Welcome to Bozeman! This Rocky Mountains town is the perfect jumping off point for exploring the history and natural beauty of Montana. Join your group at 10am for a Welcome Meeting then get ready to stretch your legs on a hike that’s easy on the legs and even easier on the eyes. Wave to kayakers along the trail as you join your leader for a stroll along the Gallatin River where mighty cliffs loom overhead and moss-covered boulders line the river banks. Stop to enjoy picnic lunch before following in the footsteps of the explorers Lewis and Clark and venture to the Gates of the Mountains on a scenic river cruise. You’ll sail alongside limestone cliffs to a set of towering stone walls which appear to open like a gate as your boat approaches. Little has changed since the two explorers first visited this stretch of the Missouri River and the region’s untouched beauty remains.

After breakfast, hit the road to the Lewis and Clark National Forest where you will enjoy a hike and inhale the scent of the conifers as you stroll through woody valleys and admire high mountains and grassy meadows. After lunch we will continue on our way to Great Falls for our overnight stay. Tonight, enjoy a relaxing evening at your accommodation or perhaps share a meal together.

After an early breakfast, hit the road and enjoy the scenery on the drive from Great Falls to Badger-Two Medicine. The Badger-Two Medicine region is located at the intersection of the Blackfeet Reservation, Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. Upon arrival we will have a traditional Native American lunch then have the privilege of joining a local Blackfeet guide for a half-day hike which offers an insight into the Blackfeet Native American people and culture and explores the secluded wilderness of Badger Two Medicine. Learn about tribal customs, histories, and stories while experiencing a land filled with wildlife, wildflowers, alpine lakes, and mountain peaks. We then make our way to Whitefish were we will base ourselves for 2 nights and our gateway to Glacier National Park. The evening is yours to enjoy as you please.

Known as the ‘Crown of the Continent’, Glacier National Park offers an impressive array of activities for lovers of nature and the great outdoors. Here you can stroll past carpets of wildflowers, raft along rushing rivers, hike along mountain trails or admire the mountains reflected in crystal clear lakes. Choose your own adventure or enjoy a group hike through the park, with a picnic lunch to enjoy at one of the many scenic spots along the way. There is also the option to join a rafting tour which offers a different perspective on this renowned National Park. Tonight, keep your eyes on the skies to possibly catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis which can be seen here throughout the year.

After breakfast, jump in your vehicle and head back into Glacier National park with its towering mountains, sweeping valleys, tumbling waterfalls, colourful wildflowers, and wildlife spotting galore there is plenty to see on your second day. Admire the sparkling waters of Lake McDonald, take in the highest point on the mountain at Logan Pass and see Jackson Glacier sparkling in the distance. Your leader will choose the perfect spot for a scenic picnic lunch. Keep your camera handy as there will be plenty of photo stops along the way. Back in Whitefish, why not try one of the local craft breweries or resturants for dinner.

Enjoy a morning at leisure before hitting the road to Missoula, with a stop along the way for a walk alongside the serene waters of Flathead Lake. Stop off for one last lunch and perhaps take the time to look back with you group on all you’ve seen and done in the past week. Then, it’s onto Missoula where the trip finishes at 3pm and your Montana adventure will come to an end.