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Sunny Days, Starry Nights: America's Rocky Mountains 2027
8 days from Billings to Whitefish
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 at a brewery or nature trail in Kalispell or a leisurely hike to Ousel Falls? Discover America’s northwest National Parks on an amazing adventure. Rocky Mountain highs and breathtaking sighs under Montana skies. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Big Sky so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Saturday 12 Jun 27 — Saturday 19 Jun 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,689 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 03 Jul 27 — Saturday 10 Jul 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 17 Jul 27 — Saturday 24 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,959 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 24 Jul 27 — Saturday 31 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,959 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 07 Aug 27 — Saturday 14 Aug 27 | Starting at $4,959 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 14 Aug 27 — Saturday 21 Aug 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 21 Aug 27 — Saturday 28 Aug 27 | Starting at $4,959 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 28 Aug 27 — Saturday 04 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,959 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 04 Sep 27 — Saturday 11 Sep 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,759 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 11 Sep 27 — Saturday 18 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,879 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial features included in this tour:• Orientation tour of Billings• Guided sightseeing in Yellowstone National Park• Globus Choice excursion in Big Sky – included in your tour with your choice of a guided hike at Ousel Falls or ride on Big Sky’s scenic chair lift and walk with a Naturalist• Visit the Old West in Virginia City and Nevada City• Orientation tour of Kalispell• Guided sightseeing in Glacier National Park including the Red Jammers Bus• Scenic float trip in Glacier National Park
Notes:
• 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. Routes and areas visited in Yellowstone and Glacier are subject to weather and/or road conditions. • 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.
• 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. Routes and areas visited in Yellowstone and Glacier are subject to weather and/or road conditions. • 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.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 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 Take an orientation tour of Billings and head west to Yellowstone National Park. Spend the next two days exploring the beauty of this National treasure, spanning nearly 3,500 square miles atop a volcanic hot spot. Guided sightseeing includes Mammoth Hot Springs with a short trail walk through steaming limestone terraces. Continue to the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for magnificent views of the Canyon – almost twice as high as Niagara Falls! Enjoy a 2-night stay inside the park and dinner this evening. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Designated as a national park by law 150 years ago, President Ulysses S. Grant worked to preserve and protect the wild landscapes, native heritage, spectacular wildlife, and extraordinary geologic and ecological phenomena that make this Rocky Mountain paradise a treasure today and for future generations to treasure. From geysers to grizzlies and great bison, no one leaves the park without being changed forever by the natural wonder witnessed in any of its 2.2 million acres of pristine wilderness
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast
DinnerDay 3 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Geologic Wonders Spend the day exploring the wonders of Yellowstone with the opportunity to see wildlife in its natural habitat and it’s unsurpassed hydrothermal and geologic wonders, including Grand Prismatic Spring, Fountain Paint Pot, and Old Faithful. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
STEAM HEAT Travel along Grand Loop Road to Fountain Paint Pot to see the remarkable bubbling mud pools—the hydrothermal sign of Yellowstone’s still active volcano. Visit the world-famous Old Faithful Geyser—named for its frequent eruptions of steam reaching heights of roughly 184 feet at typically 90-minute intervals. See the Grand Prismatic Spring—the largest hot spring in the U.S., displaying every color of the rainbow.
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE with a free evening in Yellowstone. Stroll the boardwalks, watch the sun set over the mountains, enjoy live music, or gaze at the star-studded night sky. Your Tour Director and GlobusGO mobile app have suggestions for the best way to make the most of your evening
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 4 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK–WEST YELLOWSTONE–BIG SKY
Spend your day your way in Big Sky Take a scenic drive to West Yellowstone for leisure time to explore on your own. Continue north to Big Sky. Explore more of Big Sky with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Enjoy free time this evening. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
FANTASTIC BEASTS With an optional excursion to West Yellowstone’s fascinating Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, discover a greater understanding and appreciation for grizzly bears, gray wolves, and other creatures—many unable to survive in the wild. Here, these majestic animals serve to educate visitors as ambassadors of the species’ vital role in the wild
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 5 BIG SKY–NEVADA CITY–VIRGINIA CITY–MISSOULA
Striking Gold Depart Big Sky for a scenic drive to the Old West, including a walking tour in Nevada City—the historic ghost town and outdoor living history museum. Continue to visit Virginia City, former mining boom town and capital of Montana Territory from 1865-1875. Continue to Missoula and enjoy a guided city tour. Enjoy free time this evening to dine on locally caught trout on an outdoor patio, explore the Missoula’s craft beer scene, or enjoy entertainment at a local wine bar. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE During your evening at leisure, consider visiting the riverfront walking trails on the shores of the Clark Fork River in Downtown Missoula or enjoy a farm-to-glass drink at the Montgomery Distillery, where Old World spirits are created using local Montana ingredients. Get maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app
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BreakfastDay 6 MISSOULA–WHITEFISH
Down the Lazy River This morning’s drive takes you through lush forests and along Flathead Lake en route to Whitefish. Enjoy a [LF] scenic float trip on the Flathead River before returning to Whitefish for a free afternoon. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
CURRENT AFFAIRS Leisurely paddle along a calm stretch of the Flathead River with your guide to watch for wildlife amid the scenic views of Glacier National Park
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 7 WHITEFISH. EXCURSION TO GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
Rubies of the Rockies 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. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
THE SWEET LIFE Each summer and fall, the aptly named Huckleberry Mountain bursts forth with a purple bounty of berries for which it is named. The huckleberries are a favorite of bears who live in Glacier National Park, but you can enjoy the sweet rewards of summer with a homemade piece of traditional huckleberry pie at a local restaurant!
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 8 WHITEFISH
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. You may also choose to extend your time in Whitefish and explore more on your own. Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Billings | Yellowstone National Park | Big Sky | Missoula | Whitefish |
The DoubleTree Billings
First-Class
27 N 27th Street Billings MT United States
Surrounded by restaurants and breweries in downtown Billings, The DoubleTree Billings is ideally situated. The hotel features spectacular views from the Montana Sky restaurant on the 20th floor, fitness center, convenience store, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
First-Class
27 N 27th Street Billings MT United States
Surrounded by restaurants and breweries in downtown Billings, The DoubleTree Billings is ideally situated. The hotel features spectacular views from the Montana Sky restaurant on the 20th floor, fitness center, convenience store, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
