541 Spokane Avenue, Whitefish, Montana 59937, United States. Contact the institute or visit the website for a listing of the current catalog. 406/755-1211; www.glacierinstitute.org), conducts summer field classes that examine the park's cultural and natural resources. Well shuttle with our own vans and join you on the hikes. Then there is a boat ride and hike to Grinnell Lake in the midst of Glacier National Parks peaks. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Glacier Park Boat Co., P.O. Cancellation Policy- Tours: We go rain, snow, smoke or shine! So whether you visit the park to marvel at the scenery like the snow-capped peaks reflected in glassy lakes, or get involved in some serious physical pursuits, finding a tour to suit your itinerary will help you get the best of this vast landscape. Spectacular views of Lake McDonald sunsets, the awe-inspiring Grinnell Glacier, and the panoramic rugged cliffs ringing St. Mary Lake are just a few of the possible photo opportunities you may have while aboard. This full day tour is quite the excursion. Highly skilled instructors bring an intimate knowledge of the region and subject matter to each course. West side departure points include: Apgar Visitor Center, Village Inn at Apgar and Lake McDonald Lodge (all inside the park), plus a couple spots near the west entrance to the park. He brought significant family, cultural and historical information into the mix making the entire experience very personal. Youll see parts of the park on this trek that many visitors are completely unaware of, as you pass through subalpine and alpine meadows among the Glaciers towering peaks. The nature section involves 2 short, easy walks in Glacier National Park both about one mile and it takes just over 3 hours to complete. Cancel within 7 days and lose the cost of the rental. Several raft companies operate commercially guided raft trips on the Middle Fork and North Fork of the Flathead River. Experience the national park with expert glacier guides on day hikes in search of mountain goats gracefully climbing North Americas Rocky Mountains and exquisite panoramic views. Cancellation Policy- Rentals: Cancel outside of 7 days and forfeit 50% of the booking rate. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
Meri was an excellent tour guide, providing a great deal of information about the park itself from the perspective of the Blackfeet Nation. These West Glacier experiences are providing additional COVID-19 safety measures: What tours in West Glacier are good for avoiding crowds? If you are looking for a great way to enjoy all the scenery and wildlife (we saw bears, moose, deer, and mountain goats), then Sun Tours is the option for your trip. East Side stops may include Rising Sun, Deadhorse Curve, Wild Goose Island, Sunrift Gorge, Grizzly Point, Jackson Glacier Overlook, Big Bend, and Logan Pass. Full tour dependent upon access to Logan Pass Visitor Center. Our non-profit partner, the Glacier Institute, offers a variety of hands-on, field-based educational courses for all ages. Pick up from the Whitefish area (additional charge for areas outside of Whitefish). The park's Glacier Visitor Guide publication -- free upon entering the park and also available at visitor centers -- is a thorough source for days, times, and locations of various educational programs. This experience is showcased by Viator and has met our quality standards. This is a relatively easy-going, half-day trip in Glacier and is an ideal first introduction to the park for many visitors. Scenic helicopter tours are offered by Glacier Heli Tours (tel. Are you interested in creating a personal, private itinerary? You'll get your bearings paddling through a calm stretch of water before making your way to the John Stevens Canyon, where you'll tackle a variety of thrilling rapids. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Once GTS road was completed, we wrapped up our trip in St. Mary and enjoyed a nice lunch at the lodge. Our guide, Jeremiah, was wonderful. Feel free to bring anything additional. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. The local guides are highly knowledgeable and are happy to show you the ropes if necessary. After touring the range, enjoy lunch (included in the tour) at one of the many local stops on your way back to Whitefish. A visit to Glacier National Park is certainly something that leaves its mark on any adventurer so lets take a look at some of the best Glacier National Park Tours on offer. (2) Tell us your preferences and leave the details to us. He gave us volumes of information, far more than we could remember in a professional and folksy way. We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours. You asked, we listened. The Going to the Sun Road is the perfect path for bicycle enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Montana with this full-day floating and rafting tour from West Glacier. Embark on a whitewater rafting trip that combines calm floating with class II-III whitewater rapids. This is a full day option, lunch is included. Our premier and most popular tour is our full day tour that begins on the East Side of Glacier National Park on the Blackfeet Reservation. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. As much of the parks scenery is vertically oriented, the roll-back tops are perfect for providing full views of the stunning mountains, and the areas signature Big Sky. For current road status updates, we recommend visiting the National Park Services website. The boats typically depart every hour, usually seven times each day (although schedules are subject to change in late season or if the weather is inclement). Whitefish Outfitters reserves the right to cancel and reschedule based on hazardous conditions. Guided day hikes, backpacking trips, and drop-camp service are available in Glacier's backcountry. On the west side departure points tour participants can take in the Apgar Visitor Center, the Village Inn at Apgar and Lake McDonald Lodge. For your Glacier Park vacation please plan to arrive in Kalispell MT one day prior to your multi-day tour. To learn more, click here. Travel Advisory: Masks are required in all public buildings and public transportation within the park regardless of vaccination status.
These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Whitefish outfitters collects a voluntary 1% fee for the community sustainability fund. After the trip, well drop you off at a nearby hotel of your choice or the Kalispell Airport on the final day of the 6-day tour. The Glacier Park Red Bus Tours are all-round trips and set off from both the east and west sides of the park.
Download the official NPS app before your next visit. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 4170 US-2, Kalispell, MT 59901, Included With Every Glacier Park Adventure Vacation. This contribution supports programs through explore whitefish. Prices range from $65 to $500 per course. Prepare to leave at 6 am and return around 7 pm.
Boat tours with commentary are available at Many Glacier, Two Medicine, Rising Sun, and Lake McDonald. See more Virtual Experiences around the globe. Search experiences with increased health and safety practices. Have some ideas in mind for the perfect Glacier Park vacation? The North and Middle Forks of the Flathead River normally become fishable towards the end of June, and this continues into autumn. Youll participate in 2 short walks, each about 1 mile in distance, with minimal elevation. Some of the best Glacier National Park Tours will allow you to cover some of the highlights, although the choice of things to do and see is broad. Once in Glacier, you will walk about the 1-mile round trip through the glaciated Lake McDonald Valley with its resident beaver and moose. It does not store any personal data. Your private guide will transport your group around Flathead Lake to the National Bison Range. This is a private, guided rafting trip in Glacier that accommodates up to 8 people and allows you to paddle as part of the crew on the raft if you wish, as it winds its way along 9 different rapids. Our pricing model starts with a base rate that's usually good for up to 3 guests.
Interested in experiencing Glacier National Park, Going to the Sun Road, and the ancestral homeland of the Blackfeet like you never have before? You can rent equipment if required including sleeping bags and tents. Frommer's EasyGuide to National Parks of the American West. As you pass by incredibly beautiful sights and awe inspiring views, enjoy an interpretation from one of our many local guides that specialize in Blackfeet culture, history, family, tradition and more. He leaves us as a true friend, Thank you Sun Tours for connecting us to Lester!
Residing locally in St. Mary, Montana, Ed and his wife Toni are members of the Blackfeet and Assiniboine Sioux Tribes. Toll Free: (800) 786-9220. The buses have roll-back tops which allow full views of the surrounding scenery. Created with Sketch. Local tribal members provide programs highlighting American Indian culture and history. Things seem to go down hill with us because we also held up the tour at Logan Pass and again Dan was very patient and waited. I recommend the day long tour, there are lots of stops and great places to take pictures! Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip. Once we started on the GTS road, we were so grateful that it was Meri driving and not us. The all-day trips include a delicious, locally sourced, organic lunch on the river. Quickly access bookings. The river winds through 8 miles of the John F. Stevens Canyon, and the rapids are class II and III, which means a fun white water rafting adventure! Both scenic tours provide beautiful photo opportunities and convenient rest stops. We believe summer is the best time to visit glacier national park. With an elevation of 6,094 feet, Iceberg Lake is surrounded by Mount Wilbur, Iceberg Peak, and the Continental Divide to the West. Save your favorites. This is flexible though and can be tailored to your hiking abilities and points of interest. Its not purely saddle-work on this trip though and youll also get to do a little rafting along the scenic Flathead River, and indulge in a spot of trekking and a picnic by the shore of Two Medicine Lake. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. 406/257-2426; www.glacierparkboats.com), offers narrated boat tours from Lake McDonald, St. Mary, Two Medicine, and Many Glacier from mid-June to mid-September. This full day option gets your group all the way over to East Glacier and the Two Medicine Valley. Enjoy West Glacier & Polebridge with your private guide on this full Glacier tour. Guided horseback rides are available inside the park at Many Glacier, Lake McDonald, and Apgar. Rates start at $40 for a 4-hour trip and $75 for a full day. Our guides will help pack your bags into the van and take you to your select hotels for the tour. 800/220-6565 or 406/387-4565; www.krugerhelicopters.com). I am happy to write a posting on Trip Advisor recommending your organization. After this relaxing morning walk, you get to enjoy a 2 hour long, scenic float on the Flathead River. That's 3 of YOUR guests- our tours are private to your group.
The tour took us from the East Side of the park around the southern border (where Meri stopped to show us some little known waterfalls which were amazing). These are snug quarters with limited space. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. With your guide paddling downstream, this is a great option for families, small children, and those with no rafting experience. Here you can explore the 26 remaining glaciers, or journey along the famous 50-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road, which is built into the cliff sides of the Rocky Mountains and is a biking enthusiasts dream. Thank you for providing tourists with an important resource that delivers the comprehensive history of this beautiful land and the Blackfeet Nations stewardship of it. Sign up for our FREE weekly email.Delivered to your inbox every Friday. She was a calm presence while driving on the Going to the Sun Road as well! Finally, Glacier Guides, P.O. Ranger-guided activities and evening campfire and slide-show programs run daily throughout the park. He is a walking talking Glacier guide book and he has a great laugh and told entertaining stories. The trip also includes a few days in the western town of Whitefish, for yet more riding and rafting through the Flathead Valley. 800/879-9310 or 406/387-4141; www.glacierhelitours.net) and Kruger Helicop-Tours (tel.
Not to mention, Glacier National Park rafting is amazing! For weather, lodging, campgrounds, activities, and wildlife summer offers the most reward. Enjoy views of Glacier National Park and a barbecue dinner along the riverbank.
The guides prepare all meals from locally sourced and organic ingredients, and groups of 7 can be accommodated. These overnight or 2-3day fly fishing trips are centered on the scenic and remote North Fork of the Flathead River. The scenery and wildlife in Glacier National Park provides constant amazement and inspiration, for young and old alike. We do not reschedule activities/ tours due to smoke. The Going to the Sun Road is the perfect path for bicycle enthusiasts. Box 1887), Kalispell, MT 59903 (tel. Sun Tours picked us up at our motel, then we toured Glacier National Park for more than 7 hours, which included a stop for lunch. . We were a family of 9, ranging in age from 6-71. 800/786-9220; www.glaciersuntours.com). Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. Snacks, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, refreshments, are included in your itinerary (except one dinner on your own). Its the best combination of perks from across seasons.
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This overnight trip includes camping riverside at night, and organic meals prepared from locally sourced ingredients are provided. Your knowledgeable guide will stop along the way at scenic viewpoints. You can fish on either the Middle Fork or North Fork of the Flathead River, on waters that are federally protected, and contain Rainbow and Brook trout. For instance, if you want to bring children on the hike the guides may put together 2 or 3 smaller hikes over a larger area, and can be easy, moderate, or advanced in difficulty according to your preferences. This is a private tour for 1 to 5 provided by local guides and they can help you decide which route will best suit your requirements. Not only is Sun Tours an authorized concessionaire of the National Park Service, we are a local Blackfeet Tribal Business headquartered on the Blackfeet Reservation, which borders the entire eastern side of Glacier National Park, all the way to the Canadian border. Please note that dining hours and availability may change without notice. We booked a tour with Sun Tours via email & over the phone. Explore the park with our Expert Guides as they introduce you to the wildlife, rugged mountains, jagged glaciers, and magnificent alpine lakes. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Box 5262, Kalispell, MT 59903 (tel. Lester, our guide and driver, was absolutely fantastic. Our full day summer tours last roughly 6 hours, and usually depart at 9 am. Unwind and take in the views as you floatand challenge yourself on Class II and III rapidson the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, which borders Glacier National Park. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Montana has its fair share of impressive scenery and landscape by way of its national parks. Full-day rates top out at about $80 for adults and about $40 for children, with tours departing from both sides of the park. You can swim, hike, explore, kayak, and marvel at our countrys natural beauty at its most raw and palpable. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The scenic float trips are available between May and mid-October, while the white water adventures usually occur between May and early September, according to the level of the rivers.
Private vehicle (cleaned and sanitized between use). Historical-cultural 25-passenger motor coach tours of Going-to-the-Sun Road conducted by knowledgeable guides from the Blackfeet Nation originate from West Glacier, East Glacier, Browning, and St. Mary. Search tours and activities you can do from home. Passionate about photography? We highly recommend travel insurance as we strictly enforce our cancellation policy regardless of cancellation reason. For kids, there is a Junior Ranger program with an activity book; backpacks with kid-oriented naturalist activities can also be checked out at the Logan Pass, St. Mary, and Apgar visitor centers. Finally, you arrive at the North Fork of the Flathead River, from which youll take another short, easy walk, 1-mile round trip. We were pleased to learn that the tour company was formed to provide tourists with an accurate representation of the Tribes history and relationship with the land that the park is located on.
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