saw many bison and our knowledge tour guide, Garth, helped us understand the difference between a herd and a bachelor herd. We also saw rabbits and burrowing owls. Some of the other animals were shy and didn’t come out to view, but we really enjoyed the animals that we did see. The sunset, from the island, was so beautiful over The Great Salt Lake. Magical.
Would go again
erinsC3896OE,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour! Lots of good information, and beautiful scenery. Saw lots of wildlife. Van was comfortable. Wear pants and long sleeves! Mosquitos are plentiful
This was an awesome...
Mariah B,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an awesome little trip! It’s beautiful and easily accessible for anyone. I was in a mixed group of adults solo, couples, and a mother young daughter. Garth was great!
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