Sunny Days, Starry Nights: America’s Rocky Mountains By Design
8 Days
Tour Description
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!
Notes:
- We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!
- We encourage all guests to prebook their YourChoice Excursions to ensure your preference is available. YourChoice Excursions booked on-tour are subject to availability and vendor terms.
- This holiday visits National Parks and other remote locations where facilities may not be up to the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not have air-conditioning, televisions, and other amenities you would expect from most Globus hotels.
- 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 favourable weather conditions!
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!
Notes:
- We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!
- We encourage all guests to prebook their YourChoice Excursions to ensure your preference is available. YourChoice Excursions booked on-tour are subject to availability and vendor terms.
- This holiday visits National Parks and other remote locations where facilities may not be up to the first-class standard you expect from Globus. Some lodges within the parks do not have air-conditioning, televisions, and other amenities you would expect from most Globus hotels.
- 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 favourable weather conditions!
Priced From:
$ 5176pp *
Start Location: Billings, United States
End Location: Spokane, United States
Major Destinations: Beer Tasting , Kalispell,Big Sky Mountain Village,Glacier National Park,Manito Gardens, Spokane,Ousel Falls,Yellowstone National Park
Breakfast Meals Included:
7
Lunch Meals Included:
0
Dinner Meals Included:
2
Itinerary
Day
1
ARRIVE IN BILLINGS
Welcome to Billings! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
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. (B,D)
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. Free time this evening in Big Sky.
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. (B)
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. (B)
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, (B)
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. (B)
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. (B,D)
Day
8
SPOKANE
Your holiday 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. (B)
Dates & prices
Dates
Prices
Status
Departure Date :
2024-08-31
Return Date :
2024-09-07
Single :
7727 NZD
Triple :
5176 NZD
Twin :
5699 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2024-08-17
Return Date :
2024-08-24
Single :
7855 NZD
Triple :
5304 NZD
Twin :
5819 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2024-08-03
Return Date :
2024-08-10
Single :
7855 NZD
Triple :
5304 NZD
Twin :
5819 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2024-07-20
Return Date :
2024-07-27
Single :
7855 NZD
Triple :
5304 NZD
Twin :
5819 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2024-06-22
Return Date :
2024-06-29
Single :
7776 NZD
Triple :
5272 NZD
Twin :
5779 NZD
Sold Out
Departure Date :
2024-06-08
Return Date :
2024-06-15
Single :
7776 NZD
Triple :
5272 NZD
Twin :
5779 NZD
Sold Out