Arrive late this afternoon in West Yellowstone . Meals : B , L | Best Western Desert Inn or similar
DAY 5 • West Yellowstone • Explore Yellowstone National Park
Spend the day exploring Yellowstone National Park , America ’ s first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site , and home to more geysers and hot springs than the rest of the world combined . See the park ’ s numerous geothermal features such as hot pools , fumaroles ( smoke vents ), and geysers , including Old Faithful . And keep your eyes open for some of the park ’ s famous wildlife , including grizzly bear , elk , fox , wolf , and bison as you explore this true wilderness , 99 percent of which remains undeveloped . Meals : B , L | Best Western Desert Inn or similar
DAY 6 • Transfer to Jackson Hole , Wyoming
This morning , depart for Jackson Hole , Wyoming . The first permanent settlers arrived in Jackson Hole in 1881 , establishing it as a cattle-ranching center . The skiing industry took off in the 1930s , and Jackson Hole remains a winter sports mecca to this day . In the summer , this year-round resort offers hiking , river rafting , camping , and other outdoor activities . Meals : B , L | Snow King Resort Hotel or similar
wilderness and unique wildlife of Grand Teton National Park , keeping an eye out for elk , moose , falcons , eagles , and more . Dinner is included at a local restaurant tonight . Meals : B , D | Snow King Resort Hotel or similar
DAY 8 • Transfer to Salt Lake City • Visit Bear Lake
Depart for Salt Lake City , with a stop along the way at scenic Bear Lake , situated on the border of Utah and Idaho . Meals : B , D | Little America Hotel or similar
DAY 9 • Depart Salt Lake City After breakfast , transfer to the airport for your flight home . Or begin your post-trip extension , Mount Rushmore to the Badlands .
Meals : B
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OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Glacier National Park & Helena PRE-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 2,495
DAY 7 • Jackson Hole • Snake River float Depart this morning for Snake River , where you ’ ll enjoy an included raft tour . Gently wind your way through the waters of the Snake River corridor , granting you a unique look at the unspoiled
Mount Rushmore to the Badlands POST-TRIP : 4 nights from $ 1,595
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