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YELLOWSTONE/TETON Wyoming | 6 days - 5 nights | from $2,898 / person Trip Summary: This six-day adventure shows off not only one, but two of our national treasures: Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. In close proximity but featuring completely different geology, you’ll hike past steaming, spraying geysers in Yellowstone and pedal past tall, snow-capped peaks in the Tetons. Cycle through a 1988 wildfire burn as you make your way around the third largest hot spring in the world. Paddle calm waters in your canoe or kayak underneath towering Mount Moran on Jackson Lake. Take on one rapid after another while rafting a scenic section of the Snake River. By night, raise a glass in a toast to a day well spent exploring several of our nation’s most beautiful parks. www.austinadventures.com | 800-575-1540 1 THE DAY TO DAY Day 1: Antelope Flats / Old Faithful Pick up in Jackson and head immediately into Grand Teton National Park for a welcome meeting • Our first bike ride on Antelope Flats promises stunning views and hopefully some wildlife if we keep our eyes peeled • Shuttle north to the south entrance of Yellowstone National Park • Take a hike through the Upper Geyser Basin towards your first evening’s hotel, taking in the sights, sounds and smells along the way • Be sure to catch an eruption of the famous Old Faithful geyser before dinner! • Overnight Old Faithful Inn or Old Faithful Snow Lodge (L, D) Day 2: Lower Geyser Basin / Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone To start the day, first stop off at the Lower Geyser Basin’s Fountain Paints where you can spot all four geothermal features in one small area • Next, take a neat bike ride around Grand Prismatic Spring, stopping to take some unforgettable pictures along the way • Walk from the Brink of the Upper Falls to our lunch spot near the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone before embarking on a backcountry hike that promises to wow you • Drive a short distance through Hayden Valley, a haven for bison, before checking into your accommodation on the shore of Lake Yellowstone tonight • Overnight Lake Hotel & Cabins (B, L, D) Day 3: Storm Point / Grand Teton National Park Enjoy a leisurely hike out to Storm Point through mature lodge pole pine forest before emerging out of the trees to an unforgettable view of Lake Yellowstone • After a short walk along the boardwalks of West Thumb Geyser Basin, shuttle south towards Jackson stopping off at sites like Lewis Falls and the Yellowstone sign along the way • Arrive late afternoon to your accommodation for the evening at Jackson Lake Lodge • This evening, you can enjoy dinner in the Mural Room or aperitifs in the bar on your own • The main lodge overlooks the Teton Range, Jackson Lake and Willow Flats, promising views of a lovely sunset • Overnight Jackson Lake Lodge (B, L) Day 4: Colter Bay / Jackson Rodeo Enjoy breakfast before heading to Colter Bay where you can choose to kayak or canoe the calm waters of Jackson Lake • This three to four hour paddling excursion will leave you in awe at the magnificent views of the Teton Range seemingly jutting out of the west shore of the lake • Eat a guide-prepared lunch back at the marina picnic area • On the shuttle back to Jackson, stop to check out the fascinating displays about the Teton region at Moose Visitor Center • Dinner is at a local restaurant followed by a Wyoming favorite: the Jackson Hole Rodeo • Overnight Rustic Inn (B, L, D) www.austinadventures.com | 800-575-1540 2 Day 5: Teton Village / Snake River Start this morning’s bike ride in the tiny town of Wilson and follow the path as it curves its way toward Teton Village at the base of Jackson Hole Ski Resort • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant back in Jackson • This afternoon’s rafting adventure promises to get you wet as you paddle the Class II-III rapids of the Snake River • Relive memories of your trip over dinner in town as you toast to a vacation well spent • Overnight Rustic Inn (B, L, D)) Day 6: Grand Tetons / Jackson Eat a hearty breakfast and take one last ride on the Teton Bike Path to Jenny Lake before your guides drop you off at the airport or your post-trip hotel • (B) **Trip itineraries are subject to change without notice due to road, trail, ocean, weather and other factors outside of our control, for the safety and enjoyment of our guests, as deemed necessary and appropriate by Austin Adventures. Hiking: 1 to 4 miles per hike, easy to moderate terrain Biking: 6 to 12 miles per ride, easy to moderate terrain Paddling: No experience required, guides will provide instruction; Rafting portion is on Class II-III rapids – no experience necessary Discovery: Learn the geological differences between Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Hear both sides of the debate concerning the migration patterns of bison from Yellowstone. Walk the towering six-story lobby of the largest log lodge in the world, the Old Faithful Inn, built under the watchful eyes of 29-year-old architect, Robert Reamer over 100 years ago! Soak up the beauty of the massive granite Teton Range and its famous Cathedral Group: Nez Perce, Middle Teton, Grand Teton, Mount Owen, and Teewinot. Take in the grandeur of North America’s largest high alpine lake, Lake Yellowstone, with a backdrop of the jagged Absaroka Mountain Range. Discover the thrill of 8 seconds at Jackson Hole’s rodeo as you witness cowboys taking on a buckin’ bronco! Keep on the www.austinadventures.com | 800-575-1540 3 lookout for moose, bison, pronghorn, and coyotes as you pedal along the Antelope Flats road. Listen to the wind whistle through Yellowstone’s lodge pole pine forests as you witness the comeback the tall young trees have made after the wildfires of 1988. Search for the countless varieties of wildflowers in the open meadows: lupine, columbine, arrowleaf balsamroot, and Indian paintbrush are just a few of the beauties you’ll find trailside. Come discover for yourself the fun to be had in the Cowboy State with the experts in adventure travel! Austin Adventures guides are experienced facilitators and regional experts. They will take the time to explain the details of each activity, answer any questions, and demonstrate the use of all equipment. Each activity has been carefully planned to include options for all levels. Most importantly, your guides will help you select the distance that’s right for you. DISTINCTIVE ACCOMMODATIONS Night 1: Old Faithful Inn or Old Faithful Snow Lodge Old Faithful Inn: Perhaps the most famous log lodge in the world, the Old Faithful Inn shows off a six-story lodge pole pine lobby and rhyolite lava stone fireplace. The history of this Inn promises to fascinate as its construction was a first of its kind. Old Faithful Snow Lodge: Built in 1999, the Old Faithful Snow Lodge is the newest full service accommodation in Yellowstone National Park. With its new age, rustic charm your stay here will be quiet and secluded compared to the everyday bustle of the Inn. Night 2: Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins Overlooking majestic Lake Yellowstone and the scenic Absaroka Mountain Range, Lake Hotel is a place of beauty, seclusion and serenity. Originally built in 1891 and restored in the 1990s, this fascinating hotel will bring you back to the days of the 1920s when travel around the Park was much more difficult and hotels promised lavish accommodations at the end of a long day navigating the Park. Enjoy a drink in the Sun Room while listening to a live string quartet. Try some local meats for dinner, like bison or trout, in the historic dining room. The cabins in the area are a short walk away from the main hotel and offer a great alternative for lodging in the area. www.austinadventures.com | 800-575-1540 4 Night 3 : Jackson Lake Lodge Jackson Lake Lodge lies just inside the northern entrance of Grand Teton National Park and offers some of the best views of the Teton Range in the vicinity. Making your way up the staircase of the main lodge, you’ll immediately spot square-topped Mount Moran out the 60-foot panoramic windows of the lobby. Enjoy an evening on your own here, taking in the beautiful scenery with a drink in hand on the bar’s deck or with a delicious dinner in the romantic Mural Room. With several short trails along the property, you can wander where you please and keep an eye out in Willow Flats for wildlife like elk, bears and moose. Nights 4 & 5: Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole The Rustic Inn Creekside Resort & Spa sits on the north side of Jackson within walking distance of the main town square. Located on seven acres along winding Flat Creek, you can walk the trails around the property, take a dip in the outdoor heated pool, or take advantage of the soothing spa. Anything but rustic, the lavishly- appointed cabins feature comfortable beds and luxurious amenities. Your stay in Jackson will be relaxed and memorable. www.austinadventures.com | 800-575-1540 5 Arrival and Departure Please plan on arriving at least one day prior to your trip departure. Day one of your itinerary starts at 8:00 am or 8:15 am, depending on your hotel. Your trip ends with a drop-off at either the Jackson airport (12:00 pm) or your Jackson hotel (12:30 pm). 2015 Trip Price Trip Length Host City Dates $2,898 6 days/5 nights Jackson, WY ($780 single Airport Code: JAC 7/12 – 7/17 supplement) 8/2 – 8/7 8/23 – 8/28 Reservations & Availability 1-800-575-1540 [email protected] What Our Guests Say “We repeatedly say “Best Trip Ever!” The guides were terrific and every day was a wonderful experience.” – Toni S., Baltimore, MD “The experiences in Yellowstone were much more than we expected.
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