Itinerary
Days 1-3: Jackson, Wyoming
Touch down into Jackson Hole, home to Grand Teton National Park, the lively, western town of Jackson, and the famed Jackson Hole Ski Resort. Three days will fly by as you choose from a countless array of outings! Spend one day on a guided mountain bike outing through mountain meadows and through aspen groves, with the spectacular Tetons in view. Day two is a classic western horseback ride to the top of a butte. All the while, keep an eye out for bald eagles, osprey, moose, beaver, and bears. Alpine House Lodge and Cottages sits a few blocks off the Jackson Town Square, just far enough for peace and quiet and close enough for a stroll at day’s end to browse the shops and galleries and find your restaurant of choice for dinner.
Days 4-5: Grand Teton National Park
Wake early and embark on a First Light Float, taking you along the Snake River at a time when birdlife and wildlife are at their peak. Then drive north into the heart of Grand Teton National Park to a beautifully-set national park lodge, an excellent base for accessing the park’s abundant trails, lakes, and unmatched views! Head out on a full day, naturalist guided outing, learning about the geologic, natural, and human history, wildlife, wildflowers, and having fun all the while. Free time offers opportunities for hiking on national park trails through wildflower-filled meadows, picnicking, and stand-up paddleboarding on stunning String Lake, renting kayaks and paddling along the shoreline of Colter Bay, or taking a boat dinner cruise to Elk Island on Jackson Lake.
Days 6-8: West Yellowstone, Montana
Explore your way through Yellowstone National Park, stopping to view waterfalls, rivers, geysers, mudpots, and wildlife, with possibilities including bison, wolves, black and grizzly bears, moose, elk, bald eagles, and more! Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone near the park entrance is your base, with newly-built cabins and an easy walk to shops, restaurants, and the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center. On one full day, meet up with a private naturalist guide who will tailor the day to your interests, taking you “off the beaten path” in Yellowstone, adding insight and depth to your visit. On your last full day of vacation, take to the waters of Hebgen Lake on a naturalist-guided kayak outing, paddling on sparkling waters, surrounded by the Madison Mountain Range.
Day 9: Fly Home from Bozeman, Montana
Drive past Big Sky, through Gallatin Canyon, to Bozeman, then say “goodbye until next time,” as you lift off from Bozeman.
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