From the hydrothermal wonders of Yellowstone — including the famous Old Faithful geyser — to the striking peaks of the Teton mountain range, discover wide-open landscapes and fascinating natural features on this six-day tour that takes us through Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.
June 6-12, 2025
Itinerary Highlights:
- Yellowstone National Park with wildlife safari
- Grand Teton National Park
- Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
- Snake River float trip
- National Museum of Wildlife Art
- Utah Olympic Park
- Park City, Utah
- Panoramic tour of Salt Lake City
Package Includes:
- Round-trip airfare from Raleigh-Durham International Airport or Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Six nights’ hotel accommodations
- Nine meals: six breakfasts and three dinners
- All sightseeing and admissions per itinerary
- Professional tour director
- Our State host
- Motor coach transportation
- Baggage handling
- Hotel transfers
- Wine and beer reception
Accommodations:
- One night in Salt Lake City, Utah: Hilton, Marriot, or Sheraton
- Two nights in West Yellowstone, Montana: Grey Wolf Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn, or Yellowstone Park Hotel
- Two nights in Jackson, Wyoming: Snow King or Hampton Inn
- One night in Park City, Utah: Hyatt Place or similar
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival
Friday, June 6, 2025
Arrive in Salt Lake City, “The City of the Saints,” founded by Brigham Young in 1847. Tonight, get to know your fellow Our State travelers at a wine and beer reception at the hotel, followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Hilton, Marriott, or Sheraton in Salt Lake City, Utah
Day 2: Salt Lake City • West Yellowstone
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Enjoy a panoramic tour of Salt Lake City, including the downtown area, the stunning State Capitol building, the famous Temple Square, and the This Is the Place Monument, where Brigham Young envisioned his Mormon city. Then relax and enjoy the drive north into Idaho before arriving in the small town of West Yellowstone, Montana, for a two-night stay. This gateway town sits at the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park — the country’s first national park, established in 1872. Enjoy a dinner with the group in West Yellowstone this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Grey Wolf Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn, or Yellowstone Park Hotel in West Yellowstone, Montana
Day 3: Yellowstone National Park
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Today, embark on a wildlife safari and tour of Yellowstone National Park with a local guide. We’ll see some of the park’s incredible wildlife, such as elk, bears, wolves, moose, sheep, bison, and bald eagles, along with many other species of birds. Yellowstone also features thundering waterfalls and more than 10,000 hydrothermal features, including geysers, natural hot springs, and mud pots — bubbling hot springs that are acidic enough to dissolve the surrounding rock. As you drive through the park, you’ll pass incredible scenery, stopping to visit Yellowstone Lake and, of course, the park’s most famous attraction: the Old Faithful geyser, which shoots a plume of steam into the sky about every 90 minutes. Enjoy time to wander, shop, or eat in this area around the historic Old Faithful Inn. Return to your hotel after this full-day Yellowstone exploration.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Grey Wolf Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn, or Yellowstone Park Hotel in West Yellowstone, Montana
Day 4: Snake River Float, Jackson
Monday, June 9, 2025
Start the day in West Yellowstone with a visit to the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, a chance to experience the world of grizzly bears, gray wolves, otters, and birds of prey. Many of the animals living at this wildlife park and educational facility are unable to survive in the wild, so they serve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts. After our visit, we’ll drive through Yellowstone to the park’s southern entrance and on toward Jackson, Wyoming. Outside Jackson, we’ll hop aboard a raft for a gentle float trip down the scenic Snake River, with an experienced and knowledgeable guide who will explain the area’s history, geology, and wildlife — we may even spot beavers, cutthroat trout, cliff swallows, pelicans, osprey, or bald eagles. Then it’s on to the lively cowboy town of Jackson for a two-night stay. Be sure to visit the colorful Million Dollar Cowboy Bar with its saddle-shaped barstools.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Snow King or Hampton Inn in Jackson, Wyoming
Day 5: Grand Teton National Park
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Admire more than 5,000 artistic interpretations of the wildlife you’ve witnessed — and of wild animals around the world — at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, which features 14 galleries filled with paintings, sculptures, and other works ranging from early Native American art to more contemporary pieces. Sitting on a cliff overlooking the National Elk Refuge, the museum building seems to come from the earth itself, embodying the natural beauty of its surroundings. Next, visit the spectacular Grand Teton National Park. Towering more than a mile above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Teton Mountain Range is one of the youngest ranges on the continent, rising 14,000 feet and supporting a dozen mountain glaciers. Return to Jackson for an evening at your own pace in this great Western town.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Snow King or Hampton Inn in Jackson, Wyoming
Day 6: Park City, Utah
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Today, travel to Park City, one of the most beautiful resort areas in North America and home to several events of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Visit the Utah Olympic Park and its museum filled with memorabilia from the Olympic Games, plus see a movie that features highlights from the Games. In the city center, take a stroll down Main Street and explore more than 64 historic buildings, charming shops, galleries, and boutiques. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner at the hotel with your fellow travelers and new friends.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Hyatt Place or similar, Park City, Utah
Day 7: Departure
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Transfer to the Salt Lake City airport for your flight home, filled with wonderful memories of your tour of Yellowstone and the Wild West.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Rates:
Regular rate: $4,299 per person, based on double occupancy
Booking discount*: $4,199 per person, based on double occupancy
Single supplement: $1,200
*Make your final payment by check prior to the final payment due date and receive a booking discount of $200 per couple or $100 per single.
For Reservations & More Information:
Premier World Discovery
Melissa Grant
(877) 953-8687, ext. 238 (Pacific Standard Time)
mgrant@premierworlddiscovery.com
Please note: Tour features some high elevations. For more information on physical requirements and what to expect on an Our State trip, click here.
Explore More
Get excited for your trip and learn more about your destination with our curated list of books, films, music, and more.
Read:
Burning Ground by D.A. Galloway — In this time travel romance, a young man goes from 1971 Pennsylvania to 1871 Wyoming, a year before Yellowstone National Park was established. He joins an expedition to explore the region, facing the many dangers of the Wild West and falling in love with a Crow woman along the way.
Joe Pickett series by C.J. Box — This series of 25 thrillers (the latest of which will be released in February 2025) features Joe Pickett, a Wyoming game warden who strives to always do the right thing, whether it’s solving a murder or taking on environmental terrorists. Each book can stand on its own, so readers can enjoy any and all of them.
The Rise of Wolf 8: Witnessing the Triumph of Yellowstone’s Underdog by Rick McIntyre — In 1995, decades after the last gray wolf was killed in Yellowstone in the 1920s, a group of wolves was reintroduced to the park. This true story by a renowned wolf researcher follows one of those wolves, a runt that rises to the status of alpha male.
Wapiti Wilderness by Margaret and Olaus Murie — Written in 1987 from the alternating perspectives of husband and wife, this first-person account of the Muries’ 37 years in the Tetons covers the people, wildlife, and landscapes that make living in this dramatic region a unique experience.
Windows Into the Earth: The Geologic Story of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks by Robert B. Smith and Lee J. Siegel — Learn about the continental hot spot and tectonic movements that raised the Yellowstone Plateau, shaped the northern Rockies, and exposed fascinating hydrothermal features in this geological exploration of the Yellowstone-Teton region.
Watch:
Longmire (series streaming on Netflix) — Based on the Walt Longmire Mysteries book series by Craig Johnson, this six-season contemporary thriller features a crime-fighting Wyoming sheriff seeking justice for his murdered wife.
“Wild Yellowstone” (two episodes streaming on National Geographic and Disney+) — Get a glimpse into the lives of grizzly bears, wolves, beavers, and more in the Yellowstone region over the course of two episodes — one taking place in summer and one in winter.
Yellowstone (series streaming on Peacock) — Starring Kevin Costner, this contemporary Western TV drama, now in its fifth season, follows a ranch family in Montana as they navigate conflicts with land developers, an Indian reservation, and the national park.
Yellowstone In-Depth — These short but informative videos by the National Park Service delve into a variety of topics, including the watershed, geysers, bears, and bison.
Listen:
What We Do (podcast available online or on Apple Podcasts) — Hear Yellowstone National Park staff members talk about their roles, from parks guides to biologists to law enforcement.
“Yellowstone” by the Gene Quaw Orchestra — In the 1930s and ’40s, the Gene Quaw Orchestra was commissioned to perform at Yellowstone’s Canyon Hotel every summer, often closing their set with what many consider to be the park’s anthem.
Chris LeDoux — Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and rodeo Hall of Famer Chris LeDoux recorded 36 albums between 1972 and 2003. He spent much of his childhood and adult life in Wyoming before he died in 2005 at the age of 56.
Bryan Ragsdale — Known as the “eco-cowboy,” this Wyoming-born and -bred singer-songwriter infuses themes of nature and the environment into his country, bluegrass, and folk blended music.
Plus, enjoy these songs inspired by Wyoming, Yellowstone, and the Tetons:
- “Song of Wyoming” by John Denver
- “Western Skies” by Chris LeDoux
- “Leaving the Tetons” by Mark Preston
- “Modern Day Mountain Man” by Bryan Ragsdale
- “Teton” by Andrea von Kampen
- “Wyoming Wind” by Chancey Williams
