Winter Wildlife in Yellowstone

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6 DAYSFROM $5,695

• Explore Yellowstone by heated snow coach, and see Old Faithful without the crowds. • Meet a wildlife cinematographer and hear about his career filming for National Geographic. • Search for bison and elusive wolves against the snowy backdrop of the Lamar Valley.

Signature Land Light/Moderate

DAY 1 I BOZEMAN, MONTANA/MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WYOMING Arrive in Bozeman and travel to the hotel just inside Yellowstone National Park. Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel | Meals: 1D

DAY 2 I MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS/ LAMAR VALLEY At Mammoth Hot Springs, stroll colorful mineral-spring terraces outlined in snow. Then head to the Lamar Valley, where gray wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone in 1995, and search for these elusive creatures. Later, a renowned wildlife cinematographer joins us (his schedule permitting) to share stories from his field assignments for National Geographic. Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAYS 3–4 I GRAND CANYON OF THE YELLOWSTONE/OLD FAITHFUL Walk to the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone to see its thundering waterfall and the ice arch that forms from the spray. Continue to Old Faithful to explore erupting geysers, frozen waterfalls, and gem-colored mineral pools. Keep an eye out for wildlife— bison, encrusted in ice, often stand among the pools for warmth. After dark, step outside to admire the incredible canopy of stars in one of the world’s best constellation-viewing spots. Old Faithful Snow Lodge | Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 5–6 I YELLOWSTONE/BIG SKY, MONTANA/BOZEMAN After visiting the whimsical Fountain Paint Pot, travel to Big Sky and settle into a comfortable log cabin lodge. Celebrate our adventure at a farewell dinner and fly home the next day. 320 Guest Ranch | Meals: 2B, 1L, 1D

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

Jeremy Schmidt Author, biologist Jeremy Schmidt has worked and lived in and around Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons for more than 30 years, including stints as a park ranger; a naturalist; a photographer; and an author. Jeremy has written several articles for National Geographic and National Geographic Traveler magazines, and several books for National Geographic and others. Find the departure(s) Jeremy will join on our website.

INFORMATION

Dates: This expedition is offered from December through February. 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.

Photography Expeditions: Several departures are designated photography expeditions, designed for all skill levels and led by a National Geographic Photography Expert.

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