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September and October are hands down some of the best times of year to experience Yellowstone. The air is crisp and cool, the ground cover shimmers with fall color, elk are bugling, and you can experience the park on a more intimate scale. On this package you’ll experience the splendor of the Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces, the excitement of the Northern Range, hot spot of the geyser basins, and the grandeur of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Activity Level – Hikes are moderate.
Arrive between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm to check-in for your overnight stay at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. This evening, you will dine at the Mammoth Hotel Dining Room at your leisure, reservations are not required. You will be given a time this evening to meet your Adventure Guides and fellow participants for a package orientation and Q&A session at the hotel.
This morning you will meet your guide for an early departure. Today will be spent searching for and observing wildlife while exploring Yellowstone’s magnificent Northern Range and learning about the ecological processes that make it such a fantastic wildlife habitat! Stops will be based on wildlife activity, weather conditions, and group interests, including time in the famed Lamar Valley. You will return to Mammoth Hot Springs in the late afternoon in time for dinner at your leisure.
Today’s focus is Yellowstone’s amazing geologic story! We’ll travel down the west side of the park. Stops will include a walk around Fountain Paint Pots, where we’ll have an in-depth glimpse into the steaming magnificence of one of each of the four types of thermal features found in Yellowstone, and a walking tour of the Upper Geyser Basin, Old Faithful Geyser, and the historic Old Faithful Inn. Lunch will be at the Old Faithful Inn Dining Room. Additional stops will be based on wildlife viewing opportunities, weather conditions, and group interests. Tonight, you’ll be staying in the Old Faithful Snow Lodge for a night of relaxation in one of the most dynamic places on earth!
Before checking out, you’ll have breakfast at Old Faithful Snow Lodge Dining Room. While today’s direction of travel may vary but, we’ll visit Yellowstone Lake, the Hayden Valley, and the breathtaking Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, including views of both the 109-foot (33-meter) Upper Falls and 308-foot (93-meter) Lower Falls. We’ll experience another thermal basin as well. Our route will fluctuate based on weather conditions and seasonal road closures. A boxed lunch will be enjoyed in the field. We anticipate arriving at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel by late afternoon for check-in. As tonight is the last evening of your package, your guide will join you for an early dinner at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Dining Room.
We’ll spend our last day together doing our best to observe Yellowstone’s megafauna in action, as well as some quiet time and group reflection on our Yellowstone adventure before we part ways! This day will be flexible based on recent wildlife sightings, weather conditions, and group interests and may include a walking tour of the Mammoth Terraces. Boxed breakfasts are included, and we’ll return to the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel Dining Room for lunch before a short afternoon activity for those without immediate travel plans. We anticipate returning to Mammoth Hot Springs at approximately 2:30 pm, where you will bid fond farewells to your adventure guide and new friends.
| Arrival Date | Departure Date | Double Occupancy Rate, Per Person | Single Occupancy Rate, Per Person | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2025 | September 11, 2025 | $2,225 | $3,189 | Available |
| September 14, 2025 | September 18, 2025 | $2,225 | $3,189 | Available |
| September 21, 2025 | September 25, 2025 | $2,225 | $3,189 | Available |
| September 28, 2025 | October 2, 2025 | $2,225 | $3,189 | Available |
| October 5, 2025 | October 9, 2025 | $2,225 | $3,189 | Available |
Terms & Conditions
Rates include taxes, fees, and gratuity. (Exception: The NPS Entrance fee is not included.) 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 13 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.