Discover the Magic of a Yellowstone Winter
The Old Faithful Winter Expedition Lodging & Learning package is designed for those who want to explore the heart of Yellowstone’s winter wilderness with an expert field educator. The serenity and beauty of Yellowstone in winter is truly one-of-a-kind, and this will provide the setting for discovery, reflection, and fascination. Wildlife, history, ecology, and geology will be incorporated into daily activities, additionally the group will discuss a variety of issues that affect the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The Yellowstone Forever field educator will lead you through the most scenic and awe-inspiring features in the park and share stories behind the rare magic of Yellowstone National Park.
This program begins at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, where a field educator will deliver an informative evening orientation. The following three days will be based out of the Old Faithful Snow Lodge. Days will be spent visiting some of Yellowstone National Park’s most iconic interior-based locations, such as the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Old Faithful. The final day of programming will be spent traveling back to Mammoth Hot Springs where participants will spend their final night, before departing the next morning.
Most sightings of wildlife occur at a distance; the field educator will provide high-powered spotting scopes and binoculars for group use.
Activity Level – Hiking or snowshoeing on snow-packed trails, up to 3 miles per day with climbs up to 250 feet.
Lodging & Learning programs are offered in partnership with Yellowstone Forever.
Package Includes:
- Two nights lodging Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
- Three nights lodging at Old Faithful Snow Lodge
- All meals, to include: five dining room breakfasts, four boxed to-go lunches, and five dining room dinners
- World class educational programming with a Yellowstone Forever field educator
- Field equipment (trekking poles and snowshoes)
- In-park transportation via snowcoach
- One welcome gift per person
- Baggage handling is provided throughout the entire stay
- One Snow Card discount card per person, good for an additional 10% discounts on select gift shop items, tours, rentals and meals (except designated special events.)
- Access to ice skating rink and free ice skate rentals at Mammoth Hot Springs and Old Faithful
Please note that packages do not include airfare, NPS entrance fee, or transportation to the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. Airport Shuttle Bus service from the airport is available at an additional cost and must be reserved separately.
Download the Old Faithful Expedition Itinerary