Small groups lead to big experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Montana and Yellowstone National Park, a spectacular adventure 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 luxury adventures 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. It’s showtime in Montana and Yellowstone National Park!
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At 5 pm, join your travel companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
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.
Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Start your day with a morning walk along the Yellowstone River. Gain tips from an outdoor photographer on the best way to point and click your camera phone to capture wildlife and natural surroundings. Spend the afternoon at the resort to appreciate Paradise Valley, rest in a riverside hammock or consider an optional excursion for fly fishing, scenic rafting river float (no experience required), horseback riding or kayaking. 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.
Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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. Enjoy lunch with a ranger to learn about the famous hot springs and park’s thermal features. Continue to the 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.
Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Rise early for a memorable experience in Lamar Valley, the magical “Serengeti of North America.” 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).
Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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 in Big Sky. Savor the golden hour with spectacular views in Big Sky.
Included meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a morning of leisure in Big Sky. Consider a hike and zipline experience at Ousel Falls 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 working ranch with a delicious Globus Local Favorite farm-to-table dinner.
Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Journey on the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway 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.
Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Speak with your Discover North America Travel Specialist about extending your trip.