15 days in Montana Itinerary

Moss Mansion and Custer Battlefield Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Popular historic sites such as Custer Battlefield Trading Company and Little Bighorn Battlefield are in your itinerary.

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Manchester, UK to Billings is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Manchester to Billings. In August, Billings is somewhat warmer than Manchester - with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can drive to Gardiner.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, then stop by Parks' Fly Shop, and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

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Drive from Billings to Gardiner in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Billings in August: highs in Gardiner hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Big Sky.

On the 11th (Fri), trek along Beehive Basin Trail, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then stroll the grounds of The Soldiers Chapel, and finally cast your line with a fishing tour. Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Ousel Falls Trail, then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and then take in the awesome beauty at Lone Peak.

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You can drive from Gardiner to Big Sky in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. August in Big Sky sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Missoula.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Garden of One Thousand Buddhas, then admire the architecture and history at St. Ignatius Mission, and then identify plant and animal life at Bison Range. On the next day, look for all kinds of wild species at Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and then examine the collection at Aerial Fire Depot and Smokejumper Center.

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You can drive from Big Sky to Missoula in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Big Sky in August; daily highs in Missoula reach 35°C and lows reach 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can go by car to Helena.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Gates of the Mountains, take an in-depth tour of Montana Historical Society Museum, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Helena.

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Drive from Missoula to Helena in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Helena are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can drive to Great Falls.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): contemplate the long history of First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, then contemplate the long history of Fort Benton Museums & Heritage Complex, and then get engrossed in the history at Ursuline Centre. Keep things going the next day: admire the masterpieces at C.M. Russell Museum, trek along River's Edge Trail, and then immerse yourself in nature at Giant Springs State Park.

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You can drive from Helena to Great Falls in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. August in Great Falls sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive to Glacier National Park.

Explore hidden gems such as Iceberg Lake Trail and St.Mary Falls. Get in touch with nature at Going-to-the-Sun Road and Swiftcurrent Falls. There's much more to do: explore the activities along St. Mary Lake, get great views at Jackson Glacier Overlook, appreciate the views at Logan Pass, and get to know the fascinating history of Garden Wall.

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Getting from Great Falls to Glacier National Park by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and car. August in Glacier National Park sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.