Cover over 60 miles in 7 unforgettable days in beautiful Yellowstone
The world’s oldest National Park sits atop a super-volcano and features earth’s largest collection of geothermal features! This remarkable landscape is yours to discover on the 7-Day Yellowstone Thorofare Backpacking Tour.
The Tetons contain some of the oldest rock in North America – 2.7 billion-year-old metamorphic gneiss to be exact! Experience the superlative beauty of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, with the added expertise of trained backpacking guides to lead you on this epic group adventure.
Take in iconic sights with vistas overlooking Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful, to name just a few. Retire each night in cozy campsites in Yellowstone, where you’ll sleep beneath a starry sky and rise each morning ready to tackle the next challenge on the trail.
If you’re an experienced backpacker looking for the trek of a lifetime, the Yellowstone Thorofare Backpacking Tour is a great fit!
Highlights of the Yellowstone Thorofare Backpacking Tour
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Yellowstone Thorofare Backpacking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive at Bozeman Airport and Let the Adventure Begin!
Your journey begins today! You’ll meet your group and backpacking guides in Bozeman and get to know each other over lunch at a local brewery. Then, you’ll tour a bit of Yellowstone along the way to the frontcountry campsite where you’ll unwind for the evening.
At camp, you’ll organize your packs together and make sure you have all the gear you’ll need! You’ll also split up some food and gear to share among the group before setting out tomorrow.
Overnight Location: Camping in Yellowstone
Distance: None
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2 Enter the Backcountry
You’ll get an early start on the trail this morning as you head for the backcountry, traveling to the north shore of Yellowstone Lake where the adventure begins! You’ll cover 13.5 miles and arrive at your serene camp right on the lakeshore. At camp, you’ll cook up a delicious dinner before setting up your tents and gathering around the fire to chat and share some laughs with the group.
Overnight Location: Camping in Yellowstone
Distance: 13.5 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Grand Prismatic Springs and Old Faithful
Today, you’ll hike 15.5 miles along the Yellowstone River and under some of the tallest towering peaks in the park. You’ll arrive at your campsite at Three Mile Bend, where you can take a dip in the refreshing river before setting up camp like pros.
Overnight Location: Camping in Yellowstone
Distance: 15.5 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Trek to Fox Creek
Up and at ’em! You’ll head west for another day of scenic walking today, and pick up with the South Boundary Trail. You’ll cross several rushing creeks and rivers as you hike 15.6 miles to your stop for the evening: Fox Creek.
Overnight Location: Camping in Yellowstone
Distance: 15.6 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic
Today is yet another day of riveting outdoor adventure! You’ll hit Yellowstone’s most famous features: Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful. After enjoying nature’s show, you may have time for one last guided hike as part of the Yellowstone tour.
In the afternoon, you’ll slowly make your way back to Jackson.
Overnight Location: Camping in Yellowstone
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Hike Along Snake River
You’ll hike the final 9.2 miles along the Snake River (and past some amazing thermal features) to the South Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. You’ll meet the shuttle, which will transfer the group back to the starting point.
You’ll have time to explore some of Yellowstone’s more famous features like Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic before heading to West Yellowstone for a night of hard-earned relaxation at luxury glamping tents! You’ll enjoy a filling dinner at a local restaurant and toast s’mores over a bonfire this evening.
Overnight Location: Camping in Yellowstone
Distance: 9.2 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Departure Day
Enjoy a leisurely morning at camp before heading to Bozeman for your departing flight! Along the way, you may have time to stop at a local hot spring for a dip.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Yellowstone Thorofare 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 Thorofare Backpacking Tour
This tour is based in one hotel, camping and glamping.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Camping in Yellowstone National Park
Enjoy the fresh air and beautiful surroundings as you camp in Yellowstone National Park.
Glamping in West Yellowstone
Enjoy a touch of luxury as you glamp in West Yellowstone.
What’s Included in the Yellowstone Thorofare Backpacking Tour?
Meals
6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 6 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 6 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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