10 Great Yellowstone Vacation Packages

Luxury tours that let you hike, bike, and more in one of America’s favorite national parks. Yellowstone National Park is what adventure travel dreams are made of. Our guided Yellowstone vacation packages and guided tours will help ensure you never forget about the incredible time you’ll spend here.

Yellowstone Vacation Packages for Families & Adults From magnificent sights and sounds – like the Boiling River, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Mammoth Hot Springs, to name just a few – to the fascinating wildlife and ecosystem that calls Yellowstone home, you're guaranteed to have the trip of a lifetime on any of our Yellowstone vacations. Explore the Yellowstone Caldera and bear witness to the greatest concentration of geothermal features on the planet. Experience the eruptio

Yellowstone Vacation Packages for Families & Adults

From magnificent sights and sounds – like the Boiling River, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Mammoth Hot Springs, to name just a few – to the fascinating wildlife and ecosystem that calls Yellowstone home, you’re guaranteed to have the trip of a lifetime on any of our Yellowstone vacations.

Explore the Yellowstone Caldera and bear witness to the greatest concentration of geothermal features on the planet. Experience the eruption of Old Faithful, Yellowstone’s icon, the most famous geyser in the world due to its “faithful” eruption times. Also, view the largest volume waterfall in the Rocky Mountains, Lower Yellowstone Falls, on every Yellowstone tour.

The perfect adventure for bikers, hikers, skiers, snowmobilers, horseback riders, and more, you’re sure to find everything you need to stay active, enjoy great company and explore the beautiful and bountiful Yellowstone National Park.

There’s no place like it, and no one knows it better.

Yellowstone Vacations for Families

Plan a Family Vacation with one of Austin Adventures’ Yellowstone Family Trips.
Explore the Great Outdoors. A dream destination for the entire family. Adventure into the great outdoors of the world’s first national park. Our all-inclusive Yellowstone family vacations are flush with adventure that will surely have your family reminiscing about this amazing getaway for years to come.

Yellowstone Family Vacation – 6 Days / 5 Nights

Family | Montana Focus

On this custom, all-inclusive vacation package, discover the nature of Yellowstone and Paradise Valley from the helm of a raft and on the back of a horse. Experience the largest active geyser in the world, Old Faithful. Raft down the Yellowstone River, ride horses in the Absaroka Mountains, enjoy the Zipline Adventure Park in West Yellowstone, hike the Wapiti Trail, and view the magnificent Grand Canyon of Yellowstone on this action packed adventure.

Yellowstone & Big Sky Montana Family Vacation – 6 Days / 5 Nights

Family | Montana Focus

Explore Big Sky Country in this true wild west experience as you hike pine-studded forests, raft the Yellowstone River and ride horseback with a couple of bona fide cowboys. Our expert guides cannot wait to introduce you to the wild west in Big Sky Country. Hike through meadows along streams that flow through Yellowstone and up to Beehive Basin, visit Old Faithful and other geothermal wonders, observe bison and elk in their natural habitat as you drive through Hayden Valley, relax and recharge at Chico Hot Springs Resort, and zipline across the Gallatin River.

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Grand Teton & Yellowstone Adventure Tour – 6 Days / 5 Nights

Family | Wyoming Focus

Kayak in Jackson Lake below towering mountains, bike across breathtaking valleys, and raft down the Snake River. Discover Wyoming’s wild side on this epic exploration of two incredible national parks, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. Observe Old Faithful erupt and explore the wondrous wildlife like moose, bison, and elk. Bike down trails below Grand Teton, Middle Teton, Teewinot, Nez Perce, and Mount Owen, also known as the five peaks of the Cathedral Group in Grand Teton National Park. Experience the Grand Canyon in all of its glory.

Yellowstone Winter Family Vacation – 6 Days / 5 Nights

Family | Wyoming Focus

Experience a quiet winter family adventure of lodgepole pine forests, geysers, waterfalls, and wildlife as you explore Yellowstone National Park by ski, skate, dog sled and snowshoe. This all-inclusive guided Yellowstone winter vacation will have your family exploring Big Sky Country on dog sleds, snowshoeing through pine forests, observing Gallatin Canyon and Old Faithful, and creating memories that your family will never forget.

Yellowstone Vacations for Adults

With so many things to do in Yellowstone, it can be difficult to decide. Let the experience of Austin Adventures guide you in planning your next adventure. Travel solo or with a group of your best friends to explore the great outdoors of Yellowstone. We have incredible Yellowstone trip packages to choose from that will take you on an adventure of a lifetime!

Yellowstone National Park Vacation – 6 Days / 5 Nights

Adult | Wyoming Focus

Take a guided tour through Yellowstone while hiking backcountry trails to explore canyon waterfalls, geysers like Old Faithful, ride horses into the Absaroka Mountains with fourth generation Montana cowboys, and observe the diverse wildlife roaming the exquisite landscape of crystalline lakes, raging rivers, and forests filled with giant conifer and deciduous trees.
Be on the lookout for grizzly bears, foxes, wolves, bison, elk, and eagles!

Yellowstone & Big Sky Vacation – 6 Days / 5 Nights

Adult | Montana Focus

Raft the Yellowstone River, hike through Big Sky Country, observe Old Faithful erupt, zipline across the Gallatin River, relax and recharge in the natural hot spring waters at Chico Hot Springs Resort, and enjoy an unforgettable adventure while visiting Yellowstone National Park. Experience delicious local cuisine and let your inner cowboy free as you ride horses on this remarkable trip. Mountain vistas in Paradise Valley will leave you with lasting memories of this adventure.

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Grand Teton & Yellowstone to Glacier National Park – 6 Days / 5 Nights

Adult | Wyoming Focus

Explore three of America’s most visually stunning national parks on this active adult adventure filled with rafting on rapids like Lunch Counter, Big Kahuna, Million Dollar Fishing Hole, and Gauging Straits down Snake River. Ride ‘Big Red’ to the peak of Jackson Hole to enjoy a 360 degree view, hike along the Teton Ridgeline, and go on a wild ziplining adventure before relaxing in the hot springs of Fairmont Hot Springs. Take this action-packed adventure through Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier, and Wyoming to experience all the west has to offer.

Yellowstone & Grand Teton Adventure Tour – 6 Days / 5 Nights

Adult | Wyoming Focus

On this small group adventure through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, explore the wild west while hiking, biking, rafting, and kayaking. This all-inclusive trip includes guided excursions through the Rocky Mountains, Grand Tetons, Teewinot, Nez Perce, Mount Owen, and Jackson Lake. Watch the famous geyser, Old Faithful, erupt, raft down the class III and IV rapids of Snake River, and enjoy all the western cuisine and hospitality on this luxury vacation.

Grand Teton and Yellowstone Luxury Tour – 6 Days / 5 Nights

Adult | Bozeman to Jackson

Embark on a luxury private tour adventure through the rugged vistas of Lamar Valley and Paradise Valley. Sleep in luxurious lodgings of the Four Seasons in Jackson Hole each night after exploring Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks in your own private luxury SUV driven by an expert guide. From Bozeman to Jackson, enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Jackson Hole while hiking, horseback riding, or floating down Snake River. Fly fish with professional fishing guides on Snake River, float above scenic landscapes in a hot air balloon, and take a helicopter tour over Jackson Hole that lands in Yellowstone where your private guide will pick you up and drive you back to Jackson Hole through the world’s first national park, Yellowstone.

Yellowstone Winter Tour – 6 Days / 5 Nights

Adult | Wyoming Focus

With so many things to do in Yellowstone, it can be hard to choose. With Austin Adventures Yellowstone Vacations, you don’t have to…our expert travel guides include a variety of action-packed adventures to explore. Snowshoe, cross-country ski, and dog sled across snow-covered meadows by day, while you indulge in savory, regional cuisine beside a roaring fireplace by night. Our expert guides will share favorite locations with this custom itinerary tour through Big Sky Country, Gallatin Canyon, Old Faithful, and Yellowstone National Park. Explore the snow-white winter wonderland in this all-inclusive winter Yellowstone tour.

FAQs About Visiting Yellowstone

Many of our guests often ask great questions about the park. Below are some of the most commonly asked questions. If you have any questions yourself, feel free to give one of our expert Yellowstone consultants a call or send us an email.

What is the best way to tour Yellowstone?

The best way to tour Yellowstone is with experienced guides. Guides are on the trips weekly and know where the wildlife was most recently and can often take you right to them. Experienced Yellowstone guides spend almost every year in the park truly getting to know it and the area. Choose from a variety of Yellowstone Vacation Packages with Austin Adventures and Yellowstone National Park Tours and we’ll match you with expert guides.

Are there guided tours of Yellowstone?

Yes. You can enjoy Yellowstone Guided Tours with our private guides and Yellowstone National Park Tours offer guided tours to explore while visiting also.

How many days should you visit Yellowstone?

It is suggested that you designate 3-4 days for Yellowstone National Park alone. Austin Adventures’ 6 day Yellowstone Vacation Packages are organized to perfection so you can see all that Yellowstone has to offer.

Where should you stay when visiting Yellowstone?

Yellowstone Vacations offer plenty of wonderful places to stay while visiting. Canyon Lodge and Cabins, Grant Village, Lake Lodge Cabins, Lake Yellowstone Hotel and Cabins, Old Faithful Inn…to name a few.
Austin Adventures’ Yellowstone Tours provide accommodations at Jackson Hole’s Four Seasons and Old Faithful Snow Lodge among other luxurious locations depending on which Yellowstone Vacation Package you choose.

Best Time of Year for a Yellowstone Vacation

It may sound cliche, but there is never a wrong time to visit Yellowstone National Park. The truth is, people are always visiting Yellowstone, whether it’s raining, snowing, or the sun is shining – there’s still something to see and do.

The best time to visit Yellowstone is genuinely dependent upon the types of activities you’re looking to participate in on your adventure vacation. From hiking and horseback riding to snowmobiling to snowshoeing, you can do it all in Yellowstone.

Yellowstone By the Seasons

Spring (March to July)

It is beautiful weather and relatively warm temperatures ranging between 40 – 70F. Springtime is a fantastic time of year to visit Yellowstone National Park (though, be aware that these are averages, and weather in Yellowstone can be quite unpredictable – so packing a few warm layers is a must!). Not classified as a peak travel time for Yellowstone; you’ll experience far fewer crowds as a result. While still being able to take advantage of many activities like hiking and biking.

Summer (July to Sept)

With temperatures ranging between 58 – 80F at their height, it’s no wonder that the summer months (particularly July & August) are the most popular time to visit Yellowstone. Comfortable enough to sleep in the great outdoors and aligning correctly with school holidays, This park is often packed with visitors during the summer. During peak season time, all of the Park’s facilities are open to enjoy, and the weather is perfect for all sorts of outdoor activities.

Fall (Sept to Nov)

Another fantastic time of year to visit Yellowstone; fall is relatively mild and is the perfect time of year for outdoor adventures, including hiking, watching wildlife, and more. So, the surrounding nature is at its finest, and crowds are beginning to dwindle, leaving you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this national park.

Winter (Dec to March)

Winter in Yellowstone is a perfect time to explore without having to battle with buses filled with tourists. Expect a few inches of snowfall and temperatures often below freezing. Still, as long as you pack the right gear, you’ll be able to enjoy a variety of activities, including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, skating, snowmobiling, and more!

Young girl and Austin guide hold apples at Yellowstone on their Yellowstone Vacation

Travelers ski on winter Yellowstone trip

Packing for a Yellowstone Vacation

Being prepared is the first step to a great adventure vacation. Along with your trip itinerary, let the tips and tricks below help get you on your way to being prepared for your Yellowstone vacation.

Pack Layers

Yellowstone experiences distinct seasons are snowy, white winters and warm, sunny summers. You’ll find that the weather can vary significantly, even in a day. It means that you always have to be equipped with a diverse set of clothing options. The best way to do this is to plan on layers: a base layer, insulating mid-layers, and an additional shell. Learn more about layering for adventure travel.

Pack Practical Footwear

As expert travelers, we’re well aware that warm, dry feet usually result in a happy traveler! Pack insulated boots that both repel water and are roomy enough for thick, wool socks to fit underneath. In the summer, you’ll want lighter hiking boots or a reliable pair of athletic shoes along with river shoes.

Pack for the Weather

Many pieces of clothing will make your vacation in Yellowstone comfortable. Including gloves (the layering approach applies here too, with an insulating layer underneath a wind/waterproof outer layer). So, A hat (in the summer, you’ll want one with a brim for sun protection), neck warmer, and gaiters (these go over your boots and run up to about the knee, keeping snow out of your boots).

A canyon river in Yellowstone National Park

Travel Tips for a Yellowstone National Park Vacation

Attracting thousands of visitors every year; a visit to Yellowstone National Park has become one of America’s most prized experiences – and we love to offer it to visitors alike. If you’re considering a trip through Yellowstone; be sure to keep these tips in mind to ensure you have the best experience possible.

Keep Your Eyes Peeled

Keep your eyes peeled for all sorts of wildlife. It is a rich ecosystem home to all different kinds of species – this is part of what makes the trip. So, unique and exciting. Be on the lookout for animals (especially bison!) that roam freely.

Take a Guided Tour

With so much to see and do in Yellowstone National Park (believe it or not, the Park spans over 2.2 million acres!); it’s tough to know what the top sights and experiences are. Our expert guides have intimate knowledge of the Park and insider access to give you a national park experience, unlike any other. Choose guided travel and enjoy more education; a more straightforward trip-planning experience (show up!), and excellent use of time between top (and more secretive!) sights. Read more about Traveling with a Guide.

Bring a Camera

Yellowstone National Park provides unmatched photo opportunities for everyone, from the most novice to the most expert photographer. Trust us; you’ll want to take advantage. From the gorgeous Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone to the Mammoth Hot Springs and beyond, be sure to have a camera on hand to capture some of the Park’s most refined. Discover tips for catching animals on film and how to get the best portraits.

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