Backpacking Trips
Guided Backpacking in Glacier National Park
Now taking reservations for 2025!
Explore Glacier National Park’s beautiful backcountry like never before – on an overnight backpacking trip with Glacier Guides & Montana Raft. We’re authorized to lead backpacking trips throughout The Park and we’re your go-to experts for all things Glacier. Spend your summer days hiking around on Glacier’s trails while admiring the scenery and your evenings staring into Glacier’s spectacular night sky. We have a variety of permits and itineraries that can accomodate beginner backpackers as well as those ready to take it to the next level. With over 700 miles of trails, the choices for backpacking trips are extensive and we’re here to help walk you through it to pick your perfect trip. Give us a call to discuss which backpacking adventure will bring you and yours the most joy. Wondering where a particular trip will be going? Email us to find out what we have planned.
Interested in backpacking but not carrying a heavy pack? No problem! Look into our porter options to help with that heavy pack. Another popular option for those that love hiking but looking for something else, read about our 5-day Glacier Challenge.
If you’re not interested in backpacking at all, we have plenty of day hikes, too!
New for 2025! Specialty Backpacking Glacier National Park 3 to 6 Days
Depends on the trip
3 - 6 days
$840 to $1680 depending on trip
Private Guided Backpacking Glacier National Park
Easy, Family Friendly, Moderate or Advanced
2 - 6 days
$320/person/day (4 person, 2 day minimum)
3 Day Backpacking Trip in Glacier National Park – A Taste of Glacier
Moderate
3 Days
$840/person
4 Day Backpacking Glacier National Park – Exploring Glacier
Moderate
4 Days
$1120/person
6 Days Backpacking in Glacier National Park – A Week in the Wilderness
Advanced
6 Days
$1680/person
The more, the merrier.
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Hiking Testimonial
Went on a guided hike to Avalanche Trail yesterday with our guide Tom. Perfect way to experience the Park for the first time. I learned so much about the Park as Tom pointed out many interesting points that I would have not known if I went alone. Enjoyed the company of 5 other guests. Took a van ride about 16 miles in to access the Trail. Tom brought lunches for each and we ate halfway through on the shore of a beautiful lake. I enjoyed asking questions to learn and Tom had the answers. I would highly recommend taking a guided hike with Glacier Guides even if you’ve been to the Park before. Glad I did.
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Hiking Testimonial
I went on a six day hike with four guys and our guide, Maketa. It was amazing. We had a wide range of ages 35-70 and our guide was able to create the perfect trip for all of us. It is an unbelievable park and we were able to optimize our time there because of the expert planning from Maketa. Glacier Guides was helpful throughout the experience and I wouldn’t have had the same trip any other way. Definitely a FIVE STAR rating. Best trip of my life!
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Hiking Testimonial
Glacier guides was more than I could’ve imagined! My Friends and I did the 5 day glacier challenge and it was amazing! They offer longer hikes and shorter hikes. I thought I would do all the long hikes but I didn’t every day. Every hike you take is absolutely stunning!! definitely do what your body will allow, you’ll still be very satisfied! Best part of the challenge is most certainly the guides… TOM MATELICH is awesome! he is a wonderful leader, cook, guide, absolutely hilarious and all around great guy! ARI MELINGER-COHEN is super chill and very calming to be around, extremely knowledgeable and very caring. MAKETE ROESCH is magical, super helpful and can pretty much answer anything you want to know (especially about bears and flowers). All these guys are seriously the best and when I go back I will 100% be requesting them. Glacier guides couldn’t have made this experience any better! Forever grateful for their guidance and the love they have for this beautiful place!
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Hiking Testimonial
What an amazing experience! Just finished a four day backpacking trip with guide, Jen. Jen was extremely professional and so “in tune” to the group. Her knowledge of the surroundings we walked through was incredible. It’s clear she holds a passion for what she does that really shines through. She went above and beyond to help give me a most memorable first time experience at Glacier. Thank you!
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Hiking Testimonial
We did the 3 day backpacking trip with Tom a few weeks ago. It was the BEST experience we could have asked for! We will book again if we get the chance. Unforgettable views and experience. Not to mention the food Tom made with just one little burner was perfect.
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