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The Grand Tour of Yellowstone Lodging & Learning package is designed for those who want to enjoy some of the best experiences Yellowstone has to offer while traveling in style. The package is offered in partnership with Yellowstone National Park Lodges, who will be responsible for lodging arrangements, meals, and transportation, while Yellowstone Forever provides the educational programming. We built this package to closely mirror the historic tours that Yellowstone’s early visitors would have experienced. In this all-inclusive package, you’ll be transported in a vintage 1930s White Motor Co. “Historic Yellow Bus” to explore and learn about Yellowstone’s popular attractions, all while staying at various villages throughout the park.
Each day, you will venture out with a Yellowstone Forever field educator and Yellowstone National Park Lodges (YNPL) driver guide for a new adventure exploring each region of the park. We will incorporate short, scenic hikes throughout the program getting to take in Yellowstone‘s most famous views. We‘ll leave early each day to beat the crowds and increase the odds of seeing Yellowstone‘s charismatic megafauna that are most active at dawn and will return early every evening, leaving you time to relax and wind down from the day.
Most sightings of wildlife occur at a distance; the field educator will provide high-powered spotting scopes and binoculars for group use.
Activity Level – Hikes up to 3 miles per day with elevation gains up to 600 feet. Some off-trail hiking possible.
Lodging & Learning programs are offered in partnership with Yellowstone Forever.
Participants are welcome to check into the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel beginning at 4:00 p.m and take dinner at your leisure beginning at 5:30 p.m. A orientation meeting with Yellowstone Forever education staff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Education staff will review the program itinerary, discuss clothing and equipment needed for daily outings, and answer any questions participants may have.
We will depart early, traveling along Yellowstone’s northern range to Lamar Valley in search of “charismatic megafauna.” Wolves and bears tend to be most active in the early morning, while mountain goats, moose, bison, elk, bighorn sheep, and birds continue to be active later in the day. After viewing wildlife, your field educator will lead you on a hike in search of animal tracks and signs while discussing ecology, behavior, recent research, and management.
Today, we will begin with a private tour of the museum and archives and collections at the Yellowstone Heritage and Research Center. This thought-provoking tour will be led by National Park Service experts. After this tour, we‘ll head south to Old Faithful – into the Yellowstone Volcano! Along the way, your field educator will lead you on sightseeing trips and introduce you to Yellowstone‘s supervolcano.
Today, we’ll explore Yellowstone’s Upper Geyser Basin, home to the famous Old Faithful geyser. We’ll get out early to beat the crowds to the popular spots. Then, we’ll head south to West Thumb Geyser Basin and eastward along the shores of Yellowstone Lake.
Today, you’ll have time to relax, reflect, and take in the panoramic views of the largest high-elevation lake in North America. We’ll explore the lake shores on short hikes, learn about the geothermal activity taking place below the lake’s surface, and visit some of the best viewpoints overlooking the lake. Yellowstone Lake also provides a compelling backdrop to explore the enduring relationship between Indigenous peoples and this land.
On the final day, we’ll head out early to catch wildlife activity in Yellowstone’s Hayden Valley. After wildlife viewing, we will enjoy hiking and sightseeing along the north and south rims of the iconic Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The field educator will lead you to breathtaking views of the colorful canyon and its magnificent waterfalls while revealing the geology behind it all.
Depart Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel at your leisure before check-out time.
| Arrival Date | Departure Date | Double Occupancy Rate, Per Person | Single Occupancy Rate, Per Person | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9 | June 15 | $4,755 | $5,915 | Available |
| June 23 | June 29 | $4,755 | $5,915 | Available |
| July 7 | July 13 | $4,769 | $5,929 | Available |
| July 21 | July 27 | $4,769 | $5,929 | Available |
| August 4 | August 10 | $4,769 | $5,929 | Available |
| August 18 | August 24 | $4,769 | $5,929 | Available |
| September 1 | September 7 | $4,769 | $5,929 | Available |
Terms & Conditions
Rates include taxes, fees, and gratuity. (Exception: The NPS Entrance fee is not included and Lodging & Learning packages do not include gratuity for Yellowstone Forever Field Educator, and are at the discretion of the participants.) Rates, taxes and fees subject to change and based on approved local, state, and NPS fees at the time of the session date. Availability at the time of booking may vary from what is shown above. Each session is limited to a maximum of 9 participants. A minimum of 4 participants is required for session to operate. Participants will be advised no later than 30 days prior to package start date if package minimum is not met. Minimum age to participate is 12 years old.
“Amanda was passionate about the park. It was reflected on the knowledge she shared with everyone in the group. Where, why how and when questions were all answered by her and Noah. Never a dull moment. We saw everything we came to see and learned so much about Yellowstone.” – Mary Anne, FL