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Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks Expedition

A comprehensive seven-day journey through the heart of the American West, covering the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone and the jagged peaks of Grand Teton. This route balances iconic geysers, abundant wildlife, and serene alpine lakes.

7days
19stops
322km

The route

Tap a day or a town

You sleep in Grand Teton National Park · Yellowstone National Park · West Yellowstone · Gardiner · Yellowstone National Park — start and end in Jackson.

DAY01

Jackson → Jenny Lake

48 km · 58m driving · Overnight in Jenny Lake
  1. 09:00
    Jackson Hole Airport· start
  2. 15 km · 15m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Jackson Town Square
  4. 33 km · 43m
  5. 15:00
    Jenny Lake· overnight
DAY02

Mormon Row Historic District → Grant Village

53 km · 1h 2m driving · Overnight in Grant Village
  1. 09:00
    Mormon Row Historic District· start
  2. 18 km · 33m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Oxbow Bend
  4. 34 km · 29m
  5. 15:00
    Grant Village· overnight
DAY03

Old Faithful → West Yellowstone

46 km · 56m driving · Overnight in West Yellowstone
  1. 09:00
    Old Faithful· start
  2. 35 km · 45m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Grand Prismatic Spring
  4. 11 km · 11m
  5. 15:00
    West Yellowstone· overnight
DAY04

Norris Geyser Basin → Gardiner

80 km · 1h 23m driving · Overnight in Gardiner
  1. 09:00
    Norris Geyser Basin· start
  2. 45 km · 48m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
  4. 35 km · 35m
  5. 15:00
    Gardiner· overnight
DAY05

Roosevelt Arch → Canyon Village

45 km · 52m driving · Overnight in Canyon Village
  1. 09:00
    Roosevelt Arch· start
  2. 0.6 km · 1m
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Lamar Valley
  4. 44 km · 51m
  5. 15:00
    Canyon Village· overnight
DAY06

Artist Point → Lake Village

19 km · 24m driving · Overnight in Lake Village
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Artist Point· start
  2. 6.7 km · 10m
  3. 12:00
    Hayden Valley
  4. 13 km · 14m
  5. 15:00
    Lake Village· overnight
DAY07

West Thumb Geyser Basin → Jackson

31 km · 31m driving
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ West Thumb Geyser Basin· start
  2. 31 km · 31m
  3. 12:00
    Jackson Hole Airport
Booking timeline
Book these before you go
  1. Days 1–2Stay in Jackson / Moran · Nights 1-2
  2. Days 3–4Stay in West Yellowstone / Gardiner · Nights 3-4
  3. Day 5Stay in Gardiner · Night 5
  4. Day 6Stay in Yellowstone National Park · Night 6
Heads Up
  • Check the NPS Yellowstone app for live geyser eruption predictions and road closure alerts.
  • Maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from bears/wolves and 25 yards from bison/elk.
  • Carry bear spray and know how to use it, especially on trails in the Hayden and Lamar Valleys.
  • High altitude and thermal areas require constant hydration and staying on designated boardwalks.