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Sunny Days, Starry Nights: America's Rocky Mountains By Design
Operated by Globus
Tripcode: F8A
Overview
Destination:
United States Of America,
Start:Billings, United States Of America
Finish:Spokane, United States Of America
Finish:Spokane, United States Of America
Duration:8 days
Type:Group tour (max 24)
Travel Period
July 2025 - September 2026
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 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 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 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 favourable weather conditions.
Standard inclusions
- 7 breakfasts.
- 2 dinners.
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 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
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. (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.
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. (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 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. (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.
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. (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)
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Operator
Globus
At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.
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