What is the size of the tour group?

The tours are designed for small groups with a maximum of 7 guests to ensure a personalized experience.

Are National Park entry fees included?

No, entry passes such as the America the Beautiful Pass are not included and must be obtained separately.

Is hotel accommodation provided during the tour?

Yes, accommodations are included to provide comfort after full days in the parks.

What wildlife might I see on the tour?

Expect to see bison, elk, moose, bears, wolves, and a range of bird species depending on the season.

How physically demanding is the tour?

The tour requires moderate fitness for extended walking periods on uneven terrain but does not require technical skills.

Can children participate in the tour?

Yes, the tour includes family-friendly materials and child car seats, but check with the company for specific age recommendations.

Grand Teton & Yellowstone Trips with Ascension Tour Guides | Guided Tour | Hiking

Anchored around two of the American West’s most iconic national parks, Ascension Tour Guides offers an immersive multi-day journey through Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. This trip invites travelers to engage intimately with landscapes that span towering granite peaks, extensive valleys, and vivid geothermal features. Grand Teton National Park, established in 1929, boasts dramatic mountain formations including the rugged Teton Range, while Yellowstone, the world’s first national park founded in 1872, is renowned for its hot springs, geysers, and wide-ranging ecosystems.

Ascension Tour Guides distinguishes itself through expert-led excursions that balance breathtaking visuals with insightful natural history. Participants traverse high-elevation ridges and meadows where moose, bison, and pronghorn roam freely. The guides’ deep understanding of geology, flora, and fauna enriches each stop—from the thermal terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs to the geyser basins filled with bubbling pools and erupting Old Faithful. Bird enthusiasts can anticipate bald eagles and osprey sightings soaring above the parks’ water bodies.

This private multi-day experience includes luxury SUV transportation and hotel accommodations, ensuring comfort while navigating remote sections of these vast parks. Starting from gateway towns such as Jackson, Wyoming, the tour covers both the heavily visited Lower Loop of Yellowstone and the quieter, wildlife-rich Lamar Valley in the Upper Loop. Early morning departures optimize chances to witness active wildlife like grizzly bears, wolves, and herds of elk.

What sets Ascension apart here is its attention to small group dynamics combined with educational storytelling, creating a personal connection to the land’s rich natural and cultural legacies. For visitors seeking more than a drive-through sightseeing trip, this excursion offers meaningful discovery and memorable encounters with the true character of Grand Teton and Yellowstone’s wild heart.