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Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Multisport

Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Multisport

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.

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.

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GRAND LODGES & VIEWS : Casual Inns

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

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

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Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Multisport
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
Level 1 2-3 hours 10-20 mile 2-5 miles
Level 2 2-4 hours 21-30 miles 5-7 miles
Level 3 3-5 hours 31-40 miles 7-9 miles
Level 4 4-6 hours 41-55 miles 9-11 miles
Level 5 5-7+ hours 56-75+ miles 11-13+ miles
2008 DATES
CLASSIC TRIPS
SINGLES+SOLOS TRIPS

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Trip praise

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
An absolutely marvelous trip! Gave us the ability to feed my seriously active needs while allowing my nine year old to challenge himself and feel successful. Activities were perfect and diverse. And this trip gave us the extraordinary opportunity to learn about and appreciate one of our country's true natural wonders from the seat of a bike or a kayak. Wow. I can't say enough about Backroads, especially its stellar team of truly passionate and knowledgeable leaders. Don't know how you do it, but please keep it up! This was our fourth trip, and we'll be back for more!
Rebecca Kennerly - Santa Monica, CA
Beautiful location matched with the right itinerary to see it all, from geothermal springs to mountain peaks. The combination of activities complemented the trip's location well. And our leaders were always energetic, knowledgeable and helpful (it's those "Backroads vitamins," right?).
Stacey Goodwin - Chicago, IL
This was by far the best vacation I have ever been on. Seeing the region for the first time through biking, hiking, and kayaking was unbelievable. As cars passed me by on the bike, I couldn't help but think of all they were missing. Backroads picked the best of Yellowstone and Grand Teton for us to see in a reasonable amount of time. The accommodations were great and quite frankly, I don't know if you could have picked two more compatible leaders. They were truly a great team. They made the vacation so fun - the whole group really worked well together. I will most definitely be recommending Backroads to friends. I'm looking forward to my next vacation - the only problem will be deciding which one to do next!!!
Leslie Dansby - Greenville, SC
The Yellowstone/Grand Teton trip was awesome! Perfect blend of activity and sightseeing, with absolutely none of the normal vacation stress! Our leaders took care of everything, and made sure that everyone had fun. It feels like I have 22 new friends, as everyone in the group hit it off. It was sad to say good-bye at the end of the week.
Jill Ash - Suffolk, VA
What a fabulous family trip. We laughed and competitively encouraged each other to finish an activity. The five of us spent more time together on this trip than we do when we are at home. We also met other wonderful families that we are going to keep in touch with from around the world. We all amazed ourselves in our sense of what we had accomplished at the end of each day. We now all have our own cherished memories of Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. These are great times to laugh about and share.
Margaret Salin - Carmel, IN
We're now hooked on Backroads! It would be hard to imagine a more balanced, better planned, or executed trip. The scenery is of course, spectacular under any circumstances, but the energizing and accommodating nature of our trip leaders made the experience truly enjoyable. Our three leaders are truly outstanding representatives of your company.
Ken Chow - Laurel, MD
This trip was beyond my best of times. For family time and excellence of experience from all of us --Thank you Backroads for making it possible. Our special guides were wonderful. The new friends that we made, children and adults, were awesome. I am 61 years old and have looked at Backroads brochures for 25-30 years. Our guides made this trip so enjoyable. I will praise your company to all the people I meet. My grand daughters will have the best possible memories of our time together in Yellowstone and The Tetons. Way to go Backroads. Thank you.
Marty Hart - Troutman, NC