Yellowstone Camping Explorer
Get your blood pumping and your heart thumping on this active adventure through the heart of the American West. Spend six days discovering the untamed beauty and wildness of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Awaken your inner explorer and use your own two feet to reach new heights on epic hikes through the varied landscapes of Wyoming. Come face-to-face with a staggering array of pristine landscapes and geological wonders. After a day of keeping your eyes peeled for the region’s abundant wildlife (grizzlies, wolves, moose, bald eagles, and the elusive gray wolf), tuck in for a great night's sleep in a tent under a star-filled sky.
Highlights
Embark on a rafting trip down the Snake River, Venture into the Lamar Valley for a wildlife safari tour of the region’s fauna and flora, Hike near Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic, Hike to Artist Point and Mt Washburn area, Visit Mammoth Hot Springs and hike near the terraces
Accomodation
Accommodation will be participation camping for 5 nights. This means you will help set up and break down the camp site and help with meal preparation. Please be aware that American campgrounds have various sites available and because of this there will likely be RVs, camper-trailers, popups and tent camping all on one property. All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied, including comfortable camp mattresses. We supply dome tents that take only 5 minutes to assemble/disassemble. They are good quality, durable, industry-standard, oversized 2-person tents, each with 2 separate and convenient zip-up doors, so that each person has his/her own entrance.
Group Leader
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The CEO will be the group manager, leader and driver - this person is knowledgeable in the routes travelled and will organize and lead the meal preparations and has experience in cooking a variety of local and international dishes for large groups. As the group coordinator and manager, the aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. They will also offer suggestions for things to do and to see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While our CEOs are trained and have resources to assist them along the way, the United States is the fourth largest country on the planet, and it is impossible for them to know everything about this massive country. We recommend local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds. Please note that specific tour guide licenses are required to guide in certain cities and regions, and as such, our CEOs will oftentimes provide brief orientation walks to point out useful places like supermarkets, main squares and ATMs but for more specific or in-depth destination information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Group Size Notes
Max 12.
Meals Included
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Arrival Day and Morning Welcome Meeting.
Yellowstone National Park Visit. Norris Geyser Basin, Visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Yellowstone Northern and Southern Loop Excursion. Lamar Valley wildlife safari. Grand Teton National Park Visit. Guided Snake River float. Free time at Jenny Lake. All entrance fees into the national parks. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
5 nights from $1,784 per person
Itinerary
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Itinerary Details
G Adventures: Yellowstone Camping Explorer
Day 1: Jackson/Yellowstone National Park
Arrive in time for your 8am welcome meeting in Jackson Hole. Travel to Yellowstone National Park and visit an area know as West Thumb Geyser Basin. Walk amid the geothermal, iridescent springs before visiting sites like Old Faithful in the Upper Geyser Basin. Set up camp and enjoy an evening together. Drive out the park to head to the campground. Set up camp and enjoy an evening together with your CEO and new friends.
Day 2: Yellowstone National Park
Awake amid the forest and breathe in the fresh air while having breakfast at camp. Hike the Mt. Washburn Trail, pausing along the trail for a packed lunch. In the afternoon, continue to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone to explore the South Rim, take in the iconic views from Artist Point, and walk to the brinks of Upper and Lower Falls. Return to camp in the evening to relax before dinner.
Day 3: Yellowstone National Park
Begin the adventure early today with a morning wildlife safari in Lamar Valley. The Lamar Valley is known for its high concentration of wildlife, including bison, elk, and elusive wolves and grizzly bears. Hike along trails in the area like Trout Lake and then travel to Mammoth Hot Springs. Explore the area and hike around the terraces. Then, continue to Norris Geyser Basin for a 2-mile walk. Finish the day with a drive to West Yellowstone stopping to view wildlife on the way.
Day 4: Yellowstone National Park/Grand Teton National Park
Today, explore one final highlight of Yellowstone National Park with a visit to Grand Prismatic Spring. Walk the Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail to take in the sweeping view of its vibrant colors. Later, journey south through Grand Teton National Park, pausing at scenic viewpoints for unforgettable photos of the dramatic mountain skyline. Arrive at camp in the evening and gather for a group dinner.
Day 5: Grand Teton National Park
Rise early to go to Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park. Spend free time along the shores exploring the trails on your own. Opt to hop on a boat ride across the picturesque lake. The afternoon brings more excitement with an adventurous and fun rafting trip on the Snake River.
Day 6: Jackson
Help break down camp this morning before being driven to the Elk Country Inn in Jackson where the tour ends upon arrival.
Featured Destinations
Grand Teton National Park
Towering more than a mile above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet. Twelve Teton peaks reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers. The west side of the range slopes gently, showing the angle of tilt of the Earth's crust. The Teton Range is the youngest range in the Rockies and displays some of North America's oldest rocks.
Jackson, WY
This town hasn't changed much since the West was won, with historical architecture, authentic saloons, and a true wild western atmosphere.
Yellowstone National Park
Established on March 1, 1872, Yellowstone National Park is the first and oldest national park in the world. Preserved within Yellowstone are Old Faithful Geyser and some 10,000 hot springs and geysers, the majority of the planet's total. These geothermal wonders are evidence of one of the world's largest active volcanoes; its last eruption created a crater or caldera that spans almost half of the park. An outstanding mountain wildland with clean water and air, Yellowstone is home of the grizzly bear and wolf, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk. It is the core of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the largest intact temperate zone ecosystems remaining on the planet. The human history of the park dates back 12,000 years. The events of the last 130 years of park history are reflected in the historic structures and sites associated with various periods of park administration and visitor facilities development.
Vacation Details
Valid Date Ranges
06/28/2026 -
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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
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