Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

8 DAYS FROM $5,495

• Join a National Geographic Expert to seek out grizzlies, bison, and wolves in the Lamar Valley. • Meet a renowned wildlife photographer at his home studio. • Raft the scenic Snake River beneath towering Teton peaks.

Signature Land Light/Moderate

DAYS 1–2 I BOZEMAN, MONTANA/ MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WYOMING Arrive in Bozeman and gather for a welcome dinner. The next morning, drive through majestic Paradise Valley and stop for a picnic on the way to Mammoth Hot Springs, just inside Yellowstone National Park. Spend the afternoon exploring the travertine terraces sculpted by the hot springs before dinner. Hilton Garden Inn Bozeman; Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D DAY 3 I LAMAR VALLEY Rise early for a safari in the Lamar Valley to search for bison, bears, elk, and the elusive gray wolf—reintroduced here in 1995. Meet with a renowned wildlife photographer, and enjoy hikes and more wildlife sightings this afternoon. Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel & Cabins Meals: 1B, 1D

DAYS 4–5 I GRAND CANYON OF THE YELLOWSTONE/UPPER GEYSER BASIN At the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, take a short walk to view towering waterfalls set against a dazzling red and gold palette. Continue to the Upper Geyser Basin and witness the clockwork eruption of Old Faithful. Then explore this stunning geothermal landscape with our expert. Old Faithful Inn or Old Faithful Snow Lodge Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 6–8 I GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK/JACKSON Journey south to the saw-toothed Teton Range. Visit Murie Ranch, and enjoy a float trip on the Snake River. Enjoy a docent-led tour of the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson. Ride a tram to the top of Rendezvous Peak before transferring to the airport for your flight home. Jackson Lake Lodge | Meals: 3B, 2L, 1D

A National Geographic Expert and Expedition Leader will accompany this trip, and local guides will join us along the way.

Scott Wilbor Ecologist Scott Wilbor is an ecologist, explorer, and remote sensing analyst who works with National Geographic’s Visualization Lab to map land use and land cover changes. Scott initiated Audubon’s Important Bird Areas Program in Arizona, and coordinated it for 11 years. His expertise is in “big picture” ecosystem conservation planning, climate adaptation, and biodiversity conservation.

INFORMATION

Dates: This expedition is offered from May through September. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.