SUNNY DAYS, STARRY NIGHTS: AMERICA'S ROCKY MOUNTAINS BY DESIGN
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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 with a big smile on your face or riding on a chairlift in Big Sky country? Mixing up herbs like a medicine man or mixing with the locals for local beers? 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!
Availability
From 08/06/2024 to 07/09/2024
What's included
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Breakfasts Included: 7.
Lunches Included: 0.
Dinners Included: 2.
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Itinerary
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1 ARRIVE IN BILLINGS
Welcome to Billings! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
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)
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. 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! (B)
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)
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 Travel to the historic town of Kalispell, founded by the builder and namesake of Conrad Mansion and Gardens. Take an orientation tour, followed by free time to explore the historic mountain town, founded by Charles E. Conrad. Stroll through the local boutiques, restaurants, and galleries before taking a guided tour of the historic Mansion and Gardens. Built in 1895, the 26-room Conrad Mansion offers a glimpse into the life of a Montana pioneer and the welcoming hospitality enjoyed by such guests as President Teddy Roosevelt. FLOAT: Down the Lazy River Enjoy a scenic float trip on a calm and peaceful stretch of the Flathead River in Glacier National Park. Relax amid stunning scenery with a friendly, interpretive river guide on a rafting excursion that is great for all ages who prefer a mellow ride over a whitewater rafting experience. Float through the Middle Fork section of the Flathead River, from West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge. Learn about the history, culture, and ecological conservation of Glacier National Park, as well as its fascinating flora and fauna of the Flathead River. TASTE: Brews Crews Travel to the historic town of Kalispell for an orientation tour, followed by free time to explore the historic mountain town. Stroll through the local boutiques, restaurants, and galleries. Then, enjoy a warm welcome, a frosty glass, and cool companions while tasting cold brews in Kalispell. Take a guided walking tour to visit the area's top breweries. Go behind the scenes for a beer 101 experience and sample a great variety of great tastings at each stop! Clink glasses, see the sights, and please your palate with Montana microbrews. (B)
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)
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)
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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