12 days in Montana Itinerary

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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gardiner: Clay Butte Fire Lookout Tower (in Cooke City) and West Yellowstone (Museum of the Yellowstone, Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, &more). 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. Another option is to drive. 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.

Glacier National Park is known for nature, scenic drive, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire all the interesting features of Going-to-the-Sun Road, contemplate the waterfront views at Avalanche Lake, stroll through Iceberg Lake Trail, and hike along Piegan Pass.

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You can 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. Traveling from Gardiner in July, expect Glacier National Park to be somewhat warmer, temps between 85°F and 49°F. On the 17th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.