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Magnificent Wildlife of Yellowstone Tour in Summer

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TOUR - 7 DAY SAMPLE ITINERARY

FROM $6567+

Tour Highlights

  • Gander at the stunning, natural hues of Grand Prismatic Springs, the largest hot spring in the United States before watching Old Faithful make its timely eruption.
  • Watch the famous yet elusive Yellowstone wolves playing with their pups with an early morning wolf watch with an experienced guide.
  • Keep an eye out for moose, beavers, eagles, bears, and other wildlife with a float down the most scenic stretch of the Snake River.
  • Feel the mist of the Yellowstone River Falls rushing down the cliffs of the Yellowstone Grand Canyon with a hike along its rim.
  • Enjoy an informative introduction to the wild American west at Buffalo Bill Center, featuring art and artifacts of the region.
  • Ride to the top of Teton Mountain aboard a sturdy gondola for outstanding views of the entire park.
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Tour Overview

Welcome to the wild American west! The states of Wyoming and Montana are home to the untamed spirit of the west where all American culture comes alive with honkey tonks and rodeos surrounded by pristine nature and one of the most stunning wildlife reserves in the United States, Yellowstone National Park. Witness the Magnificent Wildlife of Yellowstone Tour in Summer while spending 7-days traversing through its wild terrain with transfers in a comfortable SUV.

Starting in Wyoming, visitors will have an introduction to the wild west at the Buffalo Bill Center to learn of the state’s early history through themed exhibits featuring art and artifacts of the region followed by an all American BBQ. The next day, the tour starts off with a visit to Yellowstone Grand Canyon to take in the stunning views of the Yellowstone Falls with a hike along its rim.

Rising early the next morning, the tour takes visitors to Lamar Valley with a guide to see some of the park’s most famous residents, grey wolves. While in search of the grey wolves, you will learn about their fascinating history and their contribution to the park, ending with a visit to Mammoth Hot Springs before returning to the hotel for a deserved nap. The next day will be devoted to a little sightseeing to witness some of Yellowstone’s most famous sights, Grand Prismatic Springs and Old Faithful.

The final days of the tour will be spent in Grand Teton National Park, where visits will have the chance to swim in the stunning glacial lakes. To take in some of the best views in the park, visitors can take a gondola to the top of Teton Mountain for outstanding panoramic views before going for a float along Snake River in search of wildlife including bears, moose, and eagles.

 

Note: Some tours may be effected by COVID19. Your Yampu Tour Consultant will advise upon booking.

Inclusions
Price includes domestic and regional flights within the itinerary; all hotel accommodations including daily city tax; all transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling; guided tours in English including entrance fees.
Exclusions

International airfare (unless specifically included), airport departure taxes that must be paid on-site, gratuities, meals not mentioned, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages with meals, early / late check-out, room service, visa fees/services, and other personal items or services not mentioned.

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Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.

Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.

Trip Type:

All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!

Tour Itinerary

Day
1

Welcome to Wyoming!

Upon arrival to Cody, you will be met by a Yampu representative to transfer to the evening’s hotel in a comfortable SUV.

If arriving earlier in the day, we will make a visit to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West for an informative introduction to the wild American west, featuring art and artifacts of the region. The Museum consists of five complexes including the Native Plains American Museum, Natural History Museum, and the Firearms Museum.

In the evening, exciting night at the Cody Rodeo for a one of a kind cowboy show.
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Day
2

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

Today you will be met by your guide to visit Grand Canyon of Yellowstone to appreciate the sheer beauty of the region’s geographical wonders. The massive canyon was formed over 640,000 years ago from a huge volcanic eruption. Today, the mighty Yellowstone River flows through its channels as steam from the falls and the hydrothermal features in the canyon's walls fill the air.

Visitors can take in the Canyon’s beauty with a hike along the south rim and to Uncle Tomas Trail and Artist point, and then also to the North Rim to the Brink of the Lower Falls. After your exploration, continue to Cooke City to rest for the evening at your selected accommodation.
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Day
3

Morning Wolf Watching with Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces

This morning, you will wake before sunrise to be met by your guide for an early morning wolf watching experience in the Lamar Valley. Chances of spotting the Yellowstone wolves are much higher in the early hours as they are most active during this time. While in search of the grey wolves, you will learn about their interesting history and their contribution to the park.

After an exciting morning of watching wolves from a safe distance, enjoy an excursion to Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces. Walk on boardwalks above the steaming hydrothermal features or take a drive around the vibrant travertine terraces. In the afternoon, enjoy looking for more wildlife in Lamar Valley such as large herds of bison, pronghorn, badgers, grizzly bears, bald eagles, osprey, deer, and coyotes.

After an exciting morning of watching wolves from a safe distance, enjoy an excursion to Mammoth Hot Springs for a chance to bathe and relax before returning to the hotel for a deserved nap. In the afternoon, enjoy looking for more wildlife in Lamar Valley such as large herds of bison, pronghorn, badgers, grizzly bears, bald eagles, osprey, deer, and coyotes.
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Grand Prismatic Springs - Old Faithful

This morning will be reserved to explore Grand Prismatic Springs, the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world. Here, extremely hot water travels from a crack in the earth’s crust to the spring’s surface. Wider than a football field and deeper than a 10 story building, only the stunning colors of its rim and blue waters outweigh its sheer size.

Continuing a short drive south, we will walk around the Upper Geyser Basin to take in one of the greatest highlights of Yellowstone, Old Faithful. Earning its title from its timely eruptions, Old Faithful spews hot water up to 180 feet high with steam temperatures reaching over 300 degrees Fahrenheit!

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Grand Teton Lake Exploration - Sundowner at Dornan's desk

Today we will continue our exploration into Grand Teton National Park to explore Signal Mountain before continuing on to the glacial lake, Jenny Lake for a walk and ferry boat ride. Visitors will also have the option to swim in the nearby String Lake, famed for its beautiful scenery and large moose population.

The day will be capped off with a sundowner at a local restaurant’s rooftop deck, overlooking the Teton before transferring to your hotel in Jackson.

Today we will continue our exploration into Grand Teton National Park to explore Signal Mountain before continuing on to the glacial lake, Jenny Lake for a walk and ferry boat ride. Visitors will also have the option to swim in the nearby String Lake, famed for its beautiful scenery and large moose population.

The day will be capped off with a sundowner at a local restaurant’s rooftop deck, overlooking the Teton before transferring to your hotel in Jackson.

Day
6

Farewell Tram to Teton Mountain and Wildlife Float

In the morning, travelers will take the tram to the top of Teton Mountain. The 12-minute ride in a safe and private gondola cabin whisks you over 2,700 vertical feet above the valley floor, providing sweeping views of the park.

In the afternoon, take part in a wildlife float down the most scenic stretch of the Snake River in Jackson Hole, through a pristine habitat that is home to moose, beavers, eagles, bears, and more.

In the morning, travelers will take the tram to the top of Teton Mountain. The 12-minute ride in a safe and private gondola cabin whisks you over 2,700 vertical feet above the valley floor, providing sweeping views of the park.

In the afternoon, take part in a wildlife float down the most scenic stretch of the Snake River in Jackson Hole, through a pristine habitat that is home to moose, beavers, eagles, bears, and more.

Day
7

Flight Home

Transfer to the airport in your comfortable SUV for your flight home.

Transfer to the airport in your comfortable SUV for your flight home.

Jackson, WY, USA

Moran, WY, USA

Cooke City, MT, USA

Cody, WY, USA

Places You'll See

  • Cody

    Located 52 miles from Yellowstone National Park’s east entrance, Cody was founded in 1896 by Colonel William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, who passed through the region in the 1870s. Visitors will receive a true wild west experience with attractions that include nightly rodeos, gun fight re-enactments, cowboy music and the world-class Buffalo Bill Center of the West.

  • Cooke City

    Founded as a prospecting village in the 1900s, Cooke city continues to grasp tightly to its history during the American Old West with a rugged pioneer culture. Today, Cooke City serves as the premier entry point into Yellowstone National Park and is connected by “the most scenic drive in America”, the Beartooth Highway, an All-American Road serving as a wilderness retreat for those looking to travel by car.

  • Moran

    The small Wyoming village of Moran serves as the main passageway to Grand Teton National Park with essential amenities and trailheads for locals and visitors who wish to explore Grand Teton no matter the season. Open year-round, visitors can appreciate the park’s natural wonders through wildlife watching, hiking, biking, and fishing along with learning of the region’s history dating back over 11,000 years when natives summered in the valley.

  • Jackson

    Located in the Jackson Hole Valley of Wyoming, Jackson is situated between both Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, providing some of the most outstanding natural landscapes in the United States. Along with appreciating the local wildlife, including the largest Elk herd at the National Elk Refuge, visitors will appreciate the town’s strong western charm with rodeos and honky-tonks.

Hotel Options

4 Star Properties

Cody, WY : The Cody

Cooke City, MT : Skyline Guest Ranch

Moran, WY : Togwotee Lodge

Jackson, WY : The Rustic Inn Creekside Resort and Spa

Testimonials

R

Traveled May, 2014

Everything you arranged was perfect to the last detail

Everything you arranged was perfect to the last detail. The hotels were all nice. My favorite was probably Remota, in Puerto Natales, Chile. Their food was excellent, tour guides and drivers are all professionals. I learned a lot.

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Pauline

Traveled May, 2015

Everywhere we went, I felt well cared for and protected.

Thank you, Wendy, for arranging such a wonderful trip for us. Tom and I had a great time! Everywhere we went, I felt well cared for and protected. The guides were so knowledgeable and personable and patient. The hotels were each different and hospitable and accommodating. Your advice about the travel helpful.

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Scott B.

Traveled January 2017

Exactly the Trip I Wanted

We had a great trip – everything we did was perfect- exactly the trip I wanted – Even the Zoo was nice.

ATM cave – amazing, Caracol (Myan ruin) – fantastic – very remote.

Hidden Valley Inn – great place (also remote) – nice staff, Butterfly waterfall  (on property is also great)

Xanadu – San Pedro (Ambergris) very nice – great staff. Snorkeling was some of the best in the world – I have traveled a lot.

When in remote areas or the Zoo – Bug spray is a must.

Thank you for your help arranging this trip.

Yampu did well !!

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