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Glacier Guides & Montana Raft
  • Raft
    • Whitewater Rafting
    • Scenic Floats
    • Overnight Rafting
    • Family Friendly Rafting
    • Private Rafting Trips
    • Combination Adventures
    • Rafting FAQ
    • Rafting Packing List
  • Hike
    • Day Hikes
    • Intro to Glacier- Half Day Guided Walks
    • Backpacking Trips
    • 5-Day Glacier Challenge
    • Chalet Trips
    • Combination Adventures
    • Family Friendly Hiking
    • Private Hiking Trips
    • Physical Ratings for Hiking & Backpacking Trips
    • Hiking FAQ
    • Hiking Packing List
    • Porter Services
  • Fish
    • Full-Day Fishing
    • Half-Day Fishing
    • Overnight Fishing
    • Smith River, Montana
    • Fishing FAQ
    • Fishing Packing List
  • Bike
    • Guided Biking
    • Bike Rentals
    • Glacier National Park Multisport Adventure
    • Combination Adventures
    • Bike Shuttle
    • Biking FAQ
    • Biking Packing List
  • Stay
    • Guest House Options
    • Glacier Guides Lodge
    • Chalet Trips
  • Plan
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    • FAQ: Vehicle Reservations for GNP
    • Family Friendly Trips
    • Custom Adventures
    • When to Visit
    • What to Do in Glacier
    • Local Transportation
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    • Information for Groups
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Glacier Guides and Montana Raft

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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!

    — Britney Doe

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  • Group Trip Testimonial

    My group of 6 had an absolute BLAST on our rafting trip. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, and they provide great service. Very happy with our experience here!

    — Chris Sheppard

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  • Lodging Testimonial

    The other reviewers did not lie. We loved our accommodations and the relaxed environment they’ve created for their guests. The lodge is down the road from the west entrance to GNP. This means it is quiet and the reason why we saw the “neighborhood” bear about 30 yards away as we drank our post-hike tea. Clearly, the signs were right, it is bear country. We would definitely lodge here again.

    — Marisa F

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  • Our Guides

    Our guide Scott did a great job prepping and leading the tour, which consisted of 6 guests (including myself). The description of the tour and FAQ/prep materials list and itinerary that the company sent over beforehand were very accurate and super helpful! Aside from a quick hail storm, we got great weather and an extremely enjoyable three days of hiking in East Glacier crossing the Continental Divide. Scott did an excellent job of explaining to us how the backcountry permitting system works and from that explanation I was amazed at the amount of work that each guide must put into every single tour. They are truly responsible for everything while you’re out, so having an experienced guide with the right temperament and attitude are a must—especially if things go wrong. I’m glad to say everything went as planned! I was able to spot several animals and some breathtaking scenery alongside good conversation within our group of former strangers. Great job, Scott and Glacier Guides!

    — Ryan Gabbart

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  • Rafting Testimonial

    I highly recommend booking with Glacier Guides. We booked white water rafting for 3 guys and had a blast. We felt like the guides did a really great job of demonstrating their expertise on the water and sharing history about the local area. Joe in particular was a great dude. If you’re in town, these guys are the best!

    — David Williamson

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Glacier Guides & Montana Raft Insider's Guide To Glacier National Park

At Glacier Guides and Montana Raft, we’re locals, and we love Glacier National Park with all of our hearts. So, we decided to share the love and put together our very own Glacier National Park Insider’s Guide. In it, you’ll find our recommendations on the top 10 adventures in Glacier. We also weigh in on what to pack, where to eat, what to drink, and where to stay. You’ll also find information on typical weather conditions around Glacier. We’ve even listed our our favorite things to do in the neighboring communities.

Request the Glacier National Park Insider’s Guide
Sure we’ll give you our number, it’s 406.387.5555 Sure we’ll give you our number, it’s 406.387.5555 😉 Lunch on the river together? 😌 we’re in!! 

Join us for a Full Day float and enjoy a riverside lunch!! Packed with care from our kitchen and set up by our guides before they lace you down our 9 named rapids of whitewater (cute AND talented!!) 

See you soon in Glacier National Park area!!
What does a day on the water look like with us? 👉 What does a day on the water look like with us? 👉 

Full day whitewater rafting around Glacier National Park: we’ve got you covered! The day’s itinerary will be filled with guided conversations about the surrounding natural spaces, riverside lunch packed just for you by our amazing kitchen team, and splashy rapids you won’t want to miss! Celebrate before during and after your whitewater moments with our fabulous team of guides, who love what they do. 

Book today with our office team at 406-387-5555 or choose your adventure online at glacierguides.com
New van decals!!!! Be on the lookout for our Rafte New van decals!!!! Be on the lookout for our Rafters, Hikers, Fishers, and Bikers displayed on the side of our transits, around town and in Glacier National Park! 🥰
Adventure is out there! And August is flying by. P Adventure is out there! And August is flying by. Plan ahead so you don’t miss the beautiful trails and rivers this time of year 🌞 Remember to always pack for the conditions, from warmer temps to windier peaks, rushing water and dry skree. Bring plenty of water, trail snacks, sunscreen, bear spray, download your maps, and check forecasts before heading out on trail 

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So, it’s time to celebrate. Let’s go on a Glacier So, it’s time to celebrate. Let’s go on a Glacier National Park Star Party Float! We’ll take duckies (also called inflatable kayaks / IKs) down the North Fork of the Flathead River. Next, we spend the night in Polebridge. We’ll celebrate Glacier’s starry, dark skies and set up to watch the Perseids Meteor Shower. The next day, we continue our float down the North Fork of the Flathead.
River. Finally, we’ll return to West Glacier around 5pm ✨

Where could be a better place to watch a major meteor shower than on the border of an International Dark Sky Park? On the banks of a Wild and Scenic River? Finally, in world famous, beloved, Polebridge, Montana. You don’t want to miss this Star Party! Book online or connect with our office at 406 387 5555 💫 

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Our guides recommend the dinner float 😉 Jokes as Our guides recommend the dinner float 😉 

Jokes aside, our trips make for great couples outings! 
Our trips have lots of options:
 
Whitewater
Scenic
Half Day 
& Full Day floats! 

Add lunch or dinner to these floats and pair your water time with on trail fun; choose a combo trip with an intro to glacier half day nature walk and pair it with a water sport of your choice! We can’t wait to welcome you to the river.

Contact Us

Phone:
(406) 387-5555

Email:
info@glacierguides.com

Address:

11970 US Highway 2 E
P.O. BOX 330
West Glacier, MT 59936

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