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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What you get on this adventure:
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- An experienced, medically-trained naturalist hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- 6-day Yellowstone hiking, camping, and glamping tour
- Round-trip transportation
- Accommodations
- Tent, sleeping pad, and group camping equipment
- Scenic float trip
- All meals
- Park entry fees
What’s not included:
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- Transportation before and after the trip
- Sleeping bag (available to rent)
- Personal camping gear
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In order to participate in this moderately strenuous Yellowstone hiking tour, 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.
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A tent, sleeping pad, and group camping equipment will be provided by your guiding service for this Yellowstone hiking tour.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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- 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.
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Group sizes and prices:
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- For this group hiking tour of Yellowstone, the max. client to guide ratio is 5:1 with up to 10 people per group.
- It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate.
- The cost does not decrease as the group grows.
Yellowstone hiking tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
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- 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.
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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). Please make sure your flight departs after 1:30 pm.
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We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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