Summer is an exciting time to visit the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. With two great national parks in such close proximity, it makes sense to visit both on your summer road trip. Fill in this summer at Grand Teton National Park, where pristine lakes, spectacular mountains, and plenty of recreational activities set the scene for an unforgettable adventure. Yellowstone is a remarkable landscape – the most geysers anywhere in the world, brilliant turquoise hot springs, bubbling mud, steaming creeks, powerful waterfalls, steep canyons, a huge lake, and abundant wildlife.
Highlights
Wildlife viewing in Grand Teton National Park with an expert naturalist guide
Explore the flora, fauna, and natural history of Bridger Teton National Forest
Trek in the majestic Teton Mountain Range
Witness the geological and geothermal features of Yellowstone National Park
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Welcome to Jackson Hole! Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your centrally located accommodations in downtown Jackson. Tonight enjoy dinner at your leisure at one of the many local eateries located in easy walking distance.
Depart before sunrise for wildlife viewing in Grand Teton National Park. Spend the day out with your expert naturalist guide who is an excellent spotter and will treat you to the highlights and off-the-beaten-path gems of Grand Teton. Look for elk, bison, pronghorn, wolves, black bear, grizzly bears, moose, eagles and more. This afternoon, enjoy a scenic float on the Snake River, taking in spectacular mountain views along the way. Enjoy a packed breakfast and picnic lunch out in the field. Return to your accommodations mid-afternoon and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 3: Teton Mountain Range | Bridger Teton National Forest
Hit the trail today in the majestic Teton Mountain Range with your local hiking guide. Your guide will pick you up at your accommodations and take you to one of the lesser-known trails. Hike with an expert naturalist as your guide, you will travel off the beaten path to explore the more peaceful corners of the valley and beyond. Explore the flora, fauna, and natural history of Bridger Teton National Forest as you get out and active on a guided hike. Enjoy a packed lunch along the way. Return to your accommodations mid-afternoon.
Depart early this morning for a full-day excursion to Yellowstone National Park. ​Head north this morning and Spend time exploring geyser basins the most visited area in Yellowstone National park. Your expert naturalist guide will show you lots of impressive small geysers, hot springs, and colorful pools surrounding them, witness the famed Old Faithful's geological and geothermal features that led to the conservation of America's first national park.
Continue north to the Old West town of Gardiner, Montana, Yellowstone's Northern Gateway.
Another early morning awaits as you make your way to the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park. Often referred to as the Serengeti of North America, the wide open valleys of Yellowstone's northern range are home to bison, elk, bears, wolves, coyotes, eagles and more! Stop by Dan Hartman 's house, a local wildlife photographer, to say hello and view the prolific local bird life with great up close photo opportunities. Dan will share stories of his encounters with wildlife over the years and his life raising a family in their small trappers cabin in the remote community of Silver Gate, Montana.
Start the journey back towards Jackson this morning with more opportunities for wildlife viewing as you travel south. Witness the spectacular Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River and a leisurely walk to view the falls. Travel along the banks of Yellowstone Lake, the largest high elevation lake in North America surrounded by spectacular mountains. Arrive late afternoon at your accommodations.
Get out and active today in Grand Teton National Park with a private guided half day bike ride. You will be on a mix of paved and packed dirt roads as you travel along the sagebrush flats on the eastern slopes of Grand Teton National Park. The sagebrush flats are home to the roaming antelope and offers prize-winning views of the entire Teton range at a relaxing pace. Return to your accommodations mid-day. Enjoy lunch on your own and the afternoon at leisure to explore.
Day 8: Return Home
1 Breakfast
After a great week of adventure you will be transferred to the airport for your return flights home.
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