Yellowstone Walks & Wolves
Yellowstone Walks & Wolves
Yellowstone Walks & Wolves
10 Days Starting in Jackson Hole and ending in Glacier National Park
Visiting: Jackson, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TYH
Group size:
6 - 13
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
16-99
Trip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$7648
$7275 (USD)
Operator discount: -$373
Tour Overview
In the middle of the Rocky Mountains, there are three celebrated national parks offering the most varied scenery and wildlife: the spires and azure lakes of Grand Teton, the unique geology and wildlife of Yellowstone, and the towering sentinel peaks and broad valleys of Glacier. Specialist local guides accompany you on your Yellowstone wildlife tour to spot and track bison, bears, wolves, coyotes and eagles. From colourful meadows with wildflowers to mighty canyons, and geothermal volcanic pools to glaciated rocky spires, this is a full-on adventure with some seriously dramatic views.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Jackson Hole
Location: Jackson
Accommodation Name: Mountain Modern, Jackson (or similar)
Welcome to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, gateway to spectacular Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks. This mountain resort is popular in the summer with walkers and thrill seekers making the most of its proximity to the national parks, while the colder months brings skiers and winter sports enthusiasts
If you choose to spend extra days in Jackson Hole before the tour, we recommend an optional aerial tram ride to the top of Rendezvous Mountain for 360-degree views of the Snake River Valley and Grand Teton National Park, or you could spend time in the town itself, which maintains an authentic Wild West feel. Your welcome briefing will usually take place in the morning of Day 2.
Day 2 : Grand Teton National Park
Location: Grand Teton National Park
Accommodation Name: Mountain Modern, Jackson (or similar)
Famed for its iconic soaring peaks, the 40mi (64km) Teton Range explodes out of the ground with jagged fang-like mountains. Rocky spires, lakes and forests fill the park, with more than 10 pinnacles reaching more than 12,000ft (6,660m). Inhabitants of the area include bison, elk, black and grizzly bears, bighorn sheep, moose and mule deer, all of which have been seen on this trip.
There are many self-guided hikes to choose from today, walking through dramatic scenery and appreciating the geology and nature of the area. Your leader will explain the different options. One popular choice is to hike around Jenny Lake and into Cascade Canyon, then up to Inspiration Point for scintillating views. You can then choose to return on the ferry across Jenny Lake (not included) or hike along the same route to return. It is commonplace to see moose and bears while hiking this trail.
Accommodation: Super 8 Jackson (or similar)
Day 3 : Yellowstone National Park
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation Name: Super 8 Gardiner or Travelodge Gardiner (or similar)
We spend another morning on the trails of Grand Teton National Park before heading north. It’s a beautiful drive to the first and most revered national park in America, Yellowstone – our home for the next four nights. Part of the highway clings to the side of the 15mi (24km) long Jackson Lake, where the scenery changes from striking jagged peaks to colourful, open meadows and rolling terrain, the regular lava flows having flattened the largest geological features in the south of the park. This afternoon, take a walk amid this fascinating volcanic environment.
Accommodation: Super 8 Gardiner or Travelodge Gardiner (or similar)
Day 4 : Yellowstone National Park
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation Name: Super 8 Gardiner or Travelodge Gardiner (or similar)
Meals Included: breakfast
Yellowstone overflows with geothermal features: geysers, bubbling mud pools, multi-coloured hot springs and fumaroles. The park is famous for its volcanic history and there are estimated to be around 10,000 thermal features – nowhere else on earth (not even Iceland or New Zealand) can boast this concentration of geysers, which are scattered among several distinct geyser basins. We spend half a day with a local geology guide to explore the many effects of volcanism and enjoy walks around some of the most interesting park features. The brightly coloured springs, caused by the hot, nutrient-rich waters full of different species of coloured bacteria, are a photographic highlight.
Accommodation: Super 8 Gardiner or Travelodge Gardiner (or similar)
Day 5 : Yellowstone National Park
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation Name: Super 8 Gardiner or Travelodge Gardiner (or similar)
Meals Included: breakfast
When Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872, northern Rocky mountain wolves (a subspecies of the grey wolf) were native to the area. In the years after, predator control saw the decline of this remarkable species but following a reintroduction programme there are now thought to be more than 1,000 wolves in the Greater Yellowstone area.
Today, we spend a full day with a specialist wolf and wildlife-tracking guide, venturing into the park wilderness on foot and by vehicle to learn about these extraordinary animals. Our guide explains how wolves live and hunt together in Yellowstone and how the pack hierarchy works. It’s important to note that we may not always be lucky enough to see wolves; however, this is our goal and at the same time you’re likely to see numerous other wildlife species as we explore.
Accommodation: Super 8 Gardiner or Travelodge Gardiner (or similar)
Day 6 : Yellowstone National Park
Location: Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation Name: Super 8 Gardiner or Travelodge Gardiner (or similar)
Meals Included: breakfast
Take your new-found knowledge of Yellowstone’s wildlife and geology on a wilderness daywalk in the park, leaving some of the well-known geysers and crowds to explore the wilds together. The route depends on the group’s general ability and fitness; however, it’s likely to involve a walk to view the Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls. You’ll also visit Mammoth Hot Springs, which have an otherworldly feel.
Accommodation: Super 8 Gardiner or Travelodge Gardiner (or similar)
Day 7 : Glacier National Park
Location: Glacier National Park
Accommodation Name: Mountain Pine Motel (or similar)
Meals Included: breakfast
Today’s drive reveals the wide-open Big Sky scenery for which Montana is so famous. Journey through the ever-changing landscape of forest and mountain backdrops, all the way to Glacier National Park. While this is essentially a long driving day to ensure we have two full days in Glacier for hiking and exploration, it is a great way to experience the different faces of Montana as you cruise through the countryside.
Accommodation: Mountain Pine Motel (or similar)
Day 8 : Glacier National Park
Location: Glacier National Park
Accommodation Name: Mountain Pine Motel (or similar)
You are in for a treat with a full day hiking in Glacier National Park. The park puts on a shuttle bus so we can make the most of the trails and hopefully spot wildlife. Commonly sighted in Glacier are bears, moose, elk and deer. There are some truly beautiful trails above the treeline, with the chance to see wildflowers common to the area. Highly recommended is the Hidden Lake Trail, a moderate 5mi (8km) route near East Glacier Park, Montana, which features a lake.
Please note: The National Park Service regulates guided hikes in Glacier and your tour leader is not permitted to walk with you on trails. They will, however, provide detailed briefings, directions, maps and transportation.
Accommodation: Mountain Pine Motel (or similar)
Day 9 : Glacier National Park
Location: Glacier National Park
Accommodation Name: Mountain Pine Motel (or similar)
Spend the day exploring the heart of the park along the Going-to-the-Sun Road. We stop en route for regular walks and our tour leader helps us spot some of the huge variety of animal species for which this park is renowned, including grizzly bears, wolverines and lynx. Bighorn sheep, mountain goats, coyotes and wolves are also commonly sighted. If conditions are right, we can visit Iceberg Lake for more striking mountain scenes and wildflowers.
Accommodation: Mountain Pine Motel (or similar)
Day 10 : End At Glacier National Park
Location: Glacier National Park
The trip ends this morning at our accommodation in Glacier. You may choose to join the transfer to Great Falls International Airport or extend your trip in Glacier – speak to your sales representative for more information.
What's Included
-
All accommodation
-
Four breakfasts
-
All transport and listed activities
-
Tour leader throughout
-
Arrival and departure transfers are available
What's Not Included
-
Flights
-
Travel insurance
-
Single accommodation (available on request)
-
Visas or vaccinations
-
Optional activities
Food
Four breakfasts are included.
We usually eat in local restaurants on this tour. To help you budget for these meals, average costs are:
Hotel breakfasts: US$12-US$17
Lunches: US$15-US$20
Dinners: US$20-US$35, not including alcoholic beverages
Drinks cost on average:
Wine: US$7-US$10 per glass
Beer: US$5-US$8 per bottle
A tip of approximately 17%-20% is added to group meals in North American restaurants. Applicable taxes are also added to all listed menu prices.
Please make sure we are aware of any special meal requirements before travelling. We do all we can to accommodate various dietary requirements but certain food types can be limited in some parts of North America.
Accommodation
We spend nine nights in clean, comfortable hotels and motels, chosen for their friendly atmosphere and proximity to the local highlights. You are roomed with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a twin-share basis (two people per room) unless you are travelling as a couple.
Check out our Q&As
-
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
-
How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
-
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
-
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
-
Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
Reviews of this Operator
Dates & Availability
Sunday - Tuesday
Sep 22, 2024 - Oct 01, 2024Saturday - Monday
Jun 28, 2025 - Jul 07, 2025Saturday - Monday
Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025Saturday - Monday
Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025Saturday - Monday
Sep 06, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025Book with Confidence
-
Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Exodus allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus, 43 days before departure.
-
Low Deposit
Exodus requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
-
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.