Winter Grand Teton & Yellowstone

Welcome to Salt Lake City, Utah and the start of your winter adventure. Please ensure you arrive no later than 13:00 today. You will be met at the airport and transferred to our hotel in Salt Lake City.

After checking in and some time to freshen up, we embark on a guided tour of the city, the global HQ of the Mormon Church. Our tour includes city highlights like Temple Square. We'll get to know each other over an included group dinner this evening.

Please note: This tour includes visits to national parks where entry fees for non-U.S. residents are not included. On Day 1, your guide will collect payment in USD. Travellers can either purchase an America the Beautiful Pass (USD $250 per pass, valid for up to 4 travellers) or pay per park (USD $100 per person, per park). Please see Trip Notes for further information.

Salt Lake City - West Yellowstone. Our day begins back in Temple Square, where we can enjoy the weekly performance of the world-famous Tabernacle Choir (choir schedule permitting). With beautiful music ringing in our ears, we then depart Salt Lake City, driving the entire length of Idaho before crossing into Montana and reaching our destination, the town of West Yellowstone. This small town is the gateway to Yellowstone National Park and its rare wildlife and erupting geysers. Dinner is included at a local restaurant, and the rest of your evening is at leisure.

West Yellowstone - Yellowstone National Park - West Yellowstone. Today we're exploring America and the world's oldest and perhaps most famous national park. The thick snows of winter mean we need to climb aboard a snowcoach in order to navigate the terrain. With the extra elevation from the big wheels, we can enjoy great views of the snowy landscapes and hopefully spot wildlife from our vantage point. We'll be accompanied by an expert Yellowstone guide for today's tour.

During the tour, we take in some of Yellowstone's top attractions, including the Old Faithful geyser, Madison River and Fountain Paint Pots. Lunch is included, and we'll stop at other points of interest as we make our way back to West Yellowstone. You can choose to opt for an optional snowmobile tour to Old Faithful is also available today - all equipment and instruction is provided. Spend a second night at the hotel in West Yellowstone.

West Yellowstone - Jackson - National Elk Refuge - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson. Say goodbye to West Yellowstone and Montana as we make our way to Wyoming and the town of Jackson. Along the way, we stop at scenic viewpoints overlooking the Snake River, taking in views of the snow-covered Teton Range.

On arrival in Jackson, there is free time for lunch and to explore the town.

We then visit the nearby National Elk Refuge, the winter home for thousands of elk, as well as other wildlife. Here, we take a horse-drawn sleigh ride into the herds.

From the refuge, we continue to Grand Teton National Park, where we spend time exploring the park and spotting wildlife before returning to Jackson. The evening is at leisure.

Today, you will enjoy a full free day in Jackson, Wyoming. You can explore the town at your own pace or choose from a range of optional winter activities.

You may wish to go skiing at nearby resorts, try snowmobiling through the surrounding landscapes, experience dogsledding, or enjoy snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

There are also opportunities to visit local museums, take part in additional wildlife watching or experience the region’s dark skies. Your guide will be available to assist with arrangements and transfers if required.

Jackson - Evanston - Park City - Salt Lake City. Today, we begin our return journey to Salt Lake City, travelling through the landscapes of western Wyoming. We pass through the Snake River Canyon and make a stop in Star Valley along the way.

We continue to Evanston, where there is a stop for lunch.

Next, we travel to Park City, home to the Utah Olympic Park. Here, we take a guided tour of the facility, which hosted events during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. During our visit, we see the Utah Ski and Olympic Museum, the Nordic jumps, and the bobsled and luge track.

After our visit, we return to Salt Lake City. This evening, we will enjoy a farewell dinner together.

Our tour comes to an end today after breakfast and hotel check out. You will be transferred to the Salt Lake Airport for your onwards flight. Safe travels!