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- Tour Code :
- TWC05-NCC
- Duration :
- 5
Important Notice: New U.S. National Park Fee Policy (Effective January 1, 2026)
This itinerary includes two national parks: Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park.
For detailed fee information, please refer to the ordering instructions.
Today, we will take you go straight and deep into Montana Glacier National Park
【St. Mary Village】
As the east entrance to Glacier National Park and the Going-to-the-Sun Road, St. Mary is a prime home base for exploring the east side of the park as well as the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.
While most of its offerings are seasonal, St. Mary has lodging accommodations, a grocery store, gas station, restaurants and a campground
【Glacier National Park USA】
Immersing yourself in the beauty of Glacier National Park. Venture up the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road, one of the most scenic drives in America.
【Great Falls】
Located along the Missouri River, known for its dramatic waterfalls, scenic river trails, and rich American West exploration history.
【Helena】
The capital of Montana, originally a gold-rush town, surrounded by mountains and offering a blend of history, culture, and outdoor charm.
【West Yellowstone】
The western entrance to Yellowstone National Park, serving as a key base for exploring geothermal wonders, wildlife, and outdoor adventures.
【Lower Geyser – Fountain Paint Pots】
The Fountain Paint Pots in this area is to the south of Norris District. A special place is the Fountain Paint Pot not far from the starting point of the trail. It is basically a mud fountain. The viscosity of the mud water is very high, and you can clearly see the shape of the bubbles slowly forming and disappearing.
【Midway Geyser – Grand Prismatic Hot Springs】
Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone’s largest hot spring, is 200-330 feet in diameter and more than 121 feet deep. Hot springs are the most common hydrothermal features in Yellowstone. Their plumbing has no constrictions. Superheated water cools as it reaches the surface, sinks, and is replaced by hotter water from below. This circulation prevents water from reaching the temperature needed to set off an eruption.
【Old Faithful】
Old Faithful is the most famous, though not the highest, of all North American geysers. It was so named in 1870 by the Washburn-Langford Doane Expedition because it seemed to spout “faithfully” every 63 to 70 minutes. Continuous observation revealed, however, that the eruptions occurred with some irregularity, the intervals varying from 33 to 120 minutes.
【Artist’s Paint pots】
The Artist's Paint Pots trail is so full of vibrant colors, comparable only to an artist's palette, it will be easy to see how they got their name. The short 1/3 mile trail begins at the parking lot just off the main road across from a wide-open meadow.
【Norris Geyser】
One of Yellowstone National Park’s most popular geyser basins, Norris is home t Steamboat (the world’s tallest geyser). In addition, there are several miles of boardwalks from which you can explore dozens of multi-colored thermal features. Finally, elk and the occasional bison can sometimes be spotted in the area.
【Lower Fall/Upper Fall】
The Upper and Lower Falls in Yellowstone are formed by the erosion of softer rocks by the waters of the Yellowstone River. The Canyon Falls area is located at the right end where the two circles intersect in the figure-eight-shaped road. The Yellowstone River, surging out of the Yellowstone Canyon, traverses the entire Yellowstone National Park.
【Mammoth Hot Springs】
Mammoth Hot Springs are a must-see feature of Yellowstone National Park in part because they’re so different from other thermal areas in the area. This is largely because limestone is a relatively soft type of rock, allowing the travertine formations to grow much faster than other sinter formations. It has been described as looking like a cave turned inside out.
【Tower Fall】
Tower Falls is a waterfall located in the northeastern region of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA. Situated approximately 1,000 yards upstream from the confluence of Tower Creek and the Yellowstone River, the waterfall has a drop of 132 feet. Its name originates from the rocky pinnacle at the top of the falls.
【Flathead Lake】
The largest natural freshwater lake in the western United States, known for its crystal-clear waters, scenic mountain views, charming lakeside towns, and excellent boating, fishing, and summer recreation.
Today, we will visit the Waterton National Park, the only park in the world that has three designations - UNESCO World Heritage Site, an International Peace Park and a Biosphere Reserve! This park was established in 1895, and it forms the International Peace Park in conjunction with the neighboring Glacier National Park in the United States. It is renowned for its diverse landscapes, year-round strong winds, and native flora and fauna.
【Two Medicine Lake】
Two Medicine is the collective name of a region located in the southeastern section of Glacier National Park, in the U.S. state of Montana. The region was considered sacred ground by several Native American tribes including the Blackfeet and they performed Vision quests here. Aside from Chief Mountain, the Two Medicine area is the most sacred section of the park to the Blackfeet.
【Waterton Town】
This charming lakeside town invites you to stroll leisurely, enjoy local cuisine, or picnic under the shade by the lake, fully embracing the relaxed atmosphere of this vacation destination.
【Cameron Falls】
A highlight of a Waterton visit. Crystal clear cascading mountain water rushes steadily over 1.5 billion-year-old Cambrian rock, throwing off a delicate mist that dusts the skin of those who stand-around admiring it.
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