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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Bozeman β€” your itinerary

5 days Β· 22h of activities Β· $169 per person in tickets & dining

Day-by-day plan

Day 1 β€” Arrival

2026-08-05
2h Β· $19
Light afternoon after travel β€” ease into the city.
  • 14:30
    β†’ 16:30
    Afternoon
    🎭Museum of the Rockies
    World-class dinosaur collection with the largest T. rex skull on display.
    2h Β· $19 Β· must-see

Day 2

2026-08-06
12h Β· $35
  • 09:30
    β†’ 17:30
    Morning
    🌿Yellowstone day trip via Gardiner
    1.5 hrs to the north entrance β€” Mammoth Hot Springs and Lamar Valley wildlife.
    8h Β· $35 park entry Β· must-see
  • 14:00
    β†’ 18:00
    Afternoon
    🎯Hyalite Canyon hike
    Closest alpine lake hikes from town β€” Palisade Falls and Hyalite Reservoir.
    4h Β· Free Β· must-see

Day 3

2026-08-07
8h Β· $115
  • 09:30
    β†’ 13:30
    Morning
    πŸ›οΈDowntown Bozeman (Main Street)
    Historic brick blocks with Montana Ale Works, Wild Joe's coffee, and Country Bookshelf.
    4h Β· $15–35 Β· recommended
  • 14:00
    β†’ 18:00
    Afternoon
    🎯Big Sky Resort
    1 hr south β€” top-tier skiing in winter, scenic chairlifts in summer.
    4h Β· $30–150 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.
$169$169
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$804$804

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