Itinerary
- Day 1
Salt Lake City
You'll land at Salt Lake Airport and head to your hotel to check in. Once you've settled in, the rest of the day is yours to explore Salt Lake City. The area has significant Mormon heritage, and you're close to the Great Salt Lake if you want to check that out before dinner.
Optional Activities
- Explore Salt Lake City
Landmarks/POIs Great Salt Lake 
- Day 2
Salt Lake City to Jackson
Your guide picks you up at 7:00 AM from the hotel for the drive up to Jackson, Wyoming. During the drive, you'll learn about the geology and history of Northern Utah, Southeastern Idaho, and Western Wyoming. You'll see the Gros Ventre Slide area and Jackson Hole Valley, then explore the historic town of Jackson before heading to your accommodations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Jackson, Wyoming
- Explore Gros Ventre Slide area
- Visit Jackson Hole Valley
- Explore historic town of Jackson
Landmarks/POIs Gros Ventre Slide Jackson Hole Valley Jackson - Day 3
Grand Teton National Park
This is a full day in Grand Teton National Park for wildlife viewing and photography. You'll start at Schwabacher Landing and Mormon Row, watching for moose, pronghorn, and bald eagles. After that, a boat ride takes you across Jenny Lake for an unguided hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. In the afternoon, you'll head to Jackson Lake and Colter Bay for more hiking and wildlife spotting, including possible grizzly bear sightings. You'll return to Jackson for an included group dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Group dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Wildlife viewing at Schwabacher Landing
- Visit Mormon Row
- Jenny Lake boat tour
- Unguided hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point
- Wildlife viewing at Jackson Lake and Colter Bay
- Hiking at Jackson Lake and Colter Bay
- Group dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Grand Teton National Park Schwabacher Landing Mormon Row Jenny Lake Hidden Falls Inspiration Point Jackson Lake Colter Bay 
- Day 4
Cooke City
You'll drive north through Grand Teton and into Yellowstone National Park. Start at West Thumb Geyser Basin to see hot springs and geysers along Yellowstone Lake. Hayden Valley comes next, where you might spot bison, elk, grizzly bears, and wolves. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone gives you views of the falls and colorful canyon landscape. After crossing Dunraven Pass (watch for bighorn sheep and black bears), you'll continue through Lamar Valley and down the scenic Beartooth Highway to Cooke City for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit West Thumb Geyser Basin
- Explore Hayden Valley
- Visit Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
- Cross Dunraven Pass
- Visit Lamar Valley
- Drive along Scenic Beartooth Highway
Landmarks/POIs Yellowstone National Park West Thumb Geyser Basin Yellowstone Lake Hayden Valley Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Yellowstone Falls Dunraven Pass Lamar Valley Beartooth Highway - Day 5
West Yellowstone
Start early to catch wildlife in Lamar Valley. From there, head to Mammoth Hot Springs to see the striking travertine terraces. You'll then walk through the steaming vents and colorful pools of Norris Geyser Basin. The rest of the day takes you through Madison River Valley to West Yellowstone, where you have the evening free to wander around this charming western town on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Early wildlife viewing in Lamar Valley
- Visit Mammoth Hot Springs
- Explore Norris Geyser Basin
Optional Activities
- Explore West Yellowstone in the evening
Landmarks/POIs Lamar Valley Mammoth Hot Springs Norris Geyser Basin Madison River Valley West Yellowstone - Day 6
Yellowstone National Park
Today focuses on Yellowstone's main geothermal features. You'll see Firehole Geyser Basin and Old Faithful, plus the historic Old Faithful Lodge. Continue to Madison Junction with stops at Black Sand Basin and the vivid Grand Prismatic Spring. Throughout the day, you'll have scenic hikes and multiple chances to spot wildlife across the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Firehole Geyser Basin
- Visit Old Faithful
- Visit Old Faithful Lodge
- Visit Black Sand Basin
- Visit Grand Prismatic Spring
- Scenic hikes
- Wildlife spotting
Landmarks/POIs Firehole Geyser Basin Old Faithful Old Faithful Lodge Madison Junction Black Sand Basin Grand Prismatic Spring - Day 7
Yellowstone National Park to Salt Lake City
You'll leave Yellowstone and head south, exploring some areas just outside the park boundaries. Island Park has stops at Big Springs and Mesa Falls. From there, you'll drive through Idaho's potato fields, past the Bear River Bird Refuge, and along the shore of the Great Salt Lake. You'll arrive back in Salt Lake City around 6:00 PM with your evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Island Park
- Visit Big Springs
- Visit Mesa Falls
- Drive through Idaho potato fields
- Drive along Great Salt Lake shore
Optional Activities
- Stop at Bear River Bird Refuge
- Stop at Antelope Island
Landmarks/POIs Island Park Big Springs Mesa Falls Bear River Bird Refuge Antelope Island Great Salt Lake - Day 8
Salt Lake City Departure
After a final breakfast at the hotel, you'll make your own way to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final breakfast at hotel
