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Grand Canyon Of The Yellowstone South Rim Trail

Hike ID: 1445

Pricing

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Pricing is as below, depending on the starting location
  • Hike starts at West Yellowstone
    $170.00/person for 8 to 10 persons, $190.00/person for 5 to 7 persons, $215.00/person for 3 to 4 persons and $265.00/person for 2 persons
    $530.00 for single guest
  • Hike starts at Chittenden Bridge
    $170.00/person for 8 to 10 persons, $190.00/person for 5 to 7 persons, $215.00/person for 3 to 4 persons and $265.00/person for 2 persons
    $530.00 for single guest

This guided hike will take you along the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone south rim hiking trail, as it follows the Yellowstone River over two major waterfalls, and through the Grand Canyon itself, finishing at Artist Point. The views of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone from Artist Point are probably the best anywhere.

There are also great vistas of both the Upper Yellowstone Falls and the Lower Yellowstone Falls, as well, of course, as the canyon itself, plus the Yellowstone River.

Unlike its sister trail across the canyon, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone north rim trail, the south rim trail does not have any major hills to climb.

The hike is about 1.75 miles (2.8 kilometres) long one way, and there are a number of ways we can tackle the return trip.  You can stay at Artist Point while your guide walks back to fetch the vehicle; you and your guide can do the hike back along the rim; or you can walk back along the road to the vehicle, which is a lot quicker.

Please check out the videos we have on the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone south rim hike.

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Tour Notes

We regret that cancellations and changes will not be accepted, and refunds will not be given. Half the amount may be charged to your card when you make the booking, and the balance will be charged 45 days from the tour date. An attempted or purported cancellation will result in the entire amount being charged to your card immediately.

The credit/debit card you used must be with you when you travel, and should be in your name. If you are booking for someone else, please let us know as you will need to complete the credit card authorization documentation, which we will send you.

If there are six or fewer people on the tour, a shuttle may transport you between Salt Lake and east Idaho, where one of our guides will pick you up and take you to Yellowstone. If this happens, the departure and drop off locations will be the Salt Lake City airport and a central Salt Lake downtown location. If there are more than six people, a dedicated guide and vehicle will transport you all the way.

This is a small group tour, with the possible exception of the shuttle between Salt Lake and east Idaho, where a bus may be used. The shuttle may make several stops on the way to east Idaho.

Parts of this tour may be provided by other vendors we use.

Times are approximate. The itinerary may change without notice, and we cannot be responsible for the consequences of delays.  At the beginning and end, of the season, road closures and weather conditions may prevent this tour being run as detailed. In particular, the road from Old Faithful to Grand Teton generally opens in mid-May. General road maintenance in the park may affect the way this tour operates.

Two nights’ lodging are included at Yellowstone Motel, or similar, in West Yellowstone. 

Please do not make any plans that depend on this tour, until you receive our confirmation email.

This tour has a two person minimum for most of the season, and four people in the quiet times. 

The entrance fees to the park are included.

Three picnic or sack lunches are the only meals included.