Itinerary Details

1 Arrive Bozeman, Montana, USA

Designated as the world’s first national park in 1872, Yellowstone is indifferent to human timelines; it is a masterpiece of nature millions of years in the making, where bears claw at trout-filled rivers and acid-toned geysers spurt boiling jets into the crisp mountain air. Take time to settle in and get a feel for the boundless horizons of the American West.

Running throughout the majesty of Yellowstone is the Grand Loop Road: a rugged, circular, 200-mile seam that rewards drivers with glimpses of eagles, elks and herds of emblematic bison. Visit some of the park’s iconicgeysers, hot pools, and wildlife viewing sites and perhaps opt for an exhilarating nature walk led by your guide whoshares stories about Yellowstone, stopping for a picnic lunchalong the way.

Discover the hills of Paradise Valley on a private horseback ride that takes you through the stunning hills of ParadiseValley. Learn all the necessary skills for a fun,safe ride from an experienced wrangler before rounding off your adventure with a picnic in the wilderness.

When you’re determined to experience breathtaking cowboy country, why stop at Yellowstone’s border? Cross into neighboring Grand Teton National Park for more raw adventure, where cone-shaped summits pierce the sky and cottonwood forests rustle over pristine lakes. Keep binoculars at the ready: Great Teton’s resident bison, bears and mountain lions apt to appear at any turn.

The game viewing continues this morning in Grand Teton National Park, watching for bear, moose, antelope, bison and elk with provided spotting scopes and binoculars, at the time of day most species are at their most active.

A drive through scenic countryside takes you to Snake River Canyon, where you embark by raft on a relaxing floattrip down the Snake River, its gentle currents offering lazy, leisurely screenings of nature’s epic show. Back on shore, gather for a gourmet picnic lunch amid tranquil cottonwood trees.