Grand Teton & Yellowstone Explorer

From a land built on fire, earthquakes, and other extreme geological forces, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are comprised of two unique ecosystems. Peaks that soar to 14,000 feet, broad valleys teeming with wildlife, glaciers, thermal features, and barren landscapes still recovering from the ravages of volcanic eruptions and forest fires are awaiting you.

Spend six exciting days exploring and learning about the unique geological and ecological history that continues to shape this region, how it came into existence, and about the plants and animals that call this wilderness home. Your adventure awaits!

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Tour Highlights:

Jackson Hole
Grand Teton National Park
Jenny Lake boat tour
Yellowstone National Park
West Thumb Geyser Basin
Grand Prismatic Spring
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Old Faithful
Mammoth Hot Springs
Lamar Valley
Beartooth Highway
Cooke City
Mesa Falls

Inclusions:

Services of a Southwest Adventure Tours tour director – a professional tour guide
Comfortable transportation
7 nights hotel accommodations
7 breakfasts
6 lunches
1 dinner – day may change, guide will let you know
Fee for Jenny Lake boat tour
Park entrance fees
Gratuities for included meals and activities
Applicable taxes and fees

Daily Breakdown:

Day 1: Arrive Salt Lake City, UT
Day 2: Salt Lake City to Jackson, WY
Day 3: Grand Teton National Park
Day 4: Jackson Hole to West Yellowstone, MT via Yellowstone National Park
Day 5: Northern Loop of Yellowstone National Park
Day 6: More of Yellowstone National Park
Day 7: West Yellowstone to Salt Lake City, UT
Day 8: Travel home

Visual Itinerary Video:

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Itinerary:

Day 1: Welcome to Salt Lake City, UT

Upon arrival to the airport and picking up your luggage, please use an Uber, taxi or airport shuttle to get you to the hotel on your own:

Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown
345 West 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT
Phone: (385) 290-6500

You can arrive at any time today. When you get to the hotel, just give your name to the front desk and you will be checked into your hotel room for the evening. Once you settle in, feel free to explore Salt Lake City. There is a document attached to the Vamoos App that will give you some information about what to see and do while in the area!

Day 2: Salt Lake City to Jackson, WY

This morning your guide will pick you up at the hotel at 7:00 AM and you will depart for Jackson, WY. Learn about the unique geology and history of Northern Utah, Southeastern Idaho and Western Wyoming on the way to Jackson. Explore the Gros Ventre Slide area, the Jackson Hole Valley and the historic town of Jackson. Dinner tonight will be on your own. There are several fantastic local restaurants in Jackson.

Elk Country Inn, Jackson, WY | Meals: B, L

Day 3: Grand Teton National Park

Today you will enter Grand Teton National Park and start your day with wildlife viewing and photography opportunities at Schwabacher Landing and Mormon Row. Arrive at Jenny Lake for a boat ride across the lake and an unguided hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. Guided hiking is not permitted in Grand Teton National Park. Next head north to Jackson Lake and Colter Bay for an afternoon of more hiking and wildlife watching. Return to Jackson for the evening and enjoy a group dinner at a local restaurant.

Elk Country Inn, Jackson, WY | Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Jackson Hole to West Yellowstone, MT via Yellowstone National Park

Drive north through Grand Teton NP to Yellowstone NP and explore the West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Lake, Hayden Valley and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. You will then travel to the Norris Geyser Basin for hiking and exploring before traveling through the Madison River Valley to West Yellowstone. Enjoy a free evening to explore this western town.

Kelly Inn or similar, West Yellowstone, ID | Meals: B, L

Day 5: Northern Loop of Yellowstone National Park

You will start the day by traveling up and over Dunraven Pass to experience your highest point in the park. This morning will be filled with wildlife watching and hiking opportunities in the Tower-Roosevelt areas. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location before exploring the Mammoth Hot Springs area. The afternoon will consist of more scenic and wildlife stops as we continue to explore Yellowstone’s Northern Loop. Once we get back to West Yellowstone, enjoy another free evening to yourselves.

Kelly Inn or similar, West Yellowstone, ID | Meals: B, L

Day 6: More of Yellowstone National Park

Today you will explore the main geothermal area of Yellowstone NP. You will explore the West Thumb Geyser Basin, Old Faithful, as well as the Old Faithful Lodge. Afterwards continue your way to Madison Junction with stops at Black Sand Basin, Grand Prismatic Spring, Firehole Geyser Basin, and other geothermic areas. There will also be some great hikes and multiple opportunities to enjoy watching the wildlife within the park.

Kelly Inn or similar, West Yellowstone, ID | Meals: B, L

Day 7: West Yellowstone to Salt Lake City

This morning will be spent exploring just outside of Yellowstone NP in Island Park with stops at Big Springs and Mesa Falls. Continue south through the potato fields of Idaho, the Bear River Bird Refuge and then along the shore of the Great Salt Lake with optional stops at Bear River Bird Refuge or Antelope Island time permitting. You will return to Salt Lake City by 6:00 PM.

Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown (or similar), Salt Lake City, UT | Meals: B, L

Day 8: Travel Home

Transfer to the Salt Lake Airport on own for your departure flight home.

Tour Details:

Not Included:

Items of a personal nature (alcohol, room service, etc.)
Meals (other than listed in the itinerary)
Optional activities
Airfare
Airport transfers
Gratuities for the tour director

Arrival / Departure Info:

Arrival Location: Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
Arrival Time: Any time on day 1
Departure Location: Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
Departure Time: Any time on day 8

Physical Requirements:

Clients should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain for an average of 1 to 3 miles at a time.
Elevation gain and loss averages between 50 to 300 ft over the course of the areas visited during this tour.
Touring and overnight locations are 6,000 to 8,000 ft above sea level
Deboard and board van each time at a viewpoint – a portable step will be available
Please let us know if you have any other physical/health limitations or requirements

Pricing:

Off Season (9/16-5/31) -

$3,599.00 USD Per Person Single Occupancy
$3,199.00 USD Per Person Double Occupancy
$2,999.00 USD Per Person Triple Occupancy
$2,899.00 USD Per Person Quad Occupancy

Peak Season (6/1-9/15) -

$3,899.00 USD Per Person Single Occupancy
$3,499.00 USD Per Person Double Occupancy
$3,299.00 USD Per Person Triple Occupancy
$3,199.00 USD Per Person Quad Occupancy

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2024 Departure Dates:

May 12	May 19
May 26	June 2
June 9	June 16
June 23	June 30
July 7	July 14
July 21	July 28
August 4	August 11
August 18	August 25
September 1	September 8
September 15	September 22
September 29	October 6
October 13

Note:

Southwest Adventure Tours is an authorized permittee of the following parks:

Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park

Day Tours From Salt Lake City

Since your tour begins and ends in Salt Lake City, why not spend one or two more days and go on one of our day tours? We have multiple options to explore this unique metropolitan area. Options include a trip out to the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island where you can experience a unique biosphere and body of water that impacts millions of people and is essential to the habitat for thousands of species of animals and birds. Or enjoy exploring downtown Salt Lake City with a historic walking tour or driving tour. You will have the opportunity to learn about the settling of the region, the mixture of different cultures and religions that call Salt Lake Home, and the beautiful and eclectic combination of architecture and history that continues to influence this area even today.

Come enjoy one of these experiences. Your Adventure Awaits!