Journey Beyond the Boardwalks
Explore America’s first National Park through an interpretive nature hike and sightseeing with a knowledgeable, local guide. This tour provides an intimate look at some of the Park’s most classic features including the Old Faithful geyser basin, home to the largest concentration of geysers in the world! Journey beyond the boardwalks as you continue your exploration with a guided hike on dirt trails in this spectacular national wonder. Minimum group size of 3 guests.
Highlights:
- Perfect blend of driving, sightseeing and activity
- Interpretive naturalist hike – your guide will work the group’s hiking preferences (featured location, length, strenuousness, etc.) to select an ideal outing!
- Extremely passionate and knowledgeable guide with cultural and natural history expertise and a trained eye for spotting native wildlife.
- Tour is at your own pace and can be tailored to your interests.
- Use of professional field guide books, antlers, horns, skins and skulls.
- Be back to town in time for dinner!
What’s Included:
- Customized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans with rooftop hatches for easier viewing access
- High-quality spotting scopes and binoculars available for enhanced wildlife observation
- Complimentary coffee, tea, cocoa, variety of soft drinks and water
- Snacks and picnic lunch around midday
- Souvenir water bottle
- Complimentary pick-up at your accommodations within the limited Jackson Hole area or a centralized meetup location
*National Park entrance fees and gratuity not included
**Per Yellowstone National Park backcountry policies, groups hiking must meet a minimum size of four including guide.
Additional Tour Information
Enjoy the comfort of customized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans on your wildlife viewing tour. All vans are equipped with rooftop hatches for wildlife viewing.
Layering is key! We recommend guests bring a day pack and the following items: rain jacket, lightweight puffy or fleece layer, knit hat or beanie, sun hat or visor, and comfortable hiking shoes. Sunscreen is always recommended.
Tour Pick-Up Location: Guests on private tours enjoy the convenience of being picked up directly from their home or local hotel. Please ensure your pick-up location details are provided at the time of booking.
Pick-Up Times:
June 15 – September 4: 6:00 a.m.
September 5 – 30: 6:30 a.m.
Wildlife Expeditions is committed to providing our guests the most flexibility due to these uncertain times. For the Summer season, we will provide a 100% refund for cancellations seven days prior to trip start date. Within seven days, guests can choose a full tour credit valid for up to one year or receive a 50% refund.