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Best of Yellowstone and Grand Teton (Moderate Hiking/ Hotels stay)
Bozeman, MT, USA
Sep 15 - 19, 2021
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$1,549
Deposit: $500

About your trip

Join a Team of Fellow Hikers & Travelers on exploring unique volcanic landscapes of Yellowstone National Park, MT and classic Wild West mountain scenery of Grand Teton National Park, WY.


Yellowstone National Park has approximately half of the world's geysers, fumaroles, hot steams  and mudpots - you can find them all here (enjoy this park without crowds this year!)

Grand Teton National Park, a home to several varieties of hikes, vast backcountry that expose the valley and the Teton range, is the perfect place for photographers, painters and landscape enthusiasts. The scenery will blow your mind away!

Learn about the rich history, geology and ecology of the region, stories and legends of native people of the region.

Enjoy a recreational  benefit:  after 4 active days of hiking and walking, relax and "recharge" in the natural hot springs  :-) 


Trip start/end: Bozeman, MT 

Walking & hiking distance:  up to 7-8 miles daily 

Level of difficulty:  Moderate (Intermediate)

Highest elevation:  8.000 feet 

Accommodation:  Comfortable hotels and cottages, dbl sharing rooms w/ private bathroom 

NOT a backpacking trip

Good for Kids:  16+

Weather

Hikers should always be prepared for a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions while hiking in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Temperatures in the mountains typically fluctuate as weather patterns change, especially at the higher elevations. Be prepared for rain , shine and wind.


In the summer season average daytime temperatures can exceed 70 degrees; however, overnight lows throughout the park can drop to near 40 degrees, and snow can fall anytime. 


We will update you on expected weather forecast before departure.

Cancellations policy

In if the Trip is canceled by Organizer, the amount paid by Participant will be fully refundable;

If the trip is cancelled by Participant due to any reason, the following penalties will be applied: 

- Cancellation 31 o more days before departure - 100 % refundable

- Cancellation 30 to 21 calendar days before departure - registration deposit is non-refundable

- Cancellation 20 to 0 calendar days before departure – non refundable

Packing list

Gear items:

- A small-size suitcase or Duffel bag or a Backpack for your main luggage  (Note: Please don't bring too big and bulky luggage, as we won't have much space in a trunk of our vehicle)

- A small backpack 25-30L for day-hikes (to carry a water reservoir, an extra layer, a hiking snack,  sun block, and a personal first aid kit). 

- Head lamp - optional (good to have light when your hands are free always keep it in your backpack on a hiking trail)

- Trekking poles – optional (if you are used to hike with trekking poles, bring them. Otherwise, not necessary. Note: Hiking poles are not allowed in carry on luggage)

- Water bottle or camelback reservoir (1.5-2L)

- Several zip lock bags for your personal garbage/leftovers during hiking days

- Sunblock (UV 50+) & lip balm

- Mosquito repellent

- Personal toiletries : toothpaste, toothbrush etc.

- Your personal first aid kit (personal medications you can’t do without). The guide will have essentials.

- Sunglasses 

- Face covering (needed on a flight and indoor public places, visitor centers etc)

- Ear plugs, if you are a sensitive sleeper


Outfit for hiking:

- Good sturdy high-ankled hiking boots, well-worn before the trip  (!) Please don’t bring brand new boots, try them a few times on hiking trails before the trip, to avoid painful blisters while on a trip

- Comfortable tennis shoes (it's good to have a change of shoes for off-trail activities)

- Light hiking pants  (shorts or yoga pants are not recommended – to prevent sunburns) 

- Light long-sleeved loose shirt (for sun and bugs protection)

- A change of long/short-sleeved t-shirts for hiking (preferably a quick-dry fabric, not cotton)

- A change of long hiking socks (not cotton. merino wool is the best) 

- Fleece jacket or light sweater

- Windbreaker/waterproof jacket

- A lightweight down-jacket

- A beanie and gloves for chilly evenings and mornings very recommended

- Sunhat

- Swim suite/ sarong/quick try small towel (there will be an opportunity to swim in lakes and rivers)


What's included

Lodging (Hotels)

2 nights Hotel in West Yellowstone, 2 nights in cottages Colter Bay Village, Wy (Dbl sharing rooms, private bathroom, hot shower))

Private Transportation

12 seater van, incl. gas, parking fees

Assistance

Professional local expert Katya Belykh

Admissions

What's not included

Flights

tp/from Bozeman, MT

Meals

Allow a total budget of ~$250-300

Travel Insurance

advisory

Day 1

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Yellowstone National Park; North & West

Team arrival in the morning to the airport of Bozeman, MT. 

Drivel to Yellowstone National Park,  North ( 1.5 h, mini-van)..

Exploring geysers and hot springs of Yellowstone NP.  You will learn about Yellowstone history and geology:  “Why there are so many earthquakes happening around Yellowstone caldera? Is the super-eruption possible  in the nearest future and should we afraid of that?"

Hiking around Mammoth Hot Springs – lower & upper loop ~3 miles.  

Exploring geysers and hot springs of Norris and Lower Geyser Basins ~1 to 3 miles  

Overnight in hotel, West Yellowstone

Day 2

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Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Mud Volcanoes & waterfalls

Early start. Drive to the park entrance. 

Explore the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and learn about forces of Nature that created it.  

Hiking to Upper and Lower falls (~7 miles total). 

Visit  Mud Volcano and Sulphur Cauldron.


North Yellowstone:  Tower Falls, unique basalt columns, petrified tree and watch wild animals on Blacktail Plateau Drive.  


Overnight  in hotel, West Yellowstone.

Day 3

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Grand Prismatic & Old Faithful Geyser > to Grand Teton NP

In the morning: continue exploring geysers, boiling pots and other geo-thermal features, waterfalls of Yellowstone NP, learn about volcanic and geological activities. In plans: Grand Prismatic Spring. Old Faithful Geysers. Upper Basin. Lake Yellowstone. 

In the afternoon: Drive to Grand Teton National Park (1.5h), spotting the wildlife on the way. Drive through the park and stop at the most scenic vista points. 

Hike to Grand View Point that offers some amazing views of Two Ocean and Emma Matilda Lakes, 

Distance: ~6 miles roundtrip

Elevation gain 790 feet

Difficulty: moderate


Overnight in the comfortable cottages  Colter Bay Village (WY). 

Day 4

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Grand Teton NP: Cascade Canyon Hike

Hiking Cascade Canyon, offering jaw-dropping panoramic views, waterfalls and wildlife. We’ll get to Jenny’s Lake trailhead and either hike around the lake or take a shuttle boat across the lake to the trailhead. 

Distance: 10 miles roundtrip

Elevation gain: 1110 feet

Difficulty: Moderate

Overnight in the comfortable cottages, Colter Bay Village (WY)

Day 5

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Goodbye, Wyoming > to Bozeman, MT > Departure

After breakfast in hotel drive back to  Bozeman, MT  (4.5 h ride, mini-van).

Flight back home in the afternoon. 

Location

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1. Bozeman, MT, USA

Bozeman, MT, USA

About your organizer

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Safarika Travel
Safarika Adventure Club was founded in Silicon Valley in 2013 by Karina Safari, a professional travel organizer with 17 years of experience in adventure travel, specializing in guided hiking and cultural adventures in South America and beyond for tech professionals and their families, traveling in small groups. Seller of Travel License Safarika Travel Inc. # 2112795-40)

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