Explore Montana with Glacier National Park

Welcome to Montana! Your adventure begins in Bozeman at 10 am with a welcome meeting to get to know your group of fellow explorers. After, your leader will take you on an orientation walk through this Rocky Mountains town, which serves as the perfect starting point for exploring Montana’s history and natural beauty. You’ll visit the Museum of Rockies – a Smithsonian affiliate museum – to check out one of the world’s largest collections of dinosaur fossils and learn about the unique natural and cultural history of the Northern Rocky Mountain region. Take some time for lunch then head to Helena, where you’ll spend the night. Hear how this town transformed its beginnings as a mining camp to the capital of Montana over an included dinner with your group as you get excited for the adventure ahead.

After breakfast, you’ll venture to the Gates of the Mountains on a scenic river cruise. You’ll sail alongside limestone cliffs to a set of towering stone walls, which appear to open like a gate as your boat approaches. The cliffs rise dramatically 1200 ft above the Missouri River, making an epic intro into this region’s untouched landscape. Once you’ve got your first dose of scenery, your night is free in Helena to rest, recharge or find a good spot for dinner – your tour leader is always on hand with suggestions.

Wake up, fuel up, then hit the road to First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park – home to the largest buffalo jump in America, used as a hunting tool by Native tribes for at least 1000 years. This is a special experience to learn about the history of the land firsthand. Get to know the landscape with a member of the Blackfeet tribe, who will take you on a full day of hikes, walks, talks and a cultural exchange on their homelands. Then, sit down and soak in the scenery over an included lunch where you can enjoy a meal with a Native guide, asking any lingering questions. You’ll spend the night in Great Falls, where you’re free for dinner. Maybe grab a bite with the group or recharge with some alone time – it's up to you!

Start the day with breakfast then head to Glacier National Park – known as the ‘Crown of the Continent’, Glacier offers an impressive array of activities for lovers of nature and the great outdoors. Today, you’ll hop on a raft and take on an exhilarating (and splashy) rafting experience down the Flathead River with an expert local guide. With more than 1500 miles of streams and rivers and more than 700 lakes, this park has way more to explore than just by foot, so you’ll hit the river today and the trails tomorrow. After an action-packed day, you’ll head to the town of West Glacier, where you’ll spend the night. Feel free to take it easy or chat with your leader for the best dinner recommendations in town.

Fuel up on some breakfast this morning and get ready to take on a full day nature hike in Glacier National Park – a wilderness area in Montana’s Rocky Mountains, with glacier-carved peaks and valleys running to the Canadian border. Explore through sun dappled forests, alpine terrain and possible wildlife encounters with a certified local guide who knows the park intimately. Hike along one of the park’s trails as you hear from your guide about the history of the people who have called Glacier National Park home, then stop for a homemade picnic lunch with your group before making your way back to the trail. Tonight, you may like to swing by one of the local craft breweries for a well-deserved pint or refuel at a nearby restaurant.

After a few days of exploring Montana, embrace a morning at leisure before heading to Missoula. When you arrive, share one last meal with your group at a local brewery to celebrate all you’ve accomplished on this jam-packed adventure. ‘Cheers’ to a few days spent in Montana’s nature before your adventure ends around 3 pm. If you’d like to spend more time exploring this area, we’ll be happy to organize additional accommodation (subject to availability) - just talk to your booking agent before the trip!