8 Days Departures December 20, January 25, February 1
Geothermal heat melts the snow, exposing grass for foraging bison.
INCLUDED MEALS
Begin Jackson, Wyoming
1st day D
A winter wonderland of snow, steaming geysers and abundant wildlife awaits. In Jackson, gateway to the Grand Tetons, meet your tour manager and fellow travelers at tonight's get-acquainted reception and dinner. WORT HOTEL.
Elk Refuge Yellowstone
2nd day BLD
This tour is ideal for shutter-bugs; a professional photographer offers tips on capturing this breathtaking scenery and its wildlife on film. A horse-drawn sleigh takes you into the 24,000-acre National Elk Refuge, home to herds of these grand creatures. This afternoon, a snowcoach home of Old Faithful Geyser and the world's largest and most varied collection of hydrothermal activity. OLD FAITHFUL SNOW LODGE.
West Yellowstone
3rd day BLD
After lunch, make your way to West Yellowstone and see Upper and Lower Geyser Basin, Firehole Falls, Firehole Cascades and the Fountain Paint Pot areas. Winter is the best time to see wildlife. The geothermal heat of the area melts the snow and exposes winter grass, attracting mule deer, bighorn sheep, elk, coyotes, bison and a wide variety of birds including the rare trumpeter swan. STAGE COACH INN.
Dogsledding
Grizzly Discovery Center
4th day BD
Learn about dogsledding from a couple who have been training sled dogs for years. Try your hand at the art of mushing and take a dogsled ride. Spend the afternoon at the Grizzly Discovery Center, the first educational facility devoted entirely to bears. See Yellowstone through the eyes of a grizzly at the IMAX theater. STAGE COACH INN.
Christmas Eve Norris Geyser Basin Mammoth Hot Springs
5th day BLD
Visit Norris Geyser Basin, where geysers and mudpots hiss, bubble and erupt in a showcase of thermal forces at work. Arrive at Mammoth Hot Springs and walk the paths over the vividly colored, travertine terraces. Christmas Eve candlelight service takes place at Mammoth Hot Springs Chapel. MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS HOTEL.
Christmas day Lamar Valley
6th day BLD
Merry Christmas! Travel through the Lamar Valley, known for outstanding wildlife viewing. Recently reintroduced to the area, wolves have been spotted here. Visit Petrified Tree and Canyon Village. Tonight, celebrate with a delicious Christmas dinner at OLD FAITHFUL SNOW LODGE.
Jackson
7th day BLD
On your return trip to Jackson, tour the new Wildlife Art Museum and have the rest of the day free. Rejoin your traveling companions for a farewell dinner party. FLAGG RANCH.
Conclude Jackson
8th day B
Enjoy a last breakfast amidst nature's beauty before heading home. Thank you for joining us for a Yellowstone holiday. Travel with us again soon.
LAND TOUR RATE is per person, twin. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT, per person, is $375 foy tour 147 and $395 for 148-149. TRIPLE REDUCTION (twin with rollaway), per person, is $75 for tour 147 and $90 for 148-149.
AIRFARE is additional. Please see your travel agent.
RESERVATION DEPOSIT per person is $250 plus (optional) $75 per person fee for Tour Cancellation Protection.
FULL REFUND when you participate in the Tour Cancellation Protection Plan.
Please see the For Your Information section.
Maximum elevation: 8,391 feet Average temperature: Hi 28, Low 7
| TOUR YWC | Begin | End | Land Rate |
| 147 | Dec 20 | Dec 27 | $1795 |
| 148* | Jan 25 | Feb 1 | $1815 |
| 149* | Feb 1 | Feb 8 | $1815 |
*Tours stay at Wort Hotel on day 7 and do not include holiday activities