Discover Glacier National Park "Nature's Masterpiece" | 2024

Itinerary

Day 1:  Arrive Spokane, WA

Fly into Spokane, Washington today and transfer to your hotel on your own. We recommend you arrive by 3:00 pm. Upon arrival at your hotel, located on the banks of the Spokane River and in the heart of downtown, meet your Western Leisure tour director who will assist with hotel check in and information on how to spend your free time. This evening enjoy free time to explore Spokane and have dinner on your own. 

Day 2:  Wallace, ID - Missoula, MT

This morning depart Spokane and travel east into Idaho, skirting the banks of Lake Coeur D' Alene as you travel east to the historic mining town of Wallace, Idaho. It is famous as the “Silver Capital of the World,” and every building in town is listed in the U.S. National Historic Register. Enjoy the Sierra Silver Mine tour, the only tour of its kind in the Northwest. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then continue your journey eastward entering Montana for stop at the Smokejumpers Base Aerial Fire Depot near Missoula. Arrive at your hotel in Missoula and dinner is included at a local restaurant. (B, L) 

Day 3: Flathead River - Big Fork - Whitefish

Depart Missoula this morning and travel north to the shores of beautiful Flathead Lake for a Scenic Float Trip on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. You will float beneath towering white cliffs left by Glacial Lake Missoula, old growth ponderosa pines, and a plethora of soaring birds. This is a relaxing trip for all ages. This afternoon scatter for a lunch on own in Big Fork. Big Fork, the “Village by the Bay” is home to wonderful art galleries and restaurants. After a fun filled experience, we continue to the resort town of Whitefish and our overnight accommodations. Whitefish serves up a heaping helping of rustic charm amid the rugged beauty of the Rockies. Nestled at the foot of Big Mountain we will check into our overnight hotel. (B, D) 

Day 4:  Glacier National Park - Going to the Sun Highway

See and feel the grandeur that makes Glacier National Park "The Crown of the Continent". Depart Whitefish this morning and traverse Glacier National Park via the world famous "Going to the Sun Highway". We’ll start our journey at the famous Lake McDonald Lodge amid magnificent snow capped peaks and gleaming lakes. Board vintage Red Jammer Touring Cars that will take you on a 52-mile drive that crests the Continental Divide at Logan Pass and is famous for its majestic mountains and deep valley floors. Our motorcoach will meet you at the East side of Glacier where we’ll sightsee more of Glacier before returning to Whitefish. (B) 

Day 5: Silver Mountain - Coeur d'Alene, ID

After breakfast, depart and travel west returning to Idaho. Arrive at Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg and enjoy a Scenic Gondola Ride to the top of Silver Mountain on North America's longest gondola. Next take a scenic drive along the shores of beautiful Lake Coeur D' Alene as you enter the Coeur d’Alene Nation and arrive at the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort for overnight. Tonight, join the group for a fun farewell dinner that includes a cultural celebration with Tribal Members who will share their stories, music and dance. What a wonderful way to conclude your Glacier experience. (B, L, D) 

Day 6: Home

This morning, transfer to the Spokane Airport by shuttle for your flights home.*travel time to the Spokane Airport is 1 hour* (B)  

Please Note - * This tour requires average physical activity. Participants should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground or unpaved trails.  This tour covers areas of higher altitudes including overnight locations above 4,500ft. and touring above 6,000ft.