12 days in Montana Itinerary

Bozeman is a city in and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bozeman: Yellowstone Guidelines (in Livingston) and Big Sky (River Rafting & Tubing & Horseback Riding Tours). And it doesn't end there: see the sky in a new way at Museum of the Rockies, get engrossed in the history at American Computer & Robotics Museum, and sample the fine beverages at Bozeman Spirits Distillery.

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Bozeman trip planner.

Dusseldorf, Germany to Bozeman is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Traveling from Dusseldorf to Bozeman, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dusseldorf in May, plan for a bit cooler nights in Bozeman, with lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive to Helena.

Helena is the capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. On the 23rd (Tue), take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Helena and then see what you can catch with Montana Fishing Outfitters. On the next day, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Helena, ponder the world of politics at Montana State Capitol, and then get engrossed in the history at Montana Historical Society Museum.

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Helena itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Bozeman to Helena takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. In May in Helena, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to West Glacier.

West Glacier is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Flathead County, Montana, United States. Get out of town with these interesting West Glacier side-trips: Glacier National Park (Jackson Glacier Overlook, Grinnell Glacier, &more). Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Outdoor Activities, trek along Trail of the Cedars, and explore the activities along Lake McDonald.

For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the West Glacier driving holiday planning tool.

You can drive from Helena to West Glacier in 4 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In May, daytime highs in West Glacier are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Gardiner.

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

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sun): capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour and then trot along with a tour on horseback.

For more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Gardiner trip planner.

Getting from West Glacier to Gardiner by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or fly; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from West Glacier in May: high temperatures in Gardiner hover around 16°C and lows are around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can go by car to West Yellowstone.

The town of West Yellowstone has served as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park since the early 1900s.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): look for gifts at Send it Home, get engrossed in the history at Museum of the Yellowstone, then identify plant and animal life at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, and finally see what you can catch with a fishing tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Tue): take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then explore the activities along Yellowstone River, and then take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the West Yellowstone day trip planning app.

Drive from Gardiner to West Yellowstone in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in May, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.