Itinerary
Day 1: Day one, heading north from Jackson, WY.
Pass By: Grand Teton National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
We will travel through Grand Teton National Park as we head north towards Yellowstone. We will have a couple of short stops for photo opportunities along the way. Park entrance fees will be collected at the entrance gate.
Stop At: Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
We will approach the south entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Park entrance fees to Yellowstone will be collected at this time.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old Faithful, Upper Geyser Basin Trl, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
We will make a stop at Old Faithful to witness the eruption of Old Faithful Geyser, will also have the opportunity to witness various other geysers and thermal features.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
We will stop to explore Midway Geyser Basin, including Grand Prismatic Spring.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Fountain Paint Pot, Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, WY
We will stop to explore Lower Geyser Basin, various thermal features to explore.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Firehole Canyon Drive, Yellowstone National Park, WY
We will explore the Firehole Canyon, beautiful scenery, photo opportunity with waterfalls.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Gibbon Falls, Along the Grand Loop Road, Yellowstone National Park, WY
A beautiful waterfall on the Gibbon River, enjoy the view as we drive by.
Pass By: Gibbon Meadows, Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Enjoy the beautiful scenery and the chance at spotting wildlife.
Pass By: Norris Geyser Basin, Grand Loop Road at Norris, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
This is an optional stop to explore Norris Geyser basin, time constraints do not always allow us to stop here.
Stop At: Golden Gate Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Enjoy the scenery and photo opportunities as we start to descend off the Yellowstone Plateau towards Mammoth Hot Springs.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
We will explore the Mammoth Hot Springs terrace formation. Short boardwalks and scenic drive.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Gardiner, Gardiner, Montana
Enjoy the beautiful scenery as we descend the Gardiner River Canyon towards the north entrance of Yellowstone, Gardiner Montana.
Pass By: Chico Hot Springs, #1 Old Chico Road, Pray, MT
Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Yellowstone River and Paradise Valley as we drive north towards Chico Hot Springs Resort.
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Day 2 heading south from Chico Hot Springs Resort.
Pass By: Paradise Valley, Montana
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Paradise Valley and the Yellowstone River as we head south towards Gardiner, Montana and the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park.
Pass By: Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
We will have another opportunity to explore Mammoth if we did not have time on day one. Then off towards Lamar Valley.
Stop At: Undine Falls, Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
A quick stop at a beautiful waterfall, some geological points of interest here as well.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Blacktail Plateau Drive, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Enjoy the scenery and the chance at viewing wildlife as we travel through the Blacktail area of Yellowstone.
Stop At: Petrified Tree, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
A quick stop to view and discuss one of the few Petrified trees accessible by road in the Park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Enjoy the scenery and the chance at viewing wildlife as we travel towards and into Lamar Valley. Great opportunity to spot Grizzly Bears, wolves, bison, big horn sheep and more!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tower Fall, Yellowstone National Park, WY
We will stop to view and explore the Tower Falls area, some photo opportunities and short walks, as well as the chance to view big horn sheep, beautiful views, and engaging geology.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Canyon Village Area, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Enjoy the beautiful scenery as we travel over Dunraven Pass towards the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. A couple photo opportunities and the chance at viewing wildlife.
Stop At: Lower Yellowstone River Falls, Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park, WY
We will stop at various viewpoints and short walks to view the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, as well as the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone river as well. Beautiful scenery, waterfalls, and engaging geology.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Upper Falls, Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
A quick stop and short walk to the Brink of the Upper Falls of the Yellowstone River. Beautiful waterfall viewing opportunity.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Enjoy the beautiful scenery and varied wildlife viewing opportunities as we travel through Hayden Valley. Bison, wolves, and grizzly bears are commonly spotted in the valley. A couple of photo opportunities and a stop or two to view wildlife.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yellowstone Geysers - Mud Volcano Area, Yellowstone National Park, WY
If we have time to stop we will spend a few minutes exploring the Mud Volcano area, otherwise we will pass by given timing. Interesting thermal features and a short walk on the boardwalk.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Yellowstone Lake, Grand Loop Road Between Fishing Bridge and Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Enjoy the beautiful scenery as we travel past Yellowstone Lake, a few photo opportunities and the chance for viewing wildlife.
Pass By: Jackson, Jackson, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
We will head south from Lake Yellowstone towards Jackson, WY, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the South end of Yellowstone and Grand Teton as we head back to Jackson, WY. Some photography opportunities as well as the chance to view wildlife on our way south.
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
See Availability.
Traveler pickup is offered
We will contact travelers the day before the trip with final pickup time.
07:30 AM
2 days(approx.)
Dress for the weather, sturdy shoes recommend, swimsuit recommended, sunscreen recommended
Not wheelchair accessible
If lodging at Chico Hot Springs is not available at time of booking, lodging will be arranged in Gardiner, MT
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Lauren_B
There was enough time at every stop so the trip didn’t feel rushed at all, which is impressive considering how much we managed to pack into just 2 days! The accommodation for the night was absolutely amazing, and there was plenty of room options to pick between. The lunch provided on both days was really delicious and the size was more than enough, also snacks and water was provided throughout both days. Our tour guide John was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure everyone was very well looked after, he really made this trip a wonderful experience for our group!
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Posted On : 2024-02-27
Posted By : Judie_K
Rowan was an incredible guide, answering every question (even the dumb ones) and explaining the amazing features. If we'd visited without this tour, our experience would have been much less interesting/educational--not to mention that there's no way we could have found all the cool sites Rowan showed us (including some hidden gems) on our own within a 2-day timeframe. We walked away with a great appreciation for the geology/chemistry/biology that makes Yellowstone one of the coolest places on the planet. We also had tons of fun and giggles, because Rowan and the others on our tour are simply delightful people to hang out with. Could not have asked for a better trip!
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Posted On : 2023-10-20
Posted By : Terry_M
My husband and I had a wonderful time in YS. Our tour guide was so enthusiastic and truly made the tour special. He showed us everything in the park! He was so knowledgeable! I was in awe of his intelligence. He didn’t miss a bird, Eagle, moose, elk, bear and bison. Along with his “Eagle eyes” he brought us to most incredible geysers, hot springs, mud pots, and basin!
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Posted On : 2023-10-13
Posted By : N9215JCcharlesm
Truly, one of the best trips ever. The guide, John, got us to all the top sights and made sure we saw every kind of wildlife available. He offered to take pictures of us and shared special pictures he was able to capture. It truly was magical. Highly recommend this company and guide!
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Posted On : 2023-10-13
Posted By : Stacey104
John our guide was terrific! We got to see so many beautiful spots. He was great to take pictures, Considerate of bathroom breaks, gave insider tips of where to stand, very informative, good driver, and great at spotting wildlife. Good not asked for better!
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Posted On : 2023-10-01
Posted By : 7promiseland
John was young energetic and fun. But, MOST of all he was a true Shepherd He truly took care of us. NEVER missed toilet breaks. Full of detailed information!!!!!!! And, SOoooo patient!!!!
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Posted On : 2023-09-25
Posted By : karlak702
We cannot say enough about how wonderful our 2 day Yellowstone Trip was. For starters, planning with Kilmeny was wonderful. She is so helpful and kind. John Putrino was the best guide we could ask for. His knowledge about the area and animals was amazing enough, but he made each person in the van feel comfortable and valued. We have been in some amazing places in our lives, but this was our favorite vacation to date and we will be recommending this to all of our friends and family.
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Posted On : 2023-09-22
Posted By : David_C
We had an amazing experience with this tour! Our guide John P. was very professional, engaging and well versed. Appreciate the company for calling us to beforehand to confirm our reservation. We highly recommend them to anyone who wants topnotch service.
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Posted On : 2023-09-21
Posted By : Rich W
My wife and I just completed the 2 day overnight tour of Yellowstone with the stay at Chico Hot Springs. Let me first say that all of the arrangements made by Kilmeny from the tour dates and the Chico Hot Springs reservations for lodging and dinner were top-notch. She also arranged for our outstanding tour guide, John Putrino.
We were picked up promptly at our hotel and driven to the park in a clean and comfortable 8 passenger van. On day one, we did the lower loop starting at Old Faithful, arriving 15 minutes prior to eruption. We saw all the main sites, plus he knew where to find wildlife, including a Grizzly which absolutely made the trip for us. At the end of the day, we drove through Paradise Valley to Chico, which is a beautiful
with award winning dining. On day two, we started with a great breakfast buffet and headed back to the park for the upper loop. Stops at Lamar Valley where we saw Bison, Coyotes, Elk, and Pronghorn, and views of Slough Creek. We continued to see numerous other sites including the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone at Artist Point, and the upper and lower
falls. Our last stop was beautiful Yellowstone Lake Lodge, where relaxed with a drink in the grandeur of the lobby.
John is not only knowledgeable about the parks but the Yellowstone ecosystem. He thoroughly explained things and was happy to answer any questions without talking down to any of us. We highly recommend this tour company and most especially John Putrino.
Rich Weigel
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Posted On : 2023-09-20
Posted By : pamrQ1103NU
Our guide Rowan was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable about the park, funny and attentive. I saw so much in our two-day tour. A great experience.
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Posted On : 2023-09-20
