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Day 5: Gates of the Mountains
          A local guide boards our motorcoach this morning to       2025 Departure Dates:
          provide expert insight during a tour of Helena. Learn
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          about the storied history of this vibrant city, see the   ○○○○
          Montana State Capitol building, and marvel at the         JAN   FEB  MAR   APR
          Gothic-style cathedral’s stunning towers and stained-
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          glass windows which rival those in Europe. After lunch    ○○ ●●                                              WE S T ERN & MIDWE S T ERN U S
          at leisure, we board a riverboat to discover the epitome   MAY  JUN   JUL  AUG       Scan this QR code
          of Montana’s natural beauty, Gates of the Mountains,                                   for all dates &
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          coined by Meriwether Lewis. A guide recounts the          ○○○○                        tour information
          explorers’ famous journey down the Missouri River as      SEP   OCT  NOV   DEC
          we marvel at the rugged scenery with towering limestone
          cliffs and watch for intriguing wildlife. Tonight, we enjoy   From $5,699 per person
          an included dinner together. MEALS B+D                    Book now with a deposit of $200
                                                                    Triple/Quad subject to availability
          Day 6: Yellowstone National Park                          Final Payment: 75 days prior to departure
          We drive beside the crystal-clear Gallatin River today,   Full refund up to 76 days prior to departure
          making our way to Gardiner, the original gateway to       Highest Elevation: 8,000 feet
          America’s first national park. Upon arriving in
          Yellowstone, enjoy free time in the awe-inspiring               ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED
          Mammoth Hot Springs area before we travel along part
          of the northern loop, where we may have the opportunity
          to be part of the notorious bison traffic jam. This
          evening, we check in to our accommodations nestled
          inside the park and have dinner together. MEALS B+D
          1 night at Grant Village inside Yellowstone National Park

          Day 7: Old Faithful                                                    G a t e s  of  t h e  Mo u n t a i n s  B o a t  T o u r
                                                                                 Gates of the Mountains Boat Tour     
          Revel in a full day of exploring Yellowstone National                                                
          Park’s breathtaking wonders! A park guide joins us
          for an exciting tour including stops at Old Faithful, the   depart Yellowstone and settle in for a comfortable
          world’s most famous geyser, and Artist Point. We also   two-night stay in Jackson, Wyoming. MEAL B
          see stunning views of Upper and Lower Yellowstone
          Falls as well as the multicolored Grand Canyon of the   2 nights in Jackson, WY
          Yellowstone. Our scenic drive continues through Hayden
          Valley, a haven for wildlife with lush forests. Later, we   Day 8: The Grand Tetons
                                                                This morning, we visit Grand Teton National Park for
                                                                picturesque views of shimmering lakes, rolling meadows,
                                                                and soaring mountain ranges with snow-capped peaks.
                            Glacier National Park               Watch for elk, bison, foxes, moose, and bald eagles as we
                  Whitefish 1                                   venture through the park and take advantage of premier
                    Flathead                                    photo opportunities. Learn about this protected area with
                National Forest       1 Great Falls             immaculate exhibits during our stop at the Craig Thomas
                    Missoula 1                                  Discovery and Visitor Center, followed by a visit to the Chapel
                                     2 Helena
                                                                of the Transfiguration, a rustic log chapel with a 100-year-
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                                                                old history and picture-perfect vistas of Grand Teton. The
                                                                afternoon is yours at leisure to relax or explore! Tonight, we
                                                                enjoy a covered wagon ride in Cache Creek Canyon to our
                                           Yellowstone
                         ID              1                      included dinner – a tasty barbecue cookout accompanied
                                           National Park
                                                                by music and songs of the Old West! MEALS B+D
                                          Grand Teton National Park
                                         2  Jackson
                                                                Day 9: Salt Lake City
                                                                Step aboard our comfortable motorcoach taking us from
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                                                                Jackson into Salt Lake City. Tonight, we celebrate with
                               UT                               our new friends at a special Farewell Dinner. MEALS B+D
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                   Motorcoach                                   1 night at Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
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                                                                Day 10: Fly Home

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