Hike, explore, bike, camp and kayak an incredible piece of Wyoming. With majestic sawtooth mountains. Snowcaps above, incredible wildflowers and glacial lakes below. With geysers and turquoise hot springs. Waterfalls, bison and bears. But don't think for a second you'll be able to fathom how Mother Nature did it.
Days 1-2 Welcome to the Rockies! | Bike beneath the Teton Range's jagged peaks, pedaling through Jackson into Grand Teton National Park | Whether you're up for 4 miles or 14, there are gorgeous hikes—and a scenic boat ride—to show off this grandest of parks, a paradise of flower-strewn meadows, shimmering lakes, thick forests and awe-inspiring mountains.
Day 3 Bike along Jackson Lake to the northern edge of Grand Teton National Park, then get ready for Yellowstone, the world's first national park and home to some of Earth's most extraordinary geothermal wonders | Your camp crew whips up a bit of culinary magic and dinner is served al fresco | Watch the sky for shooting stars.
Day 4 Hike to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the park's most dramatic feature, where waterfalls cascade over pastel-colored cliffs | Open meadows and stands of lodgepole pine lead to the canyon rim and Inspiration Point, with a breathtaking look deep into the gorge | Witness wondrous wildlife, from elk to eagles.
Day 5 Gaze at bubbling mud pots, spouting geysers and steaming vents in Yellowstone | Has it been 91 minutes? Watch as Old Faithful shoots into action, projecting thousands of gallons of water more than 100 feet into the air | As you bike along Firehole River, savor the sights, sounds and smells of this strange wonderland.
We enjoyed the beauty of these National Parks and felt our experience was enhanced by camping as opposed to staying in lodging. We had a wonderful time cycling and hiking through the parks - saw amazing wildlife and scenery. Top notch leaders and staff on this trip, and more than enough great food to fuel the journey.- MN
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The stunning Teton range provides the backdrop at our wooded campsite near Jackson Lake.
Your tent is a short walk from the shore of Yellowstone Lake.
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Comments about Yellowstone & Tetons Multisport Camping Adventure Tour:
We enjoyed the beauty of these National Parks and felt our experience was enhanced by camping as opposed to staying in lodging. We had a wonderful time cycling and hiking through the parks - saw amazing wildlife and scenery. Top notch leaders and staff on this trip, and more than enough great food to fuel the journey.
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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.
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| Daily Route Options | |||||||||||
| Day | Activity | EASYGOING | ACTIVE | AVID | |||||||
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | |||||||
| miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | miles | feet gain | ||
| 1 | Biking | 17* | 200 | 25* | 600 | 36 | 800 | ||||
| 2 | Other | Free Time in Grand Teton National Park (Including Walking & Hiking Options of 4–14 Miles) | |||||||||
| 3 | Biking | 9 | 400 | 17 | 1000 | ||||||
| 4 | Walking/Hiking | 4* | 200 | 8* | 800 | 9 | 1200 | ||||
| 5 | Biking | 19 | 200 | ||||||||
Note: To make for the most comfortable ride to this particular trip, we've outfitted our titanium road bike with slightly wider tires. Authorized Permittee of the National Park Service.
* Includes shuttle.
Learn more about how we determine our activity levels and fully support a range of abilities and interests.
Please note that our distance and elevation figures come from Ride with GPS. Other sources (such as Map My Ride and Garmin devices) may give differing elevation figures due to different GPS and mapping technologies. Readings from a Garmin or a smart phone are influenced by other factors such as air pressure.
After exploring these two extraordinary national parks for 37 years, we know quite a lot about how the mountain ranges were created, where the wildlife wanders and when Old Faithful and other, lesser-known geysers are likely to erupt. Linda Cassell, our Regional Manager, has spent nearly three decades designing and managing trips here. She uses her deep knowledge and vast network of local connections to create an active camping experience you'll never forget.
On our Yellowstone and Tetons trips we have an extra leader supporting you along the road and trail—for a total of three, compared to the industry standard two. So we can be in more places at once, giving personal attention to guests traveling at their own pace. Here's more on our Trip Leaders.
Only Backroads offers our style of Deluxe Camping in Yellowstone and Tetons. Whether you're a first-timer or an old pro, you'll love how we immerse you in spectacular surroundings—and look after all the chores. Enjoy a great meal by the fire with interesting companions, then a peaceful night on your comfortable cot. Here's more on how we do the great outdoors.
We design and support our Yellowstone and Tetons trips to suit mixed abilities and varied interests—so you can set your own pace, then change things up as the day unfolds. And all guests are free to do the same, traveling together or apart, with no one cramping anyone else's style. Which sounds easy in theory, but it's hard to pull off. Here's more on how we do it.
Backroads has the best-qualified people to lead your trip in Yellowstone and Tetons, and our guests back that up, rating our Trip Leaders an average of 9.75 out of 10 for all-around quality of performance. Get the facts (and no fluff) on how we recruit and develop the very best people for your trip.
Backroads has been inviting active travelers to explore our own backyard since Jimmy Carter was in the White House. We offer more trips than anyone else in Yellowstone and Tetons, and we've spent more years finding the best ones. What keeps it real is having a consistent vision and the same passionately committed leadership for nearly four decades.
After 30 years of creating Backroads Multisport Adventures, our trip designers know how to blend the perfect balance of biking and hiking with other activities to showcase the best of a region. And then they arrange the seamless transitions that would be so hard to orchestrate on your own—adding dimensions to your trip that are exciting, inspiring and just plain fun.
In Yellowstone and Tetons you head off each morning after choosing among several expertly designed routes—all with detailed directions, mileage and shuttle options. Unlike trips with one fixed daily route (or worse, one guide that everyone's obliged to follow), you're free to enjoy the best of the region at your pace, stopping wherever you want to explore further.
Guests rave about our picnic spreads. Enjoy a welcome break in a scenic spot, or a quick refuel stop if you don't want to lose momentum. And because we have two vans, one can host lunch while the other is out providing support along the route.
For nearly four decades we've worked to earn and maintain our right to call Backroads the world's #1 active travel company. In pursuing that vision on behalf of our guests, we believe we've set the standard for our industry—captured in the Backroads Quality Guide, which clearly sets out the benchmarks of excellence, choice and support that we live by
A great bike is obviously critical for a great multisport trip; you don't want to gamble on one that's been sourced locally to trim costs. This trip features our acclaimed Backroads Custom Titanium bikes, expertly tuned and fitted, and included in your trip price. Learn why our titanium bikes are ideal for most riders.
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Gather your favorite people to share a Backroads adventure on a ready-to-book Private Trip - featuring all the legendary Backroads hallmarks from expert leaders to unforgettable activities. You can pick from the selection of dates below for your group of 16 or more. If your party has fewer than 16 guests, or your preferred date is not available, call or email us and we'll work together to find a trip just for you.
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I simply can't imagine a better way to immerse yourself in the life of a region, to explore hidden corners and appreciate nuances while enjoying the benefits and enormous satisfaction of traveling under your own power. These are experiences you cannot have behind the wheel of a car, or on a train or a tour bus. Active travel is, at its heart, a way of connecting more authentically with the world. Sure, Backroads provides amazing leaders, superb accommodations and meals, and opportunities you could never arrange on your own. But all of our comprehensive planning and support is aimed at something far simpler: bringing you the immediate, highly personal satisfaction of discovering a new world on your own terms.
— Tom Hale, Founder & President
