Embark on a journey through the awe-inspiring landscapes of Grand Teton National Park, where majestic peaks and crystalline alpine lakes set the stage for an unforgettable adventure. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Yellowstone, where geysers erupt in breathtaking displays, waterfalls cascade with unrivaled grace, and wildlife roams freely in their untamed habitats. Our exclusive 4-day guided tour is a carefully crafted experience for those who crave remarkable scenery, seek close encounters with wildlife, and yearn for the perfect photo opportunity at every turn. Commencing in the vibrant city of Salt Lake and concluding in the charming town of Jackson, Wyoming, this small-group expedition promises an immersive exploration of nature's grandeur
Pair this trip with the Rocky Mountaineer Train Red Rocks to Rockies Experience for 2 nights in Moab and 1 night in Salt Lake City.
Utah Luxury Tours reserves the right to alter or curtail the itinerary and substitute hotels, sightseeing, meals, activities and/or conveyances as is deemed necessary.
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Payment:
Deposit of $500 per person is required upon booking
Remaining Balance is collected 65 days prior to departure
Cancellation:
If cancelled 66+ days prior to departure, your deposit will be refunded minus $50 per person cancellation fee.
If cancelled 65-0 days prior to departure, no refund.
We strongly encourage Travel Insurance.
Teton Village Aerial Tram or Gondola, Jenny Lake Boat Ride, Snake River Scenic Float
Suggested amount: $20 per day, per person
Jenny Lake $5-10 per person; Snake River $10-20 per person
Your guide Dennis bailey, 435-220-0095 will pick you up at the airport and he has your flight information.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Salt Lake and transfer you to Jackson Hole. Upon arrival, you will have lunch in Teton village and have the opportunity to take the Teton Village Aerial Tram or Gondola.
Take the aerial tram up 4,139 vertical feet to the summit 10,450 feet above sea level. The summit offers 360-degree views of the Teton range, Jackson Hole Valley and the surrounding mountain ranges. The tram also offers access to climbing and hiking trails.
Spend the later part of the day exploring downtown Jackson Hole.
Exact pick up time and location will be disclosed with the final itinerary paperwork.
Accommodations: Gravity Haus or similar
Enjoy the beautiful drive from Jackson to West Yellowstone. Take the more scenic route through Yellowstone National Park. Traveling on you will see spectacular scenery.
Ride along the Gros Ventre River Scenic Drive. Then, capture your own image of Moulton Barn, the most photographed barn in America. Take a short walk to see where the Mormon Pioneers took their trek across the Teton Valley.
A scenic cruise on Jenny Lake is sure to be one of the highlights of your trip to the Grand Teton National Park. The cruise takes approximately 1 hour. You will learn about the history and geology of the area as well as the flora and fauna around the lake. The photo opportunities on the cruise are second to none, as you will be directly below the Cathedral Group when on the lake.
Marvel at West Thumb, a boiling volcanic caldera, within Yellowstone Lake. Fisherman used to catch their fish out of the lake and then boil them in the caldera.
Visit mud pots that bubble, geysers that spout and vents that steam in Yellowstone National Park's Upper Geyser Basin. The area contains the world's greatest of hot springs and over 150 geysers. Visit Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. It was named in 1870 during the Washburn–Langford–Doane Expedition and was the first geyser in the park to be named. It is a highly predictable geothermal feature and has erupted every 44 minutes to two hours since 2000.
Accommodations: Holiday Inn West Yellowstone or similar
Dedicate this day, to the northern side of Yellowstone. You will visit Mammoth Hot Springs, with its travertine terraces, mimics a frozen waterfall. Continue with your guide to Tower Fall. This waterfall will captivate you as it contrasts abruptly with the surrounding lava-formed jagged columns.
To finish you day, take time to admire the Upper and Lower Falls within Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Lower Falls plunges 308 feet into the Yellowstone River, twice the height of Niagara Falls.
Accommodations: Holiday Inn West Yellowstone or similar
This morning, spend time at one of the highlights of the whole Yellowstone National park: The Grand Prismatic Spring. This is a huge oval pool 370 feet across and 120 feet deep that is surrounded by unusually colorful bands of algae and travertine terraces, with wavy run-off channels, giving the appearance, from above, of a giant blue star. The pool constantly bubbles and steams, forming clouds of hot mist that blow around in the breeze and sometimes make the pool itself hard to see properly but adding to the enchantment of the scene.
Sit back and relax as you travel back to Jackson this day. Your guide will be sure to make stops along the way. Travel home from the Jackson Hole Airport.
Our guide plans to have you arrive at the airport by 12:30pm
Book your return flight after 2:00pm (in case of weather, traffic, delays)
