11 days in Montana Itinerary

On the 1st (Sat), contemplate the waterfront views at Gallatin River and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour. On the next day, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Lone Peak, then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and then hike along Ousel Falls Trail.

For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Bozeman trip itinerary planner.

Toronto, Canada to Bozeman is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Bozeman is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Toronto in July, expect nights in Bozeman to be slightly colder, around 11°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 35°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can drive to Gardiner.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, stop by Parks' Fly Shop, and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Gardiner trip simple and quick.

Drive from Bozeman to Gardiner in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Bozeman in July: high temperatures in Gardiner hover around 29°C and lows are around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to drive to West Yellowstone.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Two Top, then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and finally take an in-depth tour of Museum of the Yellowstone.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, go to the West Yellowstone journey planning website.

Traveling by car from Gardiner to West Yellowstone takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July in West Yellowstone, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Helena.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Gates of the Mountains, get a sense of history and politics at Montana State Capitol, and then take an in-depth tour of Montana Historical Society Museum. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Helena and then head outdoors with Montana Fishing Outfitters.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Helena trip planner.

You can drive from West Yellowstone to Helena in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from West Yellowstone in July: high temperatures in Helena hover around 37°C and lows are around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Glacier National Park.

Visiting Iceberg Lake Trail and Swiftcurrent Falls will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Two Medicine Lake and McDonald Creek. Step out of Glacier National Park with an excursion to Aster Falls in East Glacier Park--about 2 hours away. There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Iceberg Lake, get great views at Jackson Glacier Overlook, and admire the sheer force of Running Eagle Falls.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Glacier National Park trip planner.

You can drive from Helena to Glacier National Park in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Helena in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Glacier National Park, with lows of 11°C. You'll set off for home on the 11th (Tue).