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Montana Vacations & Adventure Tours

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Packed with geologic wonders, unique wildlife and picturesque valleys, our Montana vacations and adventure tours are sure to leave you awe-struck.

With a small population and wilderness as far as the eye can see, it's no wonder Montana is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in all of North America. It's an adventurer's paradise through and through, and there's no better way to experience its beauty than on one of our Montana vacations and adventure tours. Landscapes range from the dramatic mountains and vivid blue waters of Glacier National Park to the geologic wonders of Yellowstone. Our focus is on the latter, with its must-see Old Faithful, distinctive Spanish Peaks and Yellowstone River parading through the state. Top off your day's adventures by staying in picturesque lodges and dining on superb regional cuisine. Treat yourself to the perfect mix of play and relaxing on our Montana vacations and adventure tours.

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Yellowstone in Winter - February 2023

Amazing winter adventure

"The scenery was magical and our guides were excellent! read more

"The scenery was magical and our guides were excellent! read less

5 Stars (24 reviews)

Elizabeth,

Yellowstone in Winter - February 2023

Wonderful Winter Wander in Yellowstone

"The trip to Yellowstone was a great mix of wildlife watching, amazing scenery, and winter… read more

"The trip to Yellowstone was a great mix of wildlife watching, amazing scenery, and winter activities. Our two guides, Steve and Kathy, did a great job of letting us know what each day's agenda was going to be and that we had what we needed to have a wonderful day. It ranged from watching wolves and bison, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, to relaxing in a hot springs pool. They made sure everyone's needs were attended to and had options from which to choose. I really enjoyed all the different activities and the comradery that developed among our group. Thank you for an excellent adventure!
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5 Stars (24 reviews)

Kyra,

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure - September 2022

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure

"It was an amazing trip for many reasons. The natural beauty, the adventures, the group,… read more

"It was an amazing trip for many reasons. The natural beauty, the adventures, the group, the guides all of it. read less

5 Stars (112 reviews)

rachel,

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure - September 2022

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure

"Rhet did an amazing job. He was always focused on maximizing the guest experience. I… read more

"Rhet did an amazing job. He was always focused on maximizing the guest experience. I really appreciated how he tried to meet each persons physical ability and interests. Lauren was very good in her role as a support guide. read less

5 Stars (112 reviews)

Michael,

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure - September 2022

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure

"It was a wonderful experience and a great trip. The trip was well organized,… read more

"It was a wonderful experience and a great trip. The trip was well organized, and the guides were trained and sincerly wanted everyone to have a great time.
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5 Stars (112 reviews)

Edward,

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure - September 2022

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure

"This was a bucket list birthday trip with my brother and a few friends. … read more

"This was a bucket list birthday trip with my brother and a few friends. The trip was everything I wanted it to be and more. Rhet and Lauren were the perfect guides. read less

5 Stars (112 reviews)

Craig,

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure - September 2022

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure

"Rhet and Lauren were organized, thoughtful, friendly, warm, professional. The activities were great. … read more

"Rhet and Lauren were organized, thoughtful, friendly, warm, professional. The activities were great. The accommodations were great. read less

5 Stars (112 reviews)

Deborah,

Yellowstone Adventure - September 2022

Yellowstone Adventure

"A great experience. I would have liked more hiking. read more

"A great experience. I would have liked more hiking. read less

4 Stars (129 reviews)

Sheila,

Yellowstone Adventure - September 2022

Yellowstone Adventure

"We had a awesome adventure. Our guides Katie and Kevin were excellent, knowledgeable, fun,… read more

"We had a awesome adventure. Our guides Katie and Kevin were excellent, knowledgeable, fun, friendly, and service oriented. We had a very nice group of fellow travelers. The trip exceeded our expectations in so many ways. Beautiful scenery, good accommodations, adequate meals and a comfortable van. read less

5 Stars (129 reviews)

Jody,

Yellowstone Adventure - September 2022

Yellowstone Adventure

"Great guides, great area, great trip. I wish there was a bit more challenging… read more

"Great guides, great area, great trip. I wish there was a bit more challenging hiking. Also, not the fault of Austin, but our itinerary had to be changed due to flooding at Yellowstone. One day we traveled over 2 hours in the van for a short 45 minute stop/walk to Earthquake lake (?). While it was a great and interesting area, I feel we could have done something else (another hike) much closer with less time in the van. read less

5 Stars (129 reviews)

Cathy,

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure - September 2022

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure

"We had so much fun from the moment of pick up,till the end of the… read more

"We had so much fun from the moment of pick up,till the end of the trip. Everyday was action packed from morning till night! read less

5 Stars (112 reviews)

William,

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure - September 2022

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure

"Everything was fantastic!!! Loved it all.... guides Drake and Lauren were so amazing and so… read more

"Everything was fantastic!!! Loved it all.... guides Drake and Lauren were so amazing and so much fun, food and lodging was wonderful and all the hikes/activities were well planned. Breathtaking views on the hikes and so much fun with white water rafting, horse back riding and ziplining! read less

5 Stars (112 reviews)

Cathleen,

Yellowstone Adventure - September 2022

Yellowstone Adventure

"The trip to Yellowstone Park was excellent. The guides were great. … read more

"The trip to Yellowstone Park was excellent. The guides were great. I was not informed about how the hikes were going to be very challenging especially at 6000 feet altitude. read less

5 Stars (129 reviews)

Mike,

Yellowstone Adventure - September 2022

Yellowstone Adventure

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5 Stars (129 reviews)

Cindy,

Yellowstone Adventure - September 2022

Yellowstone Adventure

"The tour and guides were a 12 out of 10. They read more

"The tour and guides were a 12 out of 10. They read less

5 Stars (129 reviews)

Peter,

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure - August 2022

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure

"The trip exceeded our expectations in terms of the attention to detail and the level… read more

"The trip exceeded our expectations in terms of the attention to detail and the level of customer service. read less

5 Stars (112 reviews)

Melinda,

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure - August 2022

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure

"It was a good group of people. The guides were very accommodating and outgoing. They… read more

"It was a good group of people. The guides were very accommodating and outgoing. They even added bottled ice tea to their shopping list. They were very knowledgeable.
Drake and Zach were the best! read less

5 Stars (112 reviews)

Mary,

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure - August 2022

Yellowstone, Big Sky & Paradise Valley Adventure

"very professional and genuine read more

"very professional and genuine read less

5 Stars (112 reviews)

Karen,

Yellowstone Adventure - August 2022

Yellowstone Adventure

"We were led on long, difficult hikes. At the end, we got ice cream or… read more

"We were led on long, difficult hikes. At the end, we got ice cream or iced coffee. It was wonderful to be pampered. read less

5 Stars (129 reviews)

Lisa,

Yellowstone Family Vacation - August 2022

Yellowstone Family Vacation

"Our family trip to Yellowstone with Austin Adventure was phenomenal! Our guides, Kevin and Zach,… read more

"Our family trip to Yellowstone with Austin Adventure was phenomenal! Our guides, Kevin and Zach, were very personable and fun as well as organized and professional. We had done Yellowstone on our own years ago but traveling with Austin is a completely different experience. My husband said, read less

5 Stars (294 reviews)

Anna,

Austin PIF 2

Take 10% off the trip price when you book a trip and pay in full.

By paying in full we are able to pass on savings to our guests, but please note that by opting for this payment plan, your booking becomes non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-changeable. 

We highly recommend that you purchase Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance. We recommend Redpoint Insurance – you can find details here.

T+Cs Apply.

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Montana FAQs

Do you recommend buying travel insurance?

As an Austin Adventures traveler, it’s highly recommended you take out travel insurance to cover the likes of travel delays, missed connections, medical expenses or injury, or lost baggage for your travel with us. Please head to our Travel Protection page for more in-depth information and our recommended insurance provider.

What's included on your North America trips?

Accommodation

We've spent years finding places to stay that are quaint, perfectly-located, and comfortable when we take you to the most amazing parts of North America. We offer a wide variety of accommodations on our trips ranging from locally run inns and first-class hotels to resorts, dude ranches and historic national park cabins. Accommodations are selected for their location, unique charm and history, and offer a true feel for the region. We strongly believe in the value of a good night's sleep and our accommodation reflects this. We also like to have somewhere comfortable to relax after the day's activities.

Transport

We're really focused on ensuring that we spend as little time as possible sitting in vehicles, and that we optimise your vacation for adventuring in the great outdoors. Our average driving time is just over two hours a day, and we make plenty of stops for bathroom breaks and sightseeing along the way. We use modern, comfortable 15-passenger vans for all of our transfers and a second van is added to most departures to provide more flexibility and more room to spread out while seeing the sights! Make no mistake - our trips are not typical bus tour vacation packages! Picture more of a road trip with family complete with good music, tasty snacks, and plenty of guide-supplied fun facts along the way to keep you entertained!

Meals

Just about all your meals are included when you travel with Austin Adventures in North America. We provide a wide variety of cuisine - breakfasts are typically eaten at your hotel on your own time in the morning before meeting up with the group. Lunches feature everything from elaborate picnics to roadside cafes to sandwiches trailside. Dinners are usually eaten at our hotel's dining room or a local restaurant with plenty of options to choose from. We easily cater to vegetarians, picky kids, and people with particular dietary needs. All our guides have food safety certificates and are well-practiced in the art of food prep and serving while on-the-move. You'll find the meals are a real highlight of your trip!

All Guiding Services

Each trip features two or three incredible guides and our average guest to guide ratio is 6:1. Our guests are often drawn to North America by the beautiful scenic landscapes, promise of wilderness and clean air - and there's no doubt you'll find all that, though what you may not be expecting is to forge real, genuine friendships with your fellow tripmates, including our wonderful guides. They're hands-down the BEST guides you'll ever come across.

Activities

Any activity described in our itinerary, such as hiking, rafting, horseback riding, kayaking and biking, are included in your trip cost. Our itineraries are pretty jam-packed to maximize our time spent exploring in these amazing places, and your guides will make it clear if there are additional activities available (at your expense).

How many people are there on each of our North America trips?

We get a real variety of people on our trips and they all seem to have one thing in common – a love of the outdoors! Our trips can accommodate up to 22 guests, depending on each departure. Our adult-only departures require a minimum age of 16 years and generally feature a mix of singles, couples and friends, and our family departures require a minimum age of 6 years to join (7 years on our Alaska Family Adventure) and are a great way to meet other like-minded families who like to get outside.
Please note child rates apply to children 12 years and under.

Do you charge a forced single supplement if I'm a solo traveller?

We regularly accommodate single guests on our group trips and there’s no forced single supplement if you don’t mind sharing a room (you might even get a room to yourself sometimes). If you prefer not to share a room at all, you can upgrade to a single room.
PLEASE NOTE: If you book within 90 days and you’re a Forced single, you’ll be required to pay for your own room.

If I book a trip with my children, will I be sharing a room with them?

Active Adventures & Austin Adventures family vacations are naturally about spending time with family and as such, most families opt to share rooms on our trips. At time of booking, families consisting of four guests with children aged 17 and under will be automatically assigned one shared room. However, the following alternative rooming allocations are available:

  • Families consisting of four guests with all children aged 13 and above are welcome to opt for additional rooms as per advertised double occupancy adult rates.
  • Families consisting of four guests with at least one child aged 12 and under are automatically assigned a shared room. However, families can opt to pay the adult rates for all guests in their family to have an additional room.
  • The same principles apply for families consisting of more than four guests.

Rooming preferences are subject to availability and must be communicated in writing at time of booking. Automatic assignments as per this policy will be applied in the absence of any specification provided by guests. Any request for additional rooms during trips will be at the guests’ own expense and subject to rates made available by the accommodation provider at the time. All minors (guests aged 17 and under) must be accompanied by at least one adult.

What if I need a special diet?

We’re accustomed to catering to the following special diets:

  • vegan (no meat or animal products)
  • vegetarian (no meat products)
  • pescatarian (vegetarian, and eat fish)
  • no red meat (eat chicken & fish)
  • no pork (eat chicken & fish)
  • gluten intolerant (no wheat, rye, barley or oats)
  • lactose intolerant (no dairy products)
  • picky kids (send us a list of what your child will eat and we'll make sure to have it!)
You will get the opportunity to specify your particular requirements when you fill in your travel wallet. If you have any other dietary requirements please let us know well in advance, via email or the online travel wallet.

 

How much luggage can I bring on the North America trips?

You'll need one piece of luggage, plus a daypack. Your main piece of luggage can be a soft sided duffel or a suitcase with wheels, and you'll need a good quality 18-24 liter daypack to carry with you throughout the days on the trails.

As far as extra luggage goes, if there's not too much (such as one small extra bag per person) then it shouldn't be a problem to fit it in our luggage trailer during the trip. If you've got more than that, then all major airports have luggage facilities available on a weekly basis, or if you are staying at a pre-trip hotel they may be able to store it for you until you return too.

How much spending money should I bring and where do I get cash?

You'll be able to find a reliable ATM once you arrive to start your trip, within the township or at the airport you land in, as national park ATM locations are sparse at best. Aside from tips for your guides, you could bring $200 and go home with change though some people like to bring some cash to cover a round of drinks, a few souvenirs, and dinner on "night on your own", although you could just as easily use a credit card for these purchases too.

What are your recommended guide gratuity guidelines?

You will have 2-3 guides on your Austin Adventure (depending on group size) and we recommend $15-25 per day, per guest, per guide. Typically, gratuities are offered by check or cash in local currency on the final morning of the trip and can either be given to each guide individually or to one guide to be equally distributed. Most of our guides these days also accept gratuities via Venmo (please note this app does not work in Canada). All dining, housekeeping and activity tips are included in your trip price.

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With our small groups of typically no more than 14 (up to 18 max), you'll get to know our team, your fellow travellers, and have the flexibility and freedom to do as much (or as little!) as you like. It’s all about going at your own pace.

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