The Best of Yellowstone: From Colter's Hell to America's Hot Spot

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Gain an insider’s perspective on Yellowstone National Park as you join local experts to explore regional geology, natural monuments and the issues facing Yellowstone today.
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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?

    Gain an insider’s perspective on Yellowstone National Park as you join local experts to explore regional geology, natural monuments and the issues facing Yellowstone today.

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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 CityGardiner, MT
End CityGardiner, MT

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, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation Gardiner, MT

Hotel check-in from 4:00 p.m.

Program Registration: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. The hotel in under construction and the Check-In Desk is in a mobile unit near the dining room. After you have your room assignment, find your Group Leader who will have a Road Scholar sign, re...

Day 2 Yellowstone Geology, Mammoth Terraces Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY

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Day 3 Old Faithful, Old Faithful Area, Geyser Hill Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY

Walking about 3.5 miles total over approx. 2 hours; pavement, some boardwalks with stairs, uneven and rocky terrain with loose gravel. Driving approx. 30 miles; about 1 hour total.

We will board our motorcoach and continue our expedition toward the mighty Grand ...

Day 4 Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone Lake Grant, Yellowstone National Park, WY

Walking about 3 miles; paved trails, boardwalks with some stairs, rocky and uneven terrain. Driving about 40 miles split into 2 drives of approximately 20 miles each; about 2 hours total.

After checking out of our cabins, we'll board our motorcoach and set out f...

Day 5 Norris Geyser Basin Gardiner, MT

Hiking about 4 miles throughout the day; some inclines; paved trails, boardwalks with some stairs, rocky and uneven terrain. . Driving approx. 70 miles; about 2.5 hours total.

After checking out of the hotel cabins, we'll join our instructor on Geyser Hill, whic...

Day 6 Tower Area Field Trip, Lamar Valley, Closing Program Gardiner, MT

Walking about 3 miles over approx. 1.5 hours; well-maintained dirt trails with some rocky and uneven terrain. Driving approx. 112 miles; about 3.5 hours with several stops.

Our expedition will then head eastward to the Tower area as our naturalist discusses Yell...

Day 7 Program Concludes Gardiner, MT

Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m. For those requiring the group shuttle to the airport, the taxi departs from outside the hotel lobby at 8:30 a.m. This is not included in the program price; advanced reservations are required.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,849
Price per day$407
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 6
  • Number of Lunch: 5
  • Number of Dinner: 6
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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