Tackle this challenging four-day adventure along the Sky Rim Trail
Dive into a true backcountry experience as you hike along the Sky Rim Trail in Yellowstone National Park over 4 thrilling days.
After an intense hike, you’ll be rewarded with the park’s classics, such as Grand Prismatic Spring, and Old Faithful! Enjoy panoramic views of Yellowstone’s highest peaks and diverse landscapes, including lodgepole pine forests and alpine meadows. Retire each night in peaceful campsites tucked away in the wilderness, and gather together around the fire to roast smores and stories as you get to know your group members.
Expert naturalist guides ensure this adventure will not only be an exciting one, but also a safe and informative one. Book your spot on this iconic backpacking trip today!
Highlights of the Yellowstone Sky Rim Backpacking Tour
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Yellowstone Sky Rim Backpacking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Bozeman and Let the Adventure Begin!
Arrive in Bozeman, MT. After meeting your guide, you’ll head down to a remote part of Yellowstone National Park and begin the scenic hike to your first campsite! In the evening, you’ll get to know each other over a camp dinner and s’mores!
Overnight Location: Camping in Yellowstone
Distance: ~3.5 miles, 500 feet elevation gain
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2 Trek the Backcountry
After breakfast, you’ll hike out through lodgepole pine forests and alpine meadows before beginning your initial ascent up the ridge. Expect panoramic views of some of Yellowstone’s highest peaks.
After a stunning day on the trail, you’ll arrive at your backcountry campsite where you’ll cook a delicious camp dinner. Listen to local ghost stories around the campfire before settling into your tent for the evening.
Overnight Location: Camping in Yellowstone
Distance: ~11 miles, 3500 feet elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Grand Prismatic Springs and Old Faithful
Today you’ll continue hiking through the national park, taking in Yellowstone’s vistas and learning about the history of the national park along the way. Once you reach the trailhead, you’ll make your way towards West Yellowstone to explore some of the most famous features of the park – Grand Prismatic Springs and Old Faithful!
Tonight, you’ll spend the evening front country camping in the center of Yellowstone!
Overnight Location: Camping in Yellowstone
Distance: ~7 miles, 500 feet elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Departure Day
After breakfast and bidding farewell to camp, you’ll jump in the van to cram in as many of Yellowstone’s highlights as possible en- route back to Bozeman. Along the way, you’ll stop at a local hot spring for a dip!
Your guide will have you back at Bozeman Airport in time for your onward flight later this afternoon.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: ~3.5 miles, 500 feet elevation gain
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Yellowstone Sky Rim Backpacking Tour Price and Dates
This tour is being run as a fixed departure tour, however, private departures can also be organized on request. The prices below to join a group tour are per person, sharing a double room or tent:
Accommodation on Yellowstone Sky Rim Backpacking Tour
This tour is based campsites in the Yellowstone National Park.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Camping in Yellowstone National Park
Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful surroundings as you camp in Yellowstone National Park.
What’s Included in the Yellowstone Sky Rim Backpacking Tour?
Meals
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 3 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Round-trip transportation throughout the tour is included, starting and ending with pickup and drop-off at Bozeman Airport.
Also included
- Medically-trained, naturalist guides
- Round-trip transportation
- Accommodations
- Tent and sleeping pad
- All meals
- Park entry fees
Not included
- Flights
- Sleeping bag (available for rent)
- Personal camping gear
- Gratuity for Your Guide
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Sleeping bag rental
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