Day 1 : Fly to Montana

We fly into Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport, then transfer to our nearby hotel for the next two evenings.

Day 2 : Bozeman Farm & History

We begin our day discovering the area’s agricultural splendor at local farms. Venture into the fertile Rocky Creek bottomlands to visit Gallatin Valley Botanical, a family-owned organic farm boasting a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, and flowers. At Alpacas of Montana, enjoy a custom tour that gives us hands-on experience as we learn how the farm owners make quality alpaca clothing and other unique products. We then get to know our fellow tourmates over a Welcome Lunch before visiting the Gallatin History Museum. Built in 1911 as a jail, it has since been converted into a museum that tells the stories of escapes, a hanging, and other mysteries. You can also view battlefield artifacts, old photographs, and Native American exhibits. The evening is at leisure to relax or explore independently.

Day 3 : Gateway to Yellowstone

We depart our hotel for the Yellowstone Gateway Museum, nestled along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Livingston, Montana. Browse a vast collection of exhibits that showcase the area’s native cultures, famous expeditions, and stories of early-day communities. There is also an authentic one-room schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, and more. Afterwards, we continue our drive to Gardiner, 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 before traveling through the northern loop of Yellowstone, where we may encounter the notorious bison traffic jam. Later, we travel to West Yellowstone for our accommodations with shops and restaurants conveniently nearby.

Day 4 : Yellowstone National Park

After a delicious 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. We depart Yellowstone this afternoon and settle in for a comfortable two-night stay in Jackson, Wyoming.

Day 5 : The Grand Tetons & Cattle Ranch

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 during our stop at the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center. We also see the Chapel of the Transfiguration, a rustic log chapel with 100-year-old history. Later, we stop by Mead Ranch, where the Mead family has lived and raised cattle on their original homestead for over 100 years. Tonight, we embark on a covered wagon ride in Cache Creek Canyon to our included dinner – a tasty barbecue cookout accompanied with music and songs of the Old West!

Day 6 : Utah’s Cheese Capital

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 for lunch at leisure in Logan, host of the Cache Valley Cheese & Dairy Festival. Our drive continues with picturesque vistas of Cache Valley, known as Utah’s cheese capital. Home to some of our country’s best dairy farms, this region once held the title of largest Swiss-style cheese producer in the world! While here, we visit Munk Family Farms and see their carousel milking parlor in action. Tonight, settle into accommodations in downtown Salt Lake City before celebrating our travels with newfound friends at a special Farewell Dinner.

Day 7 : Fly Home

We return home with fond memories of discovering the beautiful Northern Rockies and frontier farms.