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Glacier National Park Tours

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Glacier National Park vacations are the ultimate getaway. Get away from the crowds, relax and unwind as you spend time exploring the great outdoors.

Established in 1910, Glacier National Park is known to Native Americans as the “Shining Mountains” and the “Backbone of the World.” Discover the 26 remaining glaciers on this Glacier National Park Adventure. Home to over a million acres of old-growth forests, alpine lakes, rugged mountains, and wildflower meadows. Glacier National Park has approximately 750 miles of maintained trails, exceptional for hiking and biking. The Going to the Sun Road is the perfect path for bicycle enthusiasts. Not to mention, Glacier National Park rafting is amazing!

Glacier National Park Tours

North America

Glacier National Park Adventure

4.87

  • Duration 6 days
  • Activity Level Level 3 
    • Activity Level 3

      Step It Up

      I love an active vacation. Engaging in a challenging activity with a difficult goal, such as reaching a summit, is exactly what I need to unwind in the evenings.

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 ADULT ONLY

Spend your days discovering the pristine lakes, forested valleys, grand meadows, and endless jaw-dropping scenery of Glacier National Park. Spend your nights in quaint towns; waking up to the sounds of nature just outside your door.

Trip Start: Whitefish, Montana Trip End: Whitefish, Montana

North America

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure

4.76

  • Duration 8 days
  • Activity Level Level 3 
    • Activity Level 3

      Step It Up

      I love an active vacation. Engaging in a challenging activity with a difficult goal, such as reaching a summit, is exactly what I need to unwind in the evenings.

    Read more about the Active Range

 ADULT ONLY

From the ever-wowing Old Faithful to the deep backcountry along Going-to-the-Sun Road, you’ll glimpse Mother Nature at her finest. Hike, raft, relax, and more on this grand adventure, full of bucket-list moments and endless beauty.

Trip Start: Jackson, Wyoming Trip End: Whitefish, Montana

What guests are saying about their Glacier National Park Vacations

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Glacier National Park Adventure - August 2022

Glacier National Park Adventure

"It was so much fun and so exciting! We tried so many things and really… read more

"It was so much fun and so exciting! We tried so many things and really got out of our comfort zone. We saw so many beautiful places and met lots of wonderful people people. We were challenged physically and rewarded with memories that will last a lifetime. read less

5 Stars (120 reviews)

Julia,

Glacier National Park Adventure - August 2022

Glacier National Park Adventure

"Our adventure to Glacier National park was phenomenal! There really are no adequate words to… read more

"Our adventure to Glacier National park was phenomenal! There really are no adequate words to describe the majesty. The trip was physically demanding, but worth every aching muscle to reach those views. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. Our guides Alexandra and Steve were amazing. The food was unexpectedly great. All of the services and lodging were good as well. I can't wait for my next Austin Adventure!!! read less

5 Stars (120 reviews)

Elizabeth,

Glacier National Park Adventure - August 2022

Glacier National Park Adventure

"Trip was well organized and managed by guides. Steve, Alexandra and Lillian (Glacier Tours)… read more

"Trip was well organized and managed by guides. Steve, Alexandra and Lillian (Glacier Tours) were knowledgeable and accommodating. read less

5 Stars (120 reviews)

Bret,

Glacier National Park Family Vacation - August 2022

Glacier National Park Family Vacation

"Countryside is spectacular. Guides were great. Logistics were flawless. read more

"Countryside is spectacular. Guides were great. Logistics were flawless. read less

5 Stars (23 reviews)

Bruce,

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure - August 2022

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure

"Awesome scenery visiting 3 National Parks. Guides Grace and Megan were exceptional and made… read more

"Awesome scenery visiting 3 National Parks. Guides Grace and Megan were exceptional and made the trip so much fun for everyone. Definitely a trip everyone should take. I've done a lot of guided trips, and this one is definitely one of the best. read less

5 Stars (34 reviews)

Don,

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure - August 2022

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure

"Great itinerary with excellent logistics to maximize number of experiences. Grace and Megan were great… read more

"Great itinerary with excellent logistics to maximize number of experiences. Grace and Megan were great while keeping everybody organized and demonstrating local knowledge and experience. Worked hard to meet request of everyone on trip. Whenever we had seen or done fantastic things, they would amaze us again. Added extra experiences such as after dinner wildlife excursion and early final day start to see more of Tetons while still getting everyone to airport as needed to make flights. Good quality and variety of meals and snacks. read less

5 Stars (34 reviews)

Jonathan,

Glacier National Park Adventure - July 2022

Glacier National Park Adventure

"This was my first trip with Austin Adventures but won't be my last. The… read more

"This was my first trip with Austin Adventures but won't be my last. The ability to relax and let the guides take care of all the details was priceless. The hotels were incredible. It was wonderful to have someone in charge of luggage, dinner reservations, park passes, snacks, activities. My job was to be a specific place at a specific time. The fears I had before the trip quickly diminished when I met Alexandra and Steve. They were personable, in charge and excited about our time together. The food was FABULOUS. Alexandra is a great organizer and foodie. Loved her buffalo burritos and restaurant choices. Steven kept things moving and laughable. Steve doing "the floss" on top of the van during Going to the Sun bike ride was a great distraction and wonderful memory. Austin Adventures took the headache out of park passes, getting us into lodges that book 2 years in advance, knowing the best restaurants, being a mobile bandaid applier, sunscreen provider, mosquito repellant administrator as well as support to carry the luggage and encourage us along the trails. Top drawer, Top notch and 5 Stars all the way. read less

5 Stars (120 reviews)

Tyna,

Glacier National Park Adventure - July 2022

Glacier National Park Adventure

"Austin Adventures goes above and beyond when it comes to customer service. The guides are… read more

"Austin Adventures goes above and beyond when it comes to customer service. The guides are caring, knowledgeable and fun. Our safety is of utmost importance and our bellies are always full! Thank you for a trip of a lifetime. read less

5 Stars (120 reviews)

Nancy,

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure - July 2022

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure

"Overall, a well planned itinerary, activities, and meals. Our guides - Grace and Ryan… read more

"Overall, a well planned itinerary, activities, and meals. Our guides - Grace and Ryan - worked so hard to make this a great experience for our group. The van must be addressed - 10 older adults riding for hours at a time in a cramped van really detracted from the trip. read less

4 Stars (34 reviews)

Angie,

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure - July 2022

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure

"Ryan and Grace were fantastic. 10 for both of them. Scenery was easily an… read more

"Ryan and Grace were fantastic. 10 for both of them. Scenery was easily an 11! The van itself that we rode in was below par and one of the hotels was simply icky. read less

4 Stars (34 reviews)

Tony,

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure - July 2022

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure

"It was a good overview to the National Parks, however, I think the itinerary could… read more

"It was a good overview to the National Parks, however, I think the itinerary could have been a little more efficient to get more time in the Parks. The hotels varied quite a bit - suggest eliminating the Fairmont Hot Springs hotel. Not up to the other lodging standards. Guides were enthusiastic, nice, and did all they could to make the experience great. read less

4 Stars (34 reviews)

Joanna,

Glacier National Park Adventure - July 2022

Glacier National Park Adventure

"I thought the trip was well organized and fun. This was our first group /tour… read more

"I thought the trip was well organized and fun. This was our first group /tour type vacation trip and we don't have anything to compare it to but I think it was done very well. The Austin team of Alexandra Richman and Steve Johnson were perfect. They were always professional and attentive. They both executed their jobs well. read less

5 Stars (120 reviews)

Donna,

Glacier National Park Adventure - July 2022

Glacier National Park Adventure

"Very good. read more

"Very good. read less

5 Stars (120 reviews)

Doris,

Glacier National Park Adventure - July 2022

Glacier National Park Adventure

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5 Stars (120 reviews)

Janet,

Glacier National Park Adventure - July 2022

Glacier National Park Adventure

"Another memorable trip with the Austin Adventures group. This was our first US trip as… read more

"Another memorable trip with the Austin Adventures group. This was our first US trip as the others were The Sacred Valley of Peru and The Galapagos, both of which were booked through AA but coordinated by a local country operator. Our guides, Sasha and Steve, were fantastic and their vibrant personalities and sense of humor helped the entire group of 12 bond immediately. Although we always love the scenery, the food and the nature adventures, the memories we bring back and the photos we take are all about the people we meet on these trips. This trip did not disappoint us in that aspect! I gave it an 8 only because our two previous trips mentioned above set the bar with a 10! read less

4 Stars (120 reviews)

Jonathan,

Glacier National Park Adventure - July 2022

Glacier National Park Adventure

"My wife & I had a very enjoyable trip. This was our second Austin Adventure… read more

"My wife & I had a very enjoyable trip. This was our second Austin Adventure and the "over all experience" did not disappoint.
However I must say when I booked the trip in 2021 the trip activities included Biking & Kayaking by 2022 both of these activities were removed &
the trip basically was a "trail hike" adventure.
In my opinion there were opportunities to bike (day one at Two Medicine Lodges Lake and thru out the week) and to kayak or canoe at Many & McDonald Lodge lakes if not elsewhere. read less

4 Stars (120 reviews)

Kevin,

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure - July 2022

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure

"Great guides, Megan & Ryan are the best. read more

"Great guides, Megan & Ryan are the best.
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5 Stars (34 reviews)

David,

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure - July 2022

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure

"Megan and Ryan were incredible! They were both easy to talk to and provided… read more

"Megan and Ryan were incredible! They were both easy to talk to and provided us an awesome adventure filled with excitement, knowledge and laughter! read less

5 Stars (34 reviews)

Lisa,

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure - July 2022

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure

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5 Stars (34 reviews)

Lori,

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure - July 2022

Yellowstone, Glacier & Grand Teton Adventure

"Fabulous trip with the best guides and group of people!! All of the scenery and… read more

"Fabulous trip with the best guides and group of people!! All of the scenery and adventures were breath taking!! read less

5 Stars (34 reviews)

Dianna,

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When Is the Best Time to Visit Glacier National Park?

We believe summer is the best time to visit Glacier National Park. For weather, lodging, campgrounds, activities, and wildlife, summer offers the most reward. It’s the best combination of perks from across seasons. You can swim, hike, kayak, and marvel at our country’s natural beauty at its most raw and palpable.

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Air Travel to Glacier National Park

Where to fly in for your Glacier Park Vacation
For your Glacier Park vacation please plan to arrive in Kalispell MT one day prior to your multi-day tour. Your itinerary starts at 8 AM with a pickup from your arrival hotel. Our guides will help pack your bags into the van and take you to your select hotels for the tour. After the trip, we’ll drop you off at a nearby hotel of your choice or the Kalispell Airport on the final day of the 6-day tour.

Glacier Park International Airport
Kalispell Montana

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Glacier Park Lodging & Dining

Included With Every Glacier Park Adventure Vacation

Forget the bus tours! Your guides will handle all the logistics for you as you explore the park. We’ll shuttle with our own vans and join you on the hikes. The hallmark of an Austin Adventures tour is our included meals. Snacks, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and refreshments, are included in your itinerary (except one dinner on your own). Learn more by exploring your chosen trip itinerary.

Explore nearby with Yellowstone Tours and Grand Teton Vacations.

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About Glacier National Park

Experience the national park with expert glacier guides on day hikes in search of mountain goats gracefully climbing North America’s Rocky Mountains and exquisite panoramic views. With an elevation of 6,094 feet, Iceberg Lake is surrounded by Mount Wilbur, Iceberg Peak, and the Continental Divide to the West. Resting at the base of Bearhat Mountain, Avalanche Lake has an elevation of 4,031 feet and is surrounded by 500-year-old trees and grizzly bears.

All of Glacier is bear territory! But don’t worry, exploring Glacier National Park with experienced guides will keep you and your family as safe as possible. You don’t even have to worry about parking! 

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FAQs About Glacier National Park

Do you recommend buying travel insurance?

As an Austin Adventures traveler, it’s highly recommended you take out travel insurance to cover the likes of travel delays, missed connections, medical expenses or injury, or lost baggage for your travel with us. Please head to our Travel Protection page for more in-depth information and our recommended insurance provider.

What's included on your North America trips?

Accommodation

We've spent years finding places to stay that are quaint, perfectly-located, and comfortable when we take you to the most amazing parts of North America. We offer a wide variety of accommodations on our trips ranging from locally run inns and first-class hotels to resorts, dude ranches and historic national park cabins. Accommodations are selected for their location, unique charm and history, and offer a true feel for the region. We strongly believe in the value of a good night's sleep and our accommodation reflects this. We also like to have somewhere comfortable to relax after the day's activities.

Transport

We're really focused on ensuring that we spend as little time as possible sitting in vehicles, and that we optimise your vacation for adventuring in the great outdoors. Our average driving time is just over two hours a day, and we make plenty of stops for bathroom breaks and sightseeing along the way. We use modern, comfortable 15-passenger vans for all of our transfers and a second van is added to most departures to provide more flexibility and more room to spread out while seeing the sights! Make no mistake - our trips are not typical bus tour vacation packages! Picture more of a road trip with family complete with good music, tasty snacks, and plenty of guide-supplied fun facts along the way to keep you entertained!

Meals

Just about all your meals are included when you travel with Austin Adventures in North America. We provide a wide variety of cuisine - breakfasts are typically eaten at your hotel on your own time in the morning before meeting up with the group. Lunches feature everything from elaborate picnics to roadside cafes to sandwiches trailside. Dinners are usually eaten at our hotel's dining room or a local restaurant with plenty of options to choose from. We easily cater to vegetarians, picky kids, and people with particular dietary needs. All our guides have food safety certificates and are well-practiced in the art of food prep and serving while on-the-move. You'll find the meals are a real highlight of your trip!

All Guiding Services

Each trip features two or three incredible guides and our average guest to guide ratio is 6:1. Our guests are often drawn to North America by the beautiful scenic landscapes, promise of wilderness and clean air - and there's no doubt you'll find all that, though what you may not be expecting is to forge real, genuine friendships with your fellow tripmates, including our wonderful guides. They're hands-down the BEST guides you'll ever come across.

Activities

Any activity described in our itinerary, such as hiking, rafting, horseback riding, kayaking and biking, are included in your trip cost. Our itineraries are pretty jam-packed to maximize our time spent exploring in these amazing places, and your guides will make it clear if there are additional activities available (at your expense).

How many people are there on each of our North America trips?

We get a real variety of people on our trips and they all seem to have one thing in common – a love of the outdoors! Our trips can accommodate up to 22 guests, depending on each departure. Our adult-only departures require a minimum age of 16 years and generally feature a mix of singles, couples and friends, and our family departures require a minimum age of 6 years to join (7 years on our Alaska Family Adventure) and are a great way to meet other like-minded families who like to get outside.
Please note child rates apply to children 12 years and under.

Do you charge a forced single supplement if I'm a solo traveller?

We regularly accommodate single guests on our group trips and there’s no forced single supplement if you don’t mind sharing a room (you might even get a room to yourself sometimes). If you prefer not to share a room at all, you can upgrade to a single room.
PLEASE NOTE: If you book within 90 days and you’re a Forced single, you’ll be required to pay for your own room.

If I book a trip with my children, will I be sharing a room with them?

Active Adventures & Austin Adventures family vacations are naturally about spending time with family and as such, most families opt to share rooms on our trips. At time of booking, families consisting of four guests with children aged 17 and under will be automatically assigned one shared room. However, the following alternative rooming allocations are available:

  • Families consisting of four guests with all children aged 13 and above are welcome to opt for additional rooms as per advertised double occupancy adult rates.
  • Families consisting of four guests with at least one child aged 12 and under are automatically assigned a shared room. However, families can opt to pay the adult rates for all guests in their family to have an additional room.
  • The same principles apply for families consisting of more than four guests.

Rooming preferences are subject to availability and must be communicated in writing at time of booking. Automatic assignments as per this policy will be applied in the absence of any specification provided by guests. Any request for additional rooms during trips will be at the guests’ own expense and subject to rates made available by the accommodation provider at the time. All minors (guests aged 17 and under) must be accompanied by at least one adult.

What if I need a special diet?

We’re accustomed to catering to the following special diets:

  • vegan (no meat or animal products)
  • vegetarian (no meat products)
  • pescatarian (vegetarian, and eat fish)
  • no red meat (eat chicken & fish)
  • no pork (eat chicken & fish)
  • gluten intolerant (no wheat, rye, barley or oats)
  • lactose intolerant (no dairy products)
  • picky kids (send us a list of what your child will eat and we'll make sure to have it!)
You will get the opportunity to specify your particular requirements when you fill in your travel wallet. If you have any other dietary requirements please let us know well in advance, via email or the online travel wallet.

 

How much luggage can I bring on the North America trips?

You'll need one piece of luggage, plus a daypack. Your main piece of luggage can be a soft sided duffel or a suitcase with wheels, and you'll need a good quality 18-24 liter daypack to carry with you throughout the days on the trails.

As far as extra luggage goes, if there's not too much (such as one small extra bag per person) then it shouldn't be a problem to fit it in our luggage trailer during the trip. If you've got more than that, then all major airports have luggage facilities available on a weekly basis, or if you are staying at a pre-trip hotel they may be able to store it for you until you return too.

How much spending money should I bring and where do I get cash?

You'll be able to find a reliable ATM once you arrive to start your trip, within the township or at the airport you land in, as national park ATM locations are sparse at best. Aside from tips for your guides, you could bring $200 and go home with change though some people like to bring some cash to cover a round of drinks, a few souvenirs, and dinner on "night on your own", although you could just as easily use a credit card for these purchases too.

What are your recommended guide gratuity guidelines?

You will have 2-3 guides on your Austin Adventure (depending on group size) and we recommend $15-25 per day, per guest, per guide. Typically, gratuities are offered by check or cash in local currency on the final morning of the trip and can either be given to each guide individually or to one guide to be equally distributed. Most of our guides these days also accept gratuities via Venmo (please note this app does not work in Canada). All dining, housekeeping and activity tips are included in your trip price.

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Why Travel With Us

benefit group size

Just-right group sizes allow you to get off the beaten path

With an average of 12 guests per departure and an industry-leading 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio, you’ll enjoy a highly personalized experience with the perspective of an insider.

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Award-winning guides lead the way

It’s so much easier to relax and enjoy your adventure when you have fun, caring guides who know the land, are experts in motivation, sweat all the details and whip up incredible meals, too!

benefit inclusive

You’ll never need to sweat the details

When we say all inclusive, we mean it! Meals and snacks, activities, lodging, transportation, guiding services and more. Every detail is handled; all you need to do is show up!

benefit safety

Enjoy freedom to push your boundaries – safely

Every aspect of your trip is thoroughly considered for your safety, from highly vetted vendors and well-maintained equipment to extensively trained guides and our seasoned operations team at headquarters.

benefit family

Decades of expertise mean you’ll experience only the best

Family travel and North American National Parks are our specialty. We’ve perfected our itineraries and sustained relationships for decades, ensuring you'll experience your destination to the fullest.

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"Wow Moments” take your trip from enjoyable to extraordinary

For us, the extra mile is never extra, it’s part of the way! Count on special touches throughout your trip that will amplify your experience. If we’ve done our job, they’ll have you saying “wow!”