Route Overview
Two of America's most iconic parks combined into one epic journey. Geysers, wildlife, and dramatic mountain scenery.
Itinerary
Fly into Jackson Hole, pick up rental car. Head straight to Grand Teton for afternoon exploration: Jenny Lake boat shuttle, Cascade Canyon hike, sunset at Mormon Row.
Jenny Lake Visitor Center
Cascade Canyon Trail (to Hidden Falls)
Mormon Row Historic District
Sunrise at Oxbow Bend, hike Taggart Lake, lunch at Jackson Lake Lodge, afternoon wildlife safari on Moose-Wilson Road, sunset at Schwabacher Landing.
Oxbow Bend Sunrise
Taggart Lake Trail
Jackson Lake Lodge
Schwabacher Landing Sunset
Drive into Yellowstone via the South Entrance. Explore West Thumb Geyser Basin, Old Faithful, and the Upper Geyser Basin. Catch evening geyser eruptions.
West Thumb Geyser Basin
Old Faithful Geyser
Upper Geyser Basin Walk
Morning at Grand Prismatic Spring and Midway Geyser Basin. Afternoon at Grand Canyon of Yellowstone - Artist Point and Uncle Tom's Trail. Hayden Valley wildlife at dusk.
Grand Prismatic Spring
Grand Prismatic Overlook Trail
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone - Artist Point
Hayden Valley Wildlife Safari
Early morning wildlife safari in Lamar Valley (wolves, bears, bison). Mammoth Hot Springs midday. Drive south through the park, final sunset at Oxbow Bend, return to Jackson for flights.
Lamar Valley Sunrise Wildlife
Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
Oxbow Bend Final Sunset
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5
Days
17
Stops
moderate
Difficulty
Best Season
June-September. September best for wildlife and fall colors.
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