Get personalized trip planning and one-on-one consultations with an expert local guide.
Our itineraries are individually tailored to meet your interests, group, and schedule.
Our goal is to help you "Travel with Intention" by choosing quality over quantity and adopting a mindset that allows you to be more open to unique, immersive, and connection-focused experiences.
We’ll help you break free of your checklist, leaving time for Serendipity!
Yellowstone is such a big place, with so much to see and do. It's easy to be overwhelmed.
A place where you could get help planning your ultimate Yellowstone vacation....
...with personalized trip planning sessions
Including:
45 minutes to talk with an expert local guide.
Insider advice for how to plan your trip to fit your interests and group.
Answers to your Yellowstone questions, like where to stay, what not to miss, and how to keep the whole family engaged.
After our session, you'll receive:
A personalized itinerary, including suggestions and links to activities and lodging.
Exclusive access to our Yellowstone Resource Library with extensive pre-planning guides, packing lists, and more!
Only $225
FAQ section
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Springtime is the best time for wildlife watching! Summer can be busy, but it has the best weather. So get out early or stay out late to avoid crowds. Fall has much cooler temperatures and is full of excitement with the elk and bison rut. Winter is the quietest and most magical time of year.
If you are traveling to just Yellowstone, 6 days is best, with at least 4 days on the ground. If you plan to visit both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, you will need 4 days in Yellowstone and at least 3 days in Grand Teton, making for a 10-day trip.
Yellowstone is a vast, diverse ecosystem. Each area of the park is unique, making it feel like multiple parks in one. You could visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River to see towering waterfalls, walk the shores of the largest high-elevation lake, and look for wildlife in the "Serengeti of America," known as Lamar Valley.
Yellowstone's weather can shift quickly, so pack lots of layers, including a rain jacket or waterproof/windproof layer, gloves, a warm hat (even in summer), a brimmed hat for intense sunlight, sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, chapstick, and sunglasses. Don't forget your binoculars and swimsuit to visit the public hot springs in the area.
I was awestruck by [Shauna's] vast and detailed knowledge of the entire park. [Shauna will help you be] more than a tourist, you'll build a relationship with the park and memories that will last a lifetime.
LINDA B
Shauna and her team at Yellowstone Trip Planning are true professionals with the hearts of adventure educators! I co-lead a nonprofit which exists to provide life-changing educational and immersive experiences for young people who would not otherwise have the resources to do so. When I expressed our mission to Shauna, she instantly knew the formula needed to hit all the marks for our travelers.
JULIE H
Shauna was so helpful and very knowledgeable. Even though I've been to Yellowstone before, her expertise was so welcome, and I'm so looking forward to the trip. She is very thoughtful and listens to your input to come up with the perfect itinerary! If you are thinking of hiring her, DO IT!!!
NICK M
Shauna was so helpful with planning our Yellowstone and Teton trip for our family reunion. She took the guesswork out of lodging and activities for our group of 13. With guests from ages 2 - 60+ and several with food allergies, Shauna helped us find appropriate activities and meal options. We are so excited for this great adventure!
MARY JO