PINEDALE HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Twelve Hours Through Grand Teton and Yellowstone: A Guided Geyser-and-Wildlife Circuit from Jackson Hole
A 12-hour private tour from Jackson Hole that visits Grand Teton and Yellowstone’s Lower Loop—Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Hayden Valley wildlife—and includes expert guides and a gourmet picnic.
Twelve Hours Through Grand Teton and Yellowstone: A Guided Geyser-and-Wildlife Circuit from Jackson Hole.
Embark on a 12-hour private excursion that threads Grand Teton and Yellowstone into a single, hard-charging day. Expert guides steer a raised-roof sightseeing van through Jackson Hole into Grand Teton National Park, then north into Yellowstone’s Lower Loop to time geysers, interpret thermal science, and search Hayden Valley for bears, elk, moose and other large mammals for a concentrated, wide-ranging encounter with two of the region’s defining landscapes.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A single-day sweep of the Lower Loop and Grand Teton
This itinerary moves from Jackson Hole through Grand Teton into Yellowstone’s Lower Loop to visit West Thumb Geyser Basin, Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring, Norris Geyser Basin and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, efficiently sequencing stops so you don’t waste time finding parking or timing eruptions.
World-class wildlife viewing with spotting scopes
Guides bring professional spotting scopes and binoculars so you can scan Hayden Valley and other hotspots for bears, moose, wapiti (elk), pronghorn antelope and mule deer, and learn techniques for spotting and identifying animals in the field.
Thoughtful logistics and a gourmet picnic
Transportation is provided in a raised-roof sightseeing van; the tour includes a gourmet picnic lunch, drinks and snacks, field guides and kids’ activity books, and running water bathrooms throughout the day for a comfortable, well-provisioned outing.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a dense, interpretive day: guides narrate the drive through Grand Teton, then time and route the Lower Loop of Yellowstone so you can see the thermal basins—Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, Norris—and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, pause for wildlife viewing in Hayden Valley, and spend time at Yellowstone Lake, while providing context on geological processes and species identification.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits best—and when it may not be ideal.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a full 12-hour private tour; plan for an all-day outing departing from Jackson Hole and returning the same day.
Transportation in a raised-roof sightseeing van; professional spotting scopes and binoculars for each person; a gourmet picnic lunch, drinks and snacks; field guides and kids’ activity books; and running water bathrooms all day are included.
Park entrance fees are not included—be prepared to pay park fees separately. Bring appropriate layers for mountain and plateau weather; scopes and binoculars are provided, so personal optics are optional.
Base price covers up to 4 guests; additional guests are charged per person and the tour accepts a maximum of 14 participants.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Yellowstone Day Tour?
The tour is 12 hours long.
Where does the tour depart from?
The tour departs from Jackson Hole and travels through Grand Teton into Yellowstone.
What is included in the tour price?
Included are transportation in a raised-roof sightseeing van, professional spotting scopes and binoculars for each person, a gourmet picnic lunch with drinks and snacks, field guides and kids’ activity books, and running water bathrooms throughout the day.
Are park entrance fees included?
No—park entrance fees are not included and must be paid separately.
What wildlife might we see on the tour?
Guides commonly help guests spot bears, moose, wapiti (elk), pronghorn antelope and mule deer, using professional spotting scopes and binoculars to extend viewing range.
How many people can join this private tour and what is the pricing structure?
The base price covers up to four guests; additional guests are charged per person, and the tour accepts up to 14 guests total.