10 Days
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Glacier, Yellowstone & Grand Tetons - WCMH TV

Activity Level:

Leisurely

Highest Elevation:

8,000 ft

14 Meals:

7 Breakfasts, 1 Continental Breakfast, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners

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Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center

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Embark on the ultimate Rockies vacation, featuring awe-inspiring natural beauty in three famous national parks. Begin in Missoula, Montana with a visit to the country’s largest smokejumper base, then take in spectacular views atop Whitefish Mountain Resort. Head to Glacier National Park for an exciting drive aboard vintage Red Buses with otherworldly views along Going-to-the-Sun Road. Travel eastbound to Great Falls to explore the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center and be immersed in Indigenous history at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park. In Helena, see the vibrant city’s best sights on a guided tour and relax on a boat ride through Gates of the Mountains. Spend two unforgettable days in Yellowstone, soaking up all of the wildlife and amazing geologic wonders while staying overnight in America’s first national park, including iconic Old Faithful. Venture across the state border to Jackson, Wyoming, for a tour of Grand Teton National Park with the Chapel of the Transfiguration before a covered wagon ride to an included Old West barbecue dinner. Our adventure concludes in Salt Lake City with a special Farewell Dinner.

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Day 1: Fly to Montana
We fly to Missoula and check in to our comfortable accommodations. The evening is at leisure to get acquainted with your fellow traveling companions.
Day 2: Whitefish
Our day begins with a visit to The Historical Museum of Fort Missoula, a 32-acre park that tells the story of western Montana’s past. Walk through over 20 preserved historic buildings and structures dating back to 1863, including Grant Creek Schoolhouse, Quartermaster’s Storehouse, Frenchtown Mill Stones, and much more. Afterwards, we travel north from Missoula to Whitefish, viewing some of the most spectacular scenery our nation has to offer in Montana’s Big Sky Country. Along the way, we break for a delicious included Welcome Lunch in Polson and take in amazing views of Flathead Lake and the surrounding Flathead National Forest. Arriving in Whitefish, we stop at a nearby mountain resort to enjoy a scenic gondola ride to the mountaintop for bird’s-eye views. We then check in to our overnight accommodations and have a restful evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Going-to-the-Sun Road
After an included breakfast, we’re off to Glacier National Park, which features over 20 glaciers and 200 lakes as standing reminders of the last Ice Age. We board vintage 1930s Red Buses with roll-back tops for a journey on one of the world’s most scenic routes: Going-to-the-Sun Road. Throughout this drive, learn more about the park’s history from an expert guide, take in views of the towering mountains, and gaze upon a variety of majestic wildlife including bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, and moose. Enjoy lunch within the park at St. Mary Village before we continue to Great Falls and check in to our accommodations for the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
We begin our day with a tour of the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center and relive the explorers’ brave journey. Overlooking the beautiful Missouri River, this center includes exhibits, artifacts, films, and a two-story diorama of the expedition’s portage of the river’s waterfalls. After an included lunch, we visit the C.M. Russell Museum, an art complex that’s dedicated to Charles Marion Russell. Known as one of America’s greatest artists, his primary focus was the signature “cowboy art” that showcased Western cultures, landscapes, and wildlife. We then depart for Helena, Montana’s capital and the heart of this Big Sky State. We check in to our hotel for the next two nights and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5: Gates of the Mountains
Following our included breakfast, we embark on a guided city tour of Helena. Learn about the storied history of this vibrant city and marvel at the Gothic-style cathedral, which rivals those in Europe with its stunning towers and stained-glass windows. Our tour makes stops at various intriguing attractions, like the Montana State Capitol building. This afternoon, we board a riverboat to discover the epitome of Montana’s natural beauty, Gates of the Mountains, coined by famous explorer Meriwether Lewis. A guide narrates our journey down the Missouri River, sharing historic stories of Lewis and Clark’s explorations. As we marvel at the rugged scenery with towering limestone cliffs to both sides of the boat, keep watch for intriguing wildlife. Tonight, we enjoy an included dinner together and return to our hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6: Yellowstone National Park
This morning, we begin our drive to Gardiner, Montana, the original gateway to America’s first national park. Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872 to protect a large variety of wildlife and preserve the world’s most extraordinary collection of geysers and hot springs. We have free time in the Mammoth Hot Springs area to explore nature’s beauty before traveling through the northern loop of Yellowstone, where we may have the opportunity to be part of the notorious bison traffic jam. This evening, we travel to West Yellowstone for our accommodations with shops and restaurants conveniently nearby.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 7: Old Faithful
After an included continental breakfast, we return to Yellowstone National Park to enjoy a full day of soaking up the natural wonders with a guided tour. During our adventure, we make stops at Old Faithful, the world’s most famous geyser, and Artist Point. Have your camera ready to capture stunning views of Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls and the multicolored Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. A scenic drive then takes us through Hayden Valley, a region of lush forest meadows and haven for wildlife. Watch for bison and other fascinating animals! We depart Yellowstone this afternoon and settle in for a comfortable two-night stay in Jackson, Wyoming.
Meals Included: Continental Breakfast
Day 8: The Grand Tetons
This morning, we visit Grand Teton National Park, boasting picturesque views of shimmering lakes, rolling meadows, and soaring mountain ranges with snow-capped peaks. Watch for elk, bison, fox, moose, and bald eagles as we venture through the park and take advantage of premier photo opportunities. Learn about the past, present, and future of this protected area with immaculate exhibits and a short video during our stop at the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center. We also visit the Chapel of the Transfiguration, a rustic log chapel with 100-year-old history and picture-perfect vistas of the Tetons, including Grand Teton. Tonight, we enjoy a covered wagon ride in Cache Creek Canyon to our included dinner – a tasty barbecue cookout accompanied by music and songs of the Old West!
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Salt Lake City
Step aboard our comfortable motorcoach this morning for one last scenic drive, taking us from Jackson into Salt Lake City. Along the way, we break at Bear Lake Overlook to stretch our legs as we take in spectacular views of the turquoise water nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Tonight, we celebrate with our new friends at a special Farewell Dinner. Our accommodations this evening are in downtown Salt Lake City.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: Fly Home
We return home with fond memories of our Rockies adventure.

All Accommodations

1 night at Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown
1 night at Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge
1 night at Crystal Inn
2 nights at Comfort Suites - Helena
1 night at Clubhouse Inn West Yellowstone
2 nights at Mountain Modern Motel
1 night at Salt Lake Marriott Downtown At City Creek

Attractions & Highlights

The Historical Museum of Fort Missoula
Glacier National Park feat. Going-to-the-Sun Road
C.M. Russell Museum
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center
Helena city tour feat. the Montana State Capitol building
Gates of the Mountains boat tour
Yellowstone National Park guided tour feat. Old Faithful and Hayden Valley
Cache Creek Canyon cookout
Grand Teton National Park feat. the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center and the Chapel of the Transfiguration