Fairy Falls Private Hike
Yellowstone National Park
5.0 (27 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Fantastic Geyser Basin
- Beautiful Waterfall
- Breathtaking Grand Prismatic Spring
- Top-shelf Backpack & Trekking Poles
- Amazing Natural & Cultural History
- Tasty Trail Snacks & Picnic Lunch
Description
If you love thermal features, amazing landscapes, and photogenic waterfalls, then our Fairy Falls Day Hike is for you. We begin with a short climb up to an incredible viewpoint overlooking the Grand Prismatic Spring, one of the most iconic thermal features in Yellowstone. This rainbow starburst of a hot spring is the third largest in the world at over 200 feet in diameter. We then continue with a serene trek through lodgepole pine forests to Fairy Falls – a 200-foot waterfall plunging off a pine-studded cliff. We will enjoy a delicious picnic lunch, take photos, and enjoy this gorgeous feature. For those wanting to see it all, we will continue further into the backcountry to Imperial Geyser. At this point, we can either head back the way we came to complete our day at 5.5 miles or move onward for an 8-mile loop. After soaking up the magic of this lesser known gem, we will continue our hike back through the forests and meadows to the trailhead. We will keep our eyes peeled for wildlife and continue learning about the fascinating science and history of America’s first national park.
Please note: this hike is operated by Wildland Llamas, a separate company from Wildland Trekking, but with shared management and guide teams. Wildland Llamas is a licensed stock outfitter and guide company in Yellowstone National Park.
$190-$550 Per Person
Season: June-Sept
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 2
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
The trail for this hike is well maintained. There are a few sections where mud and water must be crossed on rocks and logs.
Hiking Distances:
Up to 8 mi
Backpack Weight:
10-15 pounds
Terrain:
Lightly Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
Up to 250 ft
Heights Exposure:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 10-15 pound backpack for 6-8 hours
SOLITUDE LEVEL 3
- Level 1: around other hikers the entire time
- Level 2: around other hikers most of the time
- Level 3: around other hikers some of the time
- Level 4: see a couple other groups during the hike
- Level 5: most likely to have the trail to ourselves
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Rates
- 1 person: $550
- 2 people: $290 per person
- 3 people: $269 per person
- 4-5 people: $215 per person
- 6-7 people: $190 per person
- 10 and younger: $135 per person
Private day hike tours are only open to your party.
*Prices do not include gratuity for your guide
TRIP DATES & BOOKING
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REQUEST A RESERVATION
This trip is exclusively booked through customer service due to logistics with lodging, permits, staffing, availability, or something else. Please contact us online or call us at 800-715-HIKE (4453) to request a reservation.
Tour dates reflect general availability. You will select your desired hike during the registration process. The season for this hike is June-September.
Don't see your dates? Call us! We may be able to add new trip dates.
800-715-HIKE (4453)Trip Details
What's Included
- Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
- A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you’d like, and as is possible in a day
- Trail snacks and a picnic lunch
- Use of a top of the line, technical day pack
- Use of trekking poles
- Mandatory 5% national park fee that passes through directly to Yellowstone
What's Not Included (Required)
- Transportation to the trailhead
- Lightweight hiking shoes or hiking boots
- Waterproof rain jacket or poncho
- Warm wool or fleece top (Spring, Fall)
- Warm hat and gloves (Spring, Fall, Winter)
- Water bottles or bladder (2 liters total capacity)
- Sunhat
What's Not Included (Recommended)
- A cold or frozen bottle of water or Gatorade (Spring, Summer, Fall)
- Sunglasses
- Knee braces (if needed)
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Gratuity for your guide
Food: What To Expect
Day hike tours include energizing trail snacks and a delicious picnic lunch. Your guide will customize the food for your hike, but a typical lunch consists of gourmet sandwiches or wraps, fruit, veggies, chips, drinks and a dessert. On wintery or cold days you may be treated to soup or a hot, freshly cooked lunch (if you’d prefer a hot meal, please let us know!)
We regularly accommodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher and non-gluten diets and will make adjustments for food allergies. These and other special dietary requests may require an additional fee.
Trip Logistics
Where Do We Meet?
You will meet your guide at Old Faithful Visitor Center. Your guide will contact you approximately 7 days before your hike to coordinate the exact time and location of your rendezvous.
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.
If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval on a case by case basis
Weather in Yellowstone
Being a Northern mountain environment, Yellowstone is prone to sudden temperature and weather shifts. This is an exciting aspect of being in Yellowstone. On the Spring/Fall Trekking Adventure in June, snow is a slight possibility, and the rest of the summer you’re likely to get rained on at least once during your trip. To be fully prepared, please follow the recommended clothing list closely (this list comes as part of your trip packet when you register). See below for average summer temperatures in Yellowstone:
Average Temperatures (Fahrenheit)
| Month | High | Low |
|---|---|---|
| June | 70° | 42° |
| July | 80° | 47° |
| August | 78° | 45° |
| September | 68° | 37° |
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Phyllis M
Amazing
Our hike with Sara was an amazing experience! She is knowledgeable, professional and very attentive. Sara was able to answer questions, provide detailed learning experiences and made a terrific lunch with allergies in mind. Request Sara as your guide - she will not disappoint!
Angelo G
We had a great time
Sara Newman was an amazing guide, she is extremely knowledgeable about the area. We had a great time. I strongly recommend doing this trip with her.
David B
You never fail to impress.
The hike was perfect. Great scenary, great weather, great accommodations and great guide. Did I say it was GREAT. It was! Our guide Sara was knowledgeable and friendly and led an outstanding trip. This is our third trip with Wildland Trekking and was awesome as usual. Thanks for a great service. You never fail to impress.
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