Montana: Glacier National Park Rafting Trips

FLATHEAD RIVER, MONTANA & SMITH RIVER

Raft the Flathead River in scenic Glacier National Park rafting in Montana! Combine a Montana vacation with rafting on the beautiful Middle Fork of the "Wild and Scenic" Flathead River on the southern border of Glacier National Park.

Rafting is one of the best ways to see in Glacier National Park. Float through a Park that encompasses over 1 million acres of forests, alpine meadows, and lakes. Containing one of the largest intact ecosystems in the lower 48 states, Glacier National Park is an official Biosphere Reserve and is home to over 70 species of mammals including grizzlies and wolves and over 260 species of birds. Not to mention breathtaking scenic mountain vistas.

With a total length of 216 miles, the Flathead River includes the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork sections above Hungry Horse and is surrounded by rugged wilderness in Glacier National Park, rafting through the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Great Bear Wilderness areas is a beautiful and unique experience!

Half Day Rafting Middle Fork Flathead River

1/2 Day Whitewater Raft Trip

Get your adrenaline going with a whitewater adventure on Glacier's southern border. The Wild and Scenic Middle Fork Flathead River offers stunning scenery, exciting whitewater, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

  • Trip Length: 3 Hours
  • Minimum Age: 6
  • Season: July-August
  • Intensity Level: Mild-Moderate
Full Day Rafting Middle Fork Flathead River

1 Full Day Whitewater Raft Trip

Get out and enjoy a full day on Glacier National Park's southern boundary, the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Take in Glacier's spectacular scenery, stop and enjoy a delicious riverside lunch, then hop back in the raft and hang on tight for our exciting whitewater section!

  • Trip Length: 6 Hours
  • Minimum Age: 6
  • Season: May-September
  • Intensity Level: Mild-Moderate
Scenic Float Trip Flathead River

1/2 Day Scenic Float Trip

Want some peaceful time on the river? This is it. Kick back, relax, and soak in stunning scenery and wildlife while you float along a mellow section of the Wild and Scenic Flathead River.

  • Trip Length: 3 Hours
  • Minimum Age: 3
  • Season: May-September
  • Intensity Level: Mild
White Water Water Melon

1/2 Day Raft Trip With BBQ Dinner

Enjoy an afternoon of rafting on either the exciting whitewater or relaxing scenic section, then let us whip up a delicious dinner for you on the grill.

  • Trip Length: 3 Hours plus dinner
  • Minimum Age: 6
  • Season: June-September
  • Intensity Level: Mild-Moderate
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Hike / Raft Trip

Take a beautiful hike along the southern boundary trail to a spot along the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. There you will have a great lunch and then board your raft. Spend the afternoon rafting down the fun and splashy whitewater section.

  • Trip Length: 3.5 Hours
  • Minimum Age: 8
  • Season: May-September
  • Intensity Level: Mild-Moderate

Saddle And Paddle

Spend the first half of your day riding horseback in Glacier National Park. Then spend your afternoon on our whitewater adventure.

  • Trip Length: 7 Hours
  • Minimum Age: 7
  • Season: May-September
  • Intensity Level: Mild-Moderate
Fishing in Montana

Half Day And Full Day Fishing Trips

We bring you to were there fish are! You will float down either the North Fork or the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. We do half day, full day and custom overnight trips.

  • Trip Length: 3 Hours - 2 Days
  • Minimum Age:
  • Season: June-September
  • Intensity Level: Mild
Fly Fishing School

Fly Fishing School

Need a little help with your angling skills? We are here for you. Spend the morning learning the skills, and the afternoon catching the fish.

  • Trip Length: 1 Day
  • Minimum Age:
  • Season: June-September
  • Intensity Level: Mild
Tuesday

Every Tuesday Hike

Join us any Tuesday in July and August on a hike along the Going-to-the-Sun road corridor. This day includes transportation, guide, and lunch.

  • Trip Length: 1 Day, average 8 miles
  • Minimum Age: 10
  • Season: July-August
  • Intensity Level: Moderate
Custom trips

Custom Trips

We can help you plan and implement the trip of a lifetime. Whether your group wants to raft, hike or fish we can work with your needs and schedule. Just give us a call.

  • Trip Length: Custom
  • Minimum Age:
  • Season: May-September
  • Intensity Level: Varies
Whitewater and Thrillseeker

1/2 Day Whitewater Trip In A Thrillseeker

Looking for a little more excitement? The thrillseeker is a smaller, more maneuverable raft (4 people plus your guide), so it provides a bouncier, splashier ride through our whitewater section. Be sure you wear clothes you don't mind getting wet!

  • Trip Length: 2-4 Hours
  • Minimum Age: 10
  • Season: July-August
  • Intensity Level: Moderate
Inflatable Kayak half day

Inflatable Kayak- 1/2 And Full Day

Experience the whitewater from the perspective of a duck! You'll follow our rafts through the best whitewater on the Middle Fork. No experience needed, just, a desire to paddle and get really wet!

  • Trip Length: 3-6 Hours
  • Minimum Age: 13
  • Season: July-September
  • Intensity Level: Hard
2 Day rafting trip in Montana

2 Day Whitewater Raft Trip

Overnight rafting is a great way to get away from it all. You'll enjoy a relaxing day of floating, then camp riverside, on the southern boundary of Glacier National Park. Your guides will take care of every detail and use their culinary skills to whip up tasty meals while you relax and unwind. Then, on day two, you'll take in more stunning scenery, enjoy more delicious food, and splash your way through the whitewater section of the river.

  • Trip Length: 2 Days
  • Minimum Age: 6
  • Season: May-September
  • Intensity Level: Moderate
Custom overnight rafting trip

Custom Overnight Rafting Trip

Want to do an overnight trip with just your group and on your own schedule? This is the trip for you. This is great for families, bachelor/ette parties, birthday parties, etc...

  • Trip Length: 2 Days
  • Minimum Age:
  • Season: June-September
  • Intensity Level: Moderate
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Smith River Trip

This 60-mile adventure descends the stunning Smith River through Montana's Big Belt Mountains. Famous for it's premier fishing, and abundant wildlife the Smith River is an adventure of a lifetime.

  • Trip Length: 5 Days
  • Minimum Age:
  • Season: June-June
  • Intensity Level: Mild
Combination trips

Combination Trips

Combine our 2 day whitewater adventure with one of our 3, 4 or 6 day backpacking trips. It's one of the best ways to see Glacier!

  • Trip Length: 5,6, or 8 Days
  • Minimum Age: 14
  • Season: June-September
  • Intensity Level: Moderate
Fishing in Montana

Half Day And Full Day Fishing Trips

We bring you to were there fish are! You will float down either the North Fork or the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. We do half day, full day and custom overnight trips.

  • Trip Length: 3 Hours - 2 Days
  • Minimum Age:
  • Season: June-September
  • Intensity Level: Mild
Backpacking Trips in Montana

Backpacking Trips

With over 700 miles of trial, Glacier National Park is a hiker's dream. We are the only Park Service authorized guide service in Glacier. Choose one of our 3, 4, 6, or 10 day backcountry trips and we will show you all that Glacier's pristine backcountry has to offer.

  • Trip Length: 3,4, or 6 Days
  • Minimum Age: 15
  • Season: May-September
  • Intensity Level: Hard
Glacier challenge trip

Glacier Challenge

This trip offers the greatest hits of Glacier. It is for strong day hikers that are looking for longer and more challenging day hikes. Each night is spent camping (van supported) under the big Montana sky.

  • Trip Length: 5 Days
  • Minimum Age: 13
  • Season: July-August
  • Intensity Level: Hard
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Glacier Guides Lodge

Come relax in our comfortable lodge after your Glacier adventure. Glacier Guides Lodge is located in West Glacier in a quiet forested setting.

  • Trip Length:
  • Minimum Age:
  • Season: May-October
  • Intensity Level: Mild
High in Glacier hut hikes

3 Or 6 Day Hut Hikes

Come experience the history and granduer of Glacier National Park's Granite Park and Sperry Chalet. This is perfect for the person who loves the backcountry and a bed.

  • Trip Length: 3 or 6 Days
  • Minimum Age: 10
  • Season: July-August
  • Intensity Level: Moderate