7 Day Grand Teton and Yellowstone Itinerary

This PDF Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks itinerary outlines every
detail of the road trip to explore both national parks in 7 days. 

27-pages of expert advice to help you navigate Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks and maximize your experience. The guide includes the best things to do in each park, recommended hikes, things to see, where to stay near the national parks, and recommendations on where to eat. It also includes the driving route mileage and time it takes to drive between them, packing lists, and tips on where to fly into and what kind of car to rent.

Last Updated: January 2025

Where the Grand Teton and Yellowstone Itinerary Goes:  Two of the country’s most incredible national parks located in Wyoming and Montana and the surrounding cities. 

The itinerary goes to each of these stop in this order:

-Grand Teton National Park

-Jackson, Wyoming 

-Yellowstone National Park 

-West Yellowstone, Montana

Get ready to explore Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks! There are so many diverse natural landscapes in these national parks, including mountains, lakes, waterfalls, colorful thermal pools, magnificent geysers and abundant wildlife. Whether you are coming to see the beautiful colors of a geothermal pool, watch Old Faithful erupt, chase waterfalls, or dip your toes in a lake, this Grand Teton and Yellowstone itinerary offers so many breathtaking sights to see.

Before you take your Grand Teton and Yellowstone trip, listen to our podcast episodes on Yellowstone and Grand Teton taking this same route!

How this Itinerary will help you

Grand Teton and Yellowstone Itinerary Map

The exact route to take to visit each park including mileage between parks & how much time to allot for driving. The itinerary includes routes for these legs of the trip so you can visit both in one trip, or break it up over multiple trips.

• Salt Lake City to Jackson Hole
• Jackson to Grand Teton National Park 
• Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone 
• Yellowstone to West Yellowstone 

Where to Stay

Hotel recommendations for each night on the 7 Day Grand Teton and Yellowstone Itinerary including the budget-friendly hotel we actually stayed in and a couple other recommendations.

• Where to stay in Jackson Hole
• Where to stay in West Yellowstone

Hiking Recommendations in Each National Park

Hikes we did in each park including mileage, how much time to allow for each hike, what you can expect to see along the hikes, and tips for what to pack to make this hike more special. That could mean an extra warm jacket, bear spray, or a lunch - either way we have you covered! We also include park hours, park entrance fees and other recommended activities within the park. 

• Best hikes in Grand Teton National Park 
• Best things to see in Yellowstone

Activities & Extras

We include everything you need to just show up and have fun! The itinerary lists unique overlooks, things to do, and other things to do on the trip that aren’t hiking. We also share packing lists, helpful squad tips, where to eat around the parks, and tips for navigating the airport and rental car to begin and end your trip.

• Best things to see in both national parks
• Where to eat in Jackson Hole
• Where to eat in West Yellowstone 
• Stops along the drives 
• Packing list 
• Airports to fly into
• Where to get a rental car + tips to get a good deal