Majestic Montana & Yellowstone

Description

A spectacular adventure at an efficient small group pace to see dramatic landscapes, panoramic views of waterfalls, glacier-created rock formations plus view wildlife in their natural habitat. Experience modern “glamping” at a full-service luxury adventures resort, dine al fresco by the fields of wildflowers and scenic mountain views and make s’mores fireside under starry night skies. Enjoy unique opportunities to immerse in the local heritage and culture of Yellowstone, view a rainbow of hues in the Grand Prismatic Springs plus visit classic highlights in Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. It’s showtime in Montana and Yellowstone National Park!

Pricing & Inclusions

$9,529*

Per person, twin share

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• 9-day tour from Bozeman to Jackson 
• 8 nights' accommodation at hand-selected accommodation  
• Daily Breakfast, 2 lunches & 4 dinners  
• Guided sightseeing with expert Tour Director & Local Guides  
• Seamless transportation between destinations on private, first-class motorcoach with free Wi-Fi 
• VIP access to iconic sites 

Highlights

• Upscale glamping at Under Canvas in scenic rural Montana 
• Experience the beauty of Yellowstone with a guided walking tour of the Upper Geyser Basin 
• Visit a working ranch with a delicious farm-to-table dinner 

Itinerary Details

Day 1 
ARRIVE IN BOZEMAN, MONTANA 
Welcome to the “Wild West” town of Bozeman 
At 5 pm, join your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. 
Enhanced Free Time:
EXPLORE MORE in Bozeman with a country music dance lesson. Twist, twirl, and turn during a lesson for country swing at a local social club. No experience (or partner) needed to learn a few fun country western dance moves. 
  
Day 2 
BOZEMAN–LIVINGSTON 
TENT WITH A VIEW 
Visit the Globus Local Favourite 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 Gallitin Valley to open plains surrounded by mountain ranges and converging rivers in the remarkable Paradise Valley. Make camp for the next two nights and enjoy modern-day “glamping,” in scenic rural Montana. (B, L) 
Local Favourite:
NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY An immersive experience brings the Northern Rockies and Montana to life with pre-historic dinosaur fossils, a living history farm, and museum exhibits. A Smithsonian affiliate, Museum of the Rockies features natural wildlife and indigenous culture exhibits plus is an active research facility, working to deepen the understanding of the region's heritage. 
Tour Highlight:
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION Upscale glamping at Under Canvas in 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 back drop for a great night’s sleep under the stars. 
  
Day 3 
LIVINGSTON 
Start your day with a morning walk along the Yellowstone River. Gain tips from an outdoor photographer on the best way to point and click your camera phone to capture wildlife and natural surroundings. Spend the afternoon at the resort to appreciate Paradise Valley, rest in a riverside hammock or consider an optional excursion for fly fishing, scenic rafting river float (no experience required), horseback riding or kayaking. 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, D) 
Enhanced Free Time:
LOCAL ADVENTURES Embark on a bucket list activity in Paradise Valley during a hiking, kayaking, rafting, horse-back riding or fly-fishing optional excursion. Yellowstone County offers world-class fly-fishing with 120 miles of blue-ribbon trout water along the longest un-dammed river in the lower 48 states. Tailored for all ages and skill levels, the kayaking and rafting activities highlight the peaceful Yellowstone River Valley. Or discover Paradise Valley on horseback, ascending the mountains to discover spectacular views and wildlife in the natural habitat. 
Tour Highlight:
CULTURE & 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. Now 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. 
  
Day 4 
LIVINGSTON–YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK 
America’s First National Park 
Using the original entrance to Yellowstone, the iconic Roosevelt Arch greets your entry 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. Enjoy lunch with a ranger to learn about the famous hot springs and park’s thermal features. Continue to the Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center, where local artists display and demonstrate nature photography, beadwork, storytelling, watercolour painting and more. Explore on your own with the remainder of the day at leisure in the park. (B, L) 
Tour Highlight:
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 5 
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK 
Animals and Geysers 
Rise early for a memorable experience in Lamar Valley, the magical “Serengeti of North America.” Globus Local Favourite You’ll have the perfect vantage point to spot thrilling wildlife in their natural habitat. Lamar Valley is home to elk, coyote, grizzly bears, wolves, and bison plus streams of fish and vibrant wildflowers. After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour of 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 mud and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for the thundering Lower Falls, which are nearly twice the height of Niagara (weather permitting). (B, D) 
Local Favourite:
WILD AND WONDERFUL 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. An incredible and invigorating experience! 
Tour Highlight:
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 6 
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–WEST YELLOWSTONE–BIG SKY 
The Peak of Perfection 
Wake up this morning to the fresh, crisp air of Yellowstone and visit Grand Prismatic Spring. 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 in Big Sky. Savor the golden hour with spectacular views in Big Sky. (B) 
Tour Highlight:
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. Consider an optional excursion on the Big Sky gondola to walk in the clouds on the mountaintops. 
  
Day 7 
BIG SKY 
Wild by Nature 
Enjoy a morning of leisure in Big Sky. Consider a hike and zipline experience at Ousel Falls or meander local walking paths in search of summer wildflowers. Tonight, shine up your boots and put on your cowboy hat for your visit to a working ranch with a delicious Globus Local Favourite farm-to-table dinner. (B, D) 
Local Favourite:
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Farm-to-table is not a trend here, it’s a way of life! The rivers, ranches and farms provide locally sourced protein and fertile ground gives producers sustainably grown ingredients within reach. The dining experience provides the growers and culinary artisans an opportunity to teach the importance of fresh, local, healthy food and supports local economies to ensure stability. 
  
Day 8 
BIG SKY–JACKSON, WY 
Journey on the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway for stunning views of the Grand Teton Mountains, Jackson Lake, Jenny Lake, and the Chapel of Transfiguration en route to Jackson. Marvel at the spectacular Wyoming scenery on a Teton Village tram ride. Tonight, celebrate your adventure with a festive farewell dinner. (B, D) 
Tour Highlight:
HISTORIC SPOT The small log cabin-style Chapel of Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park was built in 1925 with local logs and labour, 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 9 
JACKSON 
Safe travels! 
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) 

Terms and Conditions

* Save $400 per couple ($200 per person) available on 2025 Globus tours 7-14 days. Offer available when booked & deposited between 23/12/24 - 28/02/25, or until sold out, and cannot be claimed retrospectively. To secure reservation & offer, a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $500 per person/per tour is required at time of booking or by 28/02/25 (whichever comes first). Offer not combinable with any other offer except Second Tour discount (multiple tours must be booked at the same time for travel within the same calendar year), Welcome Back Credit and/or Qantas Frequent Flyer. Offers applicable to singles - single supplement applies. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Offer may be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.