Premium Walking & Hiking in Yellowstone

Duration

5 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Unknown

Physical Rating

Average

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Journey through Yellowstone National Park on this Premium five-day walking and hiking adventure. With the guidance of your experienced leader, you’ll explore this epic landscape and learn about its history as you hike along the park's best trails.

Highlights

Spend five days walking and hiking in America’s first and most iconic National Park – Yellowstone. Take in the stunning views as you pass rivers, lakes, geysers, hot springs and waterfalls.
Enjoy the comfort of your Feature Stay at the Canyon Lodge in the National Park. Unwind each night in comfort and take in the beautiful surrounding views.
Visit the park’s must-see landmarks including the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Inspiration Point, Grand Prismatic Hot Springs and Old Faithful.
Test your legs on a challenge to the highest hikeable point in Yellowstone National Park, Mount Washburn. At an elevation of about 3122 m, the views over the park and nearby Grand Canyon of Yellowstone are worth the journey.
Explore Yellowstone with an experienced and knowledgeable leader by your side and learn about the region’s geography and history from a local.

Trip Details

Duration

5 days

Transportation

Private vehicle,On foot

Tour Type

Small Group

Guide Language

English

Starts

Yellowstone - Beaver Pond guided hike & Mammoth Hot Springs, United States Of America

Finishes

Yellowstone - Fairy Falls guided hike & Grand Prismatic, United States Of America

Accommodations

Unknown

Travel Style

Walking & Trekking

Physical Rating

Average

Itinerary

Day 1: Yellowstone - Beaver Pond guided hike & Mammoth Hot Springs

Welcome to Yellowstone National Park! This morning, you’ll be picked up from your hotel in Bozeman and driven by private vehicle to the starting point of your first walk among the incredible colours of Mammoth Hot Springs, grabbing breakfast along the way. When you arrive, lace up your boots and set off along the boardwalk, passing limestone terraces streaked with colourful microorganisms. Then, leave the crowds behind and hike the quiet paths of the Beaver Pond Trail. Walk through the forest and keep an eye out for bears, which are known to live in the area. The trail leads to a clearing with small ponds, where waterfowl are often seen, then continue up to a grassy hilltop – a grazing area for pronghorn antelope, deer and elk. After the hike, jump back in the van and drive through the park to your Feature Stay at Canyon Lodge. After settling into your accommodation in the heart of Yellowstone National Park, head out for dinner and get to know your fellow travellers and expert tour leader.

Included Activities:

Beaver Ponds guided hike
Mammoth Hot Springs visit & guided walk
Yellowstone National Park - Welcome dinner
Included daypack & trekking poles (5 days)
Entrance fees and National Park permits

Accommodation:

Grand Canyon Lodge or similar (Feature Stay) (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 2: Yellowstone - Mt Washburn guided hike & Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

This morning, set off on an inspiring hike along one of the park’s most scenic trails up to the summit of Mount Washburn, at 3122m the highest point you'll reach on this tour. As you ascend, the path winds through open subalpine meadows dotted with wildflowers. Keep an eye on the hillsides — bighorn sheep are often spotted grazing nearby. When you reach the summit, pause and take in sweeping views over the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. From here, you’ll also be able to see the Yellowstone Lake, the Teton Range and the Electric Peak. After hiking back down, take a short drive to the stunning Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone where you enjoy a short but picturesque hike out to Artist Point and incredible views of the majestic Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River. Learn about how the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone was formed during the glacial ice dam in Hayden Valley and explore the two thunderous waterfalls and multi-coloured canyon walls which the area is known for. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore nearby, or simply relax at the lodge after a satisfying day’s hiking.

Included Activities:

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone - Artist Point walk
Mt. Washburn summit guided hike

Accommodation:

Grand Canyon Lodge or similar (Feature Stay) (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 3: Yellowstone - Elephant Back & Storm Point guided hikes

After breakfast, you’ll hike up through an old-growth pine forest and along the Elephant Back Mountain trail. From the peak at 2525m you can take in a bird’s eye views of Yellowstone Lake, which is where you’ll hike this afternoon. After hiking back down Elephant Back Mountain, you’ll travel by private vehicle to the starting point of your next hike, Storm Point. Starting at the often still waters of Indian Pond, you'll hike along the relatively flat trail through the forest before emerging at the wind-swept Storm Point, a bluff overlooking the shore of the hydrothermal fed Yellowstone Lake. Along the way, keep an eye out for bison and yellow-bellied marmots who call this area home. After the hike, drive deeper into the Park and settle into your accommodation near the legendary Old Faithful geyser.

Included Activities:

Indian Pond & Storm Point guided hike
Elephant Back Mountain guided hike

Accommodation:

Old Faithful Inn or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 4: Yellowstone - Lone Star Geyser guided hike & Old Faithful

Start the day by visiting the picturesque Upper Geyser Basin in Wyoming. Yellowstone is home to 60 per cent of the world’s geysers and most of them can be found here, including the famed Old Faithful itself. Hike along the boardwalks and experience the basins’ diverse array of geysers from thin fountains to massive eruptions. Then, head to Lone Star Geyser for today's hike. Follow the Firehole River to the biggest backcountry geyser in Yellowstone National Park, found in a clearing surrounded by dense forest. Every three hours, water erupts at full force from a shed-sized, cream-coloured mound, shooting 13 m into the air. This evening return to your comfortable lodge and maybe head out for dinner with your group and tour leader to celebrate the end of an inspiring hiking experience.

Included Activities:

Old Faithful & Upper Geyser Basin visit & guided walks
Lone Star Geyser visit & guided hike

Accommodation:

Old Faithful Inn or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 5: Yellowstone - Fairy Falls guided hike & Grand Prismatic

Today, set off on your final hike through Yellowstone’s meadows and lodgepole pine forests to Fairy Falls. At 200 feet (61 m) high, this is one of Yellowstone's most spectacular waterfalls and the views from the relatively easy trail – including the stunning Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook - are well worth the hike. Then, head to Grand Prismatic itself – the largest and most colourful hot springs in the United States and one of the most iconic features in the park. After the hike it’s time to say goodbye to Yellowstone and travel back by private vehicle to Bozeman where your trip will come to an end. If you would like to stay longer, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

Included Activities:

Grand Prismatic overlook visit
Fairy Falls guided hike

Exclusions

Flights to and from origin and destinations
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
Recommended gratuities/tipping
Optional activities/tours
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.

Important Information

Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.

Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

AUD $6,220

(Tour only)

Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 5 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Average

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Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 10 Jun 2026

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.

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