Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks

Yellowstone & Grand Teton

National Parks

Dates:   May 31-June 6, 2020

Arrival City:  Jackson Wyoming

Departure City:  Jackson Wyoming

Airport: Jackson Hole Wyoming

Culinary Inclusions

18 Gourmet Meals

A big part of travel means tasting great meals that capture the culture and flavor of the region. Our culinary inclusions cover all your meals and drinks while on vacation with us. We utilize fresh local ingredients and every meal is prepared to your liking. Your flex pass is loaded with money for meals where we dine at the finest local establishments to truly immerse in the region's culture.

6 breakfasts

6 lunches

6 dinners

In transit refreshments, snacks, appetizers and specialty cocktails included.

Some meals will be prepared in the field by your Hospitality Guide. These are custom made to order gourmet meals. You value spending time in the landscapes viewing the wildlife and wonders. No need to rush off for reservations or worry about waiting in long lines.

Included Attractions

Jackson Hole

Snake River

Million Dollar Cowboy Bar

Silver Dollar Saloon

Grand Teton National Park

Jenny Lake

Hidden Falls

Signal Mountain

Oxbow Bend

Jackson Lake

Antelope Flats

Barns of Mormon Row

Old Faithful

Yellowstone Lake

Grand Prismatic Spring

Biscuit Basin

West Thumb Geyser Basin

Firehole River

Lamar Valley

Hayden Valley

Roosevelt Junction

Mammoth Hot Springs

Tower Falls

West Yellowstone

Lodging

3 night at Spring Creek Ranch

2 night at Explorer Cabins of Yellowstone

1 night at Jackson Lake Lodge

Day 1:  Arrival in Jackson Hole              

Premium Lodging: Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Wyoming

We will begin our tour with a full immersion into the Western heritage of Wyoming’s favorite resort town. Nestled between the Grand Teton and Gros Ventre mountain ranges, the valley of Jackson Hole is home to an authentic cowboy town with options for all ages - featuring art galleries, unique dining, a robust shopping district and iconic cowboy bars. The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, known for its leather saddle barstools and the Silver Dollar Saloon, where we’ll be stopping for lunch, are both unique and historic spots to grab a memorable beer or cocktail. Take the time to explore the shops in Jackson Square before we check into the Spring Creek Ranch for a night of peace and relaxation.

Day 2: River Rafting on the Snake River, Jenny Lake and Hidden Falls      

Premium Lodging: Spring Creek Ranch: Jackson, WY

Take the morning to enjoy breakfast at the lodge. Later in the morning, we’ll continue to the shores of Jenny Lake. There are a variety of ways to enjoy the lake, including a walk through the Visitor’s Center, a round-trip hike to Hidden Falls or strolling along the lakeshore. For those who want to get on the water, we’ll head into Jackson Hole for a scenic float or whitewater rafting on the Snake River’s Class II and Class III rapids with views of majestic wildlife and scenery. Wet and wild or dry and relaxing, either is a fun way to experience this beautiful area!  After an adventure-filled day, we’ll check in at Spring Creek Ranch where you can indulge in any of the available amenities. Later, enjoy a sunset dinner at The Granary, offering upscale dining and gorgeous panoramic views of the Grand Teton mountain range.

Day 3: Sunrise Wildlife Safari        

Premium Lodging:  Spring Creek Ranch: Jackson, WY

 A sunrise scenic drive along the Grand Teton Loop accompanied with a light breakfast will provide multiple photo opportunities for elk, pronghorn and bison – and of course the Grand Tetons. We’ll visit key scenic viewpoints such as Signal Mountain, Oxbow Bend, Jackson Lake, Antelope Flats, and the barns on Mormon Row. We’ll return to Jackson Hole for brunch and one last chance for souvenirs before retiring at Spring Creek Ranch for an afternoon of relaxation overlooking the alpine valley. To extend your day, take an evening trail ride on horseback from the ranch or simply enjoy the scenery at your own leisure.

Day 4: Yellowstone Lower Grand Loop

Premium Lodging: Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone

We’ll begin our first day in Yellowstone National Park by exploring the geological wonders and alpine waters inside the caldera of the Super Volcano. Our morning scenic drive brings us to the shores of Yellowstone Lake - at 7,733 ft above sea level, Yellowstone Lake is the largest high elevation lake in North America. Driving along the Fire Hole river, we’ll visit key areas such as Biscuit Basin, West Thumb Geyser Basin and of course, Old Faithful Geyser. We’ll break for lunch at the historical Old Faithful Lodge before continuing through Fountain Flats, Norris Geyser Basin and Midway and Lower Geyser Basins where you’ll find outstanding colors of steamy blue, bright green and rusty orange. We will then complete our day in West Yellowstone.

Day 5: Mammoth Hot Spring & Lamar Valley   

Premium Lodging: Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone

Take the morning to sleep in an enjoy the amenities found on the ranch. Activities such as horseback riding or fly fishing on the Gallatin River are a great way to spend the early hours of the day. After lunch, we’ll continue our exploration to the northern end of the Grand Loop of Yellowstone at Mammoth Hot Springs. Home to the Historic Fort Yellowstone, this location boasts expansive views of the surrounding valley, Swan Lake, and the vibrant orange and white travertine terraces. Continuing east through Roosevelt Junction, the landscape uncovers the cascading waters of Tower Fall where guests may take the short hike to the bottom or simply view it from the top. As the evening approaches, we’ll carefully dissect the wonders of Lamar Valley behind the lens. Bison, grizzly bears, wolves, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mountain goats and Roosevelt elk highlight this trek through the heart of Yellowstone’s showcase of wildlife as our day in the park comes to a close.

Day 6: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Artists Point, Dunraven Pass, Hayden Valley

Premium Lodging: Jackson Lake Lodge

We’ll rise early, as today is a day for discovering the majestic scenery and vibrant wildlife of this treasured American region. Boarding the Expedition Cruiser, our morning brings us to Artist’s Point where a perfectly timed rainbow appears across the majestic Upper Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. With multiple hiking opportunities, the canyon offers a variety of perspectives of the Upper and Lower falls. We’ll continue to Canyon Village to learn of the history and geography of the park at the Visitor Education Center. Continuing back along the Yellowstone River, the late afternoon brings us to Hayden Valley, where herds of North American bison feed on the luscious green landscape. From here, we’ll make our way along Yellowstone Lake, returning to Jackson Lake Lodge overlooking Grand Teton National Park.

Day 7: The Journey Home

The town of Jackson Hole offers a variety of unique flavorful restaurants that we highly recommend trying out if you have time to hang around. Breakfast is included at your hotel as well as a shuttle service to the airport.. We hope you enjoy your time traveling with us and thank you for choosing National Park Travel Club.