Sunny Days, Starry Nights: America's Rocky Mountains By Design
Sunny Days, Starry Nights: America's Rocky Mountains By Design
Sunny Days, Starry Nights: America's Rocky Mountains By Design
8 Days Starting in Billings, MT, USA and ending in Spokane, WA, USA
Visiting: Arrive In Billings, Yellowstone National Park, Billings, West Yellowstone, Big Sky, Nevada City, Missoula, Virginia City, Whitefish, Whitefish Excursion To Glacier National Park, Spokane, Sandpoint, North America
Tour operator:
Tour code:
F8A-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
26 - 36
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
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!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Billings
Location: Arrive In Billings
Welcome to Billings! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
ARRIVE IN BILLINGS Welcome to Billings! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.BILLINGS.jpg
Day 2: Billings,Yellowstone National Park
Location: Yellowstone National Park, Billings
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
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)YELLOWSTONE-NATIONAL-PARK-LOWER-FALLS.jpg
Day 3: Yellowstone National Park,West Yellowstone,Big Sky
Location: West Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 4: Big Sky,Nevada City,Virginia City,Missoula
Location: Nevada City, Missoula, Virginia City, Big Sky
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
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)VIRGINIA-CITY.jpg
Day 5: Missoula,Whitefish
Location: Whitefish, Missoula
Meals Included: Breakfast
MISSOULA–WHITEFISH MISSOULA Morning drive along Flathead Lake en route to Whitefish.WHITEFISH Your Choice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice. Free time this evening.
Day 6: Whitefish Excursion To Glacier National Park
Location: Whitefish Excursion To Glacier National Park
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
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)GLACIER-NATIONAL-PARK.jpg
Day 7: Whitefish,Sandpoint,Spokane
Location: Spokane, Whitefish, Sandpoint
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
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)SANDPOINT.jpg
Day 8: Spokane
Location: Spokane
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
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. (B)SPOKANE-WASHINGTON.jpg
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Fully Guided
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Meals
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Transport
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Meals
Breakfast Daily, 2 Dinners
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.
UNESCO Sites
Waterton Glacier International Peace Park|Yellowstone National Park
Accommodation
Billings:The DoubleTree BillingsYellowstone National Park:Old Faithful Inn - Yellowstone National ParkYellowstone National Park:Grant Village - Yellowstone National ParkBig Sky:Huntley Lodge at Big Sky ResortMissoula:Doubletree by Hilton Missoula EdgewaterWhitefish:Grouse Mountain LodgeSpokane:DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane
Check out our Q&As
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 5 years or above
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
Usually max 43 people
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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