Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Multisport
Family Biking, Hiking, Rafting & Kayaking the Best of Wyoming
Vacation with your family where the West is still wild. This Backroads adventure features activities galore and a pair of action-packed national parks: Yellowstone, where geysers gush skyward, and Grand Teton, home to moose, elk and dazzling lakes tucked beneath jagged peaks. As you and your kids bike, hike, raft and kayak, you’ll be mesmerized by nature’s many marvels. At trip’s end, come out of the wild and into the rollicking cowboy town of Jackson. Evenings are spent in historic hotels with spectacular views.
- Bubbling mud pots, spouting geysers and steaming vents at Yellowstone
- Bike beneath the Teton Range’s sawtooth mountains amid shimmering lakes and dense forests
- The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, with its multicolored walls and thundering waterfalls
- Splash down the Snake River on an exhilarating rafting trip
- Eagles and bison and bears, oh my!
The Day-to-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Bubbling mud pots, spouting geysers and steaming vents in Yellowstone 
Pedal through the heart of the park along the Firehole River, taking in the sights, sounds - and smells! - of this strange wonderland Kids will love seeing the fumaroles of Biscuit Basin and legendary Old Faithful Geyser up close.
Day 2 Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the park's most dramatic feature, where waterfalls cascade over pastel-colored cliffs A leisurely walk through alpine meadows and stands of lodgepole pines along the canyon rim provides breathtaking vistas deep into the gorge.
Day 3 Eagles and bison and bears, oh my! Local guides take us on a flat-water kayaking trip across Yellowstone Lake Arrive in Grand Teton National Park and relish views of the Tetons’ jagged peaks from our lodge.
Day 4 Breathe in fresh mountain air while kicking back with your family under a vast Wyoming sky Explore Grand Teton National Park, a paradise of bluebell-strewn meadows, shimmering lakes, thick forests and sawtooth mountains Perhaps you’ll opt for a horseback ride, scenic boat cruise or a fishing excursion.
Days 5-6 Splash down the Snake River on an exhilarating rafting trip Pedal beneath the spine of the Teton Range as we follow the valley floor Traffic up ahead - watch for roaming bison! Ready to get wet? Paddle thrilling Class II and III rapids with expert river runners.
Adult Route Rating What's this?
- Premiere Inns: These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.
- Casual Inns: These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the area with such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.
- Deluxe Family Camping: We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.
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Fun, fun, fun! We met wonderful people and learned a ton too. It was our first Backroads trip, and now we plan to take at least one per year for the rest of our lives. The leaders were incredible...fun, educated, and accommodating to our every need. They went way beyond the call of duty every single day. It was the best trip we've ever had!- San Luis Obispo, CA More about this Trip All Guest Reviews
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Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Multisport
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, with 60-foot picture windows for savoring views of the Teton peaks and the roaming moose, elk and bison.
Snake River Lodge & Spa
Teton Village (1 night) Upscale western-style lodging with plentiful amenities and a place on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List. (pool, spa)
* Premiere Inn
Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Multisport
Routes 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 | Biking Average | Walking Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Kid-Friendly Routes
The route options below are for adults and older kids with more biking experience who are up for longer rides or hikes. For all other kids (and adults who choose), we make it easy to do even less than the shortest option mentioned below, usually by taking a short lift in one of our support vehicles. We are here to make sure everyone has a great time so there's no need for you to worry about whether your child will be able to "keep up."
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Level 1 2 Route Options Available
- Biking 9, 16 miles
- 300 - 560 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 1 to 4 3 Route Options Available
- Walking 4.1, 7.4, 9.2 miles
- 500 - 1150 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Kayaking 4 hours
Day 4
- Levels 1 to 5 Several Route Options Available
- Hiking 4 to 14 miles
- 100 - 2500 feet elevation gain
- Optional Activities
Day 5
- Levels 1 to 4 4 Route Options Available
- Biking 15, 24, 31, 42 miles
- 300 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Rafting 2 hours