Yellowstone, Tetons & Big Sky Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Casual Hotels
Yellowstone, Tetons & Big Sky Family Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Casual Hotels
2025: Jun-Aug
Wyoming & Montana's National Parks from Bozeman to Jackson
Step into a classic Western tale set below granite peaks and in Big Sky Country’s alpine meadows. There's a brilliant supporting cast of horses, wranglers and rangers, but you and your family are the stars.
Highlights
- Visit aptly named Old Faithful and watch the spectacular geyser erupt
- Hike to Artist Point at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone for a picture-perfect view of this geologic marvel
- Paddle the exhilarating white-water rapids of Montana's Gallatin River
- Take in views of the towering Tetons as you ride dedicated bike paths
- Explore quintessential Montana ranchland on horseback
Start Bozeman
End Jackson
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
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 part of Montana 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 • Meander into the beautiful Custer Gallatin National Forest on the back of a trusty steed • Spend the afternoon at our secluded guest ranch, soaking up the spectacular surroundings and vast open spaces of Big Sky Country.
Nights 1-2
Minutes from Yellowstone's west entrance, this rustic guest ranch is set on 200 acres with stunning mountain vistas. (pool)
Day 3
Hike to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, a hotbed of thermal activity where pastel-colored rocks mark the location of hot springs and steam vents in the canyon walls • Pause at Artist Point for one of the park's most dramatic (and photographed) vistas, where the canyon walls seem to frame the light perfectly.
Night 3
Yellowstone's newest lodge, designed with an emphasis on sustainability, features reclaimed pine and stone accents.
Days 4-6
Spend today in Upper Geyser Basin, a region of Yellowstone that features the largest concentration of geysers in the world • Journey along trails and raised boardwalks to take in the unique sights, sounds—and smells!—of this strange wonderland • Gaze up as Old Faithful, the most famous geyser in the park, erupts, shooting water nearly 185 feet high • Encounter stunning mountain scenery and an assortment of wildlife in Grand Teton National Park, one of Wyoming's most spectacular destinations • Hike up to Inspiration Point for superb views of Jenny Lake, Jackson Hole and the Gros Ventre Range • Or enjoy a scenic boat ride across Jenny Lake followed by an afternoon relaxing by the pool • Wander around the historic Western town of Jackson • Cycle along the border of the National Elk Refuge, a wintertime sanctuary for one of the largest elk herds on Earth.
Nights 4-5
Uniquely situated on the picturesque Flat Creek stream and nearby the National Elk Preserve, the wood cabins at this creekside resort blend traditional Western-style designs with elegant finishes. (spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight 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.
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. Breakfasts and dinners for the first half of the trip 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.
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.
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.
Nights 1-2
Casual Hotel
Minutes from Yellowstone's west entrance, this rustic guest ranch is set on 200 acres with stunning mountain vistas. (pool)
Night 3
Casual Hotel
Yellowstone's newest lodge, designed with an emphasis on sustainability, features reclaimed pine and stone accents.
Nights 4-5
Casual Hotel
Uniquely situated on the picturesque Flat Creek stream and nearby the National Elk Preserve, the wood cabins at this creekside resort blend traditional Western-style designs with elegant finishes. (spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Included in your trip price
- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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