• Your stay at “Under Canvas” in Livingston will be truly unique as you will be staying in a safari-inspired tented camp. Each tented camp has a private bath that features eco-conscious amenities such pull-chain showers with hot water, sinks that automatically shut off, and low-flow flush toilets. To allow guests to disconnect and feel truly immersed in nature, and to minimize the use of precious resources, there is not electricity nor outlets in the tents. However, there are battery-powered fans and lanterns with USB plugs so you can charge at least two cell phones. Temperatures vary greatly in this region and each tent is equipped with a wood-burning stove for additional heat (instructions of use will be provided upon arrival and assistance is available if needed).
• 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.
• Routing and areas visited within Yellowstone National Park are subject to favorable weather and/or road conditions. When conditions are unfavorable, the routing may be adjusted accordingly.
• Big Sky chair lift opens in mid-June; other optional excursions are available throughout the season, weather permitting.
• Maximum elevation on tour: 9,033 ft (2,753 m).
Itinerary
Day 1 ARRIVE IN BOZEMAN, MONTANA
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.
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Bozeman and enjoy restaurants, local microbrews, or live music in the vibrant downtown. Your GlobusGO mobile app has maps and tips for the perfect day.
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Day 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.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATION Upscale glamping at Under Canvas in luxurious tents with ensuite bathrooms, plush linens, hot running water, private decks, and all the modern comforts of home. Best-in-class scenery, flanked by mountains and the Yellowstone River flowing north out of Yellowstone National Park provide the perfect backdrop for a great night’s sleep under the stars.
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Day 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.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
WESTERN TRADITION Located at the “Big Bend” in the Yellowstone River, Livingston was the original gateway city to Yellowstone Park with a train depot, saloons, hotels, and stunning scenery. Now the live music, fly fishing contests, local breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, and modern saloons keep the local ranchers and visitors entertained in an Old West style.
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Paradise Valley with a hiking, rafting, or horseback riding excursion. Tailored for all ages and skill levels, the rafting activities highlight the peaceful Yellowstone River Valley. Or discover Paradise Valley on an optional excursion horseback trail ride, ascending the mountains to discover spectacular views and wildlife in the natural habitat.
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Day 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 
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.
LOCAL FAVORITE
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Local Indigenous artists, scholars, and members of the 27 associated tribes of Yellowstone National Park engage and educate visitors about the cultural heritage and historical connections with the park land at the Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center. Part of the Yellowstone Forever Institute, it provides an ongoing Native presence in the park for visitors to also showcase the handiwork of tribal artists and encourage cross-cultural exchange.
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Day 5 YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Animals and Geysers 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).
LOCAL FAVORITE
WILD AND WONDERFUL Situated in the northeast section of the park, Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley carves a vast U-shaped valley from millions of years of glaciers during the last ice age. An incredible and invigorating experience!
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Experience the beauty of Yellowstone with a guided walking tour of the Upper Geyser Basin. The greatest geothermal basin on Earth, this region also features the extraordinary sights of world-famous Old Faithful, which erupts with regularity throughout the day, as well as other less predictable geysers, including Castle, Daisy, Riverside and Grand Geysers.
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Day 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.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
NATURAL WONDERS Tucked in the Gallatin River Canyon, near historic Bozeman and the west entrance to Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky is surrounded by dramatic Rocky Mountain scenery, expansive wilderness, and year-round amenities and trails for hiking, skiing, and horseback riding. Consider an optional excursion on the Big Sky gondola to walk in the clouds on the mountaintops.
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Day 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 ranch-to-table dinner.
LOCAL FAVORITE
SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Farm-to-table is not a trend here, it’s a way of life! The rivers, ranches and farms provide locally sourced protein, greenhouses and fertile ground give producers sustainably grown ingredients within reach. The dining experience provides the growers and culinary artisans an opportunity to showcase the importance of fresh, local, healthy food and support local economies to ensure stability.
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Big Sky. Visit the shops and restaurants in Big Sky Town Center or enjoy outdoor activities for breathtaking views. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO app.
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Day 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.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOT The small log cabin-style Chapel of Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park was built in 1925 with local logs and labor, still hosts regular services and is on the National Register of Historic Places. An aspen stump serves as the pulpit and a glass picture window behind the altar provides a spectacular, memorable mountain view.
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Day 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.
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