7 days in Montana Itinerary

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Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, Drive to Whitefish
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Whitefish
— 3 nights
Drive
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Gardiner
— 1 night
Drive
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Big Sky
— 1 night
Drive to Gallatin Field, Fly to Helsinki

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Whitefish — 3 nights

Venture out of the city with trips to River Rafting & Tubing (in West Glacier) and Glacier National Park (Trail of the Cedars, Siyeh Pass, &more).

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Whitefish trip planner.

Helsinki, Finland to Whitefish is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Helsinki to Whitefish due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Helsinki in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Whitefish, with highs around 34°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Gardiner.
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Gardiner — 1 night

On the 14th (Fri), let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, explore the activities along Yellowstone River, and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Gardiner travel tool.

Traveling by car from Whitefish to Gardiner takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train, bus, and car. Traveling from Whitefish in July, expect Gardiner to be little chillier, temps between 29°C and 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Big Sky.
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Big Sky — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): hike along Beehive Basin Trail, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, then stroll the grounds of The Soldiers Chapel, and finally head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Big Sky trip app.

You can drive from Gardiner to Big Sky in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel back home.
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Montana travel guide

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River Rafting & Tubing · Bodies of Water · Wildlife Areas
The Crown of the Continent
With a population of only one million, Montana remains an untouched natural paradise of snowcapped peaks, expansive forests, and alpine lakes, dotted with Old West ghost towns, Indian reservations, and progressive urban communities. Appreciate the state's unique charm and beauty with a trip to Glacier National Park, where you can come face-to-face with Montana wildlife among its high peaks. Head to the state's largest cities, Billings and Missoula, for an array of historical attractions and cultural sightseeing.
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