America’s Rocky Mountains

Sunny Days, Starry Nights: America’s Rocky Mountains | July 2023

8 Day Tour from Billings, MT to Spokane, WA

Get outward-bound on an 8-day adventure in the Rocky Mountains. How will you indulge your inner mountaineer? Rafting on a river with a big smile on your face or riding on a chairlift in Big Sky country? Mixing up herbs like a medicine man or mixing with the locals for local beers? With complimentary YourChoice Excursions, you decide how to set your spirit free.

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Trip Highlights

Glacier National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Mammoth Hot Springs

The Little Dipper of Big Sky (Ousel Falls)
Manito Park Garden

8-Day, Daily Activity Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Billings, Montana

Welcome to the Billings! Upon your arrival you will meet your Bluegreen host, Tour Director, and travel companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2 - Billings – Yellowstone National Park

The day begins with a Billings Orientation tour of Billings, MT followed by a drive to Yellowstone National Park. There will be a guided sightseeing tour to Mammoth Hot Springs, the Lower Falls of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, and more. There will be an overnight stay inside Yellowstone National Park with free time in the evening to explore.

Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day 3 - Yellowstone National Park – West Yellowstone – Big Sky

Continue to explore and sightsee in Yellowstone National Park with a visit to Old Faithful and Fountain Paint Pots. From there, there will be a scenic drive to West Yellowstone. You will have the opportunity to select from one of the following activities of your choice while in Big Sky.

Trek: The Little Dipper of Big Sky | Take a leisurely hike to Ousel Falls, which plummets nearly 40 feet before flowing through the heart of Big Sky. Named for the Ousel bird (aka American Dipper), the falls provide the perfect nesting place for this little trilling songbird of Big Sky. (Note: This nearly 2-mile hike follows well-groomed, gentle trails with frequent picnic and shaded rest areas. At 6,500 feet, be prepared for the effects of high altitude by bringing a personal water bottle and snacks).
Soar: Mountain Climes | Take a ride on Big Sky's scenic chair lift for a bird's eye view of magnificent mountain views. Beginning at the Big Sky Mountain Village 7,500 feet above sea level, the scenic lift rises 1,600 vertical feet to an elevation of 9,000 feet. Enjoy the thrill of open-air multi-passenger chairs and join your local Naturalist Guide for a walk to learn about this remarkable region's storied history and ecology.
Create: Secret Family Remedies | Experience the healing power of nature found hidden in Montana's mountain plants and flowers. Join in a fascinating workshop at 320 Guest Ranch to learn to identify medicinal mountain flora, known for their medicinal qualities for centuries by generations of mountain folk here. You'll forage for particular plants and learn how to infuse them into oils for use as a soothing topical salve. Take your own creation home with you to use for what ails ya!

Breakfast Included

Day 4 - Big Sky – Nevada City – Virgina City – Missoula

You will travel to Nevada City and Virginia City to visit two Western ghost towns. Nevada City will include a guided walking tour of the historic ghost town and outdoor museum and Virginia City you will have free time to explore the thriving historic ghost town. You will continue your scenic drive to Missoula with a guided orientation tour and free time in the evening.

Breakfast Included

Day 5 - Missoula - Whitefish

This morning you will drive along Flathead Lake en route to Whitefish. Later today, you will have the opportunity to select from one of the following activities while in Whitefish:

Delve: Roosevelt Slept Here | Travel to the historic town of Kalispell, founded by the builder and namesake of Conrad Mansion and Gardens. Take an orientation tour, followed by free time to explore the historic mountain town, founded by Charles E. Conrad. Stroll through the local boutiques, restaurants, and galleries before taking a guided tour of the historic Mansion and Gardens. Built in 1895, the 26-room Conrad Mansion offers a glimpse into the life of a Montana pioneer and the welcoming hospitality enjoyed by such guests as President Teddy Roosevelt.
Float: Down the Lazy River | Enjoy a scenic float trip on a calm and peaceful stretch of the Flathead River in Glacier National Park. Relax amid stunning scenery with a friendly, interpretive river guide on a rafting excursion that is great for all ages who prefer a mellow ride over a whitewater rafting experience. Float through the Middle Fork section of the Flathead River, from West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge. Learn about the history, culture, and ecological conservation of Glacier National Park, as well as its fascinating flora and fauna of the Flathead River.
Taste: Brews Crews | Travel to the historic town of Kalispell for an orientation tour, followed by free time to explore the historic mountain town. Stroll through the local boutiques, restaurants, and galleries. Then, enjoy a warm welcome, a frosty glass, and cool companions while tasting cold brews in Kalispell. Take a guided walking tour to visit the area's top breweries. Go behind the scenes for a beer 101 experience and sample a great variety of great tastings at each stop! Clink glasses, see the sights, and please your palate with Montana microbrews.

Breakfast Included

Day 6 - Whitefish Excursion to Glacier National Park

Drive to Lake McDonald Village for a scenic ride along the Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard a historic Red Jammer bus. After crossing 6,664-foot-high Logan Pass, enter a wonderland of alpine scenery, where jagged mountain peaks, deep-green forests, pristine lakes, and meadows dominate the landscape. Return to Whitefish in the afternoon. Enjoy Whitefish with free time in the evening.

Breakfast Included

Day 7 - Whitefish – Sandpoint – Spokane

Enjoy a morning scenic drive to picturesque Sandpoint, Idaho. Explore Sandpoint with some free time, at the shops, pubs, and galleries. From there you will travel to Pend Oreille River into Washington en route to Spokane. There will be a guided sightseeing tour that includes Manito Park Garden, followed by free time and a farewell dinner this evening.

Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day 8 - Spokane

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Breakfast Included

Tour Inclusions

3+ star hotel accommodations in Billings, Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky, Missoula, Whitefish, and Spokane
Breakfast daily, and some dinners
Balance guided sightseeing and free time to explore

Tour Director and Local Guides
Bluegreen Vacations Host
Prepaid gratuities
On-tour motor coach transportation
Admission fees to all included attractions

Owner Adventures are open to ALL deeded Bluegreen owners. Traveler Plus members have the option of paying for any Owner Adventure with annual, biennial, borrowed and rented Points, a credit card or any combination of these.*

Call (800) 459-1597 now to learn more about this or other exciting Owner Adventure Trips!*

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By participating in an Owner Adventure, you knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

*TRAVELER PLUS POINTS-FOR-TRAVEL BENEFIT TERMS & CONDITIONS: In order to apply any combination of annual, biennial, borrowed or rented Bluegreen Vacations Points for payment, Owner Adventures vacation price, including base fare and taxes must total a minimum of $1,000.00. Points values applied under the points-for-travel benefit are subject to change and may vary based on ownership level. Benefit applies only to active Traveler Plus members.

¹GLOBUS DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: Prices and accommodations based on availability, per person double occupancy and subject to change without notice. Globus tour inclusions are accommodations; some meals; gratuities for wait staff for included meals; admission to attractions; and hotel baggage handling; Fares shown are in U.S. dollars for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; vacation insurance; gratuities for hotel housekeepers, tour manager, local guides and driver; alcohol, food and beverages outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant; optional excursions; passports; items of a personal nature; and any incidental charges. Cancellation fees apply.

²GREAT VACATION DESTINATIONS, INC. DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: Price is per person based on double occupancy and includes the Globus tour inclusions noted above plus these additional inclusions: airport transfers in Billings on July 8th and Spokane on July 15th; gratuities for Globus tour director, local guides and driver; and taxes. All participants are required to sign the Bluegreen Owner Adventures Release and to complete the Globus Guest Acknowledgement process as a condition of booking confirmation. Travel insurance is the sole responsibility of the traveler to purchase and to carefully review the terms of (and exclusions from) any such policy(ies) purchased. Participants are subject to vaccination requirements of the tour operator at the time of travel. Currently vaccinations are not required by Globus. Participants are encouraged to follow CDC recommendations for Covid-19 vaccinations and booster shots. Starting on May 3, 2023, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Please refer to https://www.dhs.gov/real-id for additional information. Reservations must be booked by January 20, 2023. Nonrefundable, non-transferrable deposit of $500 per person is due at time of booking. Final payment due by April 14, 2023. Arrival and departure transfers are included on the tour start and end dates, provided that guest arrival and departure flight or alternative travel details are received at least 45 days prior to tour commencement. Prices, additional fees, itineraries, and availability are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply. Cancellation fees apply. Please call us at 800.459.1597 for additional information. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; travel insurance; gratuities for hotel housekeepers; alcohol, beverages and food outside the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant; optional excursions; and all other items of a personal nature. For tour itinerary choice excursions, guests must be 21 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages and participate in the brewery excursion. Great Vacation Destinations, Inc doing business as Bluegreen Travel Services, is the seller of these trips and is located at 4960 Conference Way North Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Great Vacation Destinations is a Washington Seller of Travel No. 602-283-711; Florida Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) registration No. 15-72225-4, California Seller of travel registration No. 2068362 (Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California). Void where prohibited by law and where registration and/or licensing requirements have not been meet. Void where prohibited or restricted by law and/or where state registration and/or licensing requirements have not been met. In the event of a conflict between the terms of Great Vacations Destinations’ Details of Participation and Globus’s (or an otherwise applicable alternate tour provider’s Details of Participation), Globus’s (or the otherwise applicable tour provider’s) Details of Participation will govern.

This is a Globus provided tour. Reservations and pricing are subject to change.