FAMILY VACATION
Activity Level 1
Suitable for most fitness levels, our Level 1 adventures are the perfect introduction to adventure travel.
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Price (Includes taxes and fees)
from USD 4399/per adult
Child rate less 10%
Child rates apply for children 12 years and under.
Activity Level 1
Suitable for most fitness levels, our Level 1 adventures are the perfect introduction to adventure travel.
You'll typically experience two half day activities per day, done at an easygoing pace.
Activity Level 2
Hikes on our Level 2 adventures are considered easy to moderate in difficulty.
Those who enjoy half-day hikes with enough elevation gain to elevate their heart rate will enjoy these adventures.
Activity Level 3
Those who take on our Level 3 tours are looking for more challenging hikes that will raise their heart rate.
While not our most strenuous trips, you'll definitely feel accomplished after a day on the trails. A solid base of fitness is advised.
Activity Level 4
Be prepared for some serious physical activity on our Level 4 trips. The fitter you are, the more you'll enjoy it, as most hikes will be challenging.
Hikes may include rock scrambling, river crossings, and off trail adventures.
Activity Level 5
On our Level 5 trips get ready to conquer back-to-back days of long hikes or summitting peaks at altitude.
We require a high level of fitness as adventurers will be met with plenty of challenges and sometimes extreme conditions.
Discover the wilds of Yellowstone and Paradise Valley from the helm of a raft and on the back of a horse. Enjoy wildlife and wildflowers with your kids as they use their Junior Ranger skills in identifying elk, bison, and bear. Share giggles over the belches and burps of Mud Volcano and savor the grandeur of the world’s first National Park before relaxing in a soothing natural hot spring. With a variety of heart-pumping activities each day, every member of the family will have their fill of adventure on this Yellowstone family vacation. Join us to explore our own beloved back yard and weekend playground – Yellowstone National Park.
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Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
Hiking
Upper Geyser Basin
Hiking
Old Faithful
Hiking
Our Trip Itinerary contains all the exciting details you can expect to do on our trips. Get a clear picture of the adventures on this trip.
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Your trip begins with a pickup in Bozeman and shuttles to Big Sky, Montana where you'll start your adventure with a zip line tour across the Gallatin River. After lunch, it's time to explore Yellowstone! Upon arrival at the Upper Geyser Basin, we’ll hike in a back way, traversing through a less crowded area of bubbling hot springs to the main attraction – Old Faithful.
After checking into your home for the night, enjoy dinner at the historic Old Faithful Inn where you’ll have a chance to watch Old Faithful erupt under the stars. Designated as a national historic monument, Old Faithful Inn was built in 1903-1904 with local logs and stone. With its long history, stunning stone fireplace, and proximity to its namesake, it’s easy to see why this rustic lodge is the most requested lodging in Yellowstone National Park.
Accommodation: Old Faithful Inn or Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Hiking: 2-3 miles (3-5 kilometers)
Day 2
After a hearty breakfast we’ll start the day with a hike through the Upper Geyser Basin to Observation Point, from here we’ll have amazing panorama views of the geysers below. We’ll enjoy a tasty guide-prepared picnic lunch before embarking on another extraordinary hike. This hike takes us along the northern shore of Lake Yellowstone. You'll stroll through flower-dotted meadows and lodgepole pine forests until you reach Yellowstone’s largest lake with its wide-open views of the Absaroka Mountain Range.
After, we’ll make our way to the north where your rustic accommodations allow for the opportunity to step back from technology and embrace lodging in the country’s oldest national park.
Accommodation: Canyon Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hiking: 4-6 miles (6-9 kilometers)
Day 3
This morning we’ll check out the Yellowstone River’s Upper Falls where the water flows powerfully over the brink. From this viewpoint, we can appreciate the waterfall’s power and spend time here. We’ll set off on a hike on the Wapiti Trail. This hike will bring us to the rim of the 10,000-year-old, 1,000-foot-deep Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. As we carefully make our way along the canyon wall, the pinks, yellows, reds, and oranges of the rock appear to intensify at every bend. Finally we reach the grand finale of Artist Point, the most spectacular viewpoint of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River.
Accommodation: Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel or Canyon Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hiking: 4-6 miles (6-9 kilometers)
Day 4
Wake early to catch the sunrise and prime wildlife viewing in Lamar Valley. Enjoy some time this morning to explore the white, orange, and yellow travertine terraces at Mammoth Hot Springs before lunch at Arch Park. Set off on an exciting whitewater rafting adventure on the Yellowstone River. Dinner is on your own tonight in Gardiner.
Accommodation: Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Rafting: 2 hours
Hiking: 2 miles (3 kilometers)
Day 5
Today we'll have a leisurely morning enjoying breakfast before exploring the area just north of Yellowstone, ever on the lookout for wildlife, and if time allows a soak in a hot spring. After a picnic lunch, we’ll drive through Paradise Valley to the Flying Diamond Ranch. The Flying Diamond Ranch is a fifth-generation family-owned and operated commercial cattle ranch located in eastern Montana. Here we’ll saddle up for an unforgettable horseback ride into the Absaroka Mountains alongside the seasoned ranchers.
Afterwards, we’ll head to the historic Chico Hot Springs Resort, located in the heart of Paradise Valley, nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Absaroka Mountain Range. Here we can soak in the rejuvenating mineral waters before gathering in the resort’s dining room for a celebratory gourmet dinner in one of Montana’s finest restaurants.
Accommodation: Chico Hot Springs Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Horse-back Riding: 2 hours
Day 6
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
Hiking: 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)
Experience the charm of Yellowstone's historic lodges, from the iconic Old Faithful Inn built in 1904 with views looking out on the world-famous geyser, to the newest accommodations in the park at Canyon Lodge, which has easy access to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Natural wonders such as Mammoth Terrace are within walking distance during your stay at Mammoth Hot Springs Lodge, and you can enjoy scenic views of the Yellowstone River at Ridgeline Lodge. Unwind at Chico Hot Springs where the authentic western retreat meets mountainside relaxation with access to onsite hot springs.
By paying in full we are able to pass on savings to our guests, but please note that by opting for this payment plan, your booking becomes non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-changeable. This offer is only valid for reservations where the trip is no sooner than 180 days from the departure date at time of booking.
We highly recommend that you purchase Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance. We recommend Redpoint Insurance - you can find details here.
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With an average of 12 guests per departure and an industry-leading average 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio, you’ll enjoy a highly personalized experience.
It’s so much easier to relax and enjoy your adventure when you have fun, caring guides who know the land, sweat all the details and whip up incredible meals, too!
When we say all inclusive, we mean it! Meals and snacks, activities, lodging, transportation, guiding services and more. All you need to do is show up!
Every aspect of your trip is thoroughly considered for your safety, from highly vetted partners and well-maintained equipment to extensively trained guides.
Family travel and North American National Parks are our specialty. We’ve perfected our itineraries for decades, ensuring you'll experience your destination to the fullest.
For us, the extra mile is never extra, it’s part of the way! Count on special touches throughout your trip that will amplify your experience.
