Greater Yellowstone: Heart of the Continent

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Take a deeper look at what makes Yellowstone and Teton National Parks true national treasures as you visit geological wonders, enjoy expert lectures and learn the region’s unique story.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I like to spend much of the day exploring
    • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
    • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

What's this trip about?

    Take a deeper look at what makes Yellowstone and Teton National Parks true national treasures as you visit geological wonders, enjoy expert lectures and learn the region’s unique story.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityJackson Lake
End CityJackson, WY

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Check-in, Program Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation Jackson Lake

Hotel check-in from 4:00 p.m. A charter bus from the airport to the hotel will be available and included in the program cost for all who need it at 2:30 p.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.

Program Registration 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. After you h...

Day 2 Museum of Wildlife Art, Snake River Scenic Raft Jackson Lake

Driving approx. 65 miles total; about 1.5 hours throughout the day. Walking up to 1 mile total; pavement and some uneven terrain; periods of standing at the museum. Getting in/out of rafts; 8 mile scenic river float takes approximately 2 hours.

Setting out from ...

Day 3 Jenny Lake Boat Ride, Hidden Falls, Chapel, Menor’s Ferry Jackson Lake

Walking up to 1.5 miles total over several walks throughout the day; pavement and uneven terrain with some stairs; 1 mile at Hidden Falls has rocky terrain with an elevation gain of 150 feet. Getting on/off the motor coach; driving approx. 30 miles total; less than 1 ...

Day 4 Yellowstone Geology, Continental Divide, Old Faithful Grant, Yellowstone National Park, WY

Walking up to 2 miles over several walks throughout the day, on paved trails and boardwalks with some stairs, uneven, and rocky terrain Getting on/off the motor coach; driving approx. 63 miles; about 2 hours. The elevation is about 8,391 feet at the Continental Divide...

Day 5 In the Valley of Geysers, Old Faithful Inn Grant, Yellowstone National Park, WY

Walking up to 3 miles throughout the day on paved trails, boardwalks, some stairs and uneven terrain. No driving.

We will board our motor coach for Old Faithful. Our instructor will begin with commentary on the motor coach and continue as we begin the day with a...

Day 6 Hell’s Half Acre, Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY

Walking up to 2 miles total throughout the day on several walks; uneven terrain, stairs, boardwalks and asphalt paths. Getting on/off the motor coach. Driving approx. 88 miles total; about 3 hours with stops.

Once checked out, we’ll travel from Yellowstone Lake ...

Day 7 Hayden Valley, Mammoth Terraces Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY

Walking up to 2 miles total throughout the day over several walks; asphalt paths, boardwalks, several hundred steps down. Elevation at Dunraven pass is 8,859 feet. Getting on/off the motor coach; driving approx. 110 miles total; about 3.5 hours with stops.

We’ll...

Day 8 West Thumb Geyser Basin, Hike Leigh & String Lakes, Wrap-up Jackson, WY

Walking up to 2 miles total throughout the day on several walks; uneven terrain. Getting on/off the motor coach; driving approx. 98 miles; about 2.5 hours.

Once checked out of the hotel, we’ll transfer to West Thumb Geyser Basin, which is the largest geyser basi...

Day 9 Program Concludes Jackson, WY

Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,899
Price per day$544
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 8
  • Number of Lunch: 7
  • Number of Dinner: 8
Age Requirements
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