3-Day Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Jackson Hole Tour from Salt Lake City | Small Group up to 12 Guests
Our Price: from $799¥5628€680C$1101 (per person, based on double occupancy)Available: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Depart from: Salt Lake City, UT
Overview
Visit Yellowstone (Artist Point, Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone Lake, Biscuit Basin, Grand Prismatic Hot Spring, Hayden Valley, Mammoth Hot Springs, Morning Glory Pool, Norris Geyser Basin, Upper Falls, West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Bear World), Grand Teton National Park (Jackson Lake, Oxbow Bend Overlook), Jackson Hole, West Yellowstone.
Day 1: Salt Lake City - Yellowstone - West Yellowstone
(610 miles)
In the morning, we depart Salt Lake City with joyful hearts for Yellowstone National Park. After approximately 4.5 hours, we arrive at West Yellowstone town, where you can sample local cuisine or visit gift shops for souvenirs. If time permits, try their unique Yellowstone bison, venison or trout. Next, we proceed to Yellowstone Bear World - the park's only drive-through wildlife preserve. Then enter Yellowstone National Park. We overnight in West Yellowstone.
Largest, oldest and most famous national park - a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls
This drive-through wildlife park is home to a litany of large and rare local animals, including Rocky Mountain Elk, Bison, White-tail Deer, Mule Deer, Rocky Mountain Goats, Moose and of course American Black Bear, Grizzly Bear and Gray Wolves.
Admission (Optional): Adult $35; Child (3-10 yrs) $18; Full group participation is required|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
This large complex of hot springs is impressive both for its unique beauty as well as its scale. Formed hundreds of thousands of years ago by volcanic and seismic activity, these springs are one of Yellowstone's most popular spots.
Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Yellowstone National Park is full of areas like this - geyser basins - large, open areas where geothermic pressure from below the ground's surface force up various geysers and springs. The Norris Basin is one of the more accessible.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
West Yellowstone is a town in Gallatin County, Montana, adjacent to Yellowstone National Park. Because of its proximity to Yellowstone National Park, the town receives a large amount of tourism every year.
Standard Hotel: West Yellowstone hotel (within a 10-minute walk):
Geyser Inn, Wagon Wheel Hotel, White Buffalo Hotel, Days Inn, or similar. Rooms typically feature two full-size beds (54 x 75 inches).
Breakfast: Included (Limited to two guests per room. Additional surcharge for 3rd and 4th people.)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Day 2: Yellowstone
In the morning, we head to the Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone's "Eye", ascending the observation deck to capture panoramic views of the rainbow-hued hot spring. Next, we visit the Sapphire Pool at Biscuit Basin and the wildlife observation area at Hayden Valley. Our professional guide will take you to the best photography spot at Yellowstone Canyon Falls to admire the 33-meter waterfall resembling an oil painting. At Artist Point, overlook the 300-foot-deep colorful canyon and capture the rock walls that resemble a peacock's tail. In the afternoon, we visit the punctually erupting Old Faithful Geyser, concluding at the dreamlike sapphire-blue Morning Glory Pool. Before sunset, we can leisurely dine at a cozy restaurant in West Yellowstone, savoring sizzling steaks and fresh local beer while watching the sunset paint the sky crimson.
The itinerary will be flexibly adjusted according to weather and road conditions to ensure optimal experience.
Largest, oldest and most famous national park - a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls
The third largest hot spring in the world, the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring gets its color from bacteria around its rim that feed off of the mineral-rich water. In the summer months, the hot spring is a vivid red-orange shade.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Three miles north of Old Faithful is Biscuit Basin, named for the unusual biscuit-like deposits formerly surrounding Sapphire Pool. Following the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake, Sapphire erupted, and the "biscuits" were blown away.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
A large, sub-alpine valley in Yellowstone National Park straddling the Yellowstone River between Yellowstone Falls and Yellowstone Lake. The valley is well known as one of the best locations to view wildlife in Yellowstone.
Duration: Approx. 15 Minutes
Upper Falls is a 110ft waterfall on the Yellowstone River just upstream from the famous Lower Falls at the head of the Grand Canyon.
Named after the famous sketches of the waterfalls by Thomas Moran (but not actually the location where the sketched were done) this beautiful location showcases one of the most famous views in Yellowstone National Park.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Old Faithful is a cone geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. It is one of the park's most well-known natural features, and is famous for its predictability. It generally erupts every 91 minutes.
This hot spring in the Upper geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is famous for it's bright red-orange and blue-green coloring. These colors come from the bacteria which inhabit the geyser's interior.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour
The West Thumb Geyser Basin is the largest geyser basin at Yellowstone Lake, and an impressive area of geothermal activity that contains hot springs, mud pots, and geysers-- some of which are even in the lake itself.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Standard Hotel: West Yellowstone hotel (within a 10-minute walk):
Geyser Inn, Wagon Wheel Hotel, White Buffalo Hotel, Days Inn, or similar. Rooms typically feature two full-size beds (54 x 75 inches). Upgradeable hotels within Yellowstone National Park - Save 3 hours and enjoy the secret realm of Yellowstone's dawn and dusk alone
Breakfast: Included (Limited to two guests per room. Additional surcharge for 3rd and 4th people)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Day 3: Yellowstone - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson Hole - Salt Lake City
(330 miles)
The morning begins at Yellowstone Lake and West Thumb Geyser Basin, where thermal springs meet the lake. We then explore Grand Teton National Park, photographing mountain reflections at Jackson Lake (about 20 min) and the iconic Oxbow Bend (about 20 min). Lunch features authentic cowboy culture in Jackson Hole Town (about 1 hour with sightseeing and lunch) . Afternoon showcases the Teton Range panorama with its 4,198m peaks and return to Salt Lake City.
Largest, oldest and most famous national park - a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls
Yellowstone Lake isn't just the largest single body of water in Yellowstone National Park, but the largest elevated freshwater lake in the US. The lake contains several underwater hot springs that melt its otherwise thick ice sheets in the winter.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
The West Thumb Geyser Basin is the largest geyser basin at Yellowstone Lake, and an impressive area of geothermal activity that contains hot springs, mud pots, and geysers-- some of which are even in the lake itself.
Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes
Drive a yacht in Yellowstone National Park and enjoy the high mountain and lake scenery of Yellowstone Lake. There are many geothermal phenomena there, and these unique ecological environments will definitely satisfy your eyes and relax your body and mind, washing away the fatigue of the journey!
Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $65; Child $65; Minimum 6 guests required for operate|Opening Hours: Jun 13 - Sep 10, depends on the on-site situation|Duration: Approx. 45 Minutes
Grand Teton National Park is is located in the Rocky Mountains, Northwest Wyoming. Grand Teton National Park is noted for its stunning mountain vistas, its shimmering alpine lakes and its abundant wildlife.
Duration: Approx. 1 Hour 30 Minutes
This lake in the heart of Grand Teton National is fed primarily by the Snake River. The lake is full of numerous species of fish and is the remnant of glacial activity thousands of years ago.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Oxbow Bend Overlook is located near Highway 89 on Snake River, just before heading towards Moran. The river makes a big turn here, resembling the shape of a curved bison horn, hence the name Oxbow Bend. Oxbow Bend is a famous spot for observing wild animals in Grand Teton, as well as a must-visit location for all photography enthusiasts. It is the best place to admire Mt. Moran.
Duration: Approx. 20 Minutes
Famous frontier town, located at the crossing of Grand Teton and Rocky Mountains, it became a heaven for outdoors sports enthusiast. The widely praised Elk Antler Arches Park, with its four arches made with thousands of elk antlers is a must see.
Breakfast: Included (Limited to two guests per room. Additional surcharge for 3rd and 4th people)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Price Includes:
2 nights hotel accomodation with breakfast for two per room as listed
Transport: 7-seat van for 3-5 pax, 15-seat high-roof Mercedes for 6-12 pax.
Professional driver-guide allowance (includes meal & accommodation subsidies)
Commercial Vehicle Insurance with $1 million coverage
Price Excludes:
Activities & Attractions
Destination
Adult
Child
Yellowstone
Yellowstone Bear World (Optional)
Full group participation is required
$35
$18 (3-10 yrs)
Yellowstone Lake Yachting (Optional)
Minimum 6 guests required for operate
$65
$65
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.
Mandatory activities fee: $185/person Including Fuel surcharge and Parking fees (Yellowstone National Park*+Grand Teton National Park*)+1 Wilderness Quick Bites
National parks marked with * will charge an additional fee of $100 per person per park for foreign tourists starting from 2026. However, if guests purchase an annual pass ($250 per pass) on their own, the single-visit $100 additional fee will be waived.
Mandatory service fee: $45/person Including bottled water, snacks & guide service.
Please pay the full service fee and activities fee in cash to the guide on the tour day. No refunds for them if you leave mid-tour.
Meals and drinks unspecified during the trip.
Personal expenses (such as meals, phone calls, pay-per-view TV, laundry, beverages, personal travel and medical insurance)
Other expenses not listed in the cost description
Tour Itinerary Notice: Please be advised that the tour guide will arrange the itinerary for visiting the scenic spots inside Yellowstone Park based on the actual conditions of the day. Kindly follow the guide's instructions on the day of the tour for the most up-to-date arrangement.
Ticket Policy: Bringing your own national park pass or attraction tickets is not permitted. If guests bring such tickets, our company will refuse to provide transportation services for that day, and guests will need to arrange their own transportation.
Minors or Pregnant Women: Minors/children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to join this tour. Unaccompanied minors/children are not permitted. For safety reasons, our company does not recommend pregnant women to join small group tours.
Luggage: Due to vehicle restrictions, each guest may bring one 26-inch suitcase. Excess luggage responsibility lies with the guest. Free storage is provided in departure cities for oversized bags (locks provided; key fee payable. We're not liable for lost keys).
Child Car Seat: For children under 8, you must notify us when booking (provide age) to pre-arrange car seats ($20/use). Unreported cases may cause delays; guests bear all costs (rentals, legal fines, license penalties, etc.).
Hotel Deposit: Each group must present a valid credit/debit card at check-in for deposit (amount/method per hotel policy). Refunds take 7-14(U.S.)/14-21(int'l) business days post-checkout (subject to bank processing). We assist with inquiries but don't oversee refunds.
Hotel Smoking & Self-Heating Food Policy: Smoking and using self-heating food are strictly prohibited in U.S. hotels. Violators will face fines of $200-$250 and may bear legal consequences.
Driver Overtime Policy The driver's workday is 10 hours from the scheduled start time. Overtime is charged at USD 120 per hour (prorated in full-hour increments) under the following conditions: 1) Overtime requested by guests (e.g., added stops) is shared by all passengers; 2) Overtime from individual delay is paid by that person. No gratuity refunds for mid-tour departures.