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  • $2,698 pp dbl. occ.
  • (+$640 for sgl. occ.)

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6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
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TRIP NOTES

All meals included except 1 dinner.

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Meet / Depart

Jackson, Wyoming

Special Interest

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

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Yellowstone Walking Tour

Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Walking

The Western Wilderness

Mother Nature puts on a spectacular show in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, where geysers erupt with plumes of steam and wildlife appears around every bend. In this timeless landscape of snowcapped peaks, serene lakes and lodgepole pine forests, it's easy to imagine those who inhabited the surrounding mountains long ago: American Indians, rugged mountain men, 19th-century French trappers and cowboys working the vast terrain. Backroads invites you to explore this dramatic landscape, hiking through alpine meadows carpeted with mountain bluebells and Indian paintbrush. Then recount the journey in the warmth and comfort of grand lodges.

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Day 1 Upper Geyser Basin

Meet in Jackson Stretch your legs on a warm-up walk, exploring the bubbling Fountain Paint Pots and Celestine Pool Learn about the fascinating geothermal features of the Upper Geyser Basin.

Day 2 Yellowstone Lake

Mountain meadows alternate with pine forests on our way to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Waterfalls cascade over the canyon's pastel-colored cliffs.

Day 3 Jackson Lake

Choose between a short walk along the shore of Yellowstone Lake or a leisurely morning at the hotel before our shuttle to Grand Teton National Park The rest of the day is yours to explore this wonderland at your own pace Hiking options await, all with spectacular views of sawtooth mountains, peaceful meadows and sparkling lakes Or perhaps spend the day on an optional horseback ride or relaxing by the pool.

Days 4-6 Teton Village

Enjoy a boat ride across Jenny Lake before hiking to Inspiration Point for sweeping views of Jackson Hole Learn about the flora, fauna and geography of this high-alpine landscape during our final hike on Rendezvous Mountain  A float trip down the Snake River offers a waterborne perspective.

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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Guest Trip Reviews

This was our first Backroads trip and we were absolutely blown away by what a great time we had! Every day was a new and exciting adventure! Our leaders were the best, anticipating our every need. It felt like going to visit friends who want to show you all the great things the area has to offer and make you feel welcome and comfortable all the while. We can't stop talking about what a great time we had and, of course, the spectacular scenery we encountered in Yellowstone and the Tetons. This was truly one of the best vacations we've ever taken and we'll definitely see you at Backroads for another trip in the future. Thanks so much!
Marti Petro - Southlake, TX

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Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Walking

MAJESTIC GETAWAYS: Casual Inns*

Old Faithful Inn

Upper Geyser Basin (1 night): Situated in sight of Old Faithful Geyser, the inn's deck provides a perfect vantage point for watching the geyser's predictable eruptions.

Lake Yellowstone Hotel

Yellowstone Lake (1 night): Musicians serenade in the afternoon at this splendid hotel on the National Register of Historic Places.

Jackson Lake Lodge

Jackson Lake (1 night): The lobby's 60-foot picture windows overlook Jackson Lake and the Teton Mountain Range.

Hotel Terra

Teton Village (2 nights): This newly opened boutique hotel and its state-of-the-art spa are luxurious and eco-friendly.

* With 2 Premiere Inn nights

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Old Faithful Inn

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Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1
  • Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
  • 3.5, 5.7, 6.3 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 2
  • Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
  • 3.6, 7.4, 9.2 miles
  • 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
Day 3
  • Levels 1 to 3 4 Route Options Available
  • 3.5, 5, 7.3 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
  • Levels 1 to 5 4 Route Options Available
  • 1.4, 6.6, 9, 14.4 miles
  • 0 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
  • Level 1  2 Route Options Available
  • 4.2, 6 miles
  • 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain
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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+
miles