Hiking and Camping in Yellowstone and Grand Teton

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:

• • An experienced, medically-trained naturalist hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • 6 days of hiking, camping, and glamping
  • Round-trip transportation
  • Accommodations
  • Tent, sleeping pad, and group camping equipment
  • Scenic float trip
  • All meals
  • Park entry fees

What’s not included:

• • Transportation before and after the trip
  • Sleeping bag (available to rent)
  • Personal camping gear

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:

• • Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 15-30L bag)
  • Sleeping bag rated to 15 degrees (available to rent)
  • Pack cover
  • Cotton or silk sleeping bag liner — optional (but recommended if renting)
  • Travel pillow
  • Earplugs
  • Hiking poles — optional
  • Reusable water bottles
  • Down, puffy fleece warm jacket
  • Waterproof rain jacket or shell
  • Breathable wicking base layers
  • Lightweight hiking pants
  • Rain pants
  • Warm clothes to sleep in
  • Wool socks (1 pair per day of trip)
  • Comfortable clothes for camp
  • Spare clothes for layering
  • Hiking boots
  • Sandals or camp shoes
  • Buff or neck scarf
  • Warm hat 
  • Sun hat with a brim
  • Small, personal first aid kit (including blister treatment)
  • Small, quick dry towel
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, insect repellent, toilet paper, etc. — please choose biodegradable and scent-free items)
  • Headlamp
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)

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:

• • For this group adventure, the max. client to guide ratio is 8:1. 
  • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. 
  • The cost does not decrease as the group grows.

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 you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

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).