Day Hike Yellowstone Package

Lodge Based Active Adventure

June 20-26, 2022 & September 5-11, 2022

$3,175 per person double occupancy

$3,675 per person single supplement

Includes: Pick up/drop off in Bozeman MT, lodging, van transportation, entrance fees, all meals (except one dinner on own), snacks, non-alcohol drinks, all activities, and dedicated guides.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1:

Welcome to Bozeman, Montana, historic gateway to Yellowstone. We will get right to it, heading south from your lodging into the well-named Paradise Valley. Chico Hot Springs lies at the base of 11,000-foot peaks of the Absaroka Range. Get yourself on Mountain Time with a soak at a quintessential Montana hot springs and dinner at the award-winning dining room.

Lodging: Chico Hot Springs. Meals: Dinner.

Day 2:

Enjoy breakfast at the Chico dining room and then head into Yellowstone, a half-hour away. The first hike of the morning will be the famous Mammoth Hot Springs, where Yellowstone and the National Park System was born. First, we will explore the Albright Museum in one of Yellowstone’s first buildings. We may spot elk in the area. Next, we will explore the Hot Springs Terraces and features on a boardwalk hike. After lunch, we head out to the world-famous Lamar Valley. We will stop along the way to view whatever wildlife is making an appearance.

Hiking Distance: 2 miles. Lodging: Silvergate/Cooke City. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3:

We will be in perfect position for dawn wildlife viewing the in Lamar Valley. It will be an alpine start in the darkness with a light breakfast to get us into the Valley at first light. This is the best time to see bears and wolves in Yellowstone National Park. After the morning magic it is time to hike. The Lamar River Trail is one of the best in the country with scenery and wildlife beyond compare. Enjoy a trail lunch. After the hike retreat to West Yellowstone for dinner and lodging.

Hiking Distance: 6 miles. Lodging: Yellowstone Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4:

This morning we head for the Hayden Valley for a morning wildlife watch. The hike is nearby at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. This hike has it all! We will walk along the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, viewing the Upper and Lower Falls. Then we head out to Ribbon Lake for lunch before doubling back past a thermal basin and Clear Lake to conclude our loop. In the afternoon, we will explore Norris Geyser Basin, home to the world’s tallest geyser. Steamboat was dormant for decades but recently roared back to life with eruptions every 8-10 days. Return to lodging in West Yellowstone. Dinner on your own in the quaint western town.

Hiking Distance: 7 miles. Lodging: Yellowstone Lodge. Meals, Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5:

This morning it is into the heart of Geyser Country. The first stop will be a short hike to Grand Prismatic Overlook. Then we move on for a morning hike across the Upper Geyser Basin. Half of the world’s thermal features are located in Yellowstone, and we’ll see plenty. Spot famous pools like Morning Glory and Mirror, as well as geysers like Castle and Grotto. The hike culminates at Old Faithful to see the eruption and briefly explore the historic lodge while enjoying a sack lunch. Next, we move on over the Continental Divide to West Thumb Geyser Basin on Yellowstone Lake. The last stroll of the day will be to the Mud Volcano, before returning to West Yellowstone.

Hiking Distance: 6 miles. Lodging: Yellowstone Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6:

The last hike in Yellowstone will be in the northwest corner below the striking Gallatin Mountains. This is one of the most untamed parts of the Park and is seldom visited. The hike up the Upper Gallatin River toward Bighorn Pass is steeped in human history. It is relatively level, but in a mountain valley, at times next to the uppermost fork of the Missouri River. This is an out-and-back hike. During the fur trapping era this area was the site of frequent and fierce battles between tribesman and trappers. The region was rich in beaver leading up to the 1810-1840 period. This hiking day is truly wild and remote with amazing scenery and the potential for rare wildlife encounters. We will retreat to Buck’s T-4 Roadhouse, a Big Sky favorite for decades, to hit the hot tubs and have a farewell dinner at the hotel’s legendary wild game restaurant. Fantastic vegetarian options as well.

Hiking Distance: 6-8 miles (as the group prefers). Lodging: Buck’s T-4. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DInner.

Day 7:

Sleep in and enjoy Buck’s opulent breakfast. Pack up your hiking boots and get ready to take a few more amazing photos. Today we drive through the scenic Gallatin River Canyon to complete the circle back to Bozeman. Drop off at the airport at 10 AM. Earlier shuttles to the airport available upon request.

Meals: Breakfast.