Tailor Made Wyoming: Grand Teton & Yellowstone
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Adventure awaits in two of America’s greatest national parks, Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Seek out wildlife, awe-inspiring scenery and natural wonders with the help of expert local guides and experience the enduring cultural heritage of the American West.
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Spend a full day exploring in Yellowstone, site of Old Faithful and home to free-roaming bison and bears, with privately guided hikes tailored to your interests. Explore Grand Teton National Park with a wildlife-spotting excursion led by a private naturalist guide. Float down the scenic Snake River in a traditional river dory, a private experience with an expert river pilot leading the way, before arriving at a tipi camp in time for evening appetizers around the campfire. Go hiking in Jackson Hole, an area rich in a variety of wildlife, with your private guide tailoring the route to your interests. See highlights of the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s comprehensive collection on a private tour with a museum docent
ITINERARY
DAY 1
ARRIVE JACKSON, WYOMING
Arrive in Jackson and transfer to your accommodations. Located in the Jackson Hole valley, the town of Jackson is a charming gateway to all sorts of adventure, from hiking and climbing to skiing and horseback riding.
DAY 2: GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK | GUIDED WILDLIFE ADVENTURE
Early this morning, set out with your private naturalist guide to search for wildlife in Grand Teton National Park. For rugged, snow-capped peaks that jut upward into brilliant blue sky, and verdant, pristine valleys laced with rivers, forests, wildflowers and wildlife, few places in North America can rival Grand Teton National Park. Today, what was once the isolated province of fur trappers and homesteaders is a bountiful natural treasure set aside for all to enjoy. Animals are at their most active as you set out, providing good opportunities for finding the park’s iconic species, including bears, moose, antelope, bison and elk. Binoculars and spotting scopes are provided to allow for close views from a safe distance. This afternoon, switch gears with a look at the local art scene. One of Jackson's premier art experiences is the National Museum of Wildlife Art, where a museum docent leads you on a private tour of the galleries and shares insight on the artists and exhibits. The museum collection holds over 5,000 pieces from more than 500 artists. In addition, the museum grounds overlook the National Elk Refuge and the Gros Ventre Range.
DAY 3: JACKSON HOLE | SNAKE RIVER RAFTING
Enjoy a morning at leisure, perhaps setting out with your driver-guide for some sightseeing in Jackson. Later this afternoon, set out on a private float trip down the Snake River in a traditional wooden dory. After an hour or so of leisurely exploration on the water, arrive at a tipi camp in time to enjoy a meal at the fire pit with spectacular views of the Tetons.
Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK | GUIDED EXPLORATION
Spend an adventure-filled day exploring Yellowstone National Park, America’s first and most iconic national park. Its more than 3,400 square miles of wide-open spaces offer a stunning and unique topography that includes lakes, canyons, rivers, mountains and a multitude of geothermal features, such as Grand Prismatic Spring, Mammoth Hot Springs and the famed Old Faithful Geyser. A haven for wildlife as well, the park boasts hundreds of species, among them moose, elk, wolves, grizzly bears and the nation’s largest public herd of bison. Simultaneously idyllic and dynamic, Yellowstone captures the spirit of adventure like few other places in North America. Your private naturalist driver-guide tailors the experience to your interests, with stops at many of the park's geysers, hot springs and wildlife viewing sites, all while sharing stories about the first national park in the world. Enjoy an al fresco picnic lunch in this incomparable setting, returning to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5: JACKSON HOLE | CHOOSE YOUR OWN PATH
With the craggy, snow-capped Grand Teton Range rising 7,000 feet above it, the verdant valley of Jackson Hole provides a rich habitat for diverse wild species, including elk, bison, pronghorn, beavers, herons, osprey, moose and grizzly bears. Join your private naturalist guide for a morning hike in this stunning mountain valley. There are abundant paths and trails to choose from and your guide customizes the route to your abilities and interests. Savor this last opportunity to explore in iconic North American wilderness as your guide opens your eyes to the flora and fauna, geology, and history of the Greater Yellowstone area. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure.
Teton Mountain Lodge & Spa
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: DEPART JACKSON
Drive to Jackson for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast