9 days Majestic Montana & Yellowstone (Tour AZ)
Tour: AZ - 9-Day Tour from Bozeman to Jackson
Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour! Designed from the ground up for a maximum of 24 guests in North America, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours.
Explore Montana and Yellowstone National Park at an efficient small group pace to see dramatic landscapes, panoramic views of waterfalls, glacier-created rock formations plus view wildlife in their natural habitat. Experience modern “glamping” at a full-service adventure resort, dine al fresco by the fields of wildflowers and scenic mountain views and make s’mores fireside under starry night skies. Enjoy unique opportunities to immerse in the local heritage and culture of Yellowstone, view a rainbow of hues in the Grand Prismatic Springs, plus visit classic highlights in Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. A Small Group Discovery tour that’s a natural in Montana and Yellowstone National Park!
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Bozeman, MT | Your Small Group Discovery Tour begins! At 6 pm, join your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. |
| 2 | Bozeman - Livingston | Tents and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Visit the Museum of the Rockies for world-famous dinosaur fossils, historic Montana pioneer and exploration days plus see a Living History Farm depicting life in the 1900s. Travel from the forested Gallitin Valley to open plains surrounded by mountain ranges and converging rivers in the remarkable Paradise Valley. Make camp for the next two nights and enjoy modern-day “glamping” in scenic rural Montana. Enjoy dinner at the riverfront with locally sourced meat and seafood, fresh salads, and later, spend time stargazing with s’mores by the crackling campfire. |
| 3 | Livingston | Trail Tips and River Trips. Spend the day at leisure. Relax at the resort and appreciate Paradise Valley, walk by the Yellowstone River, rest in a riverside hammock, or consider an optional excursion hiking, on a scenic rafting river float (no experience required), or horseback riding. |
| 4 | Livingston - Yellowstone National Park | America’s First National Park. Using the original entrance to Yellowstone, the iconic Roosevelt Arch greets your entry to America’s First National Park. Visit Mammoth Hot Springs in the northern part of the park, where heat, water, limestone, and rock fractures have created a unique terrace feature and learn about the famous hot springs and park’s thermal features. Continue to the Globus Local Favorite Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center, where local artists display and demonstrate nature photography, beadwork, storytelling, watercolor painting and more. Explore on your own with the remainder of the day at leisure in the park. |
| 5 | Yellowstone National Park | Animals and Geysers. Rise early for a memorable experience in Lamar Valley, the magical “Serengeti of North America.” Globus Local Favorite You’ll have the perfect vantage point to spot thrilling wildlife in their natural habitat. Lamar Valley is home to elk, coyote, grizzly bears, wolves, and bison plus streams of fish and vibrant wildflowers. After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour of the Upper Geyser Basin. Travel through the park today with stops to see the Lower Geyser Basin’s famous Fountain Paint Pots—named for the reds, yellows, and browns of the mud and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone for the thundering Lower Falls, which are nearly twice the height of Niagara (weather permitting). |
| 6 | Yellowstone National Park - West Yellowstone - Big Sky | The Peak of Perfection. Wake up this morning to the fresh, crisp air of Yellowstone and visit Grand Prismatic Spring. Depart Yellowstone National Park for the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone for an immersive experience en route to Big Sky, Montana. With Yellowstone in the rear-view mirror, the world-famous Rocky Mountain Spanish Peaks greet you with the golden hour in Big Sky. |
| 7 | Big Sky | Wild by Nature. Enjoy a day to explore Big Sky. Consider a hike at Ousel Falls, scenic tram ride to the top of Lone Mountain, zipline adventure in Big Sky, or meander local walking paths in search of summer wildflowers. Tonight, shine up your boots and put on your cowboy hat for your visit to a ranch with a delicious Globus Local Favorite ranch-to-table dinner. |
| 8 | Big Sky - Grand Teton National Park - Jackson, WY | Highway to Heaven. Journey over the Teton Pass for stunning views of the Grand Teton Mountains, Jackson Lake, Jenny Lake, and the Chapel of Transfiguration en route to Jackson. Marvel at the spectacular Wyoming scenery on a Teton Village tram ride. Tonight, celebrate your adventure with a festive farewell dinner. |
| 9 | Jackson | Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Want to explore more of Jackson? Extra nights are available for purchase. |