Contact Info
- Toll-Free:
- 888-454-8828
- Phone 2:
- 801-487-7200
Basics
- Activity Type:
- Rafting,
Wildlife Viewing,
Hiking / Walking,
Biking - Length:
- 6 days
- Difficulty:
- Low to Medium
- When Offered:
- Jul, Aug
Description
Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks
For nature lovers, this multisport adventure in Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks is a dream come true. Beneath the gaze of jagged peaks, you’ll pedal mountain trails past waterfalls and crystalline lakes, and hike through meadows strewn with wildflowers, perhaps spotting black bears munching huckleberries in the afternoon sun. When you’re ready to cool off, there’s ample time for waterplay—be it swimming, canoeing or rafting. Mountain goats, bighorn sheep and bald eagles are your frequent companions during this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Hotel Info:
Many Glacier Hotel - Many Glacier (1 night): Completed in 1915, this Swiss-style chalet sits on the shore of Swiftcurrent Lake.
Prince of Wales Hotel - Waterton Lakes (2 nights): One of the most photographed hotels in North America, a historic, green-gabled beauty in Waterton Lakes National Park.
Glacier Park Lodge - East Glacier (1 night): An impressive timbered abode nestled at the foot of Squaw Peak Mountain.
Kandahar Lodge* - Whitefish (1 night): A comfy alpine haven with hot tub and sauna, perched on 7,000-foot Big Mountain.
*With 1 Premiere Inn night at Kandahar LodgeAdditional Details:
Day 1 Many Glacier
Meet in Whitefish Travel along the celebrated Going-to-the-Sun Road Plunging waterfalls, vast virgin forests, towering peaks and glacier-carved valleys greet you at every turn Hike to the floor of the St. Mary River Valley and admire the stunning turquoise color of glacier-fed St. Mary Lake.
Days 2-3 Waterton
Lakes Pedal northward over rolling ranchland interspersed with stands of aspen to Canada’s stunning Waterton National Park Activity options abound: Take a boat cruise on Waterton Lake, browse the shops of Waterton Townsite, explore the trails on foot or horseback or take high tea at the Prince of Wales Hotel.
Day 4 East Glacier
Bike through the sweeping prairies and plains of Glacier’s eastern border and into the heart of Two Medicine Valley, where mountain views of uniquely named peaks such as Rising Wolf and Almost-a-Dog greet you. Perhaps you’ll opt for a swim in the brisk waters of Two Medicine Lake.
Days 5-6 Whitefish
Cross the Continental Divide and spin along the Flathead River Head out with expert local guides for an afternoon of gentle rafting on the Flathead Explore Big Mountain’s expansive mountain bike park, which boasts a variety of terrain—if you’re a novice, it’s a great place to learn the basics.
