Itinerary
- Day 1
Bozeman
You'll arrive in Bozeman and take a casual walk along Main Street to get the feel for this Rocky Mountain town. The street has a nice local vibe that gives you a good sense of the place. Later in the evening, you'll head to Copper Restaurant for a welcome dinner with wine where you can meet your fellow travelers and settle in.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner with Wine at Copper Restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AC by Marriott Downtown, Bozeman)
Included Activities
- Stroll along Main Street, Bozeman
Landmarks/POIs Main Street, Bozeman - Day 2
Bozeman
Today you have flexibility with Insight Choice to explore Bozeman on your own schedule. One option is a guided walking tour of historic Main Street where you'll hear stories about the gold rush era and learn about the local founders who shaped the town. If you prefer something different, the Museum of the Rockies has an impressive dinosaur fossil collection including a fully mounted Montana Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton that's worth the time.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (AC by Marriott Downtown, Bozeman)
Included Activities
- Choice of: Guided walking tour of Bozeman's historic Main Street OR Museum of the Rockies visit
Landmarks/POIs Main Street, Bozeman Museum of the Rockies - Day 3
Bozeman to West Yellowstone
You'll travel from Bozeman toward West Yellowstone, heading into Yellowstone National Park. Along the way, you'll stop at Gibbon Falls to see the river drop over ancient volcanic rock. After that, you'll check out Norris Geyser Basin, which has the park's most active thermal area with acidic springs, steam vents, and various geysers all in one concentrated spot.
- Meals
- Lunch (3-course lunch with one glass of beer/wine included at Bullwinkle's Saloon and Eatery, a local family-owned restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Canyon Lodge, Yellowstone National Park)
Included Activities
- Visit Gibbon Falls, Yellowstone National Park
- Explore Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park
Landmarks/POIs Gibbon Falls Norris Geyser Basin - Day 4
Yellowstone National Park
You'll join Adam Brubaker, a naturalist and photographer, for a wildlife tracking adventure where you'll look for wolves, bison, and other animals across Yellowstone. Later, you'll hike the 2.2-mile Mammoth Terraces Trail past historic hot spring terraces with views across the landscape. Then you'll walk through Fort Yellowstone to see about 35 remaining buildings from the 1890s-1900s, including the Mail Carrier's Cabin.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Canyon Lodge, Yellowstone National Park)
Included Activities
- Wildlife tracking with Local Expert Adam Brubaker, Yellowstone's northern range
- Gentle hike on Mammoth Terraces Trail (2.2 miles)
- Visit Fort Yellowstone and Mail Carrier's Cabin
Landmarks/POIs Mammoth Hot Springs Fort Yellowstone Lamar Valley - Day 5
Yellowstone National Park
You'll head to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone where the river has cut a deep chasm over time. From Artist Point, you can view the Lower Falls framed by the colored volcanic walls. In the afternoon, you'll meet with Charles Yarlott, Jr., a Crow storyteller, who'll talk about his people's ancestral connection to this land and share traditions around horsemanship and Crow culture.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Old Faithful Snow Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Artist Point
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with Charles Yarlott, Jr., Crow storyteller
Landmarks/POIs Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Artist Point Lower Falls, Yellowstone - Day 6
Yellowstone National Park
You'll hike the Midway Geyser Loop on boardwalks, passing the Grand Prismatic Spring, which is Yellowstone's largest hot spring, along with Turquoise Pool and Opal Pool. From there, you'll head to Old Faithful where several hiking options are available, ranging from under a mile to 3.5 miles, each passing different thermal features, geysers, and colorful hot spring pools.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch after exploring Old Faithful area)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park.), Hotel (Old Faithful Snow Lodge)
Included Activities
- Hike Midway Geyser Loop with views of Grand Prismatic Spring, Turquoise Pool and Opal Pool
- Visit Old Faithful and explore thermal features around the geyser
Optional Activities
- Choice of various hikes around Old Faithful (less than 1 mile to 3.5 miles)
Landmarks/POIs Midway Geyser Basin Grand Prismatic Spring Turquoise Pool Opal Pool Old Faithful Geyser - Day 7
Grand Teton National Park to Jackson Hole
You'll travel to Grand Teton National Park where mountain peaks rise sharply from the valley floor. Wildlife in the area includes grizzly bears, bald eagles, moose, bison, and elk, so you'll have good chances to spot them. Before heading out, you'll have a private lunch at the National Museum of Wildlife Art's restaurant with views of the National Elk Refuge, then transfer to Jackson Hole Airport for a 2:00 PM departure.
- Meals
- Lunch (Creative lunch with a view at the National Museum of Wildlife Art's private restaurant with seasonal, sustainable and local ingredients overlooking the National Elk Refuge)
Included Activities
- Explore Grand Teton National Park with scenic vistas
- Private lunch at National Museum of Wildlife Art's restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Grand Teton National Park National Museum of Wildlife Art National Elk Refuge
