Yellowstone National Park 7 Days Tour

Tour Overview

Number of days: 7 days/6 nights
Budget: US $6000 (double)
Best travel time: May-September (peak summer season, all roads open)

Inclusive Of

Hotel: Cabin in the park (3 nights), West Yellowstone hotel (3 nights)

Transportation plan
Car rental: SUV (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Airport transfer: Salt Lake City→West Yellowstone

Itinerary
Day 1: Salt Lake City→West Yellowstone (5 hours by car)

Pass by Idaho Falls (free admission)
Dinner: Wild West Pizzeria
Stay in West Yellowstone, purchase supplies (water/snacks)

Day 2: Geyser Field (Lower Geyser Basin)

Old Faithful (erupts every 90 minutes, free)
Morning Glory Pool
Hiking: Observation Point Trail (2 miles, overlooking Old Faithful)
Picnic lunch (prepare sandwiches in advance)

Day 3 : Grand Prismatic Springs + Canyon Area

Grand Prismatic Spring
Best view: Fairy Falls Trail Observation Deck
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone & Artist Point
Dinner: Old Faithful Inn Dining Room

Day 4 : Mammoth Hot Springs + Lamar Valley

Mammoth Hot Springs
Wildlife viewing in Lamar Valley
Must bring: telescope (high probability of seeing wolves/bison)
Starry sky photography: Hayden Valley (no light pollution)

Day 5 : Yellowstone Lake + West Thumb Geyser

Boating: Yellowstone Lake Kayak
West Thumb Geyser (Lakeview Geothermal Area)
Dinner: Lake Hotel Dining Room

Day 6 : Norris Basin + Waterfall Hike

Norris Geyser Basin (most active geothermal area)
Hiking: Brink of Lower Falls Trail (steep but stunning)
Relaxation: Boiling River Hot Springs Footbath (free)

Day 7 : Return trip (West Yellowstone→Salt Lake City)

Passing through Grand Teton National Park;Salt Lake
City dinner: Red Iguana

Travel Tips

Clothing: waterproof jacket, hiking shoes, warm layer (large temperature difference between day and night)
Equipment: binoculars, national park passport (for stamping), power bank
APP: GyPSy Guide (offline audio guide)