Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful Geyser, white water rafting, National Elk Refuge, Jenny Lake Hike
Trip Duration: 5-7 days
Climate: Yellowstone is typically very cold in the late fall and winter, but sunny and comfortable in the late spring and summer months. Jackson, Wyoming has a very similar climate to the Yellowstone region, as well.
Highlights: National Elk Refuge, National Wildlife Art Museum, waterfall hike, Grand Teton National Park, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, Yellowstone National Park, smokejumper program, service project
This region of the United States has utterly stunning landscapes and opportunity to explore places like none other. Montana and Wyoming are the perfect states to embark on an educational trip and join in on geological studies in these remarkable areas. If you absolutely love being outside, photography, and wildlife, you will feel right at home on a trip through Wyoming and Montana.
Yellowstone National Park, United States
National Elk Refuge,
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
Jackson, WY, USA
Bozeman, MT, USA
Click to view - Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park Itinerary
Day 1: Travel Day and Discovery of Jackson
Arrive in the town of Jackson, Wyoming
Take a trip to visit the National Elk Refuge and peruse the National Wildlife Art Museum
Eat a filling lunch
Enjoy a boat ride on Jenny Lake and take a scenic waterfall hike
Day 2: A Day in the Grand Tetons
Depart to the stunning Grand Teton National Park and watch the documentary they have
Hike within Grand Teton National Park
Have a lunch picnic
Go on a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure
Take a peaceful horseback riding excursion
Day 3: Adventures in Yellowstone
Visit the Grand Prismatic Springs
Depart to Yellowstone National Park
Explore Yellowstone National Park and hike along the many trails found here
Make a visit to the educational Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center
Visit the smokejumper program to learn about this remarkable job and brave individuals
Day 4: Service Project Day
Participate in the Yellowstone Phenology volunteer project
Have dinner
Day 5: Departure Day
Depart to go back home
Additional Itinerary Option:
Walk around the town of Jackson for unique shops and tasty food
Go to the Elk Festival
Try your hand at rock climbing in the parks
Spend a peaceful afternoon fishing the rivers
Is there something else you would like your students to experience? Let your trip specialist know and we will add it to the itinerary or replace another activity with the activity you choose.
Included in your journey
Custom Itinerary
IMJ Tour Director
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Accommodation
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