Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Family Vacation

Your adventure begins in Gallatin Canyon at your zip base, where you'll get ready for a thrilling zip line tour across the Gallatin River. After a tasty lunch, you'll head out for an afternoon hike in the Gallatin National Forest, quickly discovering why they call it Big Sky Country.

After the day’s adventures, we’ll drive along the Gallatin River, taking in towering limestone cliffs, pine-studded forests, and the rushing river below before arriving at the 320 Guest Ranch to settle in for the night.
Accommodation: 320 Guest Ranch, Gallatin Gateway
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Hiking: 3 miles (5 kilometers)

This morning, we will set out for a beautiful full-day hike through the Spanish Peaks Wilderness. Along the way, you’ll enjoy stunning views of Lone Peak, the Madison Range, and the Gallatin Range, ending at Beehive Basin. Who knows, maybe the bold and brave will dip their feet into the ice-cold lake water. For those who prefer a half-day hike, you can enjoy part of the trail before spending some time at Big Sky Resort and riding the chairlift up to nearly 10,000'.

After the hike and some much-needed downtime at the ranch, you’ll head into Big Sky for your night on your own before shuttling back for a second night’s stay at the 320 Guest Ranch.
Accommodation: 320 Guest Ranch, Gallatin Gateway
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hiking: 3-7 miles (5-11 kilometers)

Shuttle to Yellowstone and enjoy a hike past Morning Glory, one of Yellowstone’s most unique hidden gems. Continue your morning hike to Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin, home to the largest collection of geysers in the world. Take some time to explore this area with your knowledgeable guide before enjoying a delicious picnic lunch.

Spend the afternoon hiking near the shores of the continent’s largest high-elevation lake, Lake Yellowstone.

Then shuttle to the Canyon area where we will stay for the night, passing through Hayden Valley along the way - one of the park’s best spots to see wildlife.
Accommodation: Canyon Lodge & Cabins, Yellowstone National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hiking: 4-7 mile (6-11 kilometers)

Embark on a backcountry hike along the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, ending at a viewpoint of the incredible 308-foot Lower Falls at Artist Point, Yellowstone’s most photographed and possibly most iconic spot. Then shuttle to Mammoth Hot Springs, where you’ll have some free time to explore this historic town, famous for its beautiful hot spring terraces and rich park history. 

After lunch in the park, we will spend the afternoon loading into rafts for a beautiful and splashy ride down the Yellowstone River before shuttling through Paradise Valley to Chico Hot Springs Resort and Day Spa, where we will spend the next two nights right at the base of Emigrant Peak.
Accommodation: Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa, Pray
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hiking: 2.5 miles (4 kilometers)
Rafting: 2 hours

Shuttle to the Flying Diamond Ranch and mount up for a leisurely morning horseback ride high into the Absaroka Mountains. Our picnic lunch spot offers spectacular mountain views. In the afternoon, enjoy a short hike to a beautiful waterfall tucked away in the mountains, setting the stage for a perfect evening.

Back at Chico, soak in a natural hot spring-fed pool before feasting on a candlelit farewell dinner.
Accommodation: Chico Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa, Pray
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Horse-back Riding: 2-3 hours
Hiking: 2 miles (3.2 kilometers)

After a sleep-in and leisurely morning at the resort, we’ll take a stroll through the gardens or you can opt for a scenic hike to Trout Pond before heading back to either the hotel or the airport. This is the end of your trip and we’ll leave you refreshed and invigorated from the good food, exercise, rest, and great times you’ll have had with us!
Accommodation: Not applicable
Meals: Breakfast