Roevela
Grand Prismatic Spring's rainbow rings below forested hills under a deep blue sky
The Yellowstone National Park entrance sign among tall pines
Old Faithful erupting against a clear blue sky
Boats at a lakeside marina with jagged peaks on the horizon
The Lower Falls pouring into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Yellowstone

Geysers + Wildlife

Two full park days split by geography, which avoids treating Yellowstone as one rushed loop. Wildlife viewing is from roads and established pullouts, with a licensed operator for any guided park service.

Five days, hour by hour.

Arrive

The Yellowstone National Park entrance sign among tall pines
Dinnertwo hours on the road
  1. Midday

    • 11 a.m.Meet BZN arrivals 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
    • Transfer to West Yellowstone.
  2. Evening

    • Check in, early included dinner, and thermal-area/wildlife safety briefing.

Geyser country

Old Faithful erupting against a clear blue sky
BreakfastLunch
  1. Morning

    • 6:30 a.m.Depart 6:30 a.m. with an authorized road-based operator.
    • Stop at Grand Prismatic/Midway Geyser Basin, Old Faithful, and Upper Geyser Basin boardwalks.
  2. Midday

    • Lunch included.
  3. Evening

    • 6 p.m.Return about 6 p.m.

Canyon + Hayden

Boats at a lakeside marina with jagged peaks on the horizon
BreakfastLunchDinner on your own
  1. Morning

    • Early park entry for Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone viewpoints, Hayden Valley wildlife pullouts, and Lake Village if roads allow.
    • Guide uses scopes for distant wildlife.
  2. Midday

    • Included packed lunch.
  3. Evening

    • Free dinner.

Flexible park day

The Lower Falls pouring into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
BreakfastLunchDinner
  1. Morning

    • Choose a shorter park loop to Norris and Mammoth, or a second geyser/wildlife focus according to road and sighting conditions.
  2. Midday

    • Lunch included.
  3. Evening

    • Return by mid-afternoon for independent town time, then farewell dinner.

Depart

Grand Prismatic Spring's rainbow rings below forested hills under a deep blue sky
Breakfasttwo hours on the road
  1. Morning

    • Breakfast and group BZN transfer.
  2. Midday

    • 1 p.m.Flights after 1 p.m. recommended.

What’s included

  • Four twin-share hotel nights
  • BZN transfer
  • Three full authorized park vehicle days
  • Local naturalist/driver
  • Trip manager
  • Park commercial vehicle entry plus nonresident-fee allowance
  • Daily breakfast
  • Three lunches
  • Two dinners
  • Water and viewing scopes
Not included
  • Flights to and from the meeting airport
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcohol, shopping and meals not listed
Good to know
  • Road closures and wildlife sightings can change.