Glacier National Park (Montana)
Family Friendly Multisport Adventure
August 9-13, 2009

Glacier National Park in the northern section of Montana is one of the premier national parks in the United States. In fact, it is known as the "Crown Jewel" of the Rocky Mountains and is a great place for a Family Adventure

We meet you in the morning on Day One in Whitefish, Montana, which is a very cool mountain town. We shuttle to Glacier National Park and start our adventure off right - with river rafting on Class III rapids down the scenic Middle Fork of the Flathead River.

The next four days we spend in and around this incredible park as we experiment with a variety of activities. We jump in canoes or kayaks and spend a day on the placid waters of Swiftcurrent Lake. We split into two groups to hike in the mountains. One group will take an easy three-mile hike near snowfields and rushing streams, while the other group takes on the challenge of ascending to one of Glacier's highest passes on a rugged trails. We also spend a morning horseback riding and have the option to learn to flyfish with a local expert ($50 cost not included in tour price), a true Montana sport!

You will have two Zephyr guides on this trip plus professional Glacier Park mountain guides on our hikes. These local guides are extremely knowledeable about the area's flora, fauna, and geography. You can plan to see wildflowers, big horned sheep, mountain goats, and perhaps even grizzly bear. Don't worry about the grizzlies! Bears mostly avoid groups of hikers.

Most importantly, we make sure everyone is having fun - kids and adults. This adventure is recommended for families with kids aged seven and up. Adults with or without families will love the tour. For an outstanding vacation in one of nature's premier destinations, come join us in Glacier National Park!

Child Prices
Kids aged 17 and under will receive a discount of 15% if they stay in a room with their parent (s). Age is determined as of the start date of the adventure.  If you require a separate room for your kids, the standard adult price applies.

Accommodations
We stay our first two nights in Many Glacier Hotel inside the park. The lodge is spectacularly situated on the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake, under Mount Grinnell, and in the midst of the Many Glacier area. We then switch to a different area of the park and spend two nights at Lake McDonald Lodge,also in the park. This historic lodge, nestled among the trees and on the Going-to-the-Sun road, is the perfect place to finish our adventure.

For More Information
See our Glacier Frequently Asked Questions page or request a detailed Trip Description by email.