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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Boise β€” your itinerary

5 days Β· 12h 30m of activities Β· $76 per person in tickets & dining

Day-by-day plan

Day 1 β€” Arrival

2026-08-05
4h Β· $0
Light afternoon after travel β€” ease into the city.
  • 14:30
    β†’ 18:30
    Afternoon
    🌿Boise River Greenbelt
    25 miles of paved path along the Boise River β€” biking, tubing, and fly-fishing.
    4h Β· Free Β· must-see

Day 2

2026-08-06
3h Β· $28
  • 09:30
    β†’ 11:30
    Morning
    🎭Basque Block
    America's densest Basque community β€” museum, cider houses, and pintxos.
    2h Β· $20–35 Β· must-see
  • 14:00
    β†’ 15:00
    Afternoon
    πŸ›οΈIdaho State Capitol
    Sandstone-and-marble capitol with free self-guided tours.
    1h Β· Free Β· recommended

Day 3

2026-08-07
5h 30m Β· $48
  • 09:30
    β†’ 11:00
    Morning
    🎭Old Idaho Penitentiary
    Operating 1872–1973, this preserved prison offers chilling guided tours.
    1h 30m Β· $8 Β· recommended
  • 14:00
    β†’ 18:00
    Afternoon
    🎯Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area
    16 mi from downtown β€” summer mountain biking and ziplines, winter skiing.
    4h Β· $40+ Β· optional

Day 4

2026-08-08
0m Β· $0
Free time β€” explore on your own.

Day 5 β€” Departure

2026-08-09
0m Β· $0
Quick morning visit before heading to the airport.
Free time β€” explore on your own.

Budget breakdown

1 traveler Β· 5 days
CategoryPer personPer person
Attractions & activities
Entry tickets and activity fees from your plan.
$76$76
Restaurants (dinner each day)
Midpoint of cost ranges; lunch usually $10-20 extra per day.
$0$0
Lodging (estimate, mid-range)
4 nights Γ— ~$140/night
$560$560
Local transport (estimate)
5 days of metro / taxis / ride share.
$75$75
Total trip estimate$711$711

Mid-range estimates. Travel hackers can cut 30-40%; luxury 2-3Γ—. Lodging assumes mid-range hotel/Airbnb.