Yellowstone & Grand Teton Hiking & Camping
6 days
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  • Yellowstone & Grand Teton Hiking & Camping

Experience the brilliance of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks on this 6-day hiking adventure. Vast, rolling grasslands, thundering waterfalls and soaring peaks; the world’s first national park is a trove of natural wonders. Our adventure showcases it all, taking us to two of nature’s most unique outdoor playgrounds: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park. Discover tranquil wildflower meadows along our daily hikes, visit amazing geothermal features and spend each evening relaxing in roomy tent accommodations at our comfortable Signature Camp. Enjoy hikes along some of Yellowstone’s most scenic trails. Visit steaming geysers and bubbling mud pots, a reminder of Yellowstone’s remarkable volcanic origins. Witness some of North America’s most iconic wildlife up close on exhilarating drives in search of bison, grizzly bear, elk and more. Our trip culminates with one day spent exploring Yellowstone’s neighbor to the south, magnificent Grand Teton National Park. This is a great trip for adults and fit, older teens. If you're traveling with younger children, check out our Yellowstone Family Adventure.

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  • Duration: 6 days
    Service level: Standard
  • Physical Grading: Average
  • Ends in: Mississippi River
    Ages: 18+
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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive in Yellowstone and visit Mammoth Hot Springs.
Our trip begins in Bozeman, Montana. We rendezvous for orientation at 9am, then set off on the two-hour drive to Yellowstone National Park. Our first stop on our adventure is Mammoth Hot Springs. We drop by the visitor center, watch for the resident elk herd, and get our initial glimpse of some of the park’s fascinating thermal features. After our guide-prepared picnic lunch, we start our warmup hike directly from the visitor center. While we enjoy our time on trail, our camp host is busy setting up our Signature Camp in preparation for our arrival. Once at camp, we can relax in our comfortable outdoor lounge area and sleep in spacious tents fully outfitted with cots, sleeping pads, floor coverings, lighting, and an assortment of REI camp furniture. Lunch and dinner included.
Hiking: 5 miles; elevation gain/loss: 1,207’; Transfer: 3-4 hours.
Meals: D
Day 2: Explore the Upper Geyser Basin. Watch an eruption of Old Faithful and visit the Grand Prismatic Spring.
No visit to Yellowstone would be complete without exploring the park’s fantastic geothermal features. Still considered an active volcano, reminders of Yellowstone’s violent geological past abound. Today we explore the Upper Geyser Basin, home to Old Faithful and a host of additional geysers, hot springs and fumaroles. After witnessing an eruption of Old Faithful, we extend our hike to 70-foot Mystic Falls for a dramatic view of the geyser basin below. Our afternoon culminates in a visit to the spectacular Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the nation. The spring's brilliant rings of red, yellow, blue, green and orange are caused by microbes that live at the edges of the mineral-rich water. All meals included.
Hiking: 4.5 miles; elevation gain/loss: 350’; Transfer: 2.5-3.5 hours.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Enjoy an early morning wildlife-viewing drive. Hike the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Yellowstone is home to over 50 species of mammals including black & grizzly bear, bison, elk, pronghorn, moose and wolf. The park draws wildlife lovers from all over the world hoping to catch a glimpse of these majestic creatures. We set out on a wildlife-viewing drive at dawn this morning, aiming to reach beautiful Hayden Valley when the animals are most active. Additional dawn or dusk wildlife drives can be scheduled based on participants’ interest. After our wildlife adventure, we spend the day exploring the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. We hike the canyon rim and enjoy views of the Yellowstone River far below. We also visit Artist Point and descend Uncle Tom’s Trail for up-close views of 308-foot Lower Falls. A quintessential day in Yellowstone! All meals included.
Hiking: 7.3 miles; elevation gain/loss: 1100’; Transfer: 2.5-3.5 hours.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Visit Grand Teton National Park. Bike to Jenny Lake and enjoy a scenic float trip on the Snake River.
We head south today towards Grand Teton National Park, its immense granite peaks visible for miles above the plains. On the first part of our multisport day, we hop aboard our bikes and cycle to lovely Jenny Lake, carved by glaciers and the second largest lake in the park. We have time to explore the lakeshore before jumping back on our bikes and returning to our waiting vehicle. Later, we take in the spectacular views of the South, Middle, and Grand Teton as well as Mount Moran during a scenic rafting trip down the Snake River. In addition to the awe-inspiring Teton panoramas, we watch for bald eagles, beavers, moose and bear along the riverbanks as we float by. Our time in the Tetons ends with a tasty dinner at Signal Mountain Lodge overlooking Jackson Lake. It's a perfect spot to enjoy final views of one of America’s most beautiful mountain ranges. All meals included.
Cycling: 15-18 miles; terrain: established bike trail; 482’ elevation gain/loss; Rafting: 2.5 hour scenic float trip (Class I and II). Transfer: 4-4.5 hours.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Summit Avalanche Peak and hike to Storm Point for views of Yellowstone Lake.
Today’s challenging hike to the summit of Avalanche Peak offers outstanding views of southern Yellowstone, stretching to the Tetons 50 miles away. Our trail begins in a lush fir and spruce forest and climbs steadily, passing through wildflower meadows and up talus slopes to the summit at 10,566’. We relish the stunning high country panorama that includes Yellowstone Lake, the rugged Absaroka mountain range, and Pelican Valley, some of the premier grizzly habitat in the Lower 48. This afternoon, a short hike to Storm Point provides fantastic views of Yellowstone Lake. Back at camp this evening, we relax as our guides prepare a delicious celebration dinner and the setting sun casts the last pale light in the West. All meals included.
Hiking: 5-7.5 miles; elevation gain/loss: 2,100’; Transfer: 2-2.5 hours.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Hike to the top of Mount Washburn and take a dip in the Boiling River.
This morning, we hike to the summit of Mount Washburn (10,223’) for 360-degree views of Yellowstone spread out at our feet. The wide trail’s gradual ascent to the fire lookout atop the mountain makes it a great hike to top off our week. Our final stop in the park provides the perfect opportunity to experience one of Yellowstone’s hydrothermal features firsthand. We take a relaxing dip in the Boiling River, whose cool current warms to a soothing temperature with the overflow from a series of nearby hot springs. After soaking any trail grit and soreness away, we return to our waiting vehicle and leave the park, arriving in Bozeman by 7pm. Breakfast and lunch included.
Hiking: 7 miles; elevation gain/loss: 1,384’; Transfer: 2.5- 3.5 hours.

End place: Mississippi River

Meals: B, L

Inclusions

Included

  • Lodging and meals as indicated on the daily itinerary

  • Accommodation

    Signature Camping, 5 nights

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