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Montana: Exploring Big Sky Country featuring Yellowstone & Glacier National Parks (Bozeman, MT to Missoula, MT, 2026)

10 days
From Bozeman to Missoula
4.5 (956 reviews)

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bozeman

    Bozeman
    Accommodation
    Hotel (AC Hotel Downtown)
  3. Day 2

    Bozeman to Gardiner - Yellowstone Southern Loop

    Bozeman to Gardiner - Yellowstone Southern Loop
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Grand Prismatic Spring
    • Overlook hike at Grand Prismatic Spring (optional 20-minute hike)
    • Visit Old Faithful geyser
    • Walk boardwalk trails surrounding Old Faithful
    • Yellowstone Southern Loop drive with wildlife viewing

    Optional Activities

    • 20-minute hike to Grand Prismatic Spring overlook
    Landmarks
    Grand Prismatic Spring
    Old Faithful
    Yellowstone National Park
  4. Day 3

    Gardiner - Yellowstone Northern Loop

    Gardiner - Yellowstone Northern Loop
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Ridgeline Hotel at Yellowstone)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mammoth Hot Springs
    • Explore boardwalks at Mammoth Hot Springs
    • Visit Grand Canyon of Yellowstone lookout
    Landmarks
    Mammoth Hot Springs
    Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
    Yellowstone River
  5. Day 4

    Gardiner to Helena - Paradise Valley

    Gardiner to Helena - Paradise Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Paradise Valley
    Landmarks
    Paradise Valley
    Absaroka Beartooth Mountains
    Gallatin Range
  6. Day 5

    Helena - Gates of the Mountains

    Helena - Gates of the Mountains
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown)

    Included Activities

    • Narrated train trolley tour of Helena
    • Gates of the Mountains boat cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore downtown Helena
    Landmarks
    Cathedral of St. Helena
    Last Chance Gulch
    Gates of the Mountains
    Missouri River
  7. Day 6

    Helena to St. Mary - Great Falls

    Helena to St. Mary - Great Falls
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Great Bear Lodge at St. Mary Village)

    Included Activities

    • View Great Falls waterfalls

    Optional Activities

    • Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center
    • C.M. Russell Art Museum self-guided tour
    Landmarks
    Great Falls
    Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center
    C.M. Russell Art Museum
  8. Day 7

    St. Mary to Whitefish - Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road

    St. Mary to Whitefish - Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grouse Mountain Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Glacier National Park vintage red bus tour
    • Going-to-the-Sun Road scenic drive
    Landmarks
    Glacier National Park
    Going-to-the-Sun Road
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  9. Day 8

    Whitefish

    Whitefish
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Mouth-watering barbeque dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grouse Mountain Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Barbeque dinner

    Optional Activities

    • White-water rafting adventure
    • Scenic float down Flathead River
    • Shopping and dining in downtown Whitefish
    Landmarks
    Whitefish
    Flathead River
  10. Day 9

    Whitefish to Missoula - Flathead Lake

    Whitefish to Missoula - Flathead Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Memorable farewell dinner with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown)

    Included Activities

    • Drive along Flathead Lake
    • Cultural experience with Kootenai Tribal descendant
    • Smokejumper Visitor Center visit
    • Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Flathead Lake
    Flathead Reservation
    Smokejumper Visitor Center
  11. Day 10

    Missoula

    Missoula

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Rating
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Response time
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Response rate
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Who is travelling?

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