Collect your car on arrival and stay two nights in Boise.

Welcome to the state capital of Idaho, Boise! Take one of the Boise Township Tours, stop by the Boise Art Museum, or visit the newly re-opened Idaho State Museum for a fascinating insight into the story of Idaho. Spare some time for the indoor/outdoor World Center for Birds of Prey to meet eagles, owls, vultures, hawks and falcons. In the evening enjoy a drink or two and sample one of Boise’s eclectic restaurants on Eighth Street.  

Stay one night in Sun Valley

Take the scenic route through the Boise and Sawtooth National Forests, admiring the vast landscapes of diverse forest and grassland. There are plenty of places to stop and hike, watch for wildlife or just enjoy the peace and solitude. 

The Sun Valley resort is the birthplace of the ski chairlift and home to old Hollywood Glamour, and the area boasts nearly one million acres of surrounding wilderness. There is just as much to discover here in the summer as there is during the peak winter ski season. Hiking, biking, horse riding, golf and fly-fishing are all easy to find in Sun Valley, or head out onto the water in a paddleboat or kayak. 

Stay one night in Twin Falls 

Take a slight detour today and visit Craters of the Moon National Monument, formed during eight major eruptive periods between 15,000 and 2,000 years ago. It contains three major lava fields which are some of the best examples of rift cracks in the world. 

Twin Falls is known well for its waterfalls. Stop at Shoshone Falls to see the ‘Niagara of the West’ and take a walk across the Perrine Bridge and on the Canyon Rim Trail along the edge of the Snake River Canyon where the water thunders below. You can even visit the Evel Knievel Jump Site, where he attempted to clear the canyon with his steam powered rocket! In downtown Twin Falls you’ll find some great dining options from cafes and breweries to more upmarket restaurants, as well as a selection of shops and galleries featuring Idaho products.

Stay two nights in Jackson.

Head first for the riverside town of Idaho Falls and enjoy a stroll along the Snake River Greenbelt, with its beautiful, cascading rocky features along the river walk. Then drive the Teton Pass for incredible mountain scenery as you head into Wyoming and to the authentic cowboy town of Jackson. The town boasts wooden sidewalks, elk antler arches and shops that range from the chic to the traditional.

This is also your base for exploring Grand Teton National Park. The Tetons area a jagged 40-mile stretch of the famed Rocky Mountains, which you can explore by driving the 42-mile Scenic Loop in the National Park, taking a wildlife safari, scenic float trip or the Aerial Tram to the top of the mountains. 

Stay two nights in Yellowstone National Park 

The next two days are all about the nation’s first national park, Yellowstone - best known for the geysers, hot springs and mud pots that make it one of the most active geothermal areas on the planet. The awe-inspiring landscape covers 3,000 square miles with over 10,000 thermal features and hundreds of animal species. Popular sites include Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone Lake, Old Faithful, Midway Geyser Basin, Norris Geyser Basin, Lamar and Hayden Valleys and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone with its inspirational view of Lower Falls. Join a wolf tracking tour to see the majestic creatures in the wild.

Stay one night in Big Sky

Make your way to Big Sky, affectionately known as the basecamp to Yellowstone and the perfect spot for mountain adventures. Options are endless; choose from mountain biking, zip lining, hiking, horseback riding, a gentle lift ride to the top of the mountain, fly fishing and much more.

Stay one night in Butte

Make your way to the Old West mining towns of Virginia City and Nevada City which have been restored to reflect the boom days when settlers and miners migrated to Montana in the late 1800s. Take time to explore the historic shops, theatres and houses. Then head for Butte. Located on the Continental Divide, Butte was once one of the most thriving cities in the west due to the highly prosperous deposits of copper that reside in the surrounding mountains. Explore the historical downtown area which includes the Copper King Mansion, the former residence of copper tycoon William Andrews Clark.

Stay one night in Missoula

Take a scenic drive to Philipsburg, one of the ‘Prettiest Painted Places in America’ to mine for authentic Montana sapphires! Then head north to the artsy town of Missoula to visit the Smoke Jumper Visitor Center which tells the story of how elite, highly trained firefighters fight forest fires in remote areas throughout the country. Missoula is an outdoor lover’s dream with kayaking and rafting right through downtown and wonderful hiking trails in the 60,000 acres of surrounding wilderness. 

Stay three nights in Whitefish 

Depart Missoula for northern Glacier Country. 90 miles north of Missoula are the crystal clear waters of Flathead Lake and the picturesque small town of Bigfork which has been honoured as one of the 50 Great Towns in the West and brims with art galleries, fine restaurants and high-end boutiques. 

Whitefish serves as a gateway to the West Entrance of Glacier National Park and features a wide array of outdoor recreation opportunities as well as a number of unique restaurants, shops and art galleries to peruse.

Discover the spectacular Glacier National Park, exploring glacial-scoured valleys, towering peaks, tumbling waterfalls, verdant forests and wildflower-strewn meadows. Keep an eye out for grizzly bears, elk, mountain goats and bighorn sheep. Drive the magnificent 53 mile Going-To-The-Sun-Road and hike some of the 700 miles of trails. 

Stay two nights in Coeur d’Alene.

You head back into Idaho today. Make a stop in Wallace and explore the western history, ghost towns and the Route of the Hiawatha around this photogenic vintage silver-mining town.

Coeur D’Alene is surrounded by dozens of lakes left behind by the glaciers from the ice age, and as well as the beautiful scenery, there are plenty of opportunities to paddle, boat, swim and fish. If dry-land is more your thing, take a leisurely bike ride along the Trail of the Coeur d’Alene’s bike path or a stroll along the lake-front. Regardless of what you choose, make sure watch the sun set and moon rise over Lake Coeur d’Alene. 

Stay one night in Riggins

Continue your travels south following in the footsteps of Lewis & Clark on the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway to the Nez Perce National Historic Park, one of Idaho’s most important Native American attractions. The park’s 38 sites tell the story of the Nez Perce (Nimiipuu) people – the Lewis & Clark Expedition considered them the most hospitable tribe they met. 

The pretty town of Riggins is nestled deep in a canyon where the Salmon River and Little Salmon River come together. The rivers offer fantastic opportunities for fishing, kayaking, rafting and jet boat tours.

Stay one night in McCall

Today is the day to discover your adventurous side. Take a thrilling white-water rafting trip on one of the most popular stretches of the Salmon River. Or go jet boating through the rapids of Hells Canyon which divides Oregon and Idaho and is the deepest river gorge in North America. McCall is a laid back town on the shores of Payette Lake, surrounded by mountains and forests. Take a swim in the lake or enjoy the alpine views on a cruise. Or head into Ponderosa State Park for spectacular views across the lake from Osprey Cliffs Overlook. 

Head along the Payette River Scenic Byway enjoying the mountain views, forests, lakes and valleys, as you complete your holiday and head back to Boise.