Rocky Mountain National Parks Grand Slam

Wildlife, Mountains, and Monuments

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Grand Teton National Park

Devil's Tower National Monument

Cracker Lake, Glacier National Park

Lower Yellowstone Falls

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Overview

Embark on a Grand Slam of the Rockies’ famous national parks, monuments, and quaint western towns. Craggy peaks, majestic wildlife, and gushing geysers are just a few of the highlights you’ll enjoy on this journey through the Rocky Mountain West.

Pinnacles, prairie, and pines make up the easternmost parks on this adventure. Badlands National Park sits on the edge of this mountainous region, where rocky hills give way to sweeping prairie grasses. Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, and Crazy Horse Memorial top off your exploration in the beautiful Black Hills.

Wyoming is the least populated state, but what it lacks in population, it more than makes up for its unbeatable wilderness. Devils Tower looms over the surrounding eastern prairie, while Grand Teton and Yellowstone highlight the state’s mountainous northwest corner. After hiking at Devils Tower, marvel at the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Tetons, then head to Yellowstone for its spewing, sweeping, steaming geothermal landscape.

Montana stretches far and wide, its namesake Big Sky opening up over mountains and plains. Explore Glacier National Park with its icy blue lakes, wildflower-laden trails, and living glaciers. Traverse the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road, stopping for epic views and unforgettable hikes along the way.

Buckle up and hit the road — these iconic national parklands are waiting for you!

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$10,695 USD
Trip Type

Custom-Made Travel
Best Months for Travel

May, June, July, August, September
Duration

17 days / 16 nights
Trip begins/ends
Rapid City, SD / Kalispell, MT

*Price per person based on sample itinerary detailed. Pricing will vary depending upon number of travelers, rooming configuration, and other planning details specific to your trip.

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Trip Details

Trip Highlights

What’s Included? Everything you need, plus everything you want.

The List: Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier national parklands and Crazy Horse Memorial.
Wildlife Viewing: Wildlife abounds throughout the trip, including guided wildlife watching in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley, “America’s Serengeti.”
Historic Park Accommodations: Enjoy stays at the State Game Lodge, Jenny Lake Lodge, Old Faithful Inn, and Many Glacier Hotel.

The Essentials

Rocky Mountain National Parks Grand Slam

Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel

Territory: North America

Region: Rocky Mountains

Trip Price: $10,695

Duration: 17 days/16 nights

Trip Begins/Ends: Rapid City, SD / Kalispell, MT

National Parklands: Glacier NP;Grand Teton NP;Yellowstone NP

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All custom travel is tailored to the desires and interests of our traveling clients (see How Custom Travel Works tab). Trip pricing detailed is an estimate of the per person pricing for the sample itinerary detailed and includes all of the lodging, activities, and guided experiences described. Actual pricing for the trip designed expressly for you and others traveling with you will depend on the features and elements developed during the trip planning process. Travel with Off the Beaten Path requires agreement to our standard Terms & Conditions.

Energy Index

No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities

Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration

High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun

Rocky Mountain National Parks Grand Slam

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Trip Highlights
The Essentials
Energy Index
How Custom Travel Works

What’s Included? Everything you need, plus everything you want.

The List: Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier national parklands and Crazy Horse Memorial.
Wildlife Viewing: Wildlife abounds throughout the trip, including guided wildlife watching in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley, “America’s Serengeti.”
Historic Park Accommodations: Enjoy stays at the State Game Lodge, Jenny Lake Lodge, Old Faithful Inn, and Many Glacier Hotel.

Rocky Mountain National Parks Grand Slam

Trip Type: Custom-Made Travel

Territory: North America

Region: Rocky Mountains

Trip Price: $10,695

Duration: 17 days/16 nights

Trip Begins/Ends: Rapid City, SD / Kalispell, MT

National Parklands: Glacier NP;Grand Teton NP;Yellowstone NP

Select Terms & Conditions

Energy Index

No Sweat - 1-2 miles of walking or hiking per day, plus easy activities

Nice & Active – 3-6 miles of hiking or walking per day, plus physically active exploration

High Five! – 5-10 miles of hiking per day, plus possible peak bagging or other action-oriented fun

Rocky Mountain National Parks Grand Slam

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Itinerary

Days 1-3: Rapid City, SD

Arrive in Rapid City, pick up your rental vehicle, and make your way to your accommodations in the heart of Custer State Park. The following morning, meet your guide for a private jeep tour exploring Badlands National Park. Your jeep has a safari top that is easily removed for unprecedented views of the badlands. Your final day in the area gets you out on explorations of Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and the Crazy Horse Memorial with a private naturalist guide. In this area rich with American and Native American history, the guide will offer interesting interpretation rounding out your experience.

Day 4: Buffalo, WY

Drive from State Game Lodge to Buffalo, Wyoming, with a stop to walk around the base of Devils Tower. The distinctive landmark is considered sacred by Northern Plains Indians and indigenous people.

Days 5-7: Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park is next on your journey! During your three-night stay, enjoy the many incredible hiking trails that this beautiful park has to offer, many of which can be found right out your front door. You'll also be perfectly positioned to take advantage of any additional activities of interest, such as wildlife watching, bike riding, kayak/canoe rentals, fishing, and more!

Days 8-9: Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park

As you bid farewell to one incredible National Park you will be welcomed by another. Drive into Yellowstone for four days of exploring America's first National Park. Your first two nights will be spent at the Old Faithful Inn, where the heart of the park is at your fingertips. Explore the geysers, mudpots, waterfalls, and grand canyons with an OBP naturalist guide.

Days 10-11: Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park

Drive through Yellowstone's Upper Loop and into wildlife-rich Lamar Valley where you will spend two nights and days. During these final two days in the park, your guide will take you on a wildlife viewing exploration in Lamar and Hayden Valley.

Day 12: Mammoth Hot Springs, Bozeman

This morning, you'll make the scenic drive through the park toward Bozeman, Montana. Stop at Mammoth Hot Springs to take a walk around the boardwalks and admire the fumaroles, hot pots, and multicolored, bubbling hot springs. Drive through the Paradise Valley, aptly named for its unbelievable views of the towering Absaroka Mountains and the Yellowstone River. Rest your head in the heart of downtown Bozeman at the Kimpton Armory Hotel.

Days 13-14: Many Glacier, Glacier National Park

Drive onward towards Glacier National Park and the culmination of this Rocky Mountain National Parks Grand Slam. The drive is long today but filled with amazing sights - sweeping Montana valleys, lakes, and charming historic towns like Phillipsburg. Once in Glacier National Park, on the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake, stay in the beautiful Many Glacier Hotel, and marvel at the epic views out the front door. Explore and hike near Swiftcurrent Lake, Lake Josephine, and the astounding Grinnell Glacier.

Days 15-16: Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park

After driving the breathtaking Going-to-the-Sun Road, arrive at Lake McDonald Lodge later in the evening, where you will settle in for the next couple days. Explore the west side of the park with naturalist guides, hiking the Trail of Cedars to Avalanche Lake and Monument Falls.

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Lodging

State Game Lodge

The State Game Lodge is a gracious native stone and wood lodge built in 1920 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It served as the ‘Summer White House’ for President Calvin Coolidge in 1927 and was visited by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953. The Grace Coolidge Creek serenely winds through the valley where the property sits as a beacon of stature and grace.

Occidental Hotel

The Occidental Hotel is a historic building that hosted most of Johnson’s County’s political, social and cultural gatherings. Today the intimate 17 room hotel, furnished with antiques and decorated in elegant period style, is a living history museum that combines great service and wonderful food in an Old West setting. The hotel has been restored to its 1910 era condition and is the recipient of several awards including True West Magazine’s Best Hotel and has been included in the National Geographic Traveler’s Top 129 Hotels in North America.

Jenny Lake Lodge

Located in Grand Teton National Park, Jenny Lake Lodge is ideal for those who seek the finest service and lodging, while still enjoying a National Park vacation. Each of the rustically elegant cabin rooms are well appointed with hand-made quilts, down comforters, and unique Western charm—a rarity in today’s one-size-fits-all lodging approach.

Old Faithful Inn

Built in 1903-1904 Old Faithful Inn is one of the most requested lodging facilities in the park. As a national historic landmark, this beautiful lodge was built with local logs and stone and is considered the largest log structure in the world. As you enter the lobby you are welcomed by expansive ceilings and a towering stone fireplace that features a hand-crafted clock made of copper, wood and wrought iron. Amenities onsite include a full-service restaurant, lounge, snack bar and gift shop.

Canyon Lodge & Cabins

Located on the east side of the park near the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Canyon Lodge & Cabins is a great base of exploration. The renovated cabins all have private bathrooms, and the main lodge and restaurant is LEED Certified following a recent major renovation. The lodge is on the New York Times' list of 'Five Hotels for Eco-Conscious Travelers.'

Kimpton Armory Hotel

The most elevated and amenity-rich hotel in Bozeman, the Armory Hotel is perfectly located in the heart of historic downtown Bozeman, providing easy walking access to charming boutiques, independent coffee shops, galleries and lively bars and restaurants. The hotel boasts three restaurants and bars and frequently hosts live music events that may be of interest.

Many Glacier Hotel

Situated along the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake in the heart of Glacier National Park, Many Glacier Hotel is a secluded five-story hotel that has been welcoming guests into the awe-inspiring scenery of Glacier National Park since it first opened in 1915. All 214 rooms are comfortable and beautifully decorated in an old-world style.

Lake McDonald Lodge

Originally opened to visitors in 1914, the Lake McDonald Lodge is an historic park lodge full of character. While the lodge rooms and cabins used to show their age a bit, a renovation in 2015 has really helped to refresh the accommodations. Most important is the favored location along the Going-to-the-Sun Road and on the shores of Lake McDonald – a spectacularly scenic mountain lake.