Discover the amazing sights in Yellowstone and Grand Teton on a guided hiking tour
Yellowstone is the oldest and one of the most popular national parks in the United States, offering miles and miles of pristine natural beauty to explore. The hikes included on this guided adventure have been specially selected to be easy enough for the beginner hiker but to also include the must-see regions of the park!
You’ll spend four days exploring the unique geothermal formations in Yellowstone. These include geyser basins, bubbling pools, travertine terraces, and of course the famous Old Faithful geyser! The tour finishes in the beautiful Tetons, where you’ll have a chance to hike through Cascade Canyon and to the scenic Inspiration Point, inspiring indeed. Embark on the special Yellowstone and Grand Teton Hiking Tour to enjoy all that two of the most stunning parks in the United States have to offer!
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Yellowstone and Grand Teton Hiking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Hike to Norris Geyser
The shuttle will meet you at the airport in Bozeman to take you to the Mammoth area. Your first hike will be a loop through Beaver Ponds to the hot springs area. Here you’ll encounter your first active thermal area and travertine terraces!
You’ll continue hiking to the Norris Geyser Basin before heading to your hotel for the evening.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Yellowstone
Distance: 5 miles
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Walk the Boardwalks to Old Faithful
Today you’ll be exploring the boardwalks and paths of the Old Faithful area. You’ll see geyser basins, Firehole River, waterfalls, and the bubbling pools that make this area so famous. If you’re super lucky, you’ll witness some geothermal activity!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Yellowstone
Distance: 5 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Trek up Mount Washburn
This morning you’ll begin by walking 3 miles to the top of Mount Washburn. From the summit, you’ll have a great view of the Yellowstone Caldera.
Then, you’ll be picked up and driven to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone for some more hiking. There are few trails for you to explore to visit the Upper and Lower Falls before you continue to Lake Village for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Lake Village
Distance: 6.8 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Hike Bridge Creek and Elephant Back Mountain
Your day will begin with a nice, easy hike up Bridge Creek to see the bridge carved by nature. Then you’ll take the trail up Elephant Back Mountain for a spectacular view of Yellowstone Lake. Bring a camera!
After your day of hiking, you’ll be driven to your next stop in Grand Teton National Park.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Jackson Lake
Distance: 6.1 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Explore Grand Teton National Park
The park doesn’t allow guided tours, so your final day will be self-guided. You’ll begin your explorations with a ferry ride across Jenny Lake for your hike to Inspiration Point. Take your time to take in your magnificent mountain surroundings as you walk around Cascade Canyon and the lake.
At the end of the day, the shuttle will drive you to Jackson, Wyoming where your tour ends. Safe travels home!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 3 miles
Meals: Breakfast
Yellowstone and Grand Teton Hiking Tour Price and Dates
This guided tour of Yellowstone and Grand Teton is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group, however, custom private tours can be organized for those willing to travel with their group only (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you).
Prices below are per person (minimum 2 travelers):
Accommodation on the Yellowstone and Grand Teton Hiking Tour
This tour is based in 3 and 4-star hotels. These are comfortable hotels with cozy rooms and great locations within the national parks. Rooms are of double occupancy and solo travelers and those willing to stay in a single room will have to pay a supplement.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
You can pay a supplement of $850 USD to have a private room where possible.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park ★★★★
This incredible hotel is a historic landmark and the largest log structure in the world. The massive stone fireplace in the lobby will amaze you!
Lake Yellowstone Hotel in Yellowstone National Park ★★★
Enjoy relaxing by the water in this elegant lakeside hotel. It has comfortable, modern rooms and a recent certification for sustainable operations.
Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park ★★★★
Relax in the lounge here by the sixty-foot floor to ceiling windows that offer a spectacular view of Jackson Lake and the mountains beyond. It’s spectacular!
What’s Included in the Yellowstone and Grand Teton Hiking Tour?
Meals
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 4 nights are included. Accommodations before the tour in Bozeman and after the tour in Jackson are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you and your luggage are included as outlined in the itinerary. Transport from the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) to Yellowstone at the beginning and from Grand Teton to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) at the end of the tour are included.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Shuttle van
- Park entrance fees
- Trail maps and narratives
Not included
- No guide is provided during the day in Grand Teton National Park
- Travel insurance
- Flights to Montana or from Wyoming
- Lunches and dinners or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as ‘included’
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers, or hotel staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
Frequently Asked Questions about Yellowstone and Grand Teton Hiking Tour
Timberline Adventures specializes in fully supported cycling, hiking, and multisport adventure tours in the United States and Canada.
Over the last 38 years, our adventure experts have crafted unique itineraries consisting of only the best routes and trails. We are all about striking the perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and tons of fun! Our epic tours include visits to 35 different national parks, and we take great pride in introducing our guests to some of the wildest and most beautiful areas in North America, like Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, Big Bend, and so much more!
We share in the joy, exhilaration, and sense of accomplishment that is a part of every single tour, and the quality of your experience is how we measure our growing success.
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