Wyoming's Yellowstone & Tetons Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

From $4,399 - $4,799 /person

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Wyoming's Yellowstone & Tetons Walking & Hiking Tour

Couples, Friends & Solos

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 17-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Teens & Kids Best for ages 9-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - From lavish luxury to on-trend boutique, offering experiences as unique as the regions we explore.

Casual Plus Hotels - A step above Casual but not quite Premiere.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2024: Jun-Sep

From $4,399 - $4,799 /person

Geology, Wildlife & Peaks of the National Parks

Deep beneath soaring sawtooth peaks, a geologic story unfolds. The temperature rises, revealing itself in spectacular ways. Geysers launch to unreal heights. Hot springs shimmer in radiant colors. Bison, elk and even gray wolves are as attracted to these places as we are. Yellowstone and the Tetons draw us all in. Experience two of North America's greatest National Parks on our Grand Teton & Yellowstone hiking tour.

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Highlights

  • Observe the famous bubbling and churning geologic features of Yellowstone—including Old Faithful, of course 
  • Hike through gorgeous valley landscapes while gazing up to catch sight of the spectacular Teton peaks 
  • Photograph the wondrous Yellowstone wildlife you're bound to encounter—from elk to eagles and bison to bears 
  • Raft the Snake River with expert river runners, enjoying the views and abundant wildlife sightings  
Wyoming Yellowstone & Tetons Walking & Hiking Tour map

Wyoming

Start Jackson, Wyoming, or West Yellowstone, Montana

End Jackson, Wyoming

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Day 1

Description

Discover bubbling mud pots, spouting geysers and steaming fumaroles in Yellowstone • Learn about the fascinating geothermal features of Lower and Upper Geyser Basins • Watch as Old Faithful shoots thousands of gallons of water more than 100 feet into the air • Just about two square miles in area, this spot is home to nearly one-quarter of the world's geysers! 

Accommodations

Night 1

Old Faithful Inn
Yellowstone National Park
Casual Hotel

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

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 2

Description

Welcome to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, where waterfalls plunge over pastel-colored cliffs • Hiking here reveals grandeur and diversity • Look out for grazing bison and birds like osprey soaring overhead. 

Accommodations

Night 2

Lake Yellowstone Hotel
Yellowstone Lake
Casual Hotel

On the National Register of Historic Places, this classic park hotel, completed in 1891, sits along the lakeshore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

Hike along the shore of Yellowstone Lake to windswept Storm Point before heading to Grand Teton National Park • Walk through lush forests and verdant meadows below the spectacular Teton peaks • From Two Ocean Lake, our hiking trail leads through groves of aspen and pine to higher ground where jaw-dropping views of craggy mountains, open meadows and sparkling lakes await • In the mood to rest your hiking boots? How about huckleberry margaritas or just relaxing by the pool? 

Accommodations

Night 3

Jackson Lake Lodge
Grand Teton National Park
Casual Hotel

Situated in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, with 60-foot picture windows for savoring views of the Teton peaks and the roaming moose, elk and bison. (pool)  

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

Keep an eye out for moose, mule deer, eagles and otters • Enjoy a boat ride across Jenny Lake before hiking to Inspiration Point for sweeping vistas of Jackson Hole • Savor the solitude of this stunning alpine landscape at the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve • Explore the trails of the preserve on the way to Phelps Lake and perhaps continue along the valley floor to Teton Village Our week's grand finale is a scenic rafting trip on the Snake River—as you navigate the rapids, don't forget to scan the shore for wildlife and incredible views.

Accommodations
Hotel Terra

(2 nights)

Nights 4-5

Hotel Terra
Teton Village
*Premiere Hotel

"Jackson Hole's most design-conscious hotel, and the most eco-conscious too," according to National Geographic Traveler. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool,spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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Straight Talk

We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

Accommodations, Meals & Service Standards

While the accommodations on this trip reflect the natural surroundings of the national parks and provide unparalleled access to the best activities in the area, they are simpler than is typical of Backroads lodging. Many buildings date back to the turn of the century and have only been minimally renovated, in accordance with park regulations. Jackson Lake Lodge, Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Old Faithful Inn have basic guest rooms that are not equipped with televisions or air-conditioning; breakfasts and dinners throughout the week may lack variety and tend toward simple ingredients. Overall, the service standards can seem slow and casual when compared with the hospitality found on other Backroads trips. Please note that internet and cell phone service are extremely limited throughout the parks.

Interpretive Guides & Hiking Without Your Leaders
The National Park Service limits the size of all groups and Grand Teton National Park doesn't permit guided hiking. Accordingly, in Yellowstone National Park you'll hike in small groups with Backroads leaders. In Grand Teton National Park your leaders will provide pre-walk briefings, maps and directions so you can explore on your own. We appreciate your cooperation with the parks' regulations.

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Hotels

Adventure-Ready Hotels

Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Night 1

Old Faithful Inn
Yellowstone National Park

Casual Hotel

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

Night 2

Lake Yellowstone Hotel
Yellowstone Lake

Casual Hotel

On the National Register of Historic Places, this classic park hotel, completed in 1891, sits along the lakeshore.

Night 3

Jackson Lake Lodge
Grand Teton National Park

Casual Hotel

Situated in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, with 60-foot picture windows for savoring views of the Teton peaks and the roaming moose, elk and bison. (pool)  

Nights 4-5

Hotel Terra
Teton Village

*Premiere Hotel

"Jackson Hole's most design-conscious hotel, and the most eco-conscious too," according to National Geographic Traveler. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool,spa)

From $4,399 - $4,799 /person

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