12 days in Montana Itinerary

Big Sky is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gallatin and Madison counties in southwestern Montana. Big Sky is known for adventure, winter sports, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, hike along Beehive Basin Trail, and fly down the slopes at Big Sky Resort.

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Orlando to Big Sky is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Orlando to Big Sky due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Orlando in July, expect nights in Big Sky to be colder, around 39°F, while days are slightly colder, around 77°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Gardiner.

Gardiner serves as the gateway to Yellowstone National Park's northern entrance, marked by an iconic stone arch.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gardiner: West Yellowstone (Museum of the Yellowstone, Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, &more) and Clay Butte Fire Lookout Tower (in Cooke City). There's lots more to do: take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, explore and take pictures at Beartooth Hwy, explore the activities along Yellowstone River, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

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You can drive from Big Sky to Gardiner in 2.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Gardiner can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Glacier National Park.

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

Glacier National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore and take pictures at Going-to-the-Sun Road, explore the activities along Avalanche Lake, tour the pleasant surroundings at Iceberg Lake Trail, and take in the dramatic scenery at Virginia Falls.

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Drive from Gardiner to Glacier National Park in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of car and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Gardiner in July, with highs in Glacier National Park at 85°F and lows at 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.