Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
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Grand Teton Bike Tours
Horseback Riding in Grand Teton
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Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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Wyoming's Yellowstone & Tetons & Montana's Big Sky Multi-Adventure Tour

National Park Adventure from Bozeman to Jackson

Couples, Friends & Solos

6 days 5 nights

Activity Level: 1-3

Casual Hotels

From: $4,599 - $4,799 pp dbl occ

($1,350 for sgl occ)

Southwest Montana is Big Sky Country. Soak up its grandeur while rafting the Gallatin River and exploring on horseback. Breathtaking views greet you at every turn. Hike to erupting geysers in Yellowstone. Bike below the iconic sawtooth mountains in the Tetons. Alpine lakes and wildflower-filled meadows. Soaring eagles and roaming bison. From Bozeman to Jackson, this is the American West at its finest.

Walk/Hike
Bike
Raft
Horseback
Wyoming Yellowstone & Tetons & Montana Big Sky Multi-Adventure Tour map
Wyoming Yellowstone & Tetons & Montana Big Sky Multi-Adventure Tour map

Montana & Wyoming

Start Bozeman / End Jackson

Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

Highlights

  • Splash through rapids along the Gallatin River's Mad Mile, the longest stretch of white water in the region
  • Hike to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, a geologic wonderland and home of the park's biggest waterfall
  • Bike beneath the Teton Range's sawtooth mountains amid shimmering lakes and dense forests—watch for eagles and bison 
  • Explore quintessential Montana ranchland and take in sweeping valley views while on a trail ride alongside local wranglers

Itinerary

Accommodations may vary based on departure date.
6 Days Casual Hotels
Accommodations may vary based on departure.
Days 1-2
Description

Start your adventure with a splash! Paddle thrilling Class II–IV rapids down the Gallatin River with expert guides | Feel like you’re in a movie? This region is where scenes from Robert Redford’s A River Runs Through It were shot | Follow the rapids as they descend into canyons and conquer Mad Mile, the longest stretch of white water in the region | Saddle up for a horseback ride with local wranglers into the beautiful Custer Gallatin National Forest | See the pristine beauty of surrounding ranchland, Hebgen Lake and the Continental Divide | Walk through wildflower-filled meadows and past towering pines as you get a sneak peek at Yellowstone National Park, looming in the distance | Spend the afternoon enjoying a variety of ranch activities—how's your horseshoe throwing?

Accommodations
Entrance Bar N Ranch
Bar N Ranch
West Yellowstone
| Casual Hotel

Minutes from Yellowstone's west entrance, this rustic guest ranch is set on 200 acres with stunning mountain vistas. (pool)

Day 3
Description

Hike to Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the park's most dramatic feature, where waterfalls cascade over pastel-colored cliffs | Watch for bison and eagles while passing through alpine meadows and stands of lodgepole pines as you make your way to the canyon rim for breathtaking vistas deep into the gorge.

Accommodations
Exterior Canyon Lodge
Canyon Lodge
Yellowstone National Park
| Casual Hotel

Yellowstone's newest lodge, designed with an emphasis on sustainability, features reclaimed pine and stone accents.
 

Days 4-6
Description

Be wowed by bubbling mud pots, spouting geysers and steaming vents in Yellowstone | Hike through the heart of the park in Upper Geyser Basin, taking in the sights, sounds—and smells!—of this strange geologic wonderland | Check out the fumaroles of Biscuit Basin and legendary Old Faithful Geyser up close | 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 | Bike beneath the spine of the Teton Range as we follow the valley floor | Traffic up ahead—watch for roaming bison!

Accommodations
Exterior Jackson Lake Lodge
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)  

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Activity Level: 1-3

Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.

Route notes

Authorized Permittee of the National Park Service.

Daily Route Options

* Includes shuttle.
Day 1
Rafting
on the Gallatin River (half day)
Day 2
Other
Horseback Riding (half day)
Day 3
Walking & Hiking
Level 1 | 4 miles* | 200 ft. gain
Level 2 | 5 miles* | 400 ft. gain
Level 3 | 8 miles* | 800 ft. gain
Day 4
Walking & Hiking
Level 2 | 4 miles | 400 ft. gain
Level 2 | 6 miles | 700 ft. gain
Level 3 | 6 miles | 1000 ft. gain
Day 5
Other
Optional Activities in Grand Teton National Park (including hiking options of 4-14 miles)
Day 6
Biking
Level 1 | 15 miles* | 100 ft. gain
Level 2 | 27 miles* | 700 ft. gain
Level 4 | 38 miles | 800 ft. gain

What's Included

Available Bike Options

The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

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Backroads Performance Road Bike
Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork. 

Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike
Touring Bike

Included in your trip price

A proven classic, this custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.

Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Electric-Assist Bike

Included in your trip price

Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

Also Included

  • All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
  • Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
  • Snacks and beverages between meals
  • Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
  • Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
  • Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
  • Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
  • Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
  • On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
  • Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
  • Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
  • Park and other entry fees
  • Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
  • Select coach transfers
  • Baggage transfers and porterage

Straight talk

We want to make sure you're on the right trip and that you have the best experience possible. 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, some are simpler than is typical of Backroads lodging. Canyon Lodge and Jackson Lake Lodge 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 and bike in small groups with Backroads leaders. In Grand Teton National Park you'll bike in small groups with Backroads leaders, however you'll hike without Backroads leaders or local guides. Your leaders will provide pre-walk briefings, maps and directions. We appreciate your cooperation with the park's regulations.

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