Yellowstone Wildlife Trails - Camping - Reverse

Welcome to the city of Seattle in Washington State. You're in a city that
oozes cool, from sophisticated coffee shops to endless markets, not
forgetting the iconic Space Needle. From here you can gaze across the
beautiful Puget Sound, and on a clear day view Mount Rainier. Spend your
afternoon sampling local specialties and people watching at Pike Place Market
before heading to the departure hotel for the welcome meeting at 6.00pm.

*Optional Activities:*
• Space Needle US$22-$29

Have one last Seattle coffee moment before heading out of Washington State to
the lakeside city of Coeur d'Alene. Swimming, walking and enjoying the sunset
with a glass of fizz are all perfect ways to complete your first day in
Idaho. Don't forget to pack your swimwear as the lake makes for a great place
to cool off. Take a refreshing dip in secluded spots around the lake, but
remember, it can be quite cold!

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Continue through the mountains of Montana to the famed Glacier National Park
where you'll spend the next two nights exploring this immense landscape. Keep
your eyes peeled for deer and bear which frequent this area, as well as
stunning scenery and glacial lakes. Your leader will take you to West Glacier
where you'll board the Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttle bus (seasonal).

NB: The National Park Service regulates guided hikes in Glacier. Tomorrow
you'll be led by a national park guide but on other days your tour leader is
not permitted to walk with you on trails. They will however provide detailed
briefings, directions, maps and transportation.

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Spend the day exploring the ins and outs of this superb park with a Glacier
National Park wilderness guide. Your guide will help you try to spot some of
the huge variety of animal species for which this park is renowned, including
Grizzly Bear, wolverine and lynx. Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, coyote and
bears are also common, so make sure you keep your camera to hand! If
conditions are right your guide will take you on the Iceberg Lake or Hidden
Lake Trail for dramatic mountain scenes, wildflowers and a glaciated lake
that will take your breath away. This will definitely be a day to remember.

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Full day exploring Glacier National Park.

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An early start sees you on the road, heading to the fabled grounds of
America's number one national park, Yellowstone. As soon as you arrive you'll
be immersed in a mixture of striking scenery, where jagged peaks morph into
flower-strewn meadows and rolling hillsides quickly become absorbed by
solidified lava flows. This afternoon's walk will introduce you to the
wildlife and the landscapes of Yellowstone, which will be your home for the
next four nights.

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Today you'll encounter Yellowstone's amazing array of geothermal features
including mud pools, hot springs and steaming fumaroles. The park is famous
for its volcanic history and there are estimated to be around 10,000 thermal
features - nowhere else on earth can boast Yellowstone's concentration of
geysers which are scattered amongst several distinct geyser basins. Benefit
from the enthusiasm and knowledge of a local geologist who will no doubt
enable you to learn more as you walk from one seismic hotspot to the next.

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Last night you may have heard the distant sounds of a howl far away in the
mountains and today you'll get to learn all about the wolf packs that may
have sung out such a nocturnal greeting. You'll spend a full day with a
specialist wolf tracking guide, venturing into the park's wilderness by foot
and by vehicle to learn about these extraordinary animals. Your guide will
explain how wolves live and hunt together in Yellowstone and how the pack
hierarchy works. It's important to note that you may not always be lucky
enough to see wolves, but this is our aim and at the same time you're likely
to see numerous other wildlife species.

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Campsite varies depending on departure

Even though this is your last day in Yellowstone there's still plenty of time
to enjoy the wildlife, landscapes and geothermal activity away from the usual
tourist sites. As you leave the crowds behind you'll be treated to a hike to
the Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls, the latter of which has the highest
volume of water in the American Rockies and is almost twice as high as
Niagara. You'll also visit the Mammoth Hot Springs which literally feels like
being on another planet.

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Campsite varies depending on departure

Today you'll be leaving the borders of Yellowstone but there'll be no let-up
with the incredible landscapes surrounding you. As you enter the realms of
the mighty Tetons you'll no doubt be aware that you're in the presence of
some quite formidable giants. The drama unfolds almost instantly after
crossing the border into the Grand Teton National Park. An optional ferry
journey across Jenny Lake takes you to the start of a climb to Inspiration
Point where you'll be able to catch your breath and take in some absolutely
scintillating views. You have the option of following the river and
continuing further on your hike in the hopes of spotting moose which are
commonly noted on this trail.
Next stop is Jackson Hole which is regarded as one of Wyoming's premier ski
resorts as well as being a haven for walkers and lovers of the great
outdoors. Take a short walk to Rock Springs Overlook and opt for an
incredibly scenic aerial tram ride. This completes your first day in the
Grand Tetons and as you settle down for the night you'll be pleased to know
that there are plenty more adventures left in store for tomorrow.

*Optional Activities:*
• Western Saloons US$varies
• Jenny Lake Ferry US$15
• Bar J Chuckwagon Dinner in Jackson US$24-$34
• Aerial Tram US$23

*Participartory camping*

Using all of the knowledge and hiking expertise that you've garnered
throughout your time away you'll be able to undertake a self-guided hike to
numerous scenic spots which your tour leader will explain to you. The park is
perfect for seeing those all-important, breathtaking vistas and with
excellent views of the Tetons as well as the chance to spot bison, moose, elk
and deer, this is one of the best areas to make the most of the great
outdoors. As the sun goes down you'll no doubt be able to look back over the
previous 11 days as some of the most worthwhile and fulfilling times that
you've ever had.

NOTE: The National Park Service regulates guided hikes in Grand Teton
National Park and it is not possible for your leader to accompany you today.

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Enjoy some free time exploring Jackson this morning before transferring to
the base of the Wasatch Mountains and the urban delights of the Mormon
capital of Utah, Salt Lake City.

The tour will end this afternoon at our gateway hotel at approximately
5.00pm. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if
required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight
that departs before 9.00pm.