6-Day Yellowstone Camping Explorer Tour from Jackson with Grand Teton 【Max 16 Pax Small Group】
What you'll experience
Highlights
• 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners included
• Embark on a rafting trip down the Snake River
• Venture into the Lamar Valley for a wildlife safari tour of the region's fauna and flora
• Hike near Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic
• Hike to Artist Point and Mt Washburn area
• Visit Mammoth Hot Springs and hike near the terraces
6 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Jackson - Yellowstone National Park
Arrive in time for your 8am welcome meeting in Jackson Hole. Travel to Yellowstone National Park and spend the day visiting sites like Old Faithful, the Upper Geyser Basin, and the Grand Prismatic Spring. Set up camp and enjoy an evening together. Enjoy dinner at camp with your CEO and new friends.
【Arrival Day and Morning Welcome Meeting】
Today, the adventure begins. Be sure to arrive in time to meet your group. After introductions, your CEO will review the details of your trip.
【Yellowstone South Loop Excursion】
Travel through the Southern Loop of Yellowstone National Park, which features some of the most breathtaking and diverse natural scenery. Watch Old Faithful erupt and check out the colours of the Grand Prismatic Spring.
【Private Vehicle】
Settle in, scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle and enjoy the wonders of Yellowstone.
【Yellowstone National Park Visit】
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 hosts one of world's largest volcanic systems, boasting more than 10,000 hydrothermal features, including more than 500 geysers. The Park is also home to some of North America's most iconic wildlife including the continent's largest terrestrial mammal, the American bison as well as endangered gray wolves, both of which have been part of incredible recovery success stories in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. It is also the residence of many moose, elk, black bear, and, of course the famous grizzly bear. Spend the day discovering the oldest of US National Parks and the many impressive natural phenomenon within it.
Yellowstone National Park
Old Faithful
Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Madison Arm Resort - 2
Day 2 — Yellowstone National Park
Awake amid the forest and breathe in the fresh air while having breakfast at camp. Drive for an hour to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and spend some time hiking around the area. See the views from Artist Point and hike along the Mt Washburn trail with a pause for a packed lunch along the way. Return to camp after the hike and relax before dinner.
【Private Vehicle】
Settle in and scan the scenery on the way from camp to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for a full-day visit and then return to camp in the evening.
【Grand Canyon of Yellowstone Visit】
Visit the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Set out on a 1-mile walk to Artist Point for amazing views of the canyon below. Then, walk to the brink of Lower Falls on another 1-mile walk with 265ft in elevation gain. Finish the day with the 6.8 mile Mt Washburn hike with 1,394ft in elevation gain. Lunch will be had along the trail.
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park
Artist Point
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Madison Arm Resort - 3
Day 3 — Yellowstone National Park
Begin the adventure early today with a morning wildlife safari in Lamar Valley. The Lamar Valley is known for its high concentration of wildlife, including bison, elk, and elusive wolves and grizzly bears. Hike along trails in the area like Trout Lake and then travel to Mammoth Hot Springs for an included lunch. Explore the area and hike the 3 miles around the terraces. Then, continue to Norris Geyser Basin for a 2-mile walk. Finish the day with a drive to West Yellowstone stopping to view wildlife on the way.
【Private Vehicle】
Settle in and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle as you explore more of Yellowstone National Park.
【Lamar Valley Visit】
Test your skills at spotting morning wildlife in Lamar Valley, a thriving habitat for many of the park’s animals. Keep your eyes peeled, especially for bison, grizzly bears, and wolves but remember that spotting animals involves luck and coincidence. Habitat preferences vary by season, with grazing animals like elk, mule deer, and pronghorn migrating between elevations. Later, hike along trails in the area like Trout Lake or Hellroaring Creek Trail to the Suspension Bridge for a total of 4 miles.
【Yellowstone Northern Loop Excursionc】
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 and walk along the trail through Norris Geyser Basin. In Mammoth Hot Springs the group will hike for 3 miles through the terraces.
【Norris Geyser Basin Visit】
Spend time exploring the otherworldly landscapes of the Norris Geyser Basin. One of the hottest, oldest, and most dynamic of Yellowstone's thermal areas. Hike for 2 miles around the basin and take in the unique landscape.
Mammoth Hot Springs
Norris Geyser Basin
Yellowstone National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Madison Arm Resort - 4
Day 4 — Yellowstone National Park - Jackson
Today, visit one last area of Yellowstone National Park known as West Thumb Geyser Basin. Walk amid the geothermal, iridescent springs before traveling south to Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park. Spend free time along the shores exploring the trails on your own. Opt to hop on a boat ride across the picturesque lake. Arrive at camp in the evening for a group dinner.
【Private Vehicle】
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
【Yellowstone National Park Visit】
Depart camp for one last opportunity to discover Yellowstone. Spend time at the West Thumb Geyser Basin and walk amidst the geothermal activity. This area of the park borders the lake and houses a number of hot and boiling springs with iridescent water within.
【Grand Teton National Park Visit】
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 8 peaks at an elevation greater than 12,000 ft (39370m).Yellowstone National Park
West Thumb Geyser Basin
Jenny Lake
Grand Teton National Park
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: IncludedStay: Snake River Cabins & RV Village - 5
Day 5 — Jackson
After breakfast, spend the morning on your own in Grand Teton National Park. Hike the trails in search of photographic locations amid the stunning mountain views. The afternoon brings more excitement with an adventurous and fun rafting trip on the Snake River.
【Whitewater Rafting on Snake River】
Enjoy a guided tour along the Snake River and learn about the history and geology of the area. Pass by limestone cliffs and over class II and III rapids like The Lunchcounter and the Big Kahuna. Float down the river, keep an eye out for wildlife, and take in the stunning scenery!Grand Teton National Park
Snake River
Meals: B: Included, L: Included, D: ExcludedStay: Snake River Cabins & RV Village - 6
Day 6 — Jackson
Help break down camp this morning before being driven to the Elk Country Inn in Jackson where the tour ends upon arrival.
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- 5-night accommodations(Camping (5nts))
- Yellowstone National Park Visit
- Norris Geyser Basin, Visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
- Yellowstone Northern and Southern Loop Excursion
- Lamar Valley wildlife safari
- Grand Teton National Park Visit
- Guided Snake River float
- Free time at Jenny Lake
- All entrance fees into the national parks
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Private vehicle, boat, walking
- 1 CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners (Allow USD95-125 for meals not included)
Not included
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and destination
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals that tour guide arranges
- Optional tours (Items and prices may vary due to different seasons and are subject to the final confirmation made by tour guide when on tour.)
- Local tipping is included on this Family trip which covers local guides, drivers and gratuity for included meals. At the end of your trip if you felt your two Chief Experience Officers did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline; per CEO $5-10 USD per person, per day can be used as a guide. For non-included meals in restaurant, a guideline is 15-20% of cost of bill.
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–31 days before | 0% | Cancellation Made Within 31 days prior to departure, No Refund |
| 32–61 days before | 50% | Cancellation Made Within 32 days to 61 days prior to departure, Refund 50% of total purchase amount |
| 62+ days before | 90% | Cancellation Made 62 or more days prior to departure, Refund 90% of total purchase amount |
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Important info
Special notes
- Be prepared before you leave for your trip
Please carefully read all of the info below as it's designed to help you have a smooth travel experience.
* One of our core values is to lead with service. Our Global Connection Officers (or GCOs, the people who answer when you call us) and travel agent partners will do their very best to provide you with the latest information before your trip. There are, however, certain things that are the responsibility of the traveller.
* All the travellers are responsible for arranging and obtaining the required entry documentation for the countries they intend to visit.
* In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, entry requirements and restrictions dictated by foreign governments can change frequently and irrespective of your intended date of travel. These requirements and restrictions may depend on different factors such as your country of residence, passport nationality, destination and transit points, as well as previous travel history. Given these considerations, it is the traveller’s responsibility to research and to understand the latest travel and health requirements and restrictions by destination which are most relevant to them at the time of travel and to the destination(s) they are planning to visit, as well as to keep themselves up to date.
* Important Notes:
- In order to cover the vast distance in North America to be able to visit several different parks and cities along our trip, we will have a couple of long driving days.
- All walks and hikes proposed by our CEO will be easy to moderate level. You may choose to participate or not, but exploring our national parks on foot is part of our way of travelling. It's a healthy way to discover North America's beauty and landscape.
- Please note that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21. Many bars and clubs will ask for ID at the door, therefore listening to live music in certain bars or spending a night out is not possible when you are under the legal age, even if you don't plan on consuming alcohol. Drinking laws are strictly enforced and our CEOs are unable to help those under age obtain alcohol of any kind.
- While this should not stop those under legal drinking age from booking a tour, it is important to note that if a traveller is under-age there are certain optional nighttime activities that they may not legally be able to participate in. When trying to book the right trip, we recommend that travellers under legal drinking age take this into consideration when booking a tour that visits several big cities.
- Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. - Dossier Disclaimer
* The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
* VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans. - Itinerary Disclaimer
* While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
* Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances. - About Accommodation
* Accommodation will be participation camping for 5 nights. This means you will help set up and break down the camp site and help with meal preparation.
* All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied, including comfortable camp mattresses. We supply dome tents that take only 5 minutes to assemble/disassemble. They are good quality, durable, industry-standard, oversized 2-person tents, each with 2 separate and convenient zip-up doors, so that each person has his/her own entrance.. - Group Leader Description
* This group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The CEO will be the group manager, leader and sometimes the driver - this person is knowledgeable in the routes travelled and will organize and lead the meal preparations and has experience in cooking a variety of local and international dishes for large groups.
* As the group coordinator and manager, the aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. They will also offer suggestions for things to do and to see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends.
* While our CEOs are trained and have resources to assist them along the way, the United States is the fourth largest country on the planet, and it is impossible for them to know everything about this massive country. We recommend local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.
* Please note that specific tour guide licenses are required to guide in certain cities and regions, and as such, our CEOs will oftentimes provide brief orientation walks or drives to point out useful places like supermarkets, main squares and ATMs but for more specific or in depth destination information, an official guided tour is recommended. - All included meals will be prepared from goods bought en route from supermarkets, local shops and markets. Breakfasts will generally consist of breads and cereals, if time allows a warm breakfast may be prepared. Many lunches will be provided en-route and will be light meals such as sandwiches and/or salads. All evening meals will be freshly-prepared hot meals, and will consist of a variety of continental and local dishes.
- About our Transportation
* For this trip we use 15-passenger vans for up to 14 people plus the CEO/Driver. These vans are durable vehicles that allow us to drive on most types of roads in North America.
* Each van has a front passenger seat and 4 benches that will accommodate 3 people each with mandatory seat belts to keep us secure and safe. No standing is permitted in these vehicles.
* This is not a physically demanding journey. There is air conditioning to cool things down on warm days to keep everyone more comfortable. Travelling can be difficult, with long drives and limited space in the van. Please take note of the travel times and distances in the above itinerary. Despite some of the long days, most travellers feel that the diversity of the North American landscape, culture and wildlife are all well worth the experience! - What to Take
* You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible.
* Your baggage should be clearly labelled and restricted to one soft compact suitcase, sports bag, or backpack. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. Porters are not often available, so be prepared to carry your own bags. - Laundry can be done at least once a week while on tour. Some private campgrounds and most cities have laundromats where you can buy soap and wash your laundry in coin-operated machines. Your CEO will advise you along the trip where you will be able to do your laundry.
- Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
- Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of US Dollars as cash (preferably smaller bills, 5's, 10's and 20's), traveller's cheques and credit cards is best. Currency exchange is best obtained prior to travel or at the airport, currency exchange is very difficult to find in the USA and most banks do not accommodate. Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Double applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Children under 18 years of age are not permitted on this tour.
* All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
* Child shares the same price as adult.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 people.
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