Yellowstone Lake Llama Trek
Yellowstone National Park, WY
Trip Highlights
- Traverse Yellowstone Lake
- Remote Mountain Wilderness
- Abundant Wildlife Habitat
- Wonderful Solitude
- The Yellowstone River
- Amazing Campsites
- Friendly Llama Companions
Description
If you’re interested in a truly authentic wilderness experience without the hefty packs required on backpacking trips, this tour is a great choice! Our Yellowstone Lake Llama Trek takes guests along the eastern shore of America’s largest freshwater lake above 7,000 feet to the inlet of the Yellowstone River, America’s longest undammed river. This trip is characterized by a deep sense of wild solitude, dense forests, open meadows, amazing views across Yellowstone Lake, pristine creeks flowing in from side canyons, mountain views and exceptional wildlife habitat. It truly is Yellowstone National Park at its finest!
We begin our hike from the northern edge of Yellowstone Lake and hike south for two nights along the eastern shore. On Day 3 we leave the lake and head up the Yellowstone River valley toward its headwaters. Setting up for two nights at a memorable campsite, we will day hike as far as we can get into the stunning wilderness beyond. Our evenings will be spent relaxing around cozy campfires and dining on amazing backcountry fare prepared by your guide(s). Join us for an unforgettable, remote wilderness trip in America’s first national park!
$2860 Per Person
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
The difficulty of this trip comes mostly from hiking distances and remoteness. Although the hiking is fairly moderate, there is elevation change most days and some sections of the trail can be loose from horse traffic. This area is said to be the most remote section of land in the contiguous US.
Hiking Distances:

3-12 miles
Backpack Weight:

10-20 lbs
Terrain:

Lightly Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:

Up to 400 feet
Heights Exposure:

None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 10-20 lb backpack for 8-10 hours
- Maintaining balance and footing on lightly rugged terrain
- Crossing creeks and rivers on slippery rocks and/or logs
SOLITUDE LEVEL 4
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this Yellowstone llama trip a solitude 4. Expect to see a couple of other groups of hikers per day.
This trip begins and ends in Jackson, Wyoming. Jackson has an airport served by United, Delta, and American Airlines. A Black Car Service (307-413-2572) provides private airport shuttles (advance reservations are recommended.)
You can also fly into:
- Idaho Falls – small, more affordable airport; can meet your guide in Driggs, ID instead of Jackson; requires a car rental
- Salt Lake City – Salt Lake Express (800-356-9796 or 208-656-8824) and Alltrans (800-652-9510) offer daily shuttles (4.5 hours). Advance reservations required.
PRIVATE TRIPS
Travel in perfect company by booking a private trip exclusively for your group!
Our sliding scale for private trips is based on the final number of guests in your group. Rates are per person and do not include sales tax, national park fees or guide gratuity. The final rate is based on the actual number of guests on the trip and may adjust based on cancellations or additions.
Please Note: you can also enjoy a private trip at our normal scheduled rates by filling any empty tour to capacity. However, if group members drop from the tour those spots will automatically become available on our website for instant booking. By purchasing a private trip at the rates listed below, your trip will remain exclusive to your group regardless of cancellations.
PRIVATE RATES FOR THIS TRIP
- 2 People: Rate x 2.5
- 3 People: Rate x 1.75
- 4 People: Rate x 1.25
- 5+ People: Rate x 1.15
*all rates are per person
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