Family Friendly Trips
Check Out All of Our Family Friendly Adventures
So many of our guides at Glacier Guides and Montana Raft grew up on Glacier National Park’s borders as kids, or visited on their summer vacations. These days, we’re amazed by how many of our guides have kids – and grandkids! In our collective experience, there’s nothing quite like family friendly rafting in Glacier. And we have a lot of experience in this department.
Family Vacations
Since 1987, family friendly rafting trips in Glacier National Park are our specialty. Working in conjunction with the Forest Service, our trips are on the North and Middle Forks of the Flathead River, a Wild and Scenic River. These forks form Glacier’s southwestern borders, and offer intimate glimpses into the park’s interior from the comfort of the boat. Whether you’re looking for a little whitewater or a scenic float, we’d love to take you out! And if you’re up for a camping adventure, we highly recommend overnight rafting trips.
Family Friendly Rafting In Glacier – Age Limits
Minimum ages for children will depend on the flow of the river, but generally speaking, there is a rafting trip for every age and ability between 3 and 103! We do have a minimum age of 5 for our whitewater trips and 3 for our scenic floats in Glacier. These minimums may be higher if the river levels are higher, as they often are in the early summer. Be sure to call the office to inquire: 406-387-5555
Rafting
North Fork Full Day Float Trip with Lunch
Easy
Approx. 7 hrs
$152 Adult | $124 Child (5 years-12 years)
Scenic Float Glacier National Park
Easy, Family Friendly
Approx. 1.5-2.5 hrs
$81 Adult | $61 Child (3 years-12 years)
Scenic Float Trip with Dinner
Easy, Family Friendly
Approx. 2 hrs + Dinner
$113 Adult | $93 Child (3 years-12 years)
Private Rafting Trips Glacier National Park
Easy or Moderate, Family Friendly
Between 2-4 hours
$832-Half Day, $1,416-Full Day Whitewater, 8 person max
Private Overnight Rafting Adventures
Easy or Moderate, Family Friendly
2-3 Days, your choice!
$300/person/day
2 Day Overnight Glacier National Park Rafting Trip
Moderate, Family Friendly
2 Days
$475 Adult | $399 Child
Hiking
Private Guided Backpacking Glacier National Park
Easy, Family Friendly, Moderate or Advanced
2 - 6 days
$320/person/day (4 person, 2 day minimum)
Every Wednesday Hike – Virginia Falls
Easy, Moderate
1 Day, 6.5 miles
$165/person (10+ yrs)
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
Every Monday Hike Glacier National Park
Easy-Moderate
Approx. 8 hours
$165 Adult | $165 Child (10+)
Private Guided Day Hikes in Glacier National Park
Easy, Moderate or Advanced – you choose!
1 Day
$925 flat fee (1-5 people)
Nature Walks in Glacier National Park
Easy, Family Friendly
Approx. 4 hours
Adult: $65 | Child (4-12yrs): $55
Fishing
Smith River, Montana
Easy
5 Days
Starts at $4,400 per angler
Biking
Glacier Park Bike Shuttle
N/A
4 hours to explore the road
$40 per person, roundtrip