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Yellowstone National Park #1

With Grand Teton National Park

September 1 - 7, 2019

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Yellowstone is one of this country's most beloved national parks but it is not the only amazing sight in the area. A trip to Yellowstone would not be complete without a visit to Grand Teton National Park, just outside the south entrance of Yellowstone. We will fully explore the incredible geothermal wonders of America’s first national park and then continue on to Jackson, Wyoming. Here's an opportunity to check off two national parks in one trip and see some of America's wild, wonderful and just plain weird geography! This trip is always a popular destination. Plan to join us!

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Itinerary

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Sunday, 1 Sep 2019: Arrive Bozeman; Welcome Dinner (D)
Schedule your arrival into Bozeman's Yellowstone Airport no later than 4:00 pm. Make your way to the hotel, check in and relax a bit before we get together at 6:00pm. After we make introductions, we will get better acquainted at our Welcome Dinner. Overnight Bozeman - 1 night

Monday, 2 Sep 2019: Drive to Yellowstone; Mammoth Hot Springs (B,L)
This morning we embark on our Yellowstone adventure as we make our way south to the Wyoming border and enter into America's first national park. Our destination this morning is Mammoth Hot Springs, one of Yellowstone’s most unique and fascinating areas. We will walk the Lower Terrace Trail as it is one of the best ways to see this area. After exploring Mammoth, we'll continue driving through the park to West Yellowstone, our home base for the next few nights. As the day allows, your Tour Leader may add in additional stops at her discretion. Overnight West Yellowstone - 3 nights

Tuesday, 3 Sep 2019: Old Faithful; Grand Prismatic Spring; Group Dinner (B,D)
We begin today with a visit to Yellowstone's Old Faithful complex to see the famous geyser let off some steam, walk along the boardwalks that wind around mud pots, steam vents and other geothermal wonders. We will also stop at Grand Prismatic Spring, the third largest hot spring in the world, to view its rainbow of colors. As the day allows, your Tour Leader may add in additional stops at her discretion.

Wednesday, 4 Sep 2019: Yellowstone's Canyon Village (B,L)
We'll spend our day in the Canyon Village area of Yellowstone to see one of the park's many marvels, the “Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone" where the Yellowstone River has carved out a multi-hued canyon, complete with spectacular waterfalls! We'll spend time seeing the upper and lower falls from several vantage points. (Note: Some overlooks may be closed due to ongoing reconstruction efforts.) We'll also drive through the Hayden Valley in search of the bison herd that roams this area. We return to West Yellowstone later this afternoon.

Thursday, 5 Sep 2019: Grand Teton National Park & Teton Village (B)
Today we make our way to Grand Teton National Park, another of Wyoming's stunning destinations. Keep your eyes peeled for bison, elk, moose, bear and bighorn sheep. We will stop at Teton Village and ride the aerial tram up 4,139 feet for the most spectacular 360-degree views of the Tetons and the Jackson Hole valley. Enjoy the time at the top for photos or perhaps hike the easy Top of the World trail for additional views. We'll arrive in Jackson in early afternoon. Overnight Jackson - 2 nights

Friday, 6 Sep 2019: Snake River Float Trip; Free Time; Farewell Dinner (B,D)
Today we take to the water with a float trip down the Snake River. This will be a calm and leisurely float with no need to feel anxious about getting wet or ending up in the water. Keep your eyes open for wildlife as we glide past pristine, virgin land. We return to Jackson to enjoy some free time before our Farewell Dinner. The heart of Jackson is the Town Square with a park at its center. Each corner of the park is framed by a tall antler arch, made with elk antlers gathered from the National Elk Refuge just north of town,

Saturday, 7 Sep 2019: Return Home from Jackson, WY (B)
Sadly, our time together has come to an end. Based on the departure time you provide WTT, your Tour Leader will organize travelers into small groups so you can ride-share to the airport if you wish.

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Room Share	Single Room	Non-Members	Status of This Tour
$2,533.00	Not Available	ADD $50.00	Trip Full and Closed

Full Payment due at time of Reservation

Your Tour Includes...

HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES:

Small group no larger than 14
Spend 3 days exploring Yellowstone
See the grandeur of Grand Teton National Park
Float the Snake River
Enjoy downtime in lovely Jackson, WY
WTT Tour Leader to enhance the individual & group experience
Time to explore personal interests & suggestions for things to do
And More...See itinerary for additional highlights and experiences

PLUS...

All tipping of local guides
Transportation in WTT's own Mercedes mini-coach
Arranged room sharing with another solo traveler
Travel Dollar credits (a benefit of WTT membership) toward future travel with WTT

Lodging

Bozeman: C'mon Inn
West Yellowstone: Kelly Inn
Jackson: The Lexington

In the unlikely event WTT is unable to provide the accommodation(s) listed, for whatever reason, WTT will substitute similar quality accommodation(s) at no additional cost to the traveler.

Meals

Breakfast daily
2 Picnic Lunches
3 Dinners

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dietary requests can be accommodated on this tour.

Activity Rating

As a solo traveler you are responsible for yourself, your possessions, your physical fitness, and all other aspects related to participation in the WTT tour you have chosen.

Because of this requirement, WTT tours are not suitable for anyone who is physically challenged, walking impaired, or is a slow walker that cannot keep up with the pace of the group.

The activities on this tour are rated as follows:

70% Easy
30% Moderate (walking on boardwalk and packed trail)

Activity levels are subjective and based on the reader's interpretation. Almost everyone overestimates their abilities. Therefore, it is your responsibility to read the itinerary and understand what you are doing throughout the tour.

If you are in doubt as to your ability to meet the physical activity requirements, you should not sign up for this trip.

Read more about Activity Levels

Want a Roommate...or not?

Traveling Solo? Most of the women on your tour are traveling solo!

If you wish to share with another solo traveler, select this option on the Reservation Form and your tour price will automatically be based on the room share price.
Or, you may select a single room, when available, on the Reservation Form and your tour price will be automatically based on the single room price.
These choices are clearly stated on the Reservation Form.

A few facts about sharing a room:

All shared rooms have 2 beds
All shared rooms are non-smoking
No special requests about your roommate can be accommodated
Most solo travelers elect to share a room
See "Frequently Asked Questions" TAB for more details

Arrival and Departure Information

Travelers will make their own transportation arrangements:
When searching for flights for this trip, be sure to search "Multi-city" (on Kayak) or "Multiple Destinations" (on Expedia). For comparison, you may also want to search for one-way fares.

Arrival Airport: BZN - Bozeman, MT (Bozeman Yellowstone Int'l Airport)
Arrival Date: Sunday, September 1st. Arrive no later than 4:00pm.
Arrival Transfer: Use local shuttle or taxi service. Details provided in Final Travel Instructions.

Departure Airport: JAC - Jackson, WY (Jackson Hole Airport)
Departure Date: Saturday, September 7th. Depart at your convenience.
Departure Transfer: Use local shuttle or taxi service. WTT Tour Leader will assist in coordinating ride sharing.

Want to Arrive a Day Early?

Worried about possible flight delays? Consider arriving one day before the official tour start date. Many of our travelers choose this optional service. Your pre-tour package includes:

The room (standard check-in times apply)
Breakfast the following morning
Bozeman Outing including Lunch & Museum of the Rockies
$160.00 Roomshare $280.00 Single

The pre-tour package is an optional service. Rates are established at time of tour posting. Early check-in is solely at the discretion of the hotel and cannot be arranged in advance.

Important Reminders About This Trip

This tour uses a 15-passenger Mini-Coach for transportation while on tour. Learn more about The WTT North American Travel Experience by downloading/opening the pdf.

Payment Dates and Cancellation Policies

At Space Reservation: Initial Deposit is due.
Tuesday, 5 Mar 2019: Initial deposit cannot be parked and is forfeited if traveler cancels after this date.
Monday, 3 Jun 2019: Payment in full. 50% cancellation penalty after this date.
Thursday, 18 Jul 2019: 100% forfeited if traveler cancels after this date.

Please review our travel and cancellation policies before making your reservation. You will be asked to confirm you have read and understood WTT's travel polices before we will accept your reservation.

Travel Insurance: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you in the event you need to cancel your tour. WTT will mail you information from 2 reliable travel insurance providers at the time we confirm your reservation.

You can review the insurance information from TravelGuard to get an idea of rates.

Not Included in the Price

Air or other transportation to and from your home
Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary
Arrival and Departure airport transfers
Any personal expenses
Any gratuities for WTT Tour Leader
Travel Insurance

Important Reminders

This tour uses a 15-passenger Mini-Coach for transportation while on tour. Learn more about The WTT North American Travel Experience by downloading/opening the pdf.

Packing Suggestions

The temperature can range widely this time of year, with daytime temperatures in the low 70s and nighttime temperatures dropping to the 30s. Scattered showers and even snow flurries are a possibility.

For This Trip You May Want—

Comfortable walking or hiking shoes with good tread.
Warm layers including fleece or wool, and a warm jacket.
Inexpensive poncho or rain jacket
Swimsuit
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Hat with brim and sunglasses
Reusable water bottle

Good Packing Habits—

Pack a limited amount of comfortable, casual clothing that layer and coordinate. Your fellow travelers will not mind or even notice – seeing you in the same clothing.
Pare down your beauty regimen to the bare minimum and always pack travel-sized toiletries.
Bring what you need to get a good night's sleep, such as ear plugs, white noise generator, sleeping pills, etc. Unfamiliar noises of all types can disrupt your rest.
Pack medication in your carry-on and pack only as much as needed for the duration of your tour plus a few extra days as a precaution.

Luggage

On every WTT tour, our policies regarding luggage restrictions are driven by the physical space limitations of the vehicles we use and the requirement that all travelers be able to manage their own belongings without assistance.

It is best to travel as lightly as possible. Most travelers regret when they have packed too much.
You may bring one suitcase plus small shoulder bag/day pack/purse.
Maximum suitcase size: 25-inches in height as measured from the FLOOR to the top of the retracted handle. The small or medium-size in a 3-piece luggage set easily meets this requirement and will be plenty roomy for this length of trip.
Suitcases larger than 25" in height will not fit in the WTT coach; don't bring them.
The maximum weight of your suitcase should not exceed 30 pounds, as you will need to lift it into the coach luggage compartment.
You are responsible for managing your own belongings. We expect you to take your belongings from the coach to your room and to bring it back to the coach on days we change hotels. We do not provide luggage pulls; they are not safe and are inconvenient. The possibility of steps exist at most hotel entrances.

Fitness

Walking is a key component of this tour. On some days, between walking tours and personal exploration you can expect to walk 3-5 miles over the course of a day. Although the activity level on this trip may not appear strenuous, we believe you will enjoy the tour more if you possess a general level of fitness and endurance.

Money

Only you can determine the optimum amount of cash to take on tour. When budgeting for out-of-pocket expenses, there are several aspects to consider: the number of meals you are responsible for, the amount of money you like to have on-hand for snacks and drinks, and your individual shopping interests and habits.

Notify your credit card issuer that you will be traveling and provide dates of travel.
ATMs are typically the best way of obtaining cash; you must know your PIN number for your debit and credit cards in order to use the ATMs.

Tipping

All tips to local guides during your tour have already been paid on your behalf.

You are responsible for tipping wait-staff, porters or other individuals who provide a service to you at the hotel, or other public locations.
You may want to tip your WTT Tour Leader for an outstanding job. The amount is entirely a personal preference. If you'd like a guideline, consider $8-$10 per day.

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Can WTT Cancel a Tour?

If you wish to express your interest in this tour, do so by completing this pre-reservation form. Remember that a pre-reservation does not require any money and there is no obligation whatsoever. Once this tour is finalized, including pricing, hotels, firm dates, etc., those who have sent in a pre-reservation will be contacted via email. *** You will be asked to decide if you want to make a deposit. If you are no longer interested after being contacted, you don’t have to do anything!

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