Travelers bound for the Pacific Northwest will traverse a seven-day itinerary stretching from Bozeman, Montana, to Spokane, Washington, via West Yellowstone, Craters of the Moon, Boise, and Lewiston.
Fly into Bozeman and Visit Rescue Animals in West Yellowstone
The journey opens with a transfer to Charlotte Airport for a flight to Bozeman, Montana, landing passengers in Big Sky Country. From there, the tour moves to West Yellowstone for a scheduled stop at the Grizzly & Wolfe Discovery Center. The non-profit educational facility houses rescued grizzly bears and wolves inside naturalistic habitats designed to showcase the region’s apex predators.
Following the afternoon animal exhibits, the group settles in for a two-night stay at the SpringHill Suites in Island Park, Yellowstone.
Guided Exploration of Yellowstone National Park
Day two centers entirely on America’s first national park. Participants embark on a full-day guided tour across Yellowstone, taking in high-profile geothermal features and geologic formations.
The route features stops at Old Faithful Geyser, the vibrant Grand Prismatic Spring, the shores of Yellowstone Lake, and the sprawling Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Guides also scan the terrain for regional fauna, including bison, elk, eagles, wolves, and bears.
Idaho Spuds and Volcanic Fields in Blackfoot
Crossing into Idaho on day three, the itinerary stops in Blackfoot to tour the Idaho Potato Museum. Visitors examine farming innovation, local spud history, and a display featuring the world’s largest potato chip before taking lunch on their own.
The afternoon brings a drive through the rugged lava fields of Craters of the Moon National Monument. The park displays a stark lunar landscape built from ancient lava spatter cones, subterranean lava tubes, and natural stone bridges. The day wraps up with an included group dinner in Jerome ahead of an overnight hotel stay.
View Shoshone Falls and Tour the Old Idaho Penitentiary
Morning light on day four illuminates Shoshone Falls, a cascading natural landmark frequently styled as the Niagara of the West that stands taller than its eastern counterpart. Next comes a stop at the Twin Falls Visitor Center, perched near the Perrine Bridge and Perrine Coulee Falls where BASE jumpers launch into the deep canyon below.
The afternoon shifts the focus southward to Boise, Idaho’s capital city, for a guided walk through the historic Old Idaho Penitentiary. Operating continuously from 1872 until 1973, the former prison facility lets visitors examine weathered cell blocks and solitary confinement cells while absorbing local penal history.
Snake River History in Lewiston
Day five tracks the group north toward Lewiston. Upon arrival, travelers explore the Lewis and Clark Discovery Center, an interactive outdoor interpretive plaza positioned directly on the banks of the Snake River.
Educational exhibits and a documentary film inside the center detail the historic expedition's grueling passage through the rugged terrain of Idaho and the wider West. A group dinner and overnight hotel stay in Lewiston cap off the day.
Ride Jet Boats Through Hells Canyon and Soar over Spokane Falls
High-speed watercraft take center stage on day six as the tour tackles Hells Canyon via jet boat on the Snake River. Cutting through North America’s deepest river gorge—where stone walls and vertical spires reach 9,393 feet—the excursion highlights regional geology, flora, and fauna amid whitewater rapids.
The afternoon brings a border crossing into Washington State and an arrival in Spokane. After a farewell dinner, participants board the Skyride Gondola at Spokane Falls for aerial views of the downtown waterfalls.
Departure from Spokane
The seven-day Northwest excursion concludes on day seven following breakfast at the hotel, with group transfers heading directly to Spokane International Airport for return flights home.
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