Sunny Days, Starry Nights: America’s Rocky Mountains By Design ( F8A)

8 days from Billings to Spokane

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Get outward-bound on an 8-day adventure in the Rocky Mountains. How will you indulge your inner mountaineer? Rafting on a river in Glacier National Park with a big smile on your face or riding on a chairlift in Big Sky country? Mixing with the locals for local beers in Kalispell or a leisurely hike to Ousel Falls? 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!

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

Notes:

We encourage all guests to prebook YourChoice Excursions to ensure your preference is available. YourChoice Excursions booked on-tour are subject to availability and vendor terms.

This vacation visits national parks and other remote locations where some facilities may not meet the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not feature televisions and other routinely expected amenities..

Routes and areas visited in Yellowstone are subject to weather and/or road conditions.

The visit to Logan Pass is normally possible from mid-June to mid-September. If unable to travel to Logan Pass, alternative sightseeing on the Red Jammer buses will be done.

Visiting and participating in activities in this region may be subject to favorable weather conditions.

Meals & Itinerary

Meals

Breakfast Daily, 2 Dinners

Itinerary

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 Where the Wild Things Are
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 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).

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 once rich mining town turned thriving historic ghost town.
MISSOULA Guided city tour. Free time this evening to find locally-caught trout for dinner on an outdoor patio, explore the Missoula craft beer scene, or enjoy entertainment at a wine bar.
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.

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.

TASTE: Brews Crews

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

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 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.

Breakfast

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STEVE OSTEN

Escorting tours for more than 20 years

" My interest in the national parks began as a child on summer vacations in Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. In college, I studied Botany, Ichthyology, Mammology, and Ornithology, and I began working in Yellowstone as a summer seasonal guide years ago. I have also worked in Sequoia, the Everglades, and Alaska as a naturalist guide. Whether it's beachcombing in Florida, birding in the Everglades, or hiking in the Tetons, as long as I'm in nature, I'm where I want to be."

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Optional Excursions

Contact your Travel Consultant for more information.

Price Ranges

$ ($50 USD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 USD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 USD)
$$$$ (Over $150)

* The "Starting at" or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per passenger based on double occupancy and does not include airfare; additional fees/charges are not included. If a price is crossed out, the new price includes a limited time promotional offer(s) – please review current promotions or deals for additional information. Some tours require intra-vacation flights (and in some cases intra-vacation segments must be purchased from Globus).