Glacier Guides and Montana Raft Co.

Glacier Guides and Montana Raft Co. Voted Top 5 Rafting Co in US from USA Today's 10Best and Best Whitewater Guide in MT! Glacier National Park's most comprehensive guiding service.
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Eco-conscious company offering rafting, hiking, fishing, biking, equipment rentals and shuttles, and lodging Glacier Guides and Montana Raft is an eco-conscious company based in West Glacier, Montana, offering whitewater rafting, scenic floating, hiking, biking, backpacking, fishing, equipment sales and rentals, and lodging, in and around Glacier National Park - since 1983! We also operate the qui

et, cozy Glacier Guides Lodge at the west entrance to Glacier National Park, and have a charming Guest House available for family escapes. We strive to provide exceptional, interpretive adventures in the Glacier National Park area, while always protecting Glacier’s unique ecosystem. Our focus on safety and preservation is unequaled, and underlined by the fact that Glacier Guides was chosen as the exclusive backpacking guide service in Glacier National Park, by the National Park Service, from 1983 to present. Let our experienced guides show you Glacier’s secrets, from its pristine whitewater and scenic rafting rivers, to its 732 miles of delightful hiking trails, to its backcountry huts, Granite Park and Sperry Chalets. Join a scheduled half, full, or multi-day trip, or let us customize a private Glacier National Park adventure just for you and yours. Anglers, inquire about our Fly Fishing School and Five Day Smith River Exploration, too! Visiting us in the spectacular shoulder seasons? Learn more about our exclusive guided, interpretive biking tours on the closed-to-vehicle-traffic portions of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, and other roads within the the park. We are located on the Gateway to Glacier Trail and rent bikes, too. As we like to say: you won’t know if you don’t go! Awarded Top 5 Rafting Companies in the US with USA Today's 10Best Reader Choice and Best Whitewater Guide in Montana with Distinctly Montana in 2022.

Logan Pass weekly update: We’re looking forward to one of our favorite times of year, biking the Going-to-the-Sun Road a...
06/17/2026

Logan Pass weekly update: We’re looking forward to one of our favorite times of year, biking the Going-to-the-Sun Road all the way to the Pass! If you’re planning a ride, remember that conditions in the mountains can change quickly. Be prepared for:

Rapid weather changes
Rocks, gravel, and debris on the roadway
Cold temperatures and strong winds, even on sunny days

Always carry:
Plenty of food and water
Basic bike repair tools and a spare tube
Extra layers and rain gear
A plan for changing conditions

The views are incredible, but mountain travel requires preparation and flexibility. Ride smart, stay aware, and enjoy this unique opportunity to experience Glacier without vehicle traffic.

Fun fact: The average Going-to-the-Sun Road opening date over the past 10 years is June 26. Seven of those ten years opened between June 13 and June 28. We’re getting close! What’s your guess for opening day?

If you’ve visited our office, you know to look for good ole Baby Blue, our original blue bus. First purchased in 1987, B...
06/16/2026

If you’ve visited our office, you know to look for good ole Baby Blue, our original blue bus.

First purchased in 1987, Baby Blue was Glacier Guides Montana Raft’s first ever bus. It carried passengers with the same goals as our visitors today: enjoying the beautiful scenery of Glacier National park and walking away with experiences, memories, and stories to look back on that stay with you! Now, it sits overlooking West Glacier just down the road, marking our office HQ & the spot where all the magic behind the scenes happens to give you the same awesome experience.

Look out for our blue buses this summer and think of Baby Blue!

06/15/2026

Meet the team: guide school wrap up for the boat house!! Congratulations to our new raft guide team members for their performance in training and swift water safety courses. We are so stoked about the energy and excitement you’re bringing to this season!!

06/12/2026

Looking for a flexible way to explore Glacier National Park? Our Self-Guided Bike & E-Bike Tours let you experience the park at your own pace. Ride scenic bike paths from West Glacier to Apgar Village, Lake McDonald, and the Fish Creek area while enjoying incredible mountain views, wildlife, and lakeshore scenery along the way! Lake McDonald, Apgar Village, the Old Bridge, and more. Choose a traditional bike or an e-bike, grab a route map, and set out on your own Glacier adventure!

>>> Start right from our West Glacier office
>>> Bike & e-bike rentals available
>>> Great for families, couples, and independent explorers

Book your self-guided ride online today and discover Glacier on wheels 🚲🚲🚲

glacierguides.com

06/08/2026

June is a great time to visit Glacier National Park! Snow is melting at higher elevations, waterfalls are running strong, wildflowers are starting to bloom, and wildlife sightings are becoming more common throughout the park. Our Intro to Glacier Half-Day Hikes are in full swing and are a great way to explore the park with a guide. Overnight rafting trips are also starting for the season, giving guests the chance to spend more time on the river and experience Montana’s backcountry.

If you’re planning a trip to Glacier this summer, June offers fewer crowds, active wildlife, and new scenery around every corner.

Book your hike or rafting trip today and make the most of your time in Glacier National Park. Discover the best of our combo trips, including the paddle and pedal, at glacierguides.com!

Backpacking May 2026!
06/01/2026

Backpacking May 2026!

Logan Pass parking lot is almost entirely clear of snow! Be sure to get outside and enjoy these last few weeks of biking...
05/29/2026

Logan Pass parking lot is almost entirely clear of snow! Be sure to get outside and enjoy these last few weeks of biking a vehicle - free road. Weekend weather will include thunderstorms and rain, so please review weather forecasts, prepare, and adjust accordingly for your recreation plans. Whether on rivers roads or trails, plan ahead and know before you go!

05/29/2026

Bears like to use trails, too! When rounding corners in the Park, be sure to make your presence known verbally. Carry bear spray and respect their space.

Note: this video is zoomed in and after the bear was alerted to the human presence in Glacier National Park. With bear encounters, focus on safety first and respecting wildlife by calmly exiting their path and keeping a distance. 🐻

Enjoy your trip with us? Vote daily for Glacier Guides Montana Raft on USA Today’s 10BEST competition. Voting ends Monda...
05/23/2026

Enjoy your trip with us? Vote daily for Glacier Guides Montana Raft on USA Today’s 10BEST competition. Voting ends Monday at noon! Thank you Whitefish and Columbia Falls for voting us #1 locally. Let’s see if we can get #1 nationwide!! 🔥🫶🏻

Link in bio or visit https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/glacier-guides-and-montana-raft-west-glacier-montana/ #

Tell your friends tell your family, and thanks for trusting us to make every day an adventure. You’re the reason we do what we do 💙

When will Going to The Sun Open? Part 2. You can bike to big bend without vehicles, about 2.8 miles shy of Logan’s pas...
05/22/2026

When will Going to The Sun Open? Part 2. You can bike to big bend without vehicles, about 2.8 miles shy of Logan’s pass. We are still weeks out before the average opening around the middle / late June! Nps still needs to plow Big Drift/ put in safety gear, get bathrooms ready! Vehicles can go as far as avalanche on the west side and Jackson Glacier Overlook on the east side.

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11970 US-2
West Glacier, MT
59936

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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+14063875555

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