Itinerary
- Day 1
Missoula
You'll fly into Missoula and meet your Southwest Adventure Tours guide at the airport for a transfer to your hotel. After you check in, the rest of the evening is yours to walk around town. Everyone gathers at 7:00 PM for a welcome dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at 7:00 PM)
Optional Activities
- Explore Missoula in the evening (before welcome dinner)
Landmarks/POIs Missoula - Day 2
Missoula to East Glacier Park
Head north through Big Sky Country to the National Bison Range for your first stop. The drive takes you along scenic routes past Flathead Lake to Big Fork, a small artsy town on the water where you'll grab lunch on your own. From there, continue into Glacier National Park to check out Two Medicine Lake, Running Eagle Falls, and Appistaki Falls before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to National Bison Range
- Scenic drive along Flathead Lake
- Explore Two Medicine Lake area
- Visit Running Eagle Falls
- Visit Appistaki Falls
Optional Activities
- Explore art galleries in Big Fork
- Dine at restaurants in Big Fork
Landmarks/POIs National Bison Range Flathead Lake Big Fork Two Medicine Lake Running Eagle Falls - Day 3
East Glacier Park
Spend your full day in the Many Glacier section of Glacier National Park, which locals call 'The Crown of the Continent.' You get to pick your activity: hike the scenic trails, go horseback riding, kayak or canoe on the clear waters, or just hang out on the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake or Lake Josephine. The evening is free when you return to your hotel in East Glacier.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Many Glacier area
- Access to Swiftcurrent Lake
- Access to Lake Josephine
Optional Activities
- Hiking in Many Glacier
- Horseback riding in Many Glacier
- Kayaking on Swiftcurrent Lake or Lake Josephine
- Canoeing on Swiftcurrent Lake or Lake Josephine
Landmarks/POIs Many Glacier Swiftcurrent Lake Lake Josephine St Mary's - Day 4
East Glacier Park to Whitefish
Start the morning at St Mary's with a scenic cruise and a short hike to a waterfall. After lunch, you'll drive the Going to the Sun Road, a 52-mile route that crosses the Continental Divide at Logan Pass with incredible views of snowcapped mountains, deep valleys, and lakes below. You'll arrive in Whitefish in the late afternoon and have the evening to explore downtown on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise on St Mary's
- Short hike to waterfall near St Mary's
- Drive Going to the Sun Road
Optional Activities
- Explore downtown Whitefish in the evening
Landmarks/POIs St Mary's Going to the Sun Road Logan Pass Lake McDonald Whitefish - Day 5
Whitefish
Dedicate the full day to exploring the west side of Glacier National Park, covering the Goat Haunt and Lake McDonald areas. Choose your own adventure: hike scenic trails, kayak or canoe on Lake McDonald's pristine waters, or relax at Apgar. You'll head back to Whitefish in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Goat Haunt area
- Explore Lake McDonald area
- Access to Apgar
Optional Activities
- Hiking on the west side of Glacier National Park
- Kayaking on Lake McDonald
- Canoeing on Lake McDonald
- Relaxing at Apgar
Landmarks/POIs Goat Haunt Lake McDonald Apgar - Day 6
Whitefish to Missoula
Get on the water for a rafting trip on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. You'll choose between a smooth water float or whitewater rafting based on how adventurous you're feeling, and it works for all ages and ability levels. Grab lunch on your own in the village, then head back to Missoula for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rafting on Middle Fork of the Flathead River (choice of smooth water or whitewater)
Landmarks/POIs Middle Fork of the Flathead River - Day 7
Missoula
Transfer to Missoula Airport this morning for your flights back home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Missoula Airport
