DURATION
DAYS TOUR
15
Tour code: YL Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Simple Trek grade: Moderate
Yellowstone and Western Trails
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£1499 15 £2447 16
TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
Moderate day walks surrounded by the USA’s most spectacular landscapes
Following scenic park trails we discover some of the most spectacular scenery in North America: from glaciers and rivers, to deserts and canyons, hot springs and waterfalls. Join us as we view the geysers of Yellowstone National Park and hike along the shores of dramatic glacial lakes.
15 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Tour starts Salt Lake City. Days 2/4 Yellowstone National Park Drive to Yellowstone National Park visiting the magnifi cent Mesa Falls en route. Walk along park trails and spot wildlife such as elk, bison and deer. Discover geysers, hot springs and mud volcanoes. Day 5 Geysers Hike to the Upper Geyser Basin and view ‘Old Faithful’, the most active geyser in this area. Days 6/8 Grand Teton National Park The Great Teton area is blessed with some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in North America. Enjoy hikes around sparkling glacial lakes. Hike up to Amphitheatre Lake for remarkable views of Jackson Hole and its lakes. Optional whitewater rafting. Day 9 Flaming Gorge Hike along the Canyon Rim Trail overlooking
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the gorge’s red-hued rock. Day 10 Dinosaur National Monument Explore the Dinosaur National Monument, renowned for the exceptional number of dinosaur fossils found there. Day 11 Canyonlands National Park Hike to Chesler Park viewpoint. Day 12 Moab Optional fl oat trip on the Colorado River. Day 13 Arches National Park Hike through this inspiring landscape where more than 1600 natural rock arches have been sculpted by the elements. Day 14 Salt Lake City Return to Utah’s capital and enjoy a walk around the city centre. Day 15 Tour ends Salt Lake City.
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YELLOWSTONE Idaho Falls Snake
GRAND TETON NP
Great Salt Lake
SALT LAKE CITY
VERNAL WEST
YELLOWSTONE NP Walks & drives Wildlife, hot springs & geysers
JACKSON Hikes
Tour essentials
Flaming Gorge
Dinosaur National Monument
Douglas Pass
Arches NP Canyonlands NP 0 km 175 km Yellowstone and Western Trails YL Needles Loma MOAB Planned tour dates
2013 Tour only dates *08 Jun - 22 Jun 29 Jun - 13 Jul 20 Jul - 03 Aug 17 Aug - 31 Aug *07 Sep - 21 Sep
2014 Tour only dates *07 Jun - 21 Jun 28 Jun - 12 Jul
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £300
*Non camping departures - see tour notes for more details.
Accommodation: 2 nights standard hotels, 8 nights simple camping cabins, 4 nights simple camping. Meals: 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 7 dinners are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader/cook. Transport: Maxiwagon. Trekking Details: This is an 11-day trek with an average of 4 to 6 hours walking each day. We have graded the walks as moderate with more challenging options available. Group size: Generally 10 to 13.
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Rest Day
Rest Day optional evening Walk
Day 3 - 8km Day 4 - 9.5km Day 5 - 5km Day 6 - 16km Day 7 Day 8 - 15km Day 9 - 4km Day 10 Day 11 - 17.5km Day 12 - 5km Day 13 - 4.5km or call our experts on 0844 875 1893
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