About this Tour
Departing from Salt Lake City, this curated small-group 3-day journey offers a compact yet immersive exploration of the American West’s most iconic landscapes: Yellowstone and Grand Teton. Designed for travelers who value efficiency without sacrificing depth, the itinerary seamlessly connects Yellowstone’s legendary geothermal features and wildlife-rich valleys with the jagged skylines of the Tetons.
With an intimate group setting and optimized daily flow, this tour provides a logistically smooth, well-paced encounter with the wilderness and natural wonders of the Greater Yellowstone region.
About Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park is America’s first national park, famous for its dramatic geysers, colorful hot springs, and abundant wildlife. Spanning three states, it showcases some of the most beautiful landmarks and landscapes in the world.
Moments from this Tour
What’s Included
- Private Transportation
- Snacks and Bottled Water
- All National and State Park Entrance Fees
- 2 Breakfasts
- All Activities Included on Itinerary
What’s Excluded
- Expenses from Activities and Meals Not Included in the Itinerary
- Tour Guide Gratuities (recommended 10%)
- Trip and Cancellation Insurance
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
Day 1: Salt Lake City → Idaho Falls → West Yellowstone
Depart from Salt Lake City in the morning and travel north through the scenic landscapes of Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Stop at Idaho Falls, where the Snake River flows through the city and offers a pleasant break and photo opportunity before continuing toward Yellowstone National Park.
Upon arrival, enter Yellowstone National Park and begin your first Yellowstone experience. Depending on arrival time, road conditions, and park operations, your guide may arrange visits to selected nearby highlights first. These visits will be coordinated with the full-day Yellowstone sightseeing program on Day 2 to avoid unnecessary repetition.
Continue to West Yellowstone for overnight accommodation.
Accommodation: West Yellowstone area
Meals: Not included
Day 2: Yellowstone National Park Full-Day Exploration
Spend a full day exploring Yellowstone National Park’s iconic landscapes, geothermal wonders, waterfalls, lakes, and wildlife habitats.
The Yellowstone sightseeing program across Day 1 and Day 2 is designed to cover the park’s major signature sights. Some highlights may be visited on Day 1 depending on arrival time, while the remaining sights will be arranged on Day 2. The final route, visiting order, and time spent at each stop may be adjusted by your guide according to road conditions, weather, traffic, wildlife activity, seasonal closures, and park operations.
Key Yellowstone highlights include:
- Old Faithful Geyser
- Grand Prismatic Spring
- West Thumb Geyser Basin
- Yellowstone Lake
- Mud Volcano
- Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone / Artist Point
- Norris Geyser Basin
- Mammoth Hot Springs
- Sheepeater Cliff
Throughout the day, enjoy a dynamic combination of geothermal activity, dramatic canyon views, alpine lake scenery, and opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Return to West Yellowstone in the evening.
Accommodation: West Yellowstone area
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Yellowstone → Grand Teton National Park → Jackson Hole → Salt Lake City
After breakfast, depart West Yellowstone and travel south through Yellowstone National Park, continuing toward Grand Teton National Park.
Enjoy the dramatic scenery of the Teton Range, with opportunities to view alpine lakes, mountain landscapes, open valleys, and some of the most iconic views in the American West. Sightseeing stops in Grand Teton National Park will be arranged according to time, weather, road conditions, and park accessibility.
Continue to Jackson Hole, a classic western mountain town known for its charming town square, local shops, and iconic antler arches.
Following the visit to Jackson Hole, return to Salt Lake City via a scenic overland route. Drop-off is available at Salt Lake City International Airport or a Salt Lake City hotel.
Flight Recommendation
- Guests are advised to book departure flights after 8:30 PM.
- Arrival time in Salt Lake City may vary due to weather, road conditions, traffic, park operations, and other unforeseen factors. To avoid the risk of missed flights, we strongly recommend booking departure flights for the following day whenever possible.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast