If you’ve never visited one of the US National Parks, you are missing out on some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. From the Grand Canyon to the redwoods in Yosemite, there are many sites to behold. But getting around a national park can be a lot of planning. Did you know that you usually need to plan your trip at least a year in advance to stay in one of the lodges in Yellowstone?
If you’d like to let someone else do the planning so that you can just relax and enjoy, then a National Park tour is the perfect thing for your next vacation! There are several companies that have amazing tours that allow you to see the sites without all of the stress. You will travel in luxury transportation, stay at the best hotels and resorts, and see everything you want to see without having to spend hours on the internet researching your itinerary.
Now that you’re thinking that this may the perfect vacation for your family, I wanted to share a few samples of what you will see and do on your next US National Park Tour. This week let’s visit Wyoming with Adventures by Disney. I love this tour because Adventures by Disney is perfect for families. With two tour guides, and activities especially for the kids, everyone will agree that this is their best vacation ever! On this tour you will visit Grand Teton and Yellowstone parks, and bask in the rugged beauty of the West.
- Day 1
- Arrive into Jackson Hole, Wyoming
- Stay at the Wort Hotel
- Enjoy a welcome dinner where you will meet other families that will share your adventure
- Day 2
- Morning to explore on your own
- Private lunch at the Jackson Hole Playhouse with entertainment celebrating this historic landmark
- Snake River whitewater rafting trip
- Dinner and evening on your own in historic Jackson
- Day 3
- Explore Grand Teton National Park on bike with a local expert
- Lunch in the Mural Room at Jackson Lake Lodge, overlooking picturesque views of the Teton Range
- Explore geysers, mudpots and all the geothermal phenomena of the West Thumb Geyser Basin at your first stop in Yellowstone National Park
- Arrive at Yellowstone National Park lodging, within walking distance to Old Faithful Geyser
- Discover Old Faithful on your own
- Junior Adventurers will learn how to make their own geyser!
- Explore Grand Teton National Park on bike with a local expert
- Day 4
- Take an excursion on the Lower Loop of Yellowstone National Park. Explore magical places like Hayden Valley, Artist Point, the Upper and Lower Waterfalls and Lake Yellowstone
- Take a privately guided tour of Yellowstone’s Fountain Paint Pot Trail
- Hike the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, featuring breathtaking waterfalls and beautiful multi-colored walls created by mineral stains
- Ride through Hayden Valley by motor coach and enjoy a wildlife paradise! This is home to elk, grizzly bears and offers the largest number of free-roaming bison in the world!
- Arrive at the historic Brooks Lake Lodge and dude ranch, which is an exclusive stay for Adventures by Disney guests
- Day 5
- Choose a morning and afternoon activity, including a horseback trail ride, fly-fishing, a hike up Brooks Mountain, canoeing or archery
- Catch a classic Disney film with your family after dinner at the lodge
- Day 6
- Choose a morning and afternoon activity, including a horseback trail ride, fly-fishing, a hike up Brooks Mountain, canoeing or archery
- Enjoy your farewell dinner at the lodge, where you will chow down on one last cowboy meal before heading back to Jackson Hole the next day
Wow! There is so much to see and do on this Adventures by Disney tour, and I know your family will love every minute! All of your transportation and lodging and most of your meals and activities are included in this tour. And the memories and friendships you will make here are priceless.
Next week we will head to another national park for another amazing tour. If you are ready to start planning your tour, your Wishes & Dreams Travel Consultant has access to a few special offers to get you the best pricing available. Contact us today to begin!
