8 days in Montana Itinerary

The glaciers from which Glacier National Park takes its name mostly dissipated eons ago, but they left behind a scoured landscape of high and steep mountain peaks, sparkling lakes, lush alpine meadows, and thick forests.

Escape the urban bustle at Trail of the Cedars and Iceberg Lake Trail. Step off the beaten path and head to McDonald Creek and Siyeh Pass. There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Iceberg Lake, tour the pleasant surroundings at Granite Park Trail, and get to know the fascinating history of Garden Wall.

For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Glacier National Park sightseeing planner.

New York City to Glacier National Park is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Glacier National Park is minus 2 hours. When traveling from New York City in June, plan for slightly colder days and much colder nights in Glacier National Park: temperatures range from 75°F by day to 45°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to West Glacier.

West Glacier is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in eastern Flathead County, Montana, United States. Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour and then hike along Apgar Lookout Trail.

For where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read West Glacier trip planner.

West Glacier is just a short distance from Glacier National Park. In June, daytime highs in West Glacier are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can go by car to Big Sky.

Big Sky is a census-designated place (CDP) in Gallatin and Madison counties in southwestern Montana. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Big Sky road trip app.

Drive from West Glacier to Big Sky in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from West Glacier in June; daily highs in Big Sky reach 69°F and lows reach 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to West Yellowstone.

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

Keep things going the next day: witness a stunning natural landmark at Midway Geyser Basin, witness a stunning natural landmark at Grand Prismatic Spring, and then stroll through Fairy Falls.

To find ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our West Yellowstone journey builder website.

Drive from Big Sky to West Yellowstone in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. In June, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 35°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.