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Trip	Sunny Days, Starry Nights: America's Rocky Mountains By Design by Globus 5 \| Excellent 10895 Reviews Trip Details Save Trip Reserve	Yellowstone Discovery by Insight Vacations 5 \| Excellent 10947 Reviews Trip Details Save Trip Reserve

Duration	8 days	7 days
Price From	$ 3,649	$ 4,611
Price Per Day	$ 456	$ 659
Highlights	N/A	Choose between three carefully selected activities Big Sky: Test your archery skills with the help of an expert on an exciting archery course. Big Sky: Take a scenic chairlift ride up the mountain and revel in the stunning scenery and wildlife as you pick from several self-guided nature trails. Big Sky: Tie on your hiking boots and enjoy a scenic chairlift ride up the mountain and explore the area on a guided hike. : Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches. : Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols. : Our Well-Being Directors take a proactive approach to your welfare ensuring all well-being regulations are met (available on tours with 21 or more guests). : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day. : We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues. Bozeman: Meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner. Dining Summary: 3 Dinner with Wine (DW), 6 Breakfast (B), and 1 Dinner (D) Big Sky: Test your archery skills with the help of an expert on an exciting archery course. Big Sky: Take a scenic chairlift ride up the mountain and revel in the stunning scenery and wildlife as you pick from several self-guided nature trails. Big Sky: Tie on your hiking boots and enjoy a scenic chairlift ride up the mountain and explore the area on a guided hike. Yellowstone National Park: The world’s first National Park, Yellowstone spans 2,219,789 acres and even has its own Grand Canyon. The park is home to half of the world’s hydrothermal features, more than 10,000, of which over 300 are geysers. Yellowstone is also a wildlife paradise. Some 1,700 species of plants and 400 species of birds, fish and mammals live in the park, including bison, wolves, bears, elk and moose. Yellowstone National Park: One of the major geyser basins in Yellowstone, the Mammoth Hot Springs Area is visually unique from the other thermal features in the park. Here, hot water rises through the limestone, dissolving large quantities of rock and leaving a chalky mineral deposit in the surface. Find yourself by the bubbling waters, whose constant movement means the springs are changing all the time. Yellowstone National Park: Two gentle hikes offer the chance to admire the views and meander past many of the park's beautiful and historic hot spring terraces. An abundance of wildlife inhabits the area including bears, elk, mule deer, moose, beavers and a large variety of water birds. Yellowstone National Park: A gentle hike takes you up 666 ft for amazing views of Yellowstone, and the park's cascading falls, ponds, lakes, rolling meadows, thermal features and wildlife. Yellowstone National Park: Learn about how the Yellowstone super volcano, its geysers and hot springs, and geological history shape every living organism in the park. The center offers a fascinating range of interactive exhibits, animations, audio-visual productions and real-time scientific data. Yellowstone National Park: The many sights of this magnificent National Park include its spectacular geysers and bubbling hot springs. A heady mix of open meadows and hills, deep canyons and cascading falls awaits you along with stunning viewpoints from which to admire the park and its surrounding areas. Yellowstone National Park: Explore Yellowstone's Upper Geyser and Midway Geyser Basin with a variety of hikes to choose from. Take a walk to Fairy Falls which, at 200 feet (61m) high, is one of Yellowstone's most remarkable waterfalls. This is the perfect way to say farewell to the park and all its wonders. Yellowstone National Park: The Park’s Upper Geyser Basin and Midway Geyser Basin are home to some of the world's most spectacular hydrothermal features: Old Faithful Geyser, Castle Geyser, Crested Pool, Sapphire Pool, Grand Prismatic Spring and the Excelsior Geyser Crater. After spending most of the day here you will be able to tick them all off the list. Grand Teton National Park: Famous for its magnificent peaks, Grand Teton National Park is a nature lover’s paradise. Its mountains, valleys, lakes, rivers and skies are home to diverse and abundant forests, wildflowers and wildlife. The Park also has a rich cultural history with old homesteads and cattle ranches to wander and photograph. Jackson (WY): The valley of Jackson Hole offers an exhilarating taste of the old Wild West with snowcapped mountains, generations of elk herd and sky-high pine trees. In the town, take pictures under the famous elk antler arches, stroll the boardwalks and browse boutiques and art galleries. West Yellowstone: Join a Local Expert for an after-hours walk to view wildlife and learn all about their migration patterns and behaviors. Settle down to enjoy a delicious picnic dinner, featuring local delicacies and wine, admire the views and listen to stories of life in and around the park. Yellowstone National Park: Yellowstone Forever is the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park, with a mission to protect, preserve, and enhance Yellowstone National Park through education and philanthropy. Your Yellowstone Forever instructor is well-versed on the park’s history, culture, wildlife, geology, and more. Prepare for informative conversations about the geologic and historic origins of the park, wildlife and management, and our current projects supporting the park. Group will enjoy a picnic dinner (arranged by Tour Director on-site) at some point during this 3-hour experience – perhaps closer to 4:30 PM to have a better probability of securing picnic tables.
Trip Style	Group tour	Group tour
Lodging Level	Standard	Premium
Physical Level	1- Very easy	N/A
Travel Themes	Cultural 50 plus	Cultural 50 plus Education / Learning
Countries Visited	United States	United States
Cities and Attractions	Billings Glacier National Park Washington Yellowstone National Park	Yellowstone National Park
Flights & Transport	No	No
Activities	Culture	Culture Historic sightseeing
Meals Included	N/A	N/A
Description	Get outward-bound on an 8-day adventure in the Rocky Mountains. How will you indulge your inner mountaineer? Rafting on a river with a big smile on your face or riding on a chairlift in Big Sky country? Mixing up herbs like a medicine man or mixing with the locals for local beers? With complimentary YourChoice Excursions, you decide how to set your spirit free. Why This Trip Rocks Our World: •An amazing adventure into the wild places of America’s northwest National Parks. •Rocky Mountain highs and breathtaking sighs under Montana skies. •Included YourChoice Excursions in Big Sky and Whitefish. •Altitude adjustment!	Venture into Montana's outstanding national parks, Yellowstone and Grand Teton- on a Limited-Edition Tour. With up to just 17 fellow guests, you'll enjoy breathtaking natural beauty, mountains, geysers, wildlife watching, picnics and the fresh open air. Your adventure starts in Bozeman, with the opportunity for a hike or some archery in Big Sky, before you embark on a four day voyage into the magnificent Yellowstone National Park, the most in-depth exploration that we offer. See famous geysers and hot springs, view wildlife after-hours with a Local Expert and join a myriad of gentle hikes around the intriguing features of the park. A memorable finale awaits at Grand Teton National Park, famed for its beautiful mountains. With sustainable travel at its core, this tour brings you closer to nature, including an opportunity to learn about the National Elk Refuge, its habitat preservation for endangered species and the nationally significant Jackson Elk Herd, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.

Itinerary: Sunny Days, Starry Nights: America's Rocky Mountains By Design

Day 1: ARRIVE IN BILLINGS

Welcome to Billings! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

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Day 2: BILLINGS–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

BILLINGS Orientation tour of Billings. Drive to Yellowstone National Park.
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Guided sightseeing includes Mammoth Hot Springs, the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and more. Overnight stay inside the park with free time this evening. (Breakfast,Dinner)

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Day 3: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–WEST YELLOWSTONE–BIG SKY

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Sightseeing in Yellowstone National Park continues with visits to Old Faithful and Fountain Paint Pots. Scenic drive continues to West Yellowstone.
WEST YELLOWSTONE Free time this afternoon.
BIG SKY YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice.

TREK: The Little Dipper of Big Sky

Take a leisurely hike to Ousel Falls, which plummets nearly 40 feet before flowing through the heart of Big Sky. Named for the Ousel bird (aka American Dipper), the falls provide the perfect nesting place for this little trilling songbird of Big Sky. (Note: This nearly 2-mile hike follows well-groomed, gentle trails with frequent picnic and shaded rest areas. At 6,500 feet, be prepared for the effects of high altitude by bringing a personal water bottle and snacks).

CREATE: Secret Family Remedies

Experience the healing power of nature found hidden in Montana's mountain plants and flowers. Join in a fascinating workshop at 320 Guest Ranch to learn to identify medicinal mountain flora, known for their medicinal qualities for centuries by generations of mountain folk here. You'll forage for particular plants and learn how to infuse them into oils for use as a soothing topical salve. Take your own creation home with you to use for what ails ya!

SOAR: Mountain Climes

Take a ride on Big Sky's scenic chair lift for a bird's eye view of magnificent mountain views. Beginning at the Big Sky Mountain Village 7,500 feet above sea level, the scenic lift rises 1,600 vertical feet to an elevation of 9,000 feet. Enjoy the thrill of open-air multi-passenger chairs and join your local Naturalist Guide for a walk to learn about this remarkable region's storied history and ecology.

(Breakfast)

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Day 4: BIG SKY–NEVADA CITY–VIRGINIA CITY–MISSOULA

BIG SKY Scenic drive to Nevada City and Virginia City to visit two Western ghost towns.
NEVADA CITY Guided walking tour of the historic ghost town and outdoor museum.
VIRGINIA CITY Free time in this thriving historic ghost town.
MISSOULA Guided orientation tour. Free time this evening. (Breakfast)

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Day 5: MISSOULA–WHITEFISH

MISSOULA Morning drive along Flathead Lake en route to Whitefish.
WHITEFISH YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice. Free time this evening.

TASTE: Brews Crews

Travel to the historic town of Kalispell for an orientation tour and behind-the-scenes Beer 101 experience and tasting.

DELVE: Roosevelt Slept Here

Visit Kalispell's 1895 Conrad Mansion for a glimpse into the life of its founding namesake and the hospitality enjoyed by such guests as President Teddy Roosevelt.

FLOAT: Down the Lazy River

Enjoy a scenic float trip as you paddle along with your guide on a calm and peaceful stretch of the Flathead River in Glacier National Park.

(Breakfast)

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Day 6: WHITEFISH EXCURSION TO GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Drive to Lake McDonald Village for a scenic ride along the Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard a historic Red Jammer bus. After crossing 6,664-foot-high Logan Pass, enter a wonderland of alpine scenery, where jagged mountain peaks, deep-green forests, pristine lakes, and meadows dominate the landscape. Return to Whitefish in the afternoon.
WHITEFISH Free time this evening. (Breakfast)

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Day 7: WHITEFISH–SANDPOINT–SPOKANE

WHITEFISH Morning scenic drive to picturesque Sandpoint, Idaho.
SANDPOINT Free time to explore the shops, pubs, and galleries. Scenic drive along the Pend Oreille River into Washington en route to Spokane.
SPOKANE Guided sightseeing tour includes Manito Park Gardens, followed by free time and a farewell dinner this evening. (Breakfast,Dinner)

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Day 8: SPOKANE

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. You may also choose to extend your time in Spokane and explore more on your own. Extra nights are available for purchase.
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Itinerary: Yellowstone Discovery

Day 1: Welcome to Bozeman

Arrive in Bozeman, enjoy views of the magnificent Rocky Mountains, and transfer to your hotel. Your time is yours to get to know this charming town. May we suggest, taking a stroll along the friendly Main Street or visiting the Museum of the Rockies? In the evening, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a delicious Welcome Dinner.

Day 2: Big Sky, Big Nature Relaxed Start

Wake up at your own pace with a relaxed start in Bozeman before you transfer to Big Sky. Take in the scenery as you drive through high alpine meadows, drop into the rocky Gallatin Canyon and travel alongside the river, under the gaze of the iconic lone peak of Big Sky Mountain. With its wide skies and breath-taking views, Big Sky is a nature lover's paradise and the gateway community to Yellowstone National Park. This afternoon, enjoy an Insight Choice. Choose to take a guided or self-guided hike among the wildflowers, roaring streams and distant snowclad peaks. Alternatively choose to test your archery skills with the Lone Peak as your backdrop.

Day 3: Hello Yellowstone!

Depart Big Sky in the morning and enter the vast wonderland of Yellowstone National Park. The world’s first National Park, Yellowstone spans over 2.2 million acres and is full of natural wonders, geothermal phenomena and diverse, free-roaming wildlife. Spend the morning sightseeing and wildlife spotting in West Yellowstone with your Travel Director, look out for wolves, bear, elk and moose. In the late afternoon join a Local Expert for an after-hours, wildlife sightseeing visit, a unique Insight Experience. Step off the beaten track to learn about bird and animal migration patterns and behavior. Stop for a delicious picnic dinner of local delicacies and wine, and listen to stories of life in and out of the park.

Day 4: Hot Springs and Hiking in Yellowstone Relaxed Start

This morning enjoy a relaxed start before spending the day sightseeing in Yellowstone National Park. Join your Travel Director to explore the Mammoth Hot Springs terraces, one of the major geyser basins in Yellowstone's Lamar Valley. Partake in one of two gentle hikes: the Mammoth Terraces Trail passes many of the most beautiful and historic hot spring terraces of the park and snakes up to a wonderful outlook; the Beaver Ponds Trail rambles through sagebrush meadows, trees and beaver ponds. Keep a look out for wildlife, including a large variety of water birds. The afternoon is yours at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing dip in the Boiling River Hot Spring, where cold water from the Gardner River mixes with the hot spring to make one of the few official soaking areas in Yellowstone. Don’t forget your bathing suit! (Weather dependent).

Day 5: Yellowstone's Grand Canyon Relaxed Start

This morning relocate to a new area of the park and take a gentle hike along the Ribbon Lake Trail for sweeping views of the Grand Canyon, the Park and its waterfalls, lakes and thermal features. Stop for lunch in Canyon Village and take time to explore the fascinating Canyon Visitor Education Center. Here you can see, hear and learn about the geological history of Yellowstone. In the afternoon, continue sightseeing around the stunning Yellowstone Lake. Head to the Fishing Bridge Visitor Center and Trailside Museum to learn all bout the many bird species that inhabit the park.

Day 6: Yellowstone's Famous Old Faithful

Set off this morning for your final day of sightseeing around the park, spending most of the day around Old Faithful. The spectacular Upper Geyser Basin and Midway Geyser Basin are also home to Castle Geyser, Crested Pool, Sapphire Pool, Grand Prismatic Spring and the Excelsior Geyser Crater. In the afternoon, choose from a variety of hikes - maybe take a walk to Fairy Falls, which, at 200 feet (61 m) high, is one of Yellowstone's most remarkable waterfalls. Join your fellow travelers in the evening for a delicious Celebration Dinner.

Day 7: Mountain Peaks and the Wild West - Departures

Today head to Grand Teton National Park and marvel at the stunning mountain peaks as you immerse yourself in this wildlife haven with your Travel Director. Savor a taste of the old Wild West as you visit Jackson Hole, with free time to explore and have a delicious lunch in the authentic town of Jackson. After lunch, meet a local expert at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center and partake in a Make Travel Matter® Experience as you learn about the National Elk Refuge which manages a habitat for the nationally significant Jackson Elk Herd as well as for endangered species, birds, fish and other big game animals. In the late afternoon, bid farewell to the beautiful national parks and your fellow travelers, then transfer to Jackson Hole Airport arriving at 16:00. Please note this time when booking flights, or perhaps maybe extend your stay in Jackson with optional extra nights.

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