Famous for the mind-boggling beauty of its geothermal features and abundant wildlife, Yellowstone National Park provides a real taste of magical adventures to hiking enthusiasts year after year. With Grand Prismatic Spring, Old Faithful and the breathtaking Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone being the park’s most stunning features, there’s ample opportunity to be struck by the splendor anywhere you look. However, Wyoming is home to another jewel just 10 miles south of Yellowstone—Grand Teton National Park. The park is a veritable geological miracle with 2.7-billion-year-old metamorphic gneiss adorning the wonderful landscapes and, on top of that, boasts rich flora and fauna that have existed there since prehistoric times. Find out more about 11 of the best (and most photo-worthy) day hikes in Yellowstone Park from Ebony Roberts, Squamish resident and hiking enthusiast.
Yellowstone is known for being the first national park in the US
A scenic float trip down the Snake River rounds out the experience
Deciding which park is more awe-inspiring is next to impossible, but you’ll visit both
Soak up the ineffable beauty of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks on this unique 6-day hiking and camping tour with an expert guide. Kick off the journey by discovering the abundant wildlife found in Grand Teton, enjoy a scenic float down the Snake River, and hike the Seven Mile Hole to witness Yellowstone’s best features—the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, abundant wildlife, and active geothermal features.
Your thrilling adventure begins today! You’ll meet your group and guides in Jackson and get to know each other over lunch at a local brewery. After lunch, you’ll set off for a hike to get ready for the upcoming week. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a filling dinner at an amazing local restaurant.
Meals included: Lunch, dinner
Kick off the day with an early start in Grand Teton National Park and spot the wildlife when it’s most active. Spend a few hours with your guide discovering the park and marvel at bears, elk, bison, pronghorns, and more! In the afternoon, you’ll spend 3 hours floating down the glorious Snake River. Keep your eyes peeled for moose and bald eagles that can often be spotted along the shores. After the float, you’ll make your way to a campsite in Yellowstone National Park.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Head to the Lamar Valley first thing in the morning where wolves, bears, bison, and other animals are most active at dusk. Admire the wildlife before setting off on a moderate hike. In the evening, you’ll relax at the camp and tell ghost stories by the fire.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Today marks the most challenging day for hiking, but the rewards you’ll reap will definitely be worth it. You’ll hike the Seven Mile Hole, a trail that combines Yellowstone’s best features—the breathtaking Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, dense forests, robust wildlife, and active geothermal features along the trail. You’ll eat a delicious lunch at the base of the canyon before making the challenging ascent back to the campsite. For those who don’t feel like hiking as much, shorter hikes are available, too! In the evening, you’ll retire to your glamping accommodations in West Yellowstone.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Today you’ll get to witness the most famous features in Yellowstone—Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful. After enjoying the show, there could be some time left for one last hike in the park. In the afternoon, you’ll return to Jackson for one final evening together.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Enjoy your breakfast in a lovely cafe in Jackson Hole, known for its delicious European-style pastries. If there’s enough time, you’ll be able to squeeze in one final hike along the Snake River before departing for the airport. Say goodby to your new group of friends and your adventure in these stunning national parks.
Meals included: Breakfast
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Wyoming, please refer to the NPS Public Health Update, Yellowstone National Park NPS Website and Wyoming Department of Health COVID-19 Information and Guidance.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
In order to participate in this moderately strenuous guided hiking and camping tour of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, you need to be fit and have a bit of hiking experience. You can expect to spend up to 6 hours per day hiking (up to 10 miles / 16 km and 2,500 ft elevation change) while carrying daypacks with water and snacks. Shorter hikes will sometimes be available instead of more challenging hikes in case you would like them. July in Yellowstone and Grand Teton NPs can be warm and dry in the day, but cold in the evenings.
A tent, sleeping pad, and group camping equipment will be provided by your guiding service.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Luggage consisting of 1 small suitcase per person can be left in the vehicle. Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and prices:
Hiking and camping in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The deposit of $1,035 per person is due at booking. It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.
Cancellations made more than 30 days before the trip start date will receive a refund, less a 20% cancellation fee. Cancellations made within 30 days of a trip start date will receive no refund.
Participants exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, who receive a positive test result, or who have had direct exposure to a positive case within 14 days of a trip’s departure will be asked to postpone their booking to a later date (additional fees may apply).
Good Trip Adventures monitors the communities they visit. Should any situations arise which they consider detrimental to group safety, a trip departure may be canceled or postponed. In the event of such a cancellation, full or partial refunds or trip credits will be offered.
Good Trip Adventures is not responsible for the cost of any flight changes or additional travel expenses if a participant is requested to change trip dates for safety reasons. Depending on current travel restrictions, participants may be asked to provide a negative COVID test upon arrival for a trip.
To get to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, you’ll fly into Jackson Hole Airport, about 15 minutes away from Jackson, Wyoming, where you’ll meet your group and guide on the first day. From there, you can rent a car, take a shuttle service, or get a taxi.
You’ll want to pick a flight that arrives before 12 pm MST on the first day. Alternatively, your guiding service can collect you from your accommodation in Jackson at around 11:15 am if you’ve arrived early.The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
At the end of your trip, your guide will drop you off back at Jackson Hole Airport at 12 pm for your flight home (or back at your accommodation in Jackson if you’re staying on).
