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  • $2,898 pp dbl. occ.
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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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All meals included.

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Meet / Depart

Jackson, Wyoming

Special Interest

Boat, Canoe, Geological Wonders, Horseback Ride, Kayak, Natural Beauty &/or Wildlife, Raft, Spa, Swim

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Yellowstone Multisport Tour

Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Multisport

Biking, Hiking, Rafting & Kayaking in Wyoming's Wild Preserves

For unparalleled beauty and wilderness, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks shine in scenic splendor. As two of the country’s best-known parks, these glorious examples of Wyoming’s varied and rugged terrain never fail to inspire even the most seasoned Backroads travelers. With its steaming fumaroles, thundering geysers and bubbling pools, Yellowstone is a geologic treasure. And rising in great jagged waves, the Tetons display nothing less than staggering grandeur amid a landscape of alpine lakes, soaring peaks and valleys teeming with wildlife.

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Day 1 Upper Geyser Basin

Meet in Jackson Shuttle to Yellowstone and pedal along the Madison and Firehole Rivers Hop off your bike to see the bubbling Fountain Paint Pots and legendary Old Faithful up close.

Day 2 Yellowstone Lake

Hike through alpine meadows interspersed with pine forests to reach the magnificent Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, where waterfalls cascade over pastel-colored cliffs A leisurely walk along the canyon rim to aptly named Inspiration Point offers breathtaking views into the canyon’s depths.

Days 3-4 Jackson Lake

Local guides take us on a flat-water kayaking trip across Yellowstone Lake Keep an eye out for osprey, white pelicans and bald eagles Arrive in Grand Teton National Park, a paradise of sawtooth mountains, peaceful meadows, shimmering lakes and thick forests  Relish views of the jagged peaks from our lodge Explore this natural paradise on foot or on an optional horseback ride through wildflower-carpeted meadows.

Days 5-6 Teton Village

Pedal beneath the spine of the Teton Range and along the valley floor Perhaps indulge in one of the many spa treatments available at our lodge Enjoy a white-water rafting excursion on the Snake River.

Route Rating What's this? Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Each offers options for more or less activity, so you can decide exactly how much you want to do day by day.

Lodging What's this? Our lodgings are divided into three different categories.

Premiere Inns:These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.

Casual Inns:These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the areawith such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.

Deluxe Camping:We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.

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This was a great trip - I felt I saw a lot of what Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons have to offer while at the same time staying away from the crowds
Deborah Levine - Brookline, MA

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Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Multisport

GRAND LODGES & VIEWS: Casual Inns*

Old Faithful Inn

Upper Geyser Basin (1 night): Built in 1904 with a grand lobby seven stories high, "a spectacular log-and-shingle château that captures the moment the West went from wild to Baroque," reports Travel+Leisure.

Lake Yellowstone Hotel

Yellowstone Lake (1 night): On the National Register of Historic Places, this old-style hotel, completed in 1891, sits along the shore of the lake.

Jackson Lake Lodge

Jackson Lake (2 nights): Situated in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, the lodge’s upper lobby features 60-foot picture windows for savoring views of the Teton peaks.

Snake River Lodge & Spa

Teton Village (1 night): This lodge offers an outdoor heated pool, sauna, Jacuzzis and a full-service spa - all superb spots to unwind at day’s end.

* With 1 Premiere Inn night

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Snake River Lodge & Spa

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
  • Biking 17, 22 miles
  • 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
  • Walking 3.9, 7.4, 9.2 miles
  • 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Kayaking 4 hours
Day 4
  • Levels 1 to 5 Several Route Options Available
  • Hiking 4-14 miles (optional)
  • 100 - 2500 feet elevation gain
  • Additional Optional Activities  
Day 5
  • Levels 2 to 4 3 Route Options Available
  • Biking 24, 31, 42 miles
  • 100-500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
  • Rafting 2 hours
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Trips For All Abilities

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.

Activity Level Average Time Average Distance
    Biking Walking
& Hiking
1 2-3
hours		 10-20
miles		 2-5
miles
2 2-4
hours		 21-30
miles		 5-7
miles
3 3-5
hours		 31-40
miles		 7-9
miles
4 4-6
hours		 41-55
miles		 9-11
miles
5 5-7+
hours		 56-75+
miles		 11-13+
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