10 days tour

Yellowstone Walks & Wildlife - Camping Edition

$ 4,056 .00 USD

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Yellowstone Walks & Wildlife - Camping Edition

This tour includes:

Accommodation

We use national and state park campsites and a wide assortment of private campgrounds. Most have flush toilets and hot showers; however, some may charge an additional fee of US$1-US$3 for showers. You sleep in high quality, heavy-duty tents and solo travellers share with one other passenger of the same sex (unless opting to purchase the single supplement). Our camping equipment also includes field kitchens, inflatable sleeping pads, food storage and camp lanterns and chairs. Most campsites have a quiet time from 10pm to 7am. Please respect your fellow campers who are there to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of camping. An essential part of a camping tour is helping out with the day-to-day camp duties and everyone assists with the setting up and packing up of the campsite. Your tour leader provides guidance on what to do, and typically it only takes 15 minutes to set up or break down the tents and camp kitchen. Before you know it, youโ€™ll be enjoying home sweet home in the great outdoors. Your tour leader also co-ordinates and assists the group with food shopping, preparing meals and cleaning up. Sharing the camp duties is a great way to bond with your fellow travellers and the group camaraderie is all part of the experience.

Meals

There are eight breakfasts, eight lunches and eight dinners included on this tour. Your tour leader will co-ordinate local shopping and assist the group in preparing healthy, hearty breakfasts, picnic lunches and delicious dinners. Occasionally, we eat out in local restaurants. For any meals not included, the following costs may help you budget: Hotel breakfasts: US$12-US$17 Lunches: US$15-US$20 Dinners: US$20-US$35, not including alcoholic beverages Drinks cost on average: Wine: US$7-US$10 per glass Beer: US$5-US$8 per bottle A tip of approximately 17%-20% is added to group meals in North American restaurants. Applicable taxes are also added to all listed menu prices. Please make sure we are aware of any special meal requirements before travelling. We do all we can to accommodate various dietary requirements but certain food types can be limited in some parts of North America.

Others

All listed activities

Guide

Your tour leader takes care of all the planning and organisation throughout the trip โ€“ they drive the van and make sure everything runs smoothly. Your tour leader is there to make sure you get the most out of your trip: organising activities, providing information and answering any questions you may have as well as sorting any queries or problems. If you have any particular interests or things you would like to do on your tour, please let your tour leader know at the beginning of the trip and they will do their best to help. Interests and capabilities usually vary, so leaders typically guide day hikes according to the groupโ€™s needs and the difficulty of particular hikes. Our leader enjoys spending as much time as possible on the trail with their groups; however, it will not always be possible for a tour leader to accompany every hiker when groups split to hike different trails. On odd occasions, your tour leader may need to stay behind to do food shopping or arrange other optional activities. Working hour regulations for leaders: US law regulates the total number of hours your group leader is available to work. Tours are designed to make the most of your time in the States, but there are certain times each day your leader needs to be off duty to recuperate. Due to these restrictions, particularly after the longer driving days, your leader may not be able to join you for some of the daily activities or may need to tend to other work duties.

Transport

We travel in a private 15-seater vehicle, driven by your tour leader. All luggage, equipment, and other necessities are stored in a specially designed trailer or storage area to maximise space and comfort in the vehicle. The size of our vehicles allows us to reach more remote destinations not accessible to larger vehicles. All our vehicles are equipped with air conditioning, Bluetooth-compatible stereos, and USB charging ports throughout.

Not included:

Others

โ€” Flights โ€” Travel insurance โ€” Single accommodation (available on request) โ€” Visas or vaccinations โ€” Arrival and departure transfers โ€” Optional activities

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Optional activities for those arriving early: Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Centre: US$8 C.M. Russell Museum: US$16

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Yellowstone Walks & Wildlife - Camping Edition

  • Day 1 Day 1: Start Great Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Start Great Falls

      Welcome to Great Falls, gateway to Glacier National Park. Great Falls is the third most populous city in Montana and sits along the mighty Missouri River. Named for the five waterfalls located just north and east of the city, Great Falls was originally built as a railroad hub. If you arrive early, perhaps visit the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center, which has exhibits on the explorersโ€™ route on the Missouri River, or visit the C.M. Russell Museum, which showcases works from the artist known for images of the American West. The welcome briefing will usually take place in the morning of Day 2. Accommodation: Great Falls Inn by Riversage (or similar)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Going-To-The-Sun Shuttle Bus And Walking Trails (Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Going-To-The-Sun Shuttle Bus And Walking Trails (Lunch,Dinner)

      After a welcome briefing, we set off through the mountains of Montana to Glacier National Park, where we spend the next two nights exploring this immense landscape. Keep your eyes peeled for deer and bears, plus stunning scenery and glacial lakes. The leader takes us to St Mary, where we board the Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttle bus (seasonal) and have the chance to hike on a range of self-guided trails. Please note, the National Park Service regulates guided hikes in Glacier and our tour leader is not permitted to walk with us on trails. They will, however, provide detailed briefings, directions, maps and transportation. Participatory camping: Johnsonโ€™s of St Mary (or similar)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Hidden Lake Trail (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Hidden Lake Trail (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Spend the day exploring the ins and outs of this superb park on a choice of self-guided trails. Keep your eyes peeled to spot some of the huge variety of animal species for which this park is renowned, including grizzly bears, wolverines and lynx. Bighorn sheep, mountain goats and coyotes are also common, so keep your camera to hand! If conditions are right, Hidden Lake Trail is highly recommended for dramatic mountain scenes, wildflowers and a glaciated lake that will take your breath away, or if youโ€™re the adventurous type, visit the Highline Trail for outstanding views. This is a day to remember. Participatory camping: Johnsonโ€™s of St Mary (or similar)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Walk At Many Glacier (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Walk At Many Glacier (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Spend another full day exploring Glacier National Park. Our leader will take us up to Many Glacier, which offers a range of self-guided hiking options, or perhaps relax at the Many Glacier Hotel, situated on the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake. From waterfalls to glaciers and wildlife, weโ€™ll be sure to have an unforgettable day. Participatory camping: Johnsonโ€™s of St Mary (or similar)

  • Day 5 Day 5: To Yellowstone National Park And A Guided Walk (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: To Yellowstone National Park And A Guided Walk (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      An early start sees us on the road, heading to the fabled grounds of Yellowstone, the first national park in the USA. As soon as we arrive, weโ€™re immersed in striking scenery where jagged peaks morph into flower-strewn meadows and rolling hillsides are quickly absorbed by solidified lava flows. This afternoonโ€™s walk, accompanied by the tour leader, introduces us to the wildlife and landscapes of Yellowstone. Participatory camping: Gardiner Yellowstone RV Park (or similar)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Yellowstone National Park With A Local Geologist (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Yellowstone National Park With A Local Geologist (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Today weโ€™ll encounter the amazing array of geothermal features in Yellowstone, including mud pools, hot springs and steaming fumaroles. The park is famous for its volcanic history and there are estimated to be around 10,000 thermal features โ€“ nowhere else on earth can boast Yellowstoneโ€™s concentration of geysers, which are scattered among several distinct geyser basins. Benefit from the enthusiasm and knowledge of a local geologist who will no doubt enable us to learn more as we walk from one seismic hotspot to the next. Participatory camping: Gardiner Yellowstone RV Park (or similar)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Yellowstone National Park With A Wolf-Tracking Guide (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Yellowstone National Park With A Wolf-Tracking Guide (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Last night, you may have heard a far-off howl emanating from the mountains and today weโ€™ll learn all about the wolf packs that sing these nocturnal greetings. We spend a full day with a specialist wolf-tracking guide, venturing into the wilderness by foot and vehicle to learn about these extraordinary animals. Our guide explains how wolves live and hunt together in Yellowstone and how the pack hierarchy works. We may not always be lucky enough to see wolves, but that is our aim, and at the same time weโ€™re likely to see numerous other wildlife species. Participatory camping: Gardiner Yellowstone RV Park (or similar)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Upper Falls, Lower Falls And Mammoth Hot Springs (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Upper Falls, Lower Falls And Mammoth Hot Springs (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Even though this is our last day in Yellowstone, thereโ€™s still plenty of time to enjoy the wildlife, landscapes and geothermal activity away from the usual tourist sites. Leaving behind the crowds, our tour leader takes us on a hike to the Upper Falls and Lower Falls, the latter of which has the highest volume of water in the American Rockies and is almost twice as high as Niagara. We also visit Mammoth Hot Springs, which have an otherworldly feel. Participatory camping: Gardiner Yellowstone RV Park (or similar)

  • Day 9 Day 9: To Grand Teton National Park And Walk To Inspiration Point (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: To Grand Teton National Park And Walk To Inspiration Point (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Today, we leave Yellowstone but there is no let-up with the incredible landscapes. As you enter the realm of the mighty Tetons, weโ€™ll be in the presence of formidable giants โ€“ the drama unfolds almost instantly as we cross the border into Grand Teton National Park. One popular choice for a self-guided hike, often recommended by the tour leader, is to follow the trail around Jenny Lake and into Cascade Canyon, then up to Inspiration Point for scintillating views. You can then choose to return on the ferry across Jenny Lake (not included) or hike along the same route to return. It is commonplace to see moose and bears while hiking this trail. Please note, the National Park Service regulates guided hikes in Grand Teton National Park and it is not possible for your leader to accompany you today. Tonight, we stay in Jackson Hole, one of the premier ski resorts in Wyoming and a haven for walkers and lovers of the great outdoors. Participatory camping: Snake River KOA (or similar)

  • Day 10 Day 10: Morning In Grand Teton National Park, End In Jackson Hole (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Morning In Grand Teton National Park, End In Jackson Hole (Breakfast)

      On the final morning of our USA national parks adventure, our tour leader will recommend a choice of self-guided hikes to scenic spots. Grand Teton is perfect for those all-important, breath-taking vistas and, with excellent views of the Tetons as well as the chance to spot bison, moose, elk and deer, this is one of the best areas to make the most of the great outdoors. The adventure ends in Jackson Hole after this morningโ€™s walk. You may choose to join the transfer to Jackson Hole Airport or extend your trip โ€“ speak to your sales representative for more information.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.