Day 1 — Bozeman, Montana to Yellowstone National Park

Arrive in Bozeman and meet your fellow travelers and tour staff, then travel by road along the original route of Lewis and Clark over the Bozeman Pass to the Yellowstone River. Leave the historic trail and continue south through the scenic Paradise Valley to the entrance of Yellowstone National Park. This afternoon, take a short hike to Mammoth Hot Springs, meandering along boardwalks for views of its  beautiful travertine terraces. Stop in at the Albright Visitor Center before checking in to your hotel just outside the park. Tonight, gather for a welcome reception and dinner at the historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. (Meals: L,R,D)

Walks/Hikes: Mammoth Terraces (0.5-2 miles roundtrip, easy boardwalk trail)

Day 2 — Yellowstone National Park: Lamar Valley

Rise early this morning and drive into Lamar Valley. Wildlife abounds in what is often called the “American Serengeti.” Take in sweeping vistas of untouched wilderness and use binoculars and spotting scopes to look for elk, bison, coyote, raptors, and possibly even bears and wolves. Stop for lunch in Cooke City and followed by a visit with renowned photographer Dan Hartman at his home studio. (Meals: B,L,D)

Day 3 — Yellowstone National Park: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Hayden Valley, Lake Yellowstone

Travel toward the Old Faithful area, crossing over the 8,878-foot Dunraven Pass. Stop at the dramatic Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, where two staggered falls (the Upper and Lower Falls) spill water twice the height of Niagara into a deep chasm. Then journey through Hayden Valley, one of the best places in the park to view wildlife. Bison, elk, grizzly bears, coyotes, wolves, and a host of other species can be found here. Your home for the next two nights is just steps from Old Faithful geyser. (Meals: B,L,D)

Walks/Hikes: Uncle Tom’s Trail, Artist Point (0.5-3 miles roundtrip, easy)

Day 4 — Yellowstone National Park: Old Faithful and Upper Geyser Basin

Today, learn about the geysers, hot pools, and mud pots of Yellowstone National Park on exciting hikes and walks to view these natural phenomena up close. The famous Upper Geyser Basin holds more active geysers than anywhere else in the world, including Castle, Daisy, Grand, and Riverside—as well the legendary Old Faithful, which erupts about every 90 minutes, shooting water more than 100 feet into the air. Gather back at your hotel for dinner together. (Meals: B,L,D)

Walks/Hikes: Upper Geyser Basin, Grand Prismatic (0.5-4 miles roundtrip, easy)

Day 5 — Grand Teton National Park

Travel south out of Yellowstone to Grand Teton National Park, stopping en route for short hikes and stellar views. Known for its majestic, saw-tooth peaks, the park was established thanks to a gift of private land from John D. Rockefeller. En route, visit the new Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve, which boasts the first LEED-certified building in the national park system. An afternoon boat ride brings you across the pristine waters of Jenny Lake, one of a string of gem-like lakes at the foot of the lofty peak of Grand Teton. Later in the day, check in to the Rustic Inn located within walking distance from the shops, galleries, and restaurants of Jackson’s town square. Enjoy dinner on your own tonight. (Meals: B,L)

Walks/Hikes: Jenny Lake walk (2-mile one-way hike, easy)

Day 6 — Grand Teton National Park: Snake River float trip

Early this morning, embark on a float trip along the scenic Snake River through the heart of Grand Teton National Park. This is a calm water float with majestic views and great wildlife-watching opportunities. The day continues with a visit to the National Museum of Wildlife Art, perched on a knoll overlooking the National Elk Refuge just outside downtown Jackson. In the afternoon, travel the "inner road" inside of Grand Teton National Park, stopping along the way to view wildlife and visit mountain lakes. Celebrate your Wyoming adventure at a festive farewell dinner at a restaurant in Jackson tonight. (Meals: B,L,D)

Day 7 — Depart Jackson

After breakfast, set off on one last morning tour to spot wildlife and take in the grand views of the Teton Range. Then transfer to Jackson Hole Airport for late morning flights home. (Meals: B)