GLOBUS 2012: YELLOWSTONE WINTER WONDERLAND (AW)
7 days from Jackson to Jackson
The only thing more impressive than Yellowstone in the summertime is Yellowstone in winter-a time when the place seems magical! See Old Faithful without the crowds, marvel at the snowy landscapes, admire the bison as they shake off the snow, and be amazed by steaming geysers. Winter offers some of the best wildlife viewing because of the color contrasts between the animals and the snow, so have your cameras ready for animals such as bison, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, deer, and coyote.Enjoy a walking tour of the Upper Geyser Basin, the greatest geothermal basin on earth. Travel via snow coach to some of the famous places in the park, and take an excursion to Lamar Valley, known to locals as the Serengeti of Yellowstone. On this magical vacation, you will also tour Grand Teton National Park and take a sleigh ride in Jackson's National Elk Refuge, where as many as 10,000 elk congregate each winter. You'll have leisure time to participate in some of the outdoor activities, such as snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, or you may choose to relax with a warm drink by a crackling fire. Regardless, you're sure to come away from this vacation with some amazing stories, fond memories, and unique photos.
HOTELS
JACKSON Rustic Inn (F), YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (NP), WEST YELLOWSTONE Stagecoach Inn (MF)
HOTELS
JACKSON Rustic Inn (F), YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel (NP), WEST YELLOWSTONE Stagecoach Inn (MF)
Details
- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Jackson | Welcome to the 'Wild West' town of Jackson, Wyoming. At 6 pm, meet with your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. |
| Day 2 | Jackson-Yellowstone National Park | Begin your day with an included SLEIGH RIDE in Jackson's National Elk Refuge. Here, as many as 10,000 elk congregate each winter. On occasion, we may be lucky enough to see wolves, eagles, trumpeter swans, and coyotes as well. We then depart for a tour of GRAND TETON and YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKS, where some of the majestic peaks ascend above 13,000 feet. At Flag Ranch, board a Bombardier SNOW COACH and begin the journey through Yellowstone National Park. Highlights include West Thumb Geyser Basin, Lake Yellowstone, the Continental Divide, and Shoshone Point Overlook. Your journey ends at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge for a relaxing 2-night stay. (B,D) |
| Day 3 | Yellowstone National Park | Wake up this morning to the crisp air of Yellowstone in the winter. After breakfast, enjoy a guided WALKING TOUR of the Upper Geyser Basin, the greatest geothermal basin on earth. Here you will view Old Faithful, along with many other geysers in the eruptive state. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Why not participate in a snowshoe excursion or cross-country skiing? Later, relax with a warm drink by the crackling fire. (B,D) |
| Day 4 | Yellowstone National Park | Travel by SNOW COACH today to Mammoth Hot Springs. We'll make stops to see the famous Fountain Paint Pots as well as Gibbon Falls. At the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone we'll have our box lunches in a warming hut before proceeding to Upper Falls and thundering Lower Falls, which are nearly twice the height of Niagara. Have your cameras ready, as winter is the perfect time to spot animals such as bison, elk, moose, bighorn sheep, deer, and coyote. We overnight at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, where you can enjoy evening talks, ice skating, and outdoor hot tubs. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 | West Yellowstone | This morning, join our excursion to LAMAR VALLEY. This magical place is known to the locals as the Serengeti of Yellowstone, the perfect place for spotting wildlife-especially the gray wolf. We journey to Bozeman before heading south to West Yellowstone, Montana. With your free time this afternoon, why not visit the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center to learn about and gain a better appreciation of the grizzly bear and gray wolf? (B) |
| Day 6 | Jackson | After breakfast, board your motorcoach for a journey through Idaho. On the western side of the Tetons are breathtaking views of the highest peak on the range: Grand Teton itself, which rises to an elevation of 13,777 feet above sea level. Tonight, celebrate your journey with a festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) |
| Day 7 | Jackson | After a leisurely breakfast, bid farewell to newfound friends as your vacation comes to an end with an included transfer to the airport. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
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Prices based on double room occupancy.Single Room Supplement: $600Triple Room Reduction per person: $140Extra Nights per person in Jackson:in single room $186; in twin room $99; in triple room $70.2013 prices and itineraries are subject to change.
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