Holiday Overview
Get metaphorically lost in the immense grandeur of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park on this seven-day adventure. Using your own two feet (and the occasional boat), awaken your inner explorer as you encounter spectacular canyons, lush forests, serene alpine lakes, hot springs, and dramatic geysers. Don’t get too mesmerized though, you’ll need to be sharp in order to spot the bears, wolves, bison, and elk that roam these storied parks.
Travel Style: Classic All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Upgraded Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group Small group experience; Max 13, Avg 10
Age requirement: 12+ All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Best of Yellowstone & Grand Teton includes:
- 6 nights accommodation
- Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced CEO
- Transfers and sightseeing as detailed
Day 1 - Jackson Hole
Arrive at any time. There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Accommodation
Elk Country Inn (or similar)
Day 2 - Grand Teton NP
Spend the day exploring the spectacular peaks and valleys of Grand Teton National Park.
While the striking landscapes and abundant wildlife are the main attraction, today also includes a visit to the Moose historic district, home of the early log-cabin homesteads of the entrepreneurs who settled the region.
Private VehicleJ ackson – Grand Teton National Park 1h-1h30m 65km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Grand Teton National Park Visit Grand Teton National Park Visit Grand Teton National Park, a natural playground that offers serene landscapes, alluring wildlife, hidden waterfalls, and hundreds of hiking trails throughout the park. Towering above pristine lakes and alpine terrain, the Teton Range includes more than 12 peaks at an elevation greater than 12,000 ft (39370m).
Private VehicleGrand Teton National Park – Jackson 1h-1h30m 65km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation Elk Country Inn (or similar)
Day 3 - Grand Teton NP
Begin your hike through Cascade Canyon after a boat ride across Jenny Lake. Continue on to Hidden Falls and make your way to Inspiration Point for the spectacular views.
Enjoy Colter Bay Village at your leisure. Opt for a horseback ride or swim, canoe, or kayak in the crystal-clear waters of Jackson Lake.
Private Vehicle Jackson – Jenny Lake 45m 40km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Jenny Lake and Cascade Canyon HikeGrand Teton National Park 3h-4h 4km Take a shuttle boat across Jenny Lake; then set out on a hike through the stunning Cascade Canyon carved out by retreating glaciers some 15,000 years ago. Continue on to Hidden Falls - plummeting almost a hundred feet into the gorge - then make a final ascent up to Inspiration Point for views of the lake below. Total Elevation Gain: 450 ft (138m).
Private Vehicle Jenny Lake – Colter Bay Village 45m 40km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free TimeGrand Teton National Park Afternoon Enjoy free time to explore Grand Teton National Park. Stick to Jackson Lake to canoe, kayak, or swim. Opt to hit another trail on a hike or horseback ride.
Private VehicleColter Bay Village – Jackson 1h-1h30m 70km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Accommodation Elk Country Inn (or similar)
Day 4 - Yellowstone
Enjoy your first day getting to know one of America's oldest and most revered national parks. You will spend the next few days exploring the wonders of this dramatic landscape.
Yellowstone National Park, known for its hydrothermal pools, geysers and waterfalls, is also home to more wildlife than any other U.S park.
Depending on the weather, animal sightings and park ranger feedback, your CEO may adjust the order of the highlights visited through days 4 - 6.
Private Vehicle Jackson – Yellowstone National Park 8h-9h 250km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Yellowstone National Park Visit Yellowstone National Park Make several stops throughout the day. Today the journey is the destination. Geysers, waterfalls, wildlife, and scenic beauty are around every corner just waiting to be explored. In fact, Yellowstone National Park is a super volcano with the world’s largest active geyser field, boasting more than 10,000 geysers. The Park is also home to more wild animals than almost anywhere else in the U.S., including roaming bison, gray wolves, elk, black bears, and, of course, the famous grizzly bear. Spend the day discovering the impressive natural phenomenons within the park.
Accommodation Yellowstone Park Hotel (or similar)
Day 5 - Yellowstone
Spend the day exploring the highlights of the northern section of Yellowstone National Park. Visit the terraces of the Mammoth Hot Springs, and the waterfalls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.
Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the abundant wildlife that calls this park home, including bison, elk, and the elusive wolves and grizzly bears.
Yellowstone Northern Loop Excursion Yellowstone National Park 8h 2-7km Explore the Northern Loop in Yellowstone National Park, which features beautiful scenery, exciting wildlife, and spectacular hydrothermal features. Tour the ever-maturing Mammoth Hot Springs, walk the Porcelain Basin trail through Norris Geyser Basin, and discover the impressive waterfalls and natural colours of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone!
Accommodation Yellowstone Park Hotel (or similar)
Day 6 - Yellowstone
Spend the day exploring the highlights of the southern section of Yellowstone National Park. Visit the iconic Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring, the Artist Paintpots and the geysers of West Thumb.
Yellowstone South Loop Excursion Yellowstone National Park 8h 2-5km Travel through the Southern Loop of Yellowstone National Park, which features some of the most breathtaking and diverse natural scenery. Watch Old Faithful erupt, check out the colours of the Grand Prismatic Spring, and take in the geysers in West Thumb with Yellowstone Lake as the backdrop.
Accommodation Yellowstone Park Hotel (or similar)
Day 7 - Yellowstone - Jackson Hole
Enjoy a final morning taking in the surreal beauty of the National Park. Make your way back to Jackson.
Visit the Norris Geyser Basin to descend a wooden boardwalk and wind your way through the colourful pools and steaming fumaroles of one of the world's most geologically unique environments.
Norris Geyser Basin Visit Yellowstone National Park Spend time exploring the otherworldly landscapes of the Norris Geyser Basin. One of the hottest, oldest, and most dynamic of Yellowstone's thermal areas.
Private Vehicle Yellowstone National Park – Jackson 3h 200km Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Please note onward flights should not be considered prior to 16:00hrs
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Yellowstone
Teton
Old Faithful
Waterfall
Yellowstone
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