YELLOWSTONE/TETON FAMILY | 6 days - 5 nights | from $2,898 / adult, $2,318 / child

Trip Summary: It’s the third day of your adventure and never before have you heard so many WOW!s erupting from the mouths of your kiddos. First it was the massive bull elk…then it was a mother bison prancing around a flowery meadow with her red calf…then it was the colorful Grand Canyon of Yellowstone with its ribbon of green river cutting through its base. Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are beyond perfect for family adventure. Our expert guides give you the inside scoop on how to enjoy a family vacation without having to hear “are we there yet?” once during your adventure. Combined with beautiful national park lodging and kid-friendly dining, this adventure will WOW the entire family!

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Day 1: Antelope Flats / Yellowstone’s Geysers

Meet in Jackson, Wyoming • Pedal through Grand Teton National Park’s Antelope Flats to the famous historic Moulton Barn • A picturesque drive takes us to Yellowstone National Park north from the Tetons • Walk the boardwalks of the Upper Geyser Basin and watch in awe as Old Faithful, one of the world’s most famous geysers, erupts • Enjoy dinner in the historic dining room of the tonight • Overnight Old Faithful Inn or Old Faithful Snow Lodge (L, D)

Day 2: Lower Geyser Basin / Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Spot all four geothermal features of Yellowstone at the Lower Geyser Basin’s Fountain Paints and take a bike ride around Grand Prismatic Hot Spring • Look out over 109 feet of pounding water from the brink of the Upper Falls of the before departing on a fascinating hike that ends at a beautiful viewpoint of the 308 feet Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone • Transfer to Lake Yellowstone Hotel via wildlife-dotted for dinner and overnight in the quaint cabins • Overnight & Cabins (B, L, D)

Day 3: Storm Point / Grand Teton National Park

After breakfast, head out on a beautiful hike to Lake Yellowstone’s aptly-named Storm Point • After a walk around the boardwalks at West Thumb Geyser Basin and a picnic lunch, drive down to Lodge, stopping to view Lewis Falls and to get your picture taken with the “Welcome to Yellowstone” sign along the way • boasts unparalleled views of the Teton Mountain Range and is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing evening • Tonight is yours to enjoy on your own and luckily there’s an outdoor pool for the kids to enjoy! • Overnight Jackson Lake Lodge (B, L)

Day 4: Colter Bay / Jackson Rodeo

Enjoy breakfast in the Mural Room before choosing your vessel: canoe or kayak, for a morning spent paddling the calm waters in and around Colter Bay • Eat a guide- prepared picnic lunch while staring out at the grand views of Jackson Lake and • Take a stroll around the Moose Visitor Center where you can learn everything from the history of alpine climbing in the region to how heavy an elk antler weighs • Eat a hearty dinner in town and then get your cowboy on at the Jackson Hole Rodeo • Overnight Rustic Inn (B, L, D)

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This morning, embark on a bike ride down the Wilson bike path, eventually ending your ride at Teton Village at the base of the famed Jackson Hole Resort • Enjoy a delicious lunch in town • Take on the Class II-III rapids of the Snake River on a thrilling rafting trip • Tonight, toast to a vacation of a lifetime over an unforgettable farewell dinner • Overnight Rustic Inn (B, L, D)

Day 6: Grand Tetons / Jackson

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and bike ride to Jenny Lake before returning to Jackson to say our goodbyes • (B)

*Trip itineraries are subject to change without notice due to road, 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 Park. Have you ever spotted a moose in Moose, WY? Have you heard the splash of a geyser’s eruption as its water crashes to the ground? Did you know that “hole” was the term for “valley” used by fur trappers during the late 1800s, and Davey Jackson helped settle the Tetons area, hence the name “Jackson Hole.” Investigate for yourself the difference between Yellowstone’s four geothermal features: spouting geysers, steaming hot springs, hissing fumaroles, and bubbling mud pots. Stare 1,000 feet down into the V-shaped gorge of the red, pink, yellow, and orange splashed walls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Search for grizzly bears, bison, elk, pronghorn, and coyotes in www.austinadventures.com | 800-575-1540 3 the rolling, sagebrush-dotted hills of Hayden Valley. Discover your inner cowboy at the Jackson Hole Rodeo while Jackson’s finest rodeo stars attempt to ride buckin’ broncos for a thrilling 8 seconds. Soak up the beauty of the Cathedral Group: Nez Perce, Middle Teton, Grand Teton, Mount Owen, and Teewinot as you pedal along one of Jackson’s many bike paths. Come discover the fun to be had in the Cowboy State with the leaders 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: Known as one of the largest log cabins in the world, the Old Faithful Inn beckons travelers worldwide into its tall lodgepole- pine adorned lobby complete with rhyolite lava stone fireplace. Located within mere feet of the famed Old Faithful geyser, the Inn is the perfect place to spend your vacation. Old Faithful Snow Lodge: The newest of Yellowstone’s lodging (built in 1999), the Snow Lodge is the quieter of the two accommodations in the old Faithful area and is a great (and less busy) alternative to spending a night in the Inn.

Night 2: Lake Yellowstone Hotel & Cabins

Lake Yellowstone Hotel adorns the shore of the largest high alpine lake in North America, proudly shining as the oldest standing hotel in the park. Built in 1891 and renovated several times over, this Victorian- style hotel will bring you back to the glory days of the 1920s with its high-ceilinged lobby and dark leather furniture. The cabins of Lake Lodge, just a short walk away from the main hotel, are a great alternative to staying in the main hotel, and are quaint and western in nature. Careful walking on the footpath between the two lodges, you just might run into one of the resident bison!

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The view from Jackson Lake Lodge is so beautiful, one must physically visit the property to understand its magnificence. From the main lobby’s 60-foot panoramic windows, you walk up the stairs to face the majestic Mount Moran framing the window and towering over Jackson Lake in the distance. With Willow Flats separating the lodge from the Teton Range, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife in the bushy meadows if you look

long and hard enough. An outdoor pool onsite gives you plenty to do with the kids on your night on your own and with several dining options to choose from, you’ll find yourself relaxed and happy by evening’s end.

Nights 4 & 5: Rustic Inn at Jackson Hole

This luxurious lodge located on the edge of Jackson is anything but “rustic.” Situated on seven prime acres neighboring the National Elk Refuge and just several blocks from Jackson's antler-adorned town square, the Rustic Inn Creekside Resort & Spa greets visitors with sincere Western hospitality. Indulge yourself with lavishly appointed, luxury log cabins, comfortable resort amenities, invigorating spa, state of the art cuisine, and a serene setting. Kick back by the Jacuzzi and outdoor heated pool or stroll along the charmingly landscaped

trails following Flat Creek.

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 a.m. or 8:15 a.m., depending on your hotel. Your trip ends with a drop-off at the Jackson airport (12:00 p.m.) or your Jackson hotel (12:30 p.m.).

2015 Trip Price Trip Length Host City Dates $2,898 6 days/5 nights Jackson, WY ($780 single Airport Code: JAC 6/14 – 6/19 supplement) / 6/21 – 6/26 adult 6/28 – 7/3 $2,318 / child 7/5 – 7/10 7/19 – 7/24 7/26 – 7/31 8/9 – 8/14 8/16 – 8/21

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What Our Guests Say

 “Austin Adventures OVER DELIVERED! AMAZING!” – Gretchen S., Madison, NJ

 “Our guides did an amazing job serving us lunches and surprising us with wonderful snacks! We wouldn’t change a thing about this trip!” – Stacey H., Berlin, NJ

 “It was a trip of a lifetime. A month after and we are still talking about it on a daily basis! Our guides, Andy and Carrie, were so well prepared, informative and FUN. Our kids actually said they missed them after the trip.” – Don M., Coral Gables, FL

 “Our best vacation ever! The guides made the trip perfect. The Jackson Lake Lodge had a great view and the Bistro had great food!” – Vikram V., Breinigsville, PA

 “Everything was perfectly planned, and the guides worked very hard to make the trip a wonderful experience. The guides made great lunches, and dinner at Local was very good.” – Sandra B., Bridgewater, NJ

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