Yellowstone and Grand Teton Family Holiday Adventure
byMario ParkeronJune 16, 2021
Yellowstone and Grand Teton Family Holiday
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Yellowstone and Grand Teton Family Holiday
Follow in cowboys’ footsteps on a family trip into the Wyoming wilderness
Take the family on a 6-day adventure through some of the most spectacular natural scenery in the USA as you explore Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. Watch Old Faithful as it shoots boiling water high into the sky, swim in a bubbling hot spring, and cruise along the river corridor that is the lifeline for the animals that live in the Grand Teton mountain range. Spot wildlife like moose, bears and beavers, and follow along with a real-life wolf tracker who’ll teach you their secret tracking tricks. Go back in time to the Wild West days with a live-action shootout and chuckwagon dinner.
Start
Jackson, United States
Finish
Jackson, United States
Destination
United States
Style
Original
Theme
Family
Code
SAFY
Physical rating
Ages
Min 5
Group size
Min 1, Max 12
Why you’ll love this trip
Take the kids out into nature and discover the abundant wildlife, from buffalo herds to grizzly bears, that inhabit this sparsely populated part of the USA.
Meet up with an experienced wolf tracker for a unique opportunity to view wolves within their natural habitat in Yellowstone National Park.
Explore the stunning scenery of Grand Teton National Park, where the kids will love swimming in the lakes and floating down rivers.
Kick off your family adventure with a lively re-enactment of an old-fashioned shoot-out, held in Jackson’s historic Town Square.
Is this trip right for you?
Please ensure you consult your local government’s advice regarding domestic travel prior to booking this trip.
This trip is new to our range this year. And while we have thoroughly researched every detail of the logistics, new destinations and working with new partners can sometimes throw us some unexpected surprises. More often than not, it’ll be a great surprise. But every now and again there might be a hiccup. We like to think that’s what puts the ‘adventure’ in ‘adventure travel’.
Welcome to the historic town of Jackson, Wyoming, where fur trappers and frontiersmen once gathered. Depending on when you arrive, you may want to check out some of the local attractions, like the Jackson Hole Historical Society. Once you’ve done exploring the town and settled into your accommodations, join your group for a meeting at 5 pm. Afterwards, wander over to the Town Square to see the evening’s “Shoot Out” in which local actors recreate an old-time gunfight in George Washington Memorial Park. The Shootout is the longest continuously running gunfight in the U.S. and sure to be a lively show for the whole family. After the shootout, head with your group to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner and get to know the other families on your trip.
Accommodation
Modern Mountain Motel (or similar) (1 night)
Included Activities
Jackson – Town Square Shoot Out
Meals Included
Dinner
Special Information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Day 2: Grand Teton National Park
After an included breakfast, spend the day with your expert guide exploring the beautiful Grand Teton National Park, one of the most stunning places in Wyoming. The Grand Teton mountain range rises above a scene rich with wildlife, pristine lakes and spectacular mountain peaks. Take a walk to Inspiration Point for outstanding views or enjoy a scenic stroll around the glacially carved Jenny Lake while gazing up in awe at the surrounding landscape. Enjoy a picnic together and maybe spot a moose or even a grizzly bear while sitting back and soaking up all that nature. The kids will love looking out for moose, elk, beaver and black bears – remind them to keep their eyes peeled! Continue on to viewing sites for buffalo and antelope herds along the Gros Ventre River and Antelope Flats.
Accommodation
Modern Mountain Motel (or similar) (1 night)
Included Activities
Grand Teton National Park
Meals Included
Lunch
Day 3: Grand Teton National Park – Snake River
Take the family out onto the water today for a float trip along the Snake River (approximately 3 hours). On board an inflatable raft, you’ll be able to spot wildlife in its natural habitat and see a side of the park that’s unexplored by most visitors. Sit back and soak up the beauty while your expert guide rows you down the river corridor and shares stories about the area’s history. In the evening, experience an authentic chuckwagon meal at the famous Bar J Chuckwagon. In the 1800s, cowboys who rode the western range would share a meal over tall tales and music around the chuckwagon. Embrace the spirit of the Wild West with a rib stickin’ meal and authentic cowboy entertainment for the whole family.
Accommodation
Modern Mountain Motel (or similar) (1 night)
Included Activities
Jackson – Chuckwagon dinner and music
Grand Tetons – Snake River Float trip
Meals Included
Lunch
Dinner
Day 4: Yellowstone National Park
Be prepared for an early start, that takes you on the road and into the crown jewel of the national parks. Did you know, Yellowstone is the world’s first national park? This mountain wilderness is home to grizzly bears, wolves and herds of buffalo and elk, and you’ll spend the full day exploring this huge and fascinating national park with your expert local guide. Visit Old Faithful and watch as it sprays over 4000 gallons (14,000 litres) of boiling water into the air, then be hypnotized by the rainbow technicolour of the Grand Prismatic Pool. Within Yellowstone Canyon, explore geysers throughout both the north and south loop. Don’t forget to pack your bathing suit for a soak in the Mammoth natural hot springs. Along the way, stop for a picnic lunch in the park.
Accommodation
Best Western Desert Inn (or similar) (1 night)
Included Activities
Yellowstone National Park
Meals Included
Breakfast
Lunch
Day 5: Yellowstone National Park
It’s another early morning for a fascinating day today in Yellowstone looking for wolves! There is no better place than Yellowstone to see these magnificent animals in the wild. We meet up with an experienced naturalist guide who tracks the movements and behaviour of Yellowstone wildlife almost daily and know the best places to find the animals. There will be optics for everyone- top-of-the-line binoculars and high-powered spotting scopes for each person. The kids will be fascinated as they learn about the famous wolf packs of Yellowstone.
Accommodation
Best Western Desert Inn (or similar) (1 night)
Included Activities
Yellowstone – Wolf Viewing Experience
Meals Included
Breakfast
Lunch
Day 6: Yellowstone to Jackson
After breakfast, make your way back to Jackson (approximately 3 hours’ drive), to arrive in the late afternoon. No accommodation is booked for this evening and so you are free to leave at your leisure or stay on to explore Jackson some more on your own.
FAMILY TOURS: Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
AGE: Minimum age for children on this trip is 5 years old.
START OF TOUR
Your adventure starts on Day 1 at 5pm.
LAST DAY OF THE TOUR
You are expected to arrive back in Jackson around 5pm at the same location as the joining point. There is no accommodation included on the last day in Jackson, but we will happily book you additional nights if required.
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