Journey Beyond the Boardwalks
Experience Yellowstone National Park from a new perspective with an expert naturalist guide. Explore iconic geothermal features, including the world-famous Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin, home to the largest concentration of geysers on Earth. Then venture beyond the boardwalks on a guided interpretive hike, following scenic dirt trails into Yellowstone’s remarkable backcountry. Along the way, discover the park’s geology, ecology, wildlife, and natural history while enjoying a more intimate connection with one of America’s greatest national treasures.
Minimum group size: 3 guests.
Highlights:
- Explore Yellowstone National Park with an expert naturalist guide.
- Visit iconic geothermal features, waterfalls, wildlife habitats, and scenic viewpoints.
- Maximize your opportunities to observe bison, elk, wolves, bears, moose, bald eagles, and other wildlife.
- Learn about Yellowstone’s geology, ecology, history, and ongoing natural processes through engaging interpretation.
- Enhance your experience with premium binoculars, spotting scopes, and hands-on interpretive materials, including field guides, antlers, horns, skulls, and pelts.
What’s Included:
- Transportation in a comfortable, professionally guided tour vehicle
- Expert naturalist guide
- Premium binoculars and spotting scopes
- Complimentary coffee, tea, hot cocoa, soft drinks, snacks, and lunch
- Trekking poles and Yaktrax® traction devices available as needed
- Complimentary souvenir water bottle
Public Tours: Depart from the Teton Science Schools Jackson Campus.
Private Tours: Pickup is available from hotels and accommodations in Jackson, Teton Village, and select areas of Wilson. Additional pickup arrangements may be available upon request.
*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.
Dress comfortably for the day's weather and activities. Conditions in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks can change quickly, so we recommend bringing a small day pack with the following:
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Hiking daypack
- Weather-appropriate layers (lightweight fleece or insulated jacket recommended)
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Sun hat or warm knit hat, depending on the season
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Personal medications
- Camera (optional)
Our guide will pick you up at the hotel/lodging provided during booking. If you did not specify a pickup location, please call (307) 733-2623 or reply to this email to ensure we have the critical pickup information.
Pick-Up Times:
June 15 – September 4: 6:00 a.m.
September 5 – 30: 6:30 a.m.
A 10% deposit is required to confirm your reservation. Cancellations made more than 48 hours before your scheduled departure will receive a 90% refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the tour, as well as no-shows, are non-refundable.