Winter Lodging & Learning Packages
Explore Yellowstone from the inside out through these educational excursion packages.
These cooperative programs combine the unparalleled experience of the Yellowstone Association Institute (one of the largest and most well respected field schools in the National Park System) and the accommodations, meals and activities of Yellowstone National Park Lodges.
Enjoy program time with a fun and knowledgeable naturalist from Y.A.I. on an adventure you will never forget! Yellowstone Association Members receive a $10.00 discount per person on any package.
Fine tune your Nordic skills the day before the program starts. For specific programs, our “Learn to ski” add-on includes an extra night’s lodging, a breakfast per person as well as a group ski lesson, full day ski rentals and a ski shuttle. Ask about the “Learn To Ski” add-on when you call toll-free for reservations at 866-GEYSERLAND (866-439-7375).
Family Winter Holiday
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The kids are out of school for a week, it’s time to treat your whole family to an experience of a lifetime! Explore Yellowstone’s unique winter environment with a Yellowstone Association naturalist/guide who will help you and your children enjoy adventures such as animal tracking, wildlife watching, photography cross country skiing and snowshoeing. See a bit of the interior of the park on a one day snowcoach tour to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. During this program your child/children may become Junior Rangers.
Maximum group size is 10 and activity level is rated easy.
- Offered December 25, 2009*, January 15, February 12, 2010
- Minimum age of 8 years old
- Minimum of 4 persons required for course to occur
- $749.00 per adult, based on two adults per room
- $923.00 per adult, based on one adult per room
- $515.00 per child
- These prices do not include tax, gratuity or utility fee
Program includes:
- 4 Nights at Mammoth Hotel
- 4 Breakfasts and Lunches per Person
- Welcome Gift
- Snow Card Discount Card
- In Park Transportation
- Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Rental
- 1 Hour Hot Tub Rental
- Unlimited Ice Skating
- Optional Evening Programs with the NPS & Yellowstone Park Lodges
*December package prices higher
Winter Wildlife Expedition
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Discover the abundant and varied wildlife of Yellowstone's Northern Range. Traveling by van, foot, and snowshoe, we will observe and learn about bison, elk, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, coyotes, wolves, and a host of other species.
- Available December 23, 2009* - March 3, 2010
- Minimum age of 12 years old
- Minimum 4 persons required for course to occur
- $619.00 per person, double occupancy
- $793.00 for single occupancy
- These prices do not include tax or gratuity
Program includes:
- 4 Nights Lodging at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
- 3 Breakfasts and Lunches per Person
- Welcome Gift
- Snow Card Discount Card
- In-Park Transportation for Field Trips
- Snowshoe Rentals
- 1 Hour Hot Tub Rental
- Unlimited Ice Skating
- Optional Evening Programs with National Park Service & YNP Lodges
*December package prices higher
Yellowstone on Skis
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A five-day program in Yellowstone's wilderness for skiing enthusiasts with a robust sense of adventure. Daily ski trips explore Blacktail Plateau, Lamar Valley, Yellowstone's Grand Canyon, and the foot of the Gallatin Range.
- Available December 26, 2009*, January 9, January 23, February 6, February 20, 2010 Minimum age of 12 years old
- Minimum 4 persons required for course to occur
- $1,429.00 per person, double occupancy
- $1,786.00 for single occupancy
- Add rental ski package at $40.00 per person, plus tax
- These prices do not include tax or gratuity
Program includes:
- 3 Nights Lodging at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
- 3 Nights Lodging at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge
- 4 Breakfasts and Lunches per Person
- Welcome Gift
- Snow Card Discount Card
- In-Park Transportation for Field Trips and to Lodging Sites
- 1 Hour Hot Tub Rental
- Unlimited Ice Skating
- Optional Evening Programs with National Park Service & YNP Lodges
*December package prices higher
Winter Wolf Discovery
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Let a Y.A.I. naturalist lead you into the beautiful landscape of Lamar Valley, where Yellowstone's wolves are often spotted. This is your best chance to see and learn about these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
- Available December 27, 2009* - February 28, 2010
- Minimum age of 12 years old
- Minimum 4 persons required for course to occur
- $649.00 per person, double occupancy
- $823.00 for single occupancy
- These prices do not include tax or gratuity
Program includes:
- 4 Nights Lodging at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
- 3 Breakfasts and Lunches per Person
- Welcome Gift
- Snow Card Discount Card
- In-Park Transportation for Field Trips
- Snowshoe Rentals
- 1 Hour Hot Tub Rental
- Unlimited Ice Skating
- Optional Evening Programs with National Park Service & YNP Lodges
*December package prices higher
Winter in Wonderland
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The abundance of thermal features create Yellowstone's unique environment.
Moisture from those thermal features combined with the cold winter temperatures create some amazing landscapes. Because a blanket of white covers the ground, most of the larger mammals are easier to spot making winter a wildlife watchers dream. This week long educational adventure will include snowshoe and ski tours in a variety of winter habitats, including the Lamar Valley, Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
- Offered December 21, 2009* through March 1, 2010
- Minimum age of 12 years old
- Minimum of 4 persons required for course to occur
- $1,279.00 per person double occupancy
- $1,604.00 per person single occupancy
- These prices do not include tax or gratuity
Program includes:
- 4 Nights at Mammoth Hotel
- 2 Nights at Old Faithful Snow Lodge
- 5 Breakfasts and Lunches per Person
- Welcome Gift
- Snow Card Discount Card
- In Park Transportation
- Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Rental
- Unlimited Ice Skating
- 1 Hour Hot Tub Rental per room (at Mammoth only)
- Optional Evening Programs with the NPS & Yellowstone Park Lodges
*December package prices higher
Old Faithful Winter Expedition
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Venture into the heart of Yellowstone on a journey through the Park's winter wilderness. Beginning at Mammoth Hot Springs, you'll travel by snowcoach to a warm and cozy base deep in the center of the Park at Old Faithful Snow Lodge. From there you will travel by snowcoach to Yellowstone's remote and spectacular winter gems - including Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Yellowstone Lake - in search of wildlife, steaming thermal features, grand winter views and the true sense of winter wilderness. This program is primarily snowcoach based, with short easy walks on foot or snowshoe to viewpoints and thermal areas.
- Programs begining Saturdays from January 2, 16, 30, February 13, 27, 2010
- Minimum age of 12 years old
- Minimum of 4 persons required for course to occur
- $999.00 per person double occupancy
- $1,237.00 per person single occupancy
- These prices do not include tax or gratuity
Program includes:
- 2 Nights at Mammoth Hotel
- 2 Nights at Old Faithful Snow Lodge
- 3 Breakfasts and Lunches per Person
- Welcome Gift
- Snow Card Discount Card
- In Park Transportation
- Unlimited Ice Skating
- 1 Hour Hot Tub Rental per room (at Mammoth only)
- Optional Evening Programs with the NPS & Yellowstone Park Lodges
*December package prices higher
Online Package Reservation Request Form
If you would like to participate in any of the packages offered by Yellowstone National Park Lodges we encourage you to use our Online Package Reservation Request form.
Related Information
Learn more about these packages from the Yellowstone Association Institute or call 307.344.5566 for details.
