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Sunny Days, Starry Nights: America's Rocky Mountains By Design 2025 - 8 days from Billings to Spokane

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Sunny Days, Starry Nights: America's Rocky Mountains By Design 2025

8 days from Billings to Spokane



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 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!

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Dates & Pricing

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Destination & Sightseeing

We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides, to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
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.

ITINERARY

Day 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)
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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). 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)
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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)
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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. 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. 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. TASTE: Brews Crews Travel to the historic town of Kalispell for an orientation tour, free time to explore the historic mountain town and behind-the-scenes Beer 101 experience and tasting. (B)
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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)
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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)
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Day 8 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)

Accommodations

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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.
Check Mark Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.