Wyoming Yellowstone National Park Winter Multi-Adventure Tour
Snowshoe & Cross-Country Ski in a Winter Wonderland
- Available: January, February
- Activity: Level 2
- Accommodations: Comfortable Hotels
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Group Size:
4-12 Guests
Min Age: 16
Highlights
- Snowshoe or cross-country ski through wintry forests and explore spectacular geothermal features
- Delight in Yellowstone's winter serenity and stargaze in park's dark night skies
- Experience the wildlife-rich Lamar Valley, known as the "American Serengeti" -- home to wolves, bison, elk, bears, and more!
Itinerary
Scenic Drive to Yellowstone's Paradise Valley & Mammoth Hot Springs
Day 1
Welcome to Bozeman, Montana. An MT Sobek representative will pick you up this morning from your pre-trip hotel. After an orientation meeting depart from Bozeman this morning and enjoy a scenic drive through Paradise Valley to Yellowstone National Park. Along the way, stop in the quaint town of Gardiner for an early lunch before heading to Mammoth Hot Springs. Step out in your snowshoes this afternoon and experience the winter wonderland of the Upper Terrace Loop Trail. This spectacular route leads to views of the hot springs, travertine terraces, and the surrounding mountains. Enjoy a welcome dinner and relax at your historic hotel tonight.
Accommodation: Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins
Activity: 2-3 hours/1.5-3 miles snowshoeing with 200' elevation gain (easy to moderate options)
Transportation: 2.5-hour private van transfer
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Spot Wildlife in Lamar Valley & Explore Mammoth Hot Springs
Day 2
Start the day early with a trip to Lamar Valley, home to a large variety of the park's most charismatic creatures - wolves, bison, and elk! The valley's open meadows, framed by tree lines and mountains, provide habitat to support a large variety of animals. And with winter's white backdrop, they are much easier to spot. After lunch, continue to explore the trails that Mammoth has to offer on snowshoe or cross-country skis!
Accommodation: Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins
Activity: 2-3 hours/1.5-3 miles cross-country skiing/snowshoeing with 200' elevation gain (easy to difficult options)
Transportation: 4 to 5-hour snow coach transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take a Snow Coach to Old Faithful
Day 3
Enjoy breakfast at Mammoth Hot Springs this morning and board your private snow coach for a 4- to -5-hour interpretive journey from Mammoth Hot Springs to Old Faithful, where you'll spend the next two nights. The snow coach makes several stops along the way to share information on geothermal features and special features in the park. Explore the Old Faithful area via the boardwalk trails, visitor center and settle in to watch Old Faithful cone geyser erupt. Old Faithful was appropriately named as it has an average interval between eruptions of about 90 minutes. Meet up for dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Transportation: 4 to 5-hour snow coach transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Old Faithful Cross-Country Skiing & Winter Nights Soundscape Experience
Day 4
Rise today for an exciting day of cross-country skiing in the Old Faithful area, at an elevation of 7,350 feet. With trails that begin right out the front door of the lodge, you'll be deep in the heart of a winter wonderland in moments! Enjoy skiing on mostly groomed trails, passing near thermal features where bison, elk and other animals take advantage of the warm ground. After an early dinner, hop into a heated snow coach with some hot chocolate to experience the sights and sounds of Yellowstone at night. This is a unique adventure for your senses!
Accommodation: Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Activity: 6 hours cross-country skiing with 200' elevation gain/loss
Transportation: 2 to 3-hour snow coach transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Firehole River Snowshoe Trail & Journey to Chico Hot Springs
Day 5
This morning spend time in the woods on snowshoes! Snowshoe along the Firehole River and explore thermal basins with your interpretive guide. Hang up your snowshoes and board your private snow coach back to Mammoth Hot Springs. Next, transfer to Chico Hot Springs in the heart of Paradise Valley and enjoy a final farewell dinner with the group.
Accommodation: Chico Hot Springs-Paradise Valley, Montana
Activity: 3 hours snowshoeing
Transportation: 4-hour snow coach transfer and 1-hour private van transfer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relax at Chico's Natural Hot Springs & Depart from Bozeman
Day 6
Enjoy a quiet morning or take an early plunge in the soothing open-air natural mineral hot spring pools at Chico. After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to Bozeman and bid farewell to Montana.
Transportation: 1-hour private van transfer
Meals: Breakfast
Dates & Prices
- 2024
- Go Private
- Go Custom
- Inclusions
2024
Scheduled Dates
The earlier you book, the more choice of available dates you’ll have and once you book, your price is guaranteed.
- $4,995 price per person dbl occ+$990 single supplementAvailable
- $4,995 price per person dbl occ+$990 single supplementAvailable
- $4,995 price per person dbl occ+$990 single supplementAvailable
Go Private
Go Private
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*Private trips require a 25% non-refundable deposit.
Private Trip Pricing:
2024 Pricing
2 guests from $9,995 per person double occupancy
3 guests from $7,995 per person double occupancy
4 guests from $6,995 per person double occupancy
5 guests from $6,495 per person double occupancy
6 guests from $5,995 per person double occupancy
7 guests from $5,495 per person double occupancy
Additional Costs:
Private pricing excludes potential additional costs such as internal airfare, single supplement, or any park fees that may be required for the trip.
*Private trips require a 25% non-refundable deposit.
Make Your Own Dates in These Months
- January, February
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When to start planning? Earlier is always better when designing a custom trip. More time allows for better availability of preferred accommodations, guides and your desired activities. Ideally, start the conversation with us at least 6 months before you want to travel. If you are looking for a custom trip that departs within three months, chances are greatly diminished in securing requested accommodations and the best guides.
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Price Includes
- Expertise and services of our experienced adventure guides
- All accommodations as noted in the itinerary
- All breakfasts, almost all lunches and dinners as noted in the itinerary
- Snacks and water between meals
- Additional regional guides and experts on many trips
- Comprehensive Trip Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at historic sites, museums, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the itinerary
- Special events and other select attractions as mentioned in the itinerary
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Equipment and experienced guides for activities as described in the itinerary
- Park and other entry fees (unless otherwise noted)
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the itinerary
- Select transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
- Baggage transfers and porterage
Price Does Not Include
- Airfare, airport taxes, and excess baggage fees
- Alcoholic beverages (MT Sobek provides wine at select events)
- Gratuities for MT Sobek guides and guide-drivers
- Travel Protection Program
- Personal expenses
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Your Guides
The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.
Brad Indy Holmes
Growing up in the Adirondack region of upstate New York, Indy was embedded with the love of the outdoors and desire for exploration. Now married for over 30 years with two adult children out doing their own thing for nearly 5 years, he decided to change life plans and travel the country to look, learn, explore, and enjoy life on a new level. And level up he did! Indy has been able to hike all over the US including tackling the Appalachian Trail, take on class 5 whitewater rapids, and throws in marathons when he's able to. So far, he's completed marathons in 30 different states. Even with all these adventures, his desire to explore and journey to new places is continuously growing. Adding guests to his ventures only heightens the travel experience where he can share in his knowledge and love of the outdoors.
Joel Clark
Never without his old battered hat, given to him by his grandfather, Joel Clark has an addiction to the wide open spaces of the West. He has hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and charted his own cross-country trek across the Mojave Desert totaling some 8,000 miles. Joel is an experienced guide, leading adventure tours and horse riding expeditions through the canyon lands of Southern Utah for nearly 10 years. When he gets out his guitar around the campfire, bring a handkerchief because you're going to hear some soulful old cowboy songs.
Adriann Narciso
Born in sunny Southern California, Adriann started off working in the culinary world. Working in some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, New York City, before finding a city that he calls home in Las Vegas where he worked under an internationally renowned chef at The Bellagio. Seeking something more beyond the kitchen, Adriann left the world of fine dining and took his love for food and traveled in search of the next best meal. From learning how to make pad thai in Bangkok to finding the perfect croissant in Paris. Wanting to travel more, he put up his apron and took a different direction and found the world of tour guiding. He's been traveling across the country from coast to coast, taking groups into the beauty of our National Parks, all while searching for something good to eat along the way. And on occasion, a little bit of that culinary magic might happen around the campfire.
Activity Level
This trip is rated activity level 2. On this trip, you will be snowshoeing or cross-country skiing for 3 to 6 hours most days. Elevations are between 6,000 and 7300 feet, but with only 200- to 400-foot elevation gain. Most trails will be groomed from easy to moderate. No experience is required, but expect cold and wintry conditions on this active adventure.
Learn more about activity levels here.
Activity Snapshot
Day 1
2-3 hours/1.5-3 miles snowshoeing with 200' elevation gain (easy to moderate options)
Day 2
2-3 hours/1.5-3 miles cross-country skiing/snowshoeing with 200' elevation gain (easy to difficult options)
Day 4
6 hours cross-country skiing with 200' elevation gain/loss
Day 5
3 hours snowshoeing
Accommodations
Modern and historic Western-style lodges and the award-winning Old Faithful Snow Lodge.
Old Faithful Snow Lodge
Originally built in 1999, the Old Faithful Snow Lodge is one of the most modern hotels in Yellowstone National Park. Notably, it's been recognized as Travel + Leisure's Inn of the Month and earned the Cody Award for Western Design. Each room is equipped with western style furnishings, full bathrooms, coffee makers, and refrigerators. This accommodation is simple, efficient, modern, and full of Western lodge-style charm.
Chico Hot Springs-Paradise Valley, Montana
Located in the heart of Paradise Valley, just north of Yellowstone National Park, the historic Chico Hot Springs Resort offers guests a wide range of experiences, from boutique hotel to luxury cabins, rustic lodging to spa retreats and an unforgettable hot springs pool. The resort's Dining Room stands out as one of the region's best restaurants, with much of the produce coming from Chico's own garden and all the baking done onsite.
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and Cabins
The historic Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel is just steps from Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park. The spacious lobby features the signature Map Room, where you can relax with a drink, enjoy the musical delights of a live pianist, and view a large wooden map of the United States constructed of 15 different woods from nine countries. The historic accommodations are modest and authentic providing a true National Park Lodge experience. While there is no television or air conditioning at the property, internet is available.
Weather
Winters are crisp in Yellowstone with day time highs in the 30°Fs and nights dropping into the teens.
FAQs
Who is this trip perfect for?
This adventure is perfect for people who want to cross-country ski and snowshoe at a moderate pace, with ample time to take in breathtaking views and enjoy the serenity.
Is previous snowshoe or cross-country ski experience required?
No, but you will enjoy the experience more if you are in good physical condition.
What wildlife can I expect to see?
Bison, elk, mule deer, coyote, bald eagles, trumpeter swans can be spotted throughout the year. If you are lucky, you also might catch sight of wolves and moose. Grizzly and black bears will be hibernating in winter, but each new season brings a wide variety of mammals and bird species on any given day.
How close can I get to wild animals in Yellowstone?
You should stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves and at least 25 yards away from other large mammals. Do not approach or feed park wildlife.
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