Itinerary Details
Majestic Montana & Yellowstone
Day 1ARRIVE IN BOZEMAN, MONTANAYour Small Group Discovery Tour begins! At 6 pm, join your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
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EXPLORE MORE in Bozeman and enjoy restaurants, local microbrews, or live music in the vibrant downtown. Your GlobusGO mobile app has maps and tips for the perfect day.
Day 2BOZEMAN–LIVINGSTONTents and Tyrannosaurus Rex Visit the Museum of the Rockies for world-famous dinosaur fossils, historic Montana pioneer and exploration days plus see a Living History Farm depicting life in the 1900s. Travel from the forested Gallatin Valley to open plains surrounded by mountain ranges and converging rivers in the remarkable Paradise Valley. Make camp for the night and enjoy modern-day “glamping” in scenic rural Montana at [LF] Under Canvas. With the afternoon at leisure, relax at the resort and appreciate Paradise Valley, rest in a riverside hammock, or consider an optional hiking excursion. Enjoy dinner at the riverfront with locally sourced meat and seafood, fresh salads, and later, spend time stargazing with s’mores by the crackling campfire. (B,L,D)
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WESTERN TRADITION Located at the “Big Bend” in the Yellowstone River, Livingston was the original gateway city to Yellowstone Park with a train depot, saloons, hotels, and stunning scenery. Today, the live music, fly fishing contests, local breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, and modern saloons keep the local ranchers and visitors entertained in an Old West style.
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SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION Upscale glamping at Under Canvas in safari-inspired tents with ensuite bathrooms, plush linens, hot running water, private decks, and all the modern comforts of home. Best-in-class scenery, flanked by mountains and the Yellowstone River flowing north out of Yellowstone National Park provide the perfect backdrop for a great night’s sleep under the stars.
Day 3LIVINGSTON–GARDINER–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARKTrail Tips and River Trips Depart Livingston for Gardiner and view the original entrance to Yellowstone, as the iconic Roosevelt Arch welcomes you to America’s First National Park. Visit Mammoth Hot Springs in the northern part of the park, where heat, water, limestone, and rock fractures have created a unique terrace feature and learn about the famous hot springs and park’s thermal features. Later, join your Tour Director to explore the Upper Geyser Basin. Travel through the park today with stops to see the Lower Geyser Basin’s famous Fountain Paint Pots—named for the reds, yellows, and browns of the bubbling mud. (B,D)
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NATURAL WONDERS Experience the beauty of Yellowstone with a guided walking tour of the Upper Geyser Basin. The greatest geothermal basin on Earth, this region also features the extraordinary sights of world-famous Old Faithful, which erupts with regularity throughout the day, as well as other less predictable geysers, including Castle, Daisy, Riverside, and Grand Geysers.
Day 4YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK America’s First National Park Rise early for a memorable experience in Lamar Valley, the magical “Serengeti of North America.” [LF] A perfect vantage point to spot majestic wildlife in their natural habitat, Lamar Valley is home to elk, coyote, grizzly bears, wolves, and bison plus streams of fish and vibrant wildflowers. Discover the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for the thundering Lower Falls, which are nearly twice the height of Niagara (weather permitting). Explore on your own with the remainder of the day at leisure in the park.(B)
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BRING YOUR BINOCULARS! Situated in the northeast section of the park, Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley carves a vast U-shaped valley from millions of years of glaciers during the last ice age. This area provides an unforgettable wildlife watching opportunity from a safe vantage point.
Day 5YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–WEST YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA–BIG SKYNative Heritage & Conservation Heroes Wake up this morning to the fresh, crisp air of Yellowstone and visit the [LF] Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center, where local artists display and demonstrate nature photography, beadwork, storytelling, watercolor painting, and more. Depart Yellowstone National Park for the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone for an immersive experience en route to Big Sky, Montana. With Yellowstone in the rear-view mirror, the world-famous Rocky Mountain Spanish Peaks greet you with the golden hour in Big Sky. (B,D)
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SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Local Indigenous artists, scholars, and members of the 27 associated tribes of Yellowstone National Park engage and educate visitors about the cultural heritage and historical connections with the park land at the Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center. Part of the Yellowstone Forever Institute, it provides an ongoing Native presence in the park for visitors to also showcase the handiwork of tribal artists and encourage cross-cultural exchange.
Day 6BIG SKYThe Peak of Perfection Admire the beauty of the Rocky Mountains from the river, walking path, or from the back of a horse during a free day in Big Sky. Celebrate nature and consider an optional excursion today to hike, ride, or climb to new heights in a gondola. Tonight, shine up your boots and put on your cowboy hat for your visit to a ranch with a delicious [LF] ranch-to-table dinner. (B,D)
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EXPLORE MORE Spend free time in Big Sky with an optional ziplining excursion, guided horseback riding, or a guided hike of Ousel Falls for breathtaking views. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO app.
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SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Ranch (farm)-to-table is not a trend here, it’s a way of life! The rivers, ranches and farms provide locally sourced protein, greenhouses and fertile ground give producers sustainably grown ingredients within reach. The dining experience provides the growers and culinary artisans an opportunity to showcase the importance of fresh, local, healthy food and supports local economies to ensure stability.
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NATURAL WONDERS Tucked in the Gallatin River Canyon, near historic Bozeman and the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky is surrounded by dramatic Rocky Mountain scenery, expansive wilderness, and year-round amenities and trails for hiking, skiing, and horseback riding.
Day 7BIG SKY–GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK–JACKSON, WYOMING Highway to Heaven Journey over the Teton Pass for stunning views of the Grand Teton Mountains. Spend time in Grand Teton National Park and discover Jackson Lake, Jenny Lake, and the Chapel of Transfiguration en route to Jackson. (B)
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HISTORIC SPOT The small log cabin-style Chapel of Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park was built in 1925 with local logs and labor, still hosts regular services and is on the National Register of Historic Places. An aspen stump serves as the pulpit and a glass picture window behind the altar provides a spectacular, memorable mountain view.
Day 8JACKSON. GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARKWild by Nature Enjoy a free morning to explore the historic district of Jackson Hole on a walking tour or consider an optional excursion for a gentle float on the Snake River. This afternoon, marvel at the spectacular Wyoming scenery on a Teton Village tram ride. Celebrate your adventure with new friends tonight at a festive farewell dinner. (B,D)
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EXPLORE MORE in Jackson with an optional float trip along the Snake River, stroll along the downtown boardwalks to enjoy a drink at one of the local saloons or explore one of the many galleries that call Jackson home.
Day 9JACKSONSafe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more of Jackson? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
