Hiking the Best of Yellowstone and Grand Tetons

Hike the best highlights of Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park on this 5-day walking and trekking trip. With comfortable accommodation, private transfers between sights and all meals taken care of – you can focus on the stunning mountain scenery all around you! Take in panoramic views of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, witness the thunderous Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, explore the park’s diverse flora and fauna (watch out for bison!) and experience the expanse of The Grand Prismatic Spring – the otherworldly hot spring in Yellowstone that you have to see to believe. Then, head to Grand Teton National Park, where you’ll take relaxing trails at the foot of the immense Teton mountains and hit the Snake River Canyon for a spot of whitewater rafting. This is a hiking trip so a good fitness level will help you enjoy all included hikes and activities.This trip involves hiking from 4 to 6 miles (6.5 to 10 km) per day with a total trip distance of 24 miles (39 km). The maximum daily elevation gain/loss is 1400 feet (427 m). Please check the trip itinerary for more details.On this trip, you’ll be required to carry a daypack weighing approximately 8-12 lb (3.5- 5.5 kg).Grand Teton National Park does not permit commercially guided day hiking. Therefore, this trip includes a self-guided hike in the Tetons. We recommend guests hike together on this day but cannot guarantee that will be the case.The rafting on Day 5 covers an 8 mile whitewater stretch that includes a mixture of calm and whitewater sections with class 3 and 3+ rapids. This excursion is classified as moderate rafting, and no experience is necessary. Rafters can expect to get wet during this excursion. Helmets are mandatory and provided.