8 Days, 7 Nights | Bozeman MT to Bozeman MT

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Christopher VanderWilt as your guide on the "Greater Yellowstone Grand Adventure." This 8-day, 7-night travel package promises a breathtaking exploration from Bozeman, MT, to Salt Lake City, UT. Prepare for a seamless experience with convenient transportation to and from the airport via a comfortable hotel shuttle.

Your adventure kicks off each day with a delightful breakfast, setting the tone for exploration and discovery. Throughout the trip, savor a total of 6 delectable lunches and 2 dinners, allowing you to indulge in local flavors and culinary delights. Rest your head in style and comfort with accommodations provided in 3-star hotels or higher for all 7 nights.

Travel effortlessly between destinations in a professional Sprinter van or similar vehicle, ensuring a comfortable and safe journey. Your tour guide, a western-United States National Park expert, avid photographer, and Wilderness First Responder certified professional, will not only lead the way but also ensure your safety in the great outdoors.

Explore the wonders of nature with included entrance fees to each National Park on the itinerary. Engage with the multifaceted diversity of Yellowstone National Park, from the wildlife in the Serengeti of the west to the many geothermal features throughout the park. Also, marvel at the beauty of Jenny Lake with an unforgettable boat shuttle experience. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of a scenic float trip along the snake river, allowing you to connect with nature on a deeper level, all with the backdrop and 'Grand' splendor of the 'Teton' range in view, thanks to included National Park entrance fees. Additionally, gain insights into the fascinating world of wildlife at the National Museum of Wildlife Art as part of your Jackson, WY experience.

Get ready for a grand adventure filled with stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and memorable experiences. Join **Christopher on this Greater Yellowstone Grand Adventure, where every moment is a discovery and every day is a new chapter in your travel story.

• Comprehensive Exploration of Yellowstone National Park
  Marvel at the geothermal wonders, including Old Faithful and the Grand Prismatic Spring, and witness diverse wildlife in the park's vast landscapes.
• Jenny Lake Boat Shuttle/Excursion Experience
  Enjoy a scenic boat ride across Jenny Lake, surrounded by the majestic Teton Range, and explore hidden spots accessible only by boat.
• Scenic Float Trip on the Snake River
  Experience the tranquility of the Snake River with a guided float trip, connecting with nature amidst the stunning backdrop of the Teton Mountains.
• National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, WY
  Gain insights into the world of wildlife through impressive art collections and learn about conservation efforts and the rich history of wildlife in the region.
• Comfortable and Convenient Travel and Accommodations
  Stay in 3-star hotels or higher for comfort and style, and travel in a professional Sprinter van or similar vehicle for a seamless experience between destinations.

Travel at your leisure to Yellowstone International Airport and transfer to local hotel included via hotel shuttle. Restaurant recommendations and activity suggestions will be provided. Dinner will be on your own.

Overnight | Bozeman MT

Meet your tour director this morning at the hotel. Depart and travel to our Nation's first national park, Yellowstone (est. in 1872). When we arrive at park headquarters we travel under and through the original entrance, Roosevelt Arch. Today we explore the many features of the entire upper loop including Norris Geyser Basin. 

After an included lunch, we take in the "Grand Canyon" of Yellowstone and explore upper falls and view lower falls, the same vantage point where Thomas Moran captured this magnificent waterway at Artist Point. 

Later we will traverse the vistas and views of Dunraven Pass, but not before we travel along the meandering Yellowstone River through Hayden Valley. This evening, dinner is included, then the time is yours to explore the western riverside town of Gardiner on your own.

Overnight | Gardiner MT

This morning, you will be up bright and "Squirrley" as we are heading for the "Serengeti of the West," Lamar Valley. There you have an opportunity to see and photograph the wildlife that make the Yellowstone ecosystem their home. As a guest to this most remote region of Yellowstone and it's amazing habitat of more than 400 species, you will so enjoy the stunning Panorama of the valley. You'll learn about 5 protected species including grey wolves and grizzly bears (who are at the top of the food chain).  

Speaking of food, you will enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch with your guide along the way. Later this afternoon at Mammoth Hot Springs, you will have your first geothermal experience as you walk along the boardwalks amongst the springs and steam vents, sometimes referred to the largest "Tums" in the world! Learning how the ever evolving geothermal/chemical reactions inspire awe and wonder, you'll observe 500 gallons of water a minute spilling across this magnificent terraced landscape. 

Here at Fort Yellowstone you'll also discover the history about how this land has been preserved as America's first national park. After a day exploring and mingling with wildlife, dinner will be on own this evening.

Overnight | Gardiner MT

Today’s adventure takes us through some of the most stunning and diverse landscapes Yellowstone has to offer. We’ll start with the scenic Blacktail Plateau Drive, offering sweeping vistas and chances to spot wildlife in their natural habitat. Continuing, we’ll wind our way up through Dunraven Pass, where the rugged beauty of the park opens up before us.

As we enter the Lower Loop, your journey follows the banks of the mighty Yellowstone River, its powerful waters meandering through the landscape of Hayden Valley. Along the way, we’ll stop to marvel at the otherworldly sights of the Mud Volcano area, where bubbling mud pots and steam vents create a surreal scene.

Our drive then skirts the shimmering shores of Yellowstone Lake, where we will enjoy lunch overlooking the largest high-elevation lake in North America, before reaching the vibrant geothermal features of West Thumb Geyser Basin. Here, lakeside hot springs and pools offer vivid colors and an unforgettable experience against the backdrop of the lake.

This afternoon, we travel south towards Grand Teton National Park via the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. Then, prepare to be awe-struck by your first glimpse of “Les Trois Tetons” and the breathtaking panorama of Jackson Lake set against the rugged peaks of the Grand Teton Range.

Overnight | Moran WY

Today we travel through the heart of Grand Teton NP and explore Jenny Lake by foot and by boat. As we tour the "inner park road," sites and stops include Oxbow Bend, Snake River overlook. 

Lunch today will be  included in the park within the shadow of the Tetons. Keep an eye out for wildlife in the park, which may include moose, bear, elk and perhaps the ever elusive pika or the Pronghorn Antelope. This afternoon, we will make our way to Mormon Row and see the historic T. A. Moulton barn, arguably the most photographed building west of the Mississippi, if not the world. Learn the history of the Gros Ventre mountain range and its unique landscape within the Teton region. 

Tonight dinner will be on your own in Jackson WY.  This evening, we'll have a chance to view more wildlife on our journey back to the Hatchet Resort.

Overnight | Moran WY

This morning, your next layer of discovery unfolds as we embark upon a float trip down the Snake River from Deadman's Bar to Moose WY. You will likely relish this memory for years to come: we'll meander along the river and learn from a 'river guide' about the Snake River and the journey it takes to the Pacific ocean, all while the grand cathedral-group of the Tetons loom majestically ahead. Water fowl and shore birds will oversee this leg of our trip. After a picture stop or two, enjoy an included picnic Lunch along the way. This afternoon we'll visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art. This evening's dinner will be on your own.

Overnight | Moran WY

Today we are off to travel along John D Rockefeller Junior Memorial Parkway through Grand Teton NP. Along the way. say farewell to "Les Trois Tetons" as we descend through the upper, mid and lower geyser basin with their extensive geothermal features. From steam vents, mud pots and hot springs to towering geyser eruptions. It will be a treat to tickle the senses of sight, sound and smell.

Visit Old Faithful village and along the way explore the magnificent eye of Yellowstone, Grand Prismatic Spring. Lunch will be included.

Join your group for a farewell meal, back in Montana along the Bozeman Trail this evening.

Overnight | Bozeman MT

Breakfast is included at the hotel (Hours: TBA).  Airport shuttle transportation is provided by the hotel, available 24 hours a day.  Please be sure to make reservations for your transfer when you arrive the night before. 

After a Once-in-a-Lifetime experience in Yellowstone-country, you'll want to share each awesome moment with all your children, grandchildren, friends and family.