Yellowstone, Tetons & Big Sky Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Casual Hotels
Yellowstone, Tetons & Big Sky Multi-Adventure Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Casual Hotels
2025: Jun-Sep
Wyoming & Montana's National Parks from Bozeman to Jackson
Southwest Montana is Big Sky Country. Soak up its grandeur while rafting the Gallatin River and exploring on horseback. Breathtaking views greet you at every turn. Hike to erupting geysers in Yellowstone. Bike along the iconic Tetons, the youngest range in the Rocky Mountains. Alpine lakes and wildflower-filled meadows. Soaring eagles and roaming bison. From Bozeman to Jackson, this is the American West at its finest.
Highlights
- Splash through rapids along the Gallatin River's Mad Mile, the longest stretch of white water in the region
- Hike to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, a geologic wonderland and home of the park's biggest waterfall
- Bike beneath the Teton Range's sawtooth mountains amid shimmering lakes and dense forests—watch for eagles and bison
- Explore quintessential Montana ranchland and take in sweeping valley views while on a trail ride alongside local wranglers
Start Bozeman
End Jackson
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Start your adventure with a splash! Paddle thrilling Class II–IV rapids down the Gallatin River with expert guides • Follow the rapids as they descend into canyons and conquer Mad Mile, the longest stretch of white water in the region • Saddle up for a horseback ride with local wranglers into the picturesque Custer Gallatin National Forest • See the pristine beauty of surrounding ranchland, Madison River and the Continental Divide • Walk through wildflower-filled meadows and past towering pines as you get a sneak peek at Yellowstone National Park, looming in the distance • Spend the afternoon enjoying a variety of ranch activities—how's your horseshoe throwing?
Nights 1-2
Minutes from Yellowstone's west entrance, this rustic guest ranch is set on 200 acres with stunning mountain vistas. (pool)
Day 3
Hike to Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the park's most dramatic feature, where waterfalls cascade over pastel-colored cliffs • Watch for bison and eagles while passing through alpine meadows and stands of lodgepole pines as you make your way to the canyon rim for breathtaking vistas deep into the gorge.
Night 3
Yellowstone's newest lodge, designed with an emphasis on sustainability, features reclaimed pine and stone accents.
Days 4-6
Be wowed by bubbling mud pots, spouting geysers and steaming vents in Yellowstone • Hike through the heart of the park in Upper Geyser Basin, taking in this strange geologic wonderland • Check out the fumaroles of Biscuit Basin and legendary Old Faithful Geyser up close • Explore Grand Teton National Park, a paradise of bluebell-strewn meadows, shimmering lakes, thick forests and sawtooth mountains • Perhaps you'll opt for a horseback ride, scenic boat cruise or a fishing excursion • Bike beneath the spine of the Teton Range as we follow the valley floor • Traffic up ahead—watch for roaming bison!
Nights 4-5
Situated in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, with 60-foot picture windows for savoring views of the Teton peaks and the roaming moose, elk and bison. (pool)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
While the accommodations on this trip reflect the natural surroundings of the national parks and provide unparalleled access to the best activities in the area, some are simpler than is typical of Backroads lodging. Bar N Ranch, Canyon Lodge and Jackson Lake Lodge have basic guest rooms that are not equipped with televisions or air-conditioning; breakfasts and dinners throughout the week may lack variety and tend toward simple ingredients. Overall, the service standards can seem slow and casual when compared with the hospitality found on other Backroads trips. Please note that internet and cell phone service are extremely limited throughout the parks.
The National Park Service limits the size of all groups and Grand Teton National Park doesn't permit guided hiking. Accordingly, in Yellowstone National Park you'll hike and bike in small groups with Backroads leaders. In Grand Teton National Park you'll bike in small groups with Backroads leaders, however you'll hike without Backroads leaders or local guides. Your leaders will provide pre-walk briefings, maps and directions. We appreciate your cooperation with the park's regulations.
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Casual Hotel
Minutes from Yellowstone's west entrance, this rustic guest ranch is set on 200 acres with stunning mountain vistas. (pool)
Night 3
Casual Hotel
Yellowstone's newest lodge, designed with an emphasis on sustainability, features reclaimed pine and stone accents.
Nights 4-5
Casual Hotel
Situated in the heart of Grand Teton National Park, with 60-foot picture windows for savoring views of the Teton peaks and the roaming moose, elk and bison. (pool)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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