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Founder’s Trip: Yellowstone Adventure for Women

Sep 19 - 24, 2027

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Carol Austin

Privada Travel

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carol@privadatravel.com

406-671-6068

Overview


A women’s-only Founder’s Trip exploring Yellowstone’s most iconic terrain, blending active days, expert guiding, and time to connect.

Trip Details


Pricing by Room Type & Occupancy

Starting at $4,799

Sep 19 - 24, 2027

3 room options

What’s Included & What’s Not

What’s Included Expert guides throughout the trip (these guys are a big part of the experience) All accommodations at Western lodges, inns, and park-area properties Most meals throughout the trip (typically all breakfasts, most lunches, and most d...

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Trip logistics and flight recommendations

Start and end: Bozeman – Bozeman. On the first morning, pickup is offered at Best Western GranTree at 8:15am or The Element at 8:30am. You are welcome to book your pre-trip stay at either of these hotels or any other hotel in Bozeman; you must mak...

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Day 1 · Sun, Sep 19 · West Yellowstone


Transfer from Bozeman to West Yellowstone via Hyalite and Gallatin Canyon

Begin with a pickup in Bozeman and enjoy a scenic drive through the canyon to **Hyalite Reservoir in the Gallatin Mountains. After your hike and zip line experience in the Gallatin Canyon, continue driving to West Yellowstone, right at the doorste...

Hike near Hyalite Reservoir

Your trip begins with a pickup in Bozeman, followed by a scenic drive through the canyon to **Hyalite Reservoir for a morning hike tucked away in the Gallatin Mountains.** Hiking distance: 2–3 miles (3–5 kilometers). Enjoy mountain scenery and a q...

Zip line tour across the Gallatin River

After your morning hike and lunch, continue to the Gallatin Canyon for a zip line tour over the Gallatin River, made famous by the film A River Runs Through It. Soar above the river and canyon for a memorable way to take in the views before headin...

Yellowstone Park Hotel, West Yellowstone

Sep 19 - 20, 2027

Settle in for the night at Yellowstone Park Hotel in West Yellowstone, just outside the entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Location: West Yellowstone, Montana. Evening: enjoy dinner in town and a comfortable night’s rest before your first full...

Daily Meals

Included meals: lunch, dinner

Day 2 · Mon, Sep 20 · Yellowstone National Park


Grand Prismatic Spring Hike

Start the day with a short hike around Grand Prismatic Spring, one of the largest and most majestic hot springs in the world. Walk boardwalks and nearby trails to appreciate the spring’s vivid colors and steam-filled surroundings.

Upper Geyser Basin and Old Faithful

Continue through the Upper Geyser Basin, stopping along the way to enjoy the many thermal features. Your walk finishes at Old Faithful, where you can stand in awe as this iconic geyser erupts. Afterward, enjoy a tasty, guide-prepared picnic lunch ...

Hike along the northern shore of Lake Yellowstone

In the afternoon, head out on an extraordinary hike along the **northern shore of Lake Yellowstone. The trail winds through flower-filled meadows and lodgepole pine forests. Enjoy wide views of Yellowstone’s largest lake and the distant Absaroka M...

Canyon Lodge, Yellowstone National Park

Sep 20 - 21, 2027

Spend the night at Canyon Lodge in Yellowstone National Park, offering a rustic experience close to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and other central park highlights. Relax after a full day of hiking and geothermal exploration, ready for tomor...

Daily Meals

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3 · Tue, Sep 21 · Yellowstone National Park


Hike the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone via Wapiti Trail

Set off on a hike along the Wapiti Trail, which leads to the rim of the 10,000-year-old, 1,000-foot-deep Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Follow the canyon’s edge as the pinks, yellows, reds, and oranges of the rock intensify at every turn. ...

Mammoth Hot Springs hike

In the afternoon, take a short hike descending into Mammoth Hot Springs, home to the largest concentration of naturally occurring travertine on earth. Admire the striking terraces and vivid colors of this otherworldly geothermal area before headin...

Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone, Gardiner

Sep 21 - 23, 2027

Spend the evening in the charming western town of Gardiner and stay at the Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone. Enjoy a night on your own in town after the day’s hikes. This hotel serves as your comfortable base near the park’s north entrance. Meals as...

Daily Meals

Included meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 4 · Wed, Sep 22 · Lamar Valley


Whitewater rafting on the Yellowstone River

This morning, enjoy an exciting whitewater rafting adventure on the Yellowstone River. Rafting time: approximately 2 hours. Experience fun rapids and beautiful river scenery before returning to Gardiner. Meals today include Breakfast and Lunch.

Afternoon hike in Yellowstone

After rafting and a satisfying meal, head back into Yellowstone for an afternoon hike. Hiking distance: approximately 2 miles (3 kilometers). Enjoy more time on the trail, looking for wildlife and taking in mountain and valley views.

Evening wildlife safari in Lamar Valley

In the evening, embark on a wildlife safari in the Lamar Valley, often called the Serengeti of North America. Keep your eyes open for bison herds, elk, and possibly wolves at dawn or dusk as you explore this famed wildlife corridor. Meals today in...

Daily Meals

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 · Thu, Sep 23 · Pray


Morning exploration north of Yellowstone and optional hot spring soak

Enjoy a leisurely morning with breakfast before exploring the area just north of Yellowstone, always keeping watch for wildlife. If time allows, there may be an opportunity for a soak in a hot spring before continuing into Paradise Valley. Meals d...

Horseback ride at Flying Diamond Ranch in the Absaroka Mountains

After a picnic lunch, drive through Paradise Valley to the Flying Diamond Ranch, a fifth-generation family-owned and operated commercial cattle ranch in eastern Montana. Here you’ll saddle up for an unforgettable horseback ride into the Absaroka M...

Chico Hot Springs Resort, Paradise Valley

Sep 23 - 24, 2027

After your ride, head to the historic Chico Hot Springs Resort, located in the heart of Paradise Valley, nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Absaroka Mountain Range. Soak in the rejuvenating mineral waters of Chico Hot Springs. In the eve...

Daily Meals

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 · Fri, Sep 24 · Bozeman


Leisurely morning and hike at Chico Hot Springs

After a good night’s sleep at Chico Hot Springs Resort, enjoy a sleep-in and a leisurely morning. Options include a stroll through the gardens or a scenic hike to Trout Pond. Hiking distance: approximately 1 mile (1.6 kilometers). Savor your final...

Transfer from Chico Hot Springs to Bozeman

Late in the morning, depart Chico Hot Springs Resort and drive back to Bozeman. You’ll be dropped off at either Bozeman Airport at 11:30am, in time for recommended afternoon flights, or at a hotel of your choice in Bozeman around 12pm. This marks ...

Daily Meals

Included meals: breakfast