Journey to Yellowstone National Park in winter and explore a wonderland where geysers and waterfalls glaze the landscape in sparkling ice, wildlife roams across a white landscape, and mineral pools dazzle against the snows.
Yellowstone in Winter
6 days from $5,295
Journey to Yellowstone National Park in winter and explore a wonderland where geysers and waterfalls glaze the landscape in sparkling ice, wildlife roams across a white landscape, and mineral pools dazzle against the snows.
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Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
Yellowstone National Park, United States
Built in 1937, Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel was the park’s original base for tourists, who would visit Yellowstone by stagecoach. Guest accommodations include a combination of cabins and recently renovated hotel rooms, all simple, comfortable, and clean. All accommoations are equipped with a telephone, coffee maker, minifridge, hair dryer, and writing desk.
Common areas include a lobby with a fireplace and lounge; a gift shop; and the Map Room, where guests can do puzzles, read books, have a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, and study the impressive wall-sized map of the United States made with wood gathered from nine countries. WiFi is available at the hotel for a fee. The Mammoth Hotel Dining Room is just a few steps from the hotel.
Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Yellowstone National Park, United States
Old Faithful Snow Lodge was fully renovated and transformed into a hotel in the 1990s, following the architectural guidelines of the Old Faithful Historic District. It received the Cody Award for Western Design and features recycled timber, hand-crafted furnishings, and rustic décor. Snow Lodge is the only lodge inside the park that is open in winter, and it offers a warm and relaxing atmosphere, with space to read and play board games by the fireplace. Rooms feature a telephone, coffee maker, refrigerator, and hair dryer. The lodge has a dining room, lounge, snack bar, gift shop, and laundry facilities, and WiFi is available in the main lobby for a fee.
320 Guest Ranch
Big Sky, Montana, United States
Located in the heart of the Gallatin National Fores, the 320 guest ranch has a history that dates back to 1898. The log accommodations are comfortable and quiet and provide a mix of modern touches with old west feel.
Expectations: Long touring days with full-day excursions via snow coach or van. Standing and walking for long periods of time during outdoor activities, sometimes over difficult terrain (e.g. rocky paths, stairs without handrails, an absence of elevators). High temperatures are routinely at or below freezing, and travelers should be prepared for snowy and icy conditions. Elevations within Yellowstone range from 6,000 to as high as 10,000 feet. Details on what to pack and expect on this trip will be included in your Pre-Tour documents.
Appropriate for: Travelers who are physically fit and comfortable with longer days of touring (both walking tours and coach time).
Learn more about the lost history of Yellowstone in Smithsonian Magazine.
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