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!

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:

  • 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!

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 over Dunraven Pass and make your way to the Lamar Valley for evening wildlife viewing. Continue along the Scenic Beartooth Hwy to the wonderful small town of Cooke City for the night.

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

  • This morning you will return to the Lamar Valley for morning wildlife viewing. You will then travel to visit Mammoth Hot Springs and 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • This morning, if time allows you are free to explore Salt Lake City. When the time comes, you will transfer to the Salt Lake City Airport on your own to catch your flight home.

    Meals: B

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 after 8:30 PM on Day 7 or 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 throughout the areas visited during this tour. Touring and overnight locations are above 6000 to 8000 ft above sea level

Itinerary Variations:

Times listed are approximate and may change. Tours are usually planned months or even a year or more in advance. Between planning time and operation, we constantly strive to improve each itinerary and add to your convenience and enjoyment. However, should improvements be made and/or unforeseen conditions beyond our control deem change necessary; we reserve the right to do so.  This may result in varying itineraries and substitute facilities or attractions of equivalent or better value. In the event of national or local holidays, certain listed features i.e. e. museums, attractions, etc., may be affected or unavailable. If cancellation of a scheduled activity is encountered, we will endeavor to provide a suitable substitute if at all possible.

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

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  

2025 Departure Dates:

 

May 11 May 18
May 25 June 1
June 8 June 15
June 22 June 29
July 6 July 13
July 20 July 27
August 3 August 10
August 17 August 24
August 31 September 7
September 14 September 21
September 28 October 5
October 12  

 

Note:

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

  • Grand Teton National Park
  • Yellowstone National Park

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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!

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