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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.

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.

  • JACKSON HOLE AIRPORT CLOSURE

  • The Jackson Hotel Airport (JAC) is going to be closed from April 11, 2022, until June 28, 2022. If you are travelling on the June 24th departure and flying in, your closest airport is going to be Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) which is 110miles away (approximate 2hour drive). Direct bus service from the Idaho Falls airport to downtown Jackson is available to book through Greyhound https://www.greyhound.com/en and Salt Lake Express https://saltlakeexpress.com/ The Welcome Meeting for the June 24 departure will be moved to 6 pm to accommodate those arriving on the 5 pm buses.

Family admiring geyser in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Young girl smiling in front of colourful Prsimatic Spring in Yellowstone NP, Wyoming, USA
SASY - Tourist looking over waterfall in Yellowstone National Park
SASY - Grand Teton National Park landscape and greenery
SASY - Close up of wolf pack in Yellowstone National Park
SASY - Group of Bison crossing in Yellowstone National Park

Itinerary
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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.

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

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, you will be free to find a eating spot in town as you reflect on todays fun.
Accommodation
  • Modern Mountain Motel (or similar) (1 night)
Included Activities
  • Grand Tetons - Snake River Float trip
Meals Included
  • Lunch

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. 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

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 Tracking Experience
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

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.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
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Meals

3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (5 nights)

Included activities

  • Jackson - Town Square Shoot Out
  • Grand Teton National Park
  • Grand Tetons - Snake River Float trip
  • Yellowstone National Park
  • Yellowstone - Wolf Tracking Experience

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Important notes

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1. Your clients adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 5pm on Day 1 in Jackson. Please see Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
2. Your clients are expected to arrive back into Jackson in the early afternoon (around 5pm) and dropped off at the same location as the joining point.
There is no accommodation included on the last day in Jackson, however we can request any additional nights should you need them.
3. Please note that these trips are for adults and children travelling together and there must be at least one child under 18 with you.
4. Minimum age: 5 years old. Please note that anyone aged under 18 must be accompanied by (and share accommodation with) a parent or legal guardian.
5. A discount of 10% applies on this trip to children 17 or younger at the time of travel.
6. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
7. JACKSON HOLE AIRPORT CLOSURE
The Jackson Hotel Airport (JAC) is going to be closed from April 11, 2022, until June 28, 2022. If you are travelling on the June 24th departure and flying in, your closest airport is going to be Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) which is 110miles away (approximate 2hour drive). Direct bus service from the Idaho Falls airport to downtown Jackson is available to book through Greyhound https://www.greyhound.com/en and Salt Lake Express https://saltlakeexpress.com/ The Welcome Meeting for the June 24 departure will be moved to 6 pm to accommodate those arriving on the 5 pm buses.

Essential trip information

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