Three reasons to visit Yellowstone in the winter:
1) The beautiful scenery.
2) No crowds – watch Old Faithful with 30 people instead of 3,000!
3) See more wildlife! The animals come “down” out of the mountains in the winter.
Day 1 – Home to Cedar Shores, SD
This morning our adventure begins as we head west. The laughter and fun on our luxury motorcoach will warm our heart and our toes – but be sure you’ve packed your warm, winter gear for our grand exploration! Along the way, we will make a stop at the famous Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD. We will stay at Cedar Shores Resort on the banks of the Missouri River tonight. This evening, enjoy dinner together as we look ahead to our great adventure.
Included Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Cedar Shores Resort
Day 2 – Cedar Shores to Sheridan, WY
We continue our westward journey driving across South Dakota and into Wyoming. We’ll take a scenic drive through the Badlands and enjoy the winter views of this water carved masterpiece. Our stop tonight is in Sheridan where we will be able to see the Rocky Mountains off in the distance. We’ll gather for a group dinner again tonight.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Best Western
Day 3 – Sheridan to West Yellowstone, MT
After breakfast, we travel to Little Big Horn Monument and Battlefield. Learn more about the battle that took the life of Gen. George Custer. Then it’s on to West Yellowstone for a two night stay. We’ll enjoy a fun pizza party & game night this evening!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Kelly Inn (2 Nights)
Day 4 – Yellowstone
This morning we board our Snowcoach for a ride into Yellowstone National Park. Our snowcoach ride will be warm and exciting. Our guide for Yellowstone Park will inform us about the history of the park, the geology of the park and wildlife. We will travel along the Madison River and stops may include: Firehole Canyon, Fountain Paint Pots, the Midway Geyser Basin and of course we will stop at Old Faithful where we will watch this wonderful Geyser rise out of it’s wintery slumber and thrill us with a wonderful show! We will enjoy a boxed lunch before we continue our travels in the park. As we make our way back to West Yellowstone for the evening you will not forget the sights and sounds of Yellowstone in the Winter! Enjoy a wonderful included dinner tonight.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – Yellowstone to Jackson, WY
After a good night’s sleep, we’ll check out and take a very short drive to the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. After being greeted by a naturalist, enjoy exploring the center on your own, viewing majestic grizzly bears, gray wolves, river otters, birds of prey and more! Lucky for us, the Center’s grizzly bears do not hibernate. This allows us to watch their fascinating behaviors, especially since the keepers hide food in their habitat, stock the pond with live trout, and rearrange features regularly – all to stimulate the bears both mentally and physically like in the wild! Be sure to check out their newly opened Yellowstone Ecosystem Wildlife and Nature Exhibits. Departing, we’ll travel southwest into Idaho, stopping for a scenic lunch at Lakeside Lodge, boasting panoramic views of the Island Park Reservoir. Continuing south and heading back into Wyoming, our destination is Jackson, the center of activity for the famous Jackson Hole Area. Our home for the next two nights is the Rustic Inn Creekside Resort, a boutique resort full of luxurious, western charm! Settling into our private, 400 sq. ft. Superior Cabins will be easy with their vaulted ceiling, grand windows letting in the natural light, spa bathroom with rain shower, and adirondack chairs on their private veranda! The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy dinner at the Rustic Inn Bistro, warm yourself by the fireplace in the cozy lounge, or perhaps soak and swim in the clean mountain air. The resort’s pool, sauna, and hot tub are open year around.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Rustic Inn Creekside Resort (2 Nights)
Day 6 – Jackson
We start off our morning with a sumptuous gourmet breakfast buffet. Then a special adventure is in store as we climb aboard horse-drawn sleighs for an unforgettable ride across the National Elk Refuge. With the company of our knowledgeable guide, we will get up close and personal with the thousands of elk that winter here. Between the close proximity to the wildlife and the breathtaking mountain views, have your cameras ready! What a thrill this will be! Returning to our resort right before lunchtime, you have a few options: 1) Stay at our beautiful resort where you can enjoy lunch and perhaps book a spa treatment, enjoy the resort’s scenic walking paths, or simply relax in your spacious cabin; 2) Transportation is provided the short distance to downtown Jackson where a variety of restaurants await as well as an afternoon of shopping. Tonight, we’ll gather together and head to the Gun Barrel Steak and Game house for a legendary dinner.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 – Jackson to Laramie, WY
Enjoy another tasty resort breakfast before we depart Jackson and travel through Grand Teton National Park. After watching the Teton’s disappear behind us, we have a unique stop ahead at the National Museum of Military Vehicles. Home to the world’s largest private collection of U.S. military ground transportation vehicles on display to the public, this museum honors the history of American freedom and the service & sacrifice of our veterans and their families. At the canteen, we’ll grab a boxed lunch to bring onto the motorcoach. We then continue our journey through Wyoming, with mountain peaks, forests, and ranges all around us. This will be a beautiful drive as we travel into Laramie for our evening stop.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Box Lunch
Hotel: Holiday Inn
Day 8 – Laramie to Lincoln, NE
Today we travel out of the mountains and head across the plains of Nebraska. During our travel day, we’ll make comfort stops as well as enjoy a fantastic lunch in Paxton at Ole’s Big Game Steakhouse, which dates back to 1933. The Drury Plaza Hotel in Lincoln is our home for the evening. This evening partake in the Drury’s Kickback Reception, which is a complete light meal.
Hotel: Drury Plaza Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Drury Kickback
Day 9 – Lincoln to Home
We head towards home today. Our coach will be filled with many stories of this heartwarming winter adventure!
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Please note: If additional nights lodging would be required, due to the season of traveling to these areas, it would be the responsibility of the passenger. Therefore, R&J strongly recommends the purchase of optional travel protection which would cover additional lodging expenses as well as many other areas of coverage.
Motorcoach Per Person Pricing Information
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Price Includes
18 Meals & 1 Kickback, Hotels & Activities as stated in brochure, Luxury Motorcoach
01/22/2027 01/30/2027
Tour Map
Tour Highlights
* Badlands Winter Drive
* Little Bighorn Battlefield
* 2 Nights in West Yellowstone
* Explore Yellowstone National Park
* Park Sights via a Snowcoach Ride
* Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
* 2 Nights in Jackson at Rustic Inn Creekside Resort
* Sleigh Ride in National Elk Refuge
* Jackson Hole & Teton Mountains
* National Museum of Military Vehicles
