What activities are considered demanding? We are 79 years old and in reasonably good condition. How long are the hikes? Assuming this trip includes the falls, geysers, etc.?

On this tour you can expect some hikes that are 3 miles in length round trip, and an accumulated hiking distance of about 5 miles throughout each day. You will have an elevation gain/loss of about 600 feet on these hikes. Yes, you will experience the falls, geysers, wildlife, all the good things that come with visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks!

There is several days hiking on the 8 Day Grand Teton & Yellowstone Explorer. We are quite interested in every aspect of the Tour but are curious as to how much hiking is as we are seniors in our 70s with bad knees. Are there optional activities at the various hiking locations which we could enjoy while other tour members were hiking. If it helps photographers who enjoy landscape photography if this is a viable alternative to hikes

There are always look out points to stay back at. You do not have to continue with the group. This would be a great trip for landscape photography.

Looking for 4 or 5 star accomodation for 8 day grand Teton and Yellowstone explorer tour.

Regarding your request for 4-5 star hotel upgrades, we can certainly accommodate this by converting the trip into a private custom tour. We do not offer hotel upgrades on our standard group tours, as the separate pick-up and drop-off locations would add driving time for the group. Please let us know if you are interested in a private custom tour, and we will be happy to provide additional information.

There will be 16 of us, including 5 couples (aged 71-35), the same family and 6 children (aged 7-1). Means of transport: van with kitchen or camping car? Accommodation: motel, rental, B&B? Catering: simple or picnic lunch We've already been on many family trips around the world, eating on the roadside or at markets like the locals at lunchtime, for example, a flexible and dynamic family for some ? Visit Moab in Yellowstone Spend time on a horse ranch, l'homme qui.... style (we take care of our own horses in France), discovering life in nature. Why not 1 or 2 or 3 days with a guide, rafting for some... In short, it's up to you - we don't really have any preconceived ideas.

We specialize in this region of the world and would be happy to put together a custom itinerary on your behalf that matches your expectations for the tours, the lodging, the activities, and the budget.

Would it be possible to add another night at the Marriot Downton hotel before the start of the tour (night if 26th Sept)? Our travel from UK to SLC is easier on Saturday. If it is possible what would the additional charge be?

Yes, we can certainly add an additional pre-night hotel stay for you. The cost for this option would be $286. To add this to your booking, please contact us directly.

85 year old husband with very limited mobility. Uses cane, occasionally a walker can you help us

You have to be able to hike 3-5 miles a day on this tour. You dont have to do more than a mile at a time. There are look out points you can stay back on if you do not want to go further with the group. The group will catch up with you on the way back in. Unfortunately if your husband is having mobility issues this tour will not be the best fit for him.

We are very interested in this tour for 2026 in August. There are 3 adults & would like a quote for 2 rooms....one double & one single. Also would like recommendations on adding a couple of days on the end for Glacier National Park on our own. We are all in our 70's.

The double price would be 3649.00 (included taxes and fees) per person and the single price would be 4,050(includes taxes and fees). This totals 11,348.00. I did not include and pre or post night hotels on this reservation because they have to be booked through our office.

Do you have any news about this trip for 2026?

I've just added all of our 2026 dates and pricing, please take a look and let me know if you have any questions.

I'd like to find out more about this tour. We are 69 yrs old.

85 percent of our clients are seniors so no worries about the age. We are a 5-star rated company we have been in business for 11 years. This is a 8 day 7 night tour with a small group that isn't larger than 14 passengers max. We travel on Mercedes sprinter vans. This tour includes a professional tour director, transportation, 7 night hotels, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 1 dinner, the fee for the Jenny Lake boat tour, park fees and gratuities for the meals.

Does unlevel refer to loose rocks and such or just up and down changes? Are the trails on wilderness trails upkept but still uneven paths?

On this tour there are hikes that are up to 3 miles round trip with an accumulated distance of about 5 miles through out the day. The trails are on wilderness trails, so they are upkept but still uneven paths and could have small rocks on them.

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Itinerary

Day 1
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
Start point
225 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101, United States (Front Lobby - AC Hotel SLC Downtown Salt Lake City, 07:00 - 07:00)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with fellow travelers
- Temple Square visit and 2027 Salt Lake Temple Open House
Optional Activities
- Explore Salt Lake City on your own
Landmarks
Salt Lake Temple
Temple Square
Day 2
Salt Lake City to Jackson
Salt Lake City to Jackson
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Western-style cookout along the Snake River), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided commentary on geology and history of Northern Utah, Southeastern Idaho, and Western Wyoming
- Western-style cookout along the Snake River
- 10-mile scenic float trip on Snake River
Landmarks
Snake River
Day 3
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (At Jackson Lake and Colter Bay)
Included Activities
- Wildlife viewing and photography at Schwabacher Landing
- Wildlife viewing and photography at Mormon Row
- Jenny Lake boat ride
- Hike to Hidden Falls
- Hike to Inspiration Point
- Wildlife watching and hiking at Jackson Lake and Colter Bay
- Evening wildlife watching in Grand Teton National Park
Landmarks
Grand Teton National Park
Schwabacher Landing
Mormon Row
Jenny Lake
Hidden Falls
Inspiration Point
Jackson Lake
Colter Bay
Day 4
Jackson Hole to Gardiner via Yellowstone National Park
Jackson Hole to Gardiner via Yellowstone National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (At Canyon Junction)
Included Activities
- West Thumb Geyser Basin visit
- Jackson Lake scenic viewing
- Hayden Valley wildlife viewing
- Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone vistas and waterfalls viewing
Landmarks
Yellowstone National Park
West Thumb Geyser Basin
Jackson Lake
Hayden Valley
Canyon Junction
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Day 5
Gardiner to West Yellowstone
Gardiner to West Yellowstone
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Early wildlife viewing in Lamar Valley
- Tower Falls viewing
- Roosevelt Areas exploration
- Mammoth Hot Springs terraces viewing
- Gibbon Falls viewing
- Norris Geyser Basin exploration
- Madison River Valley scenic drive
Landmarks
Lamar Valley
Tower Falls
Roosevelt Area
Mammoth Hot Springs
Gibbon Falls
Norris Geyser Basin
Madison River Valley
Day 6
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Old Faithful Geyser Basin exploration
- Old Faithful Lodge visit
- Grand Prismatic Spring overlook viewing
- Firehole Geyser Basin exploration
- Wildlife watching throughout Yellowstone National Park
- Hiking in Yellowstone National Park
Landmarks
Old Faithful Geyser
Old Faithful Lodge
Grand Prismatic Spring
Firehole Geyser Basin
Madison Junction
Day 7
West Yellowstone to Salt Lake City
West Yellowstone to Salt Lake City
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Island Park area outside Yellowstone
- Stop at Big Springs
- Stop at Mesa Falls
- Travel through potato fields of Idaho
- Pass Bear River Bird Refuge
- Travel along the shore of Great Salt Lake
Optional Activities
- Stop at Bear River Bird Refuge
- Stop at Antelope Island
Landmarks
Island Park
Big Springs
Mesa Falls
Bear River Bird Refuge
Antelope Island
Great Salt Lake
Day 8
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City
Optional Activities
- Explore Salt Lake City

Landmarks
Salt Lake Temple
Temple Square

Landmarks
Snake River

Landmarks
Grand Teton National Park
Schwabacher Landing
Mormon Row
Jenny Lake
Hidden Falls
Inspiration Point
Jackson Lake
Colter Bay

Landmarks
Yellowstone National Park
West Thumb Geyser Basin
Jackson Lake
Hayden Valley
Canyon Junction
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Landmarks
Lamar Valley
Tower Falls
Roosevelt Area
Mammoth Hot Springs
Gibbon Falls
Norris Geyser Basin
Madison River Valley

Landmarks
Old Faithful Geyser
Old Faithful Lodge
Grand Prismatic Spring
Firehole Geyser Basin
Madison Junction

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Island Park
Big Springs
Mesa Falls
Bear River Bird Refuge
Antelope Island
Great Salt Lake

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Accommodation
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AH5.0•July 2026
Sarah is a star! Her knowledge/stories about the Teton and Yellowstone is amazing! She walked that extra mile to make...
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Cheryl5.0•July 2026
This was an awesome tour. Our Guide Michelle was very informative and knowledgeable about the wildlife and places we...
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Alan4.0•October 2025
Sara Palmer was an excellent diver and guide. However on the first day she asked everyone to rotate seats, which most...
Sara Palmer was an excellent diver and guide. However on the first day she asked everyone to rotate seats, which most of us did except one lady. Also on day one there should have been a short time for everyone to introduce themselves to the whole group with maybe a 30 second bio. Our only complaint is for the amount we paid, we should have never been asked to stay in Cooke City. That motel/cabins were not very comfortable or clean. Otherwise the Tetons and Yellowstone are majestic.Show more
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Peter4.0•September 2025
Cody was a very good guide, full of interesting information about the history of the areas we visited. He had a great...
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Gary5.0•September 2025
We had an amazing tour. Our guide, Sarah, was incredibly knowledgeable and added so much to our experience. The only...
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Véronique4.0•July 2025
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It was great, the place is incredible! On the other hand, I would have liked to see more of the animals and not cut...
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James5.0•June 2025
Excellent views of landscapes and wildlife, Our Tour Guide did an excellent job-sharing extensive knowledge of the...
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Kevin5.0•June 2025
This tour was well planned, executed smoothly and efficiently. Being guided at the right time and to the right place...
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Wasim5.0•August 2022
All the events were carried out on time. Leadership was very good. Selection of activities was very good.
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Randy5.0•July 2022
The area was beautiful. Accommodations were excellent and the tour guide was superb. She knew the history of the area...
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Joseph
Asked on April 7th, 2026
What activities are considered demanding? We are 79 years old and in reasonably good condition. How long are the hikes? Assuming this trip includes the falls, geysers, etc.?
Age Range
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written April 2026
  On this tour you can expect some hikes that are 3 miles in length round trip, and an accumulated hiking distance of about 5 miles throughout each day. You will have an elevation gain/loss of about 600 feet on these hikes. Yes, you will experience the falls, geysers, wildlife, all the good things that come with visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks!
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Liz
Asked on March 7th, 2026
There is several days hiking on the 8 Day Grand Teton & Yellowstone Explorer. We are quite interested in every aspect of the Tour but are curious as to how much hiking is as we are seniors in our 70s with bad knees. Are there optional activities at the various hiking locations which we could enjoy while other tour members were hiking. If it helps photographers who enjoy landscape photography if this is a viable alternative to hikes
Age Range
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written March 2026
  There are always look out points to stay back at. You do not have to continue with the group. This would be a great trip for landscape photography.
T
Theresa
Asked on February 11th, 2026
Looking for 4 or 5 star accomodation for 8 day grand Teton and Yellowstone explorer tour.
Accommodation
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written February 2026
  Regarding your request for 4-5 star hotel upgrades, we can certainly accommodate this by converting the trip into a private custom tour. We do not offer hotel upgrades on our standard group tours, as the separate pick-up and drop-off locations would add driving time for the group. Please let us know if you are interested in a private custom tour, and we will be happy to provide additional information.
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Tracey
Asked on January 26th, 2026
There will be 16 of us, including 5 couples (aged 71-35), the same family and 6 children (aged 7-1). Means of transport: van with kitchen or camping car? Accommodation: motel, rental, B&B? Catering: simple or picnic lunch We've already been on many family trips around the world, eating on the roadside or at markets like the locals at lunchtime, for example, a flexible and dynamic family for some ? Visit Moab in Yellowstone Spend time on a horse ranch, l'homme qui.... style (we take care of our own horses in France), discovering life in nature. Why not 1 or 2 or 3 days with a guide, rafting for some... In short, it's up to you - we don't really have any preconceived ideas.
Accommodation
Group size
Meals
Tour Details
Transport
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  We specialize in this region of the world and would be happy to put together a custom itinerary on your behalf that matches your expectations for the tours, the lodging, the activities, and the budget.
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Esther
Asked on December 21st, 2025
Would it be possible to add another night at the Marriot Downton hotel before the start of the tour (night if 26th Sept)? Our travel from UK to SLC is easier on Saturday. If it is possible what would the additional charge be?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written December 2025
  Yes, we can certainly add an additional pre-night hotel stay for you. The cost for this option would be $286. To add this to your booking, please contact us directly.
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Lindsay
Asked on September 6th, 2025
85 year old husband with very limited mobility. Uses cane, occasionally a walker can you help us
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Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  You have to be able to hike 3-5 miles a day on this tour. You dont have to do more than a mile at a time. There are look out points you can stay back on if you do not want to go further with the group. The group will catch up with you on the way back in. Unfortunately if your husband is having mobility issues this tour will not be the best fit for him.
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Tiffany
Asked on August 21st, 2025
We are very interested in this tour for 2026 in August. There are 3 adults & would like a quote for 2 rooms....one double & one single. Also would like recommendations on adding a couple of days on the end for Glacier National Park on our own. We are all in our 70's.
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- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written August 2025
  The double price would be 3649.00 (included taxes and fees) per person and the single price would be 4,050(includes taxes and fees). This totals 11,348.00. I did not include and pre or post night hotels on this reservation because they have to be booked through our office.
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Connie
Asked on June 5th, 2025
Do you have any news about this trip for 2026?
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- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written June 2025
  I've just added all of our 2026 dates and pricing, please take a look and let me know if you have any questions.
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Cindy
Asked on March 2nd, 2025
I'd like to find out more about this tour. We are 69 yrs old.
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- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  85 percent of our clients are seniors so no worries about the age. We are a 5-star rated company we have been in business for 11 years. This is a 8 day 7 night tour with a small group that isn't larger than 14 passengers max. We travel on Mercedes sprinter vans. This tour includes a professional tour director, transportation, 7 night hotels, 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 1 dinner, the fee for the Jenny Lake boat tour, park fees and gratuities for the meals.
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Kristina
Asked on January 21st, 2025
Does unlevel refer to loose rocks and such or just up and down changes? Are the trails on wilderness trails upkept but still uneven paths?
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written January 2025
  On this tour there are hikes that are up to 3 miles round trip with an accumulated distance of about 5 miles through out the day. The trails are on wilderness trails, so they are upkept but still uneven paths and could have small rocks on them.

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8-Day Grand Teton & Yellowstone Explorer

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Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City to Jackson

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Grand Teton National Park

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Jackson Hole to Gardiner via Yellowstone National Park

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Gardiner to West Yellowstone

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Yellowstone National Park

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West Yellowstone to Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City

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