Yellowstone & Grand Teton Bike Tour

Today starts bright and early and is all about Yellowstone National Park. Our private tour will be led by an expert naturalist from Teton Science School's Wildlife Expeditions program, the best nature tour operator in the business. You'll ride in a safari-style vehicle complete with binoculars and spotting scopes (which help you to enjoy close up views of local wildlife without disturbing them) and we will make stops along the way to view and learn about the wildlife and geologic features of the park. The stops will include a geyser walk at Old Faithful, a delicious al fresco lunch by the Firehole River, the majestic waterfalls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and the Hayden Valley where bison and other wildlife roam. Each journey to this amazing national park is a unique experience that you will remember for a lifetime. You'll arrive back at Jackson Lake Lodge just in time for dinner. Tonight, we will have a casual take-out dinner at Jackson Lake Lodge to complete this picturesque day.

Today we will depart Jackson Lake Lodge by bike and reverse our tracks through Grand Teton National Park. There are plenty of photo opportunities today! Stop at the Jenny Lake Overlook for close up views of the Tetons. As we exit the park, you will head toward Jackson on the bike path, alongside the National Elk Refuge. Or, if you are up for more miles, choose the avid option and you'll have a chance to get your own photo of the iconic Mormon Row homesteads with the Teton Range in the distance. If you're lucky, you may see a herd of pronghorns or bison roaming the grasslands known as Antelope Flats. Whichever you choose, we will rendezvous at the National Museum of Wildlife Art for a delightful lunch before shuttling the rest of the way to Spring Creek Ranch, our home for the next three nights. Tonight, we'll head into Jackson for drinks and dinner at The Kitchen, one of our local favorites!

Get your thrills on the mighty Snake River this morning as our premier local outfitter, Barker Ewing, takes us through eight miles of whitewater in the Snake River Canyon. Yes, you will get wet, but it will be worth it! You'll arrive back at the hotel around 12:30 PM. Take a breather as you get ready for the rest of the day. Your guides will arm you with recommendations for their favorite lunch haunts as lunch is on your own today. Afterwards, the choices are boundless: a bike ride, horseback riding, fly fishing, hiking, or relaxing by the hotel pool or at the spa. If you opt to spend the afternoon exploring Jackson, be sure to get your photo taken beneath the iconic antler arches and browse the galleries and shops surrounding the square. Dinner is also on your own tonight, so take advantage of the freedom to pack as much into this day as you'd like, including the Farmers Market and Jackson Hole Rodeo this evening. Please note that horseback riding and fly fishing are not included in the trip price, but your guides will be happy to help you arrange these activities.

Today we'll descend from our hotel and follow a meandering bike path west toward the town of Wilson keeping an eye out for the resident moose who are often seen munching on the willows along the way. In Wilson, you can kick your feet up and enjoy an espresso by the river or continue riding along a quiet undulating road to Red Top Meadows. Whatever you choose, we'll all follow the bike path to Teton Village where we'll reconvene and you will have a chance to explore on your own and enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choosing. If the weather cooperates, take the gondola to the top of the ski runs where you can take in the views and perhaps squeeze in a short hike. Afterwards, follow the bike paths back to the final climb up to the hotel or hop in the van for the trip back. Tonight, we'll gather for a farewell social hour and delectable dinner with a view at our hotel. We'll exchange stories from this adventure, and maybe plan the next, as the Tetons listen over our shoulder. Three cheers to our national parks, new friends, and memories of a lifetime.

This morning, refresh your legs with an early morning spin. Once again, this ride is mostly on a bike path. We'll do a simple, yet scenic loop south of town before saying our final farewells. Or, if you prefer, you can linger over your morning coffee and enjoy your final hours exploring the surrounding wildlife sanctuary. You'll bid farewell to your guides at the hotel at 11:00 AM and head to wherever your travels take you next. We are sure you'll agree that Yellowstone, Jackson, and the Grand Tetons have been wonderful hosts, putting Mother Nature's best on display.