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Yellowstone, Tetons & Big Sky Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour

Dolce Tempo Journey in Wyoming & Montana's National Parks from Bozeman to Jackson

Big Sky Country unfolds in vast horizons—earth, water and sky in perfect balance. A living landscape where movement and stillness meet as you pedal, paddle and hike. Go ahead, let the journey be the destination.

6 days, 5 nights

Casual Hotels

Activity Levels 1-2

Couples, Friends & Solos

From $4,999 - $5,199/person

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Hike to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, home of the park’s biggest waterfall and a geologic wonderland of colorful cliffs carved by the mighty Yellowstone River
E-bike beneath the Teton Range’s sawtooth mountains amid shimmering lakes and dense forests
Watch for soaring eagles, roaming bison and grazing elk
Soak up sweeping valley views on horseback during a trail ride led by local wranglers in Montana
Splash through rapids along the Gallatin River’s Mad Mile, the longest stretch of whitewater in the region

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E-Bike

Raft

Horseback Ride

Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.

Start Bozeman Airport & Travel Details

Start your adventure with a splash! Paddle thrilling Class II–IV rapids down the Gallatin River with expert guides
Feel like you’re in a movie? Scenes from Robert Redford’s A River Runs Through It were shot in this region
Follow the rapids as they descend into canyons and conquer Mad Mile, the longest stretch of white water in the region
Saddle up for a horseback ride with local wranglers into the beautiful Custer Gallatin National Forest
The pristine beauty of surrounding ranchland, Hebgen Lake and the Continental Divide offers you moments of Zen
Sneak a peek at Yellowstone National Park in the distance as you walk through wildflower-filled meadows and past towering pines
Spend the afternoon enjoying a variety of ranch activities—how’s your horseshoe throwing?

Bar N Ranch

(Casual Hotel, 2 nights)

Activity Options & Terrain

Wood cabin with a green roof, and a green wagon in front

Wooden bar with wooden bar stools, with dried bull skulls hanging on the wall

Wooden cabin lobby with giant wooden pillars and a stone fireplace on the right

Nights 1-2

Bar N Ranch

West Yellowstone

Casual Hotel

Minutes from Yellowstone’s west entrance, this rustic guest ranch is set on 200 acres with stunning mountain vistas. (pool)

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Walk to Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the park’s most dramatic feature, where waterfalls cascade over pastel-colored cliffs
Watch for bison and eagles while passing through alpine meadows and stands of lodgepole pines as you make your way to the canyon rim for breathtaking vistas deep into the gorge.

Canyon Lodge

(Casual Hotel, 1 night)

Activity Options & Terrain

Hotel Lobby with cushioned chairs in front of a stone fireplace

Exterior view of hotel building with large driveway illuminated by warm lights

Bar and lounge with black, leather stools in front of a counter

Outdoor patio with tables and a chess set in the center

Night 3

Canyon Lodge

Yellowstone National Park

Casual Hotel

Canyon Lodge & Cabins features a contemporary design with an emphasis on sustainability. Buildings incorporate reclaimed wood, natural stone and energy-efficient systems that reflect the park's landscape. Its location in Canyon Village provides convenient access to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

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Head out on foot through Yellowstone’s Upper Geyser Basin, taking in the sights, sounds—and smells!—of this geologic wonderland
Check out bubbling mud pots, spouting geysers, volcanic fumaroles and the legendary Old Faithful Geyser up close
Explore Grand Teton National Park, a paradise of bluebell-dotted meadows, shimmering lakes, thick forests and sawtooth mountains
Perhaps you’ll opt for a horseback ride, scenic boat cruise or a fishing excursion
E-bike beneath the spine of the Teton Range as we follow the valley floor.

Jackson Lake Lodge

(Casual Hotel, 2 nights)

Activity Options & Terrain

Nights 4-5

Jackson Lake Lodge

Grand Teton National Park

Casual Hotel

Floor-to-ceiling 60-foot picture windows frame the Teton Range from the lodge's main gathering spaces, a defining feature of this midcentury landmark in Grand Teton National Park. Public areas are designed for unwinding after a day outdoors, with expansive views across Jackson Lake and frequent wildlife sightings from the property. An outdoor swimming pool offers a simple place to relax in warmer months. (pool)

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Route & Terrain Notes

The biking on this trip is primarily on paved roads, with some gravel sections and paved bike paths in Grand Teton National Park. Terrain ranges from level to rolling with a few longer climbs on the long options. Some road sections can be busy with car traffic. Our hiking routes follow rolling trails through meadows, forest and mountainside, with paved paths and boardwalk sections near geothermal features. Some routes include exposed sections. Most activities on this trip take place at 6,000 to 7,000 feet of altitude; the altitude can make the routes feel more challenging than the mileage may suggest. Backroads is an authorized permittee of the National Park Service.

Day 1

Rafting

on the Gallatin River (half day)

Day 2

Horseback Riding

in Yellowstone (2 hours)

Walking

Level 1

4 miles

200 ft. gain

Level 2

7 miles

300 ft. gain

Other

Optional Afternoon Ranch Activities or Fly Fishing

Day 3

Walking

Level 1

4 miles

400 ft. gain

Level 2

5 miles

500 ft. gain

Day 4

Walking

Level 1

4 miles

400 ft. gain

Level 2

6 miles

700 ft. gain

Day 5

Other

Optional Activities in Grand Teton National Park (including hiking options of 4-14 miles)

Day 6

E-Biking

Level 1

15 miles

100 ft. gain

Level 2

26 miles

700 ft. gain

Level 3

37 miles

800 ft. gain

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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.

Accommodations, Meals & Service Standards

While the accommodations on this trip reflect the natural surroundings of the national parks and provide unparalleled access to the best activities in the area, some are simpler than is typical of Backroads lodging. Bar N Ranch, Canyon Lodge and Jackson Lake Lodge have basic guest rooms that are not equipped with televisions or air-conditioning; breakfasts and dinners throughout the week may lack variety and tend toward simple ingredients. Overall, the service standards can seem slow and casual when compared with the hospitality found on other Backroads trips. Please note that internet and cell phone service are extremely limited throughout the parks.

Interpretive Guides & Hiking without Your Leaders

The National Park Service limits the size of all groups and Grand Teton National Park doesn’t permit guided hiking. Accordingly, in Yellowstone National Park you’ll hike and bike in small groups with Backroads leaders. In Grand Teton National Park you’ll bike in small groups with Backroads leaders, however you’ll hike without Backroads leaders or local guides. Your leaders will provide pre-walk briefings, maps and directions. We appreciate your cooperation with the park’s regulations.

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