Half-Day Glacier National Park Whitewater Rafting Adventure
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Half-Day Glacier National Park Whitewater Rafting Adventure
By Glacier National Park Whitewater Rafting Trips
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Ages 5-100, max of 50 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Raft, PFD, & Paddles
- Start:
- 12127 US-2, West Glacier, MT 59936, USATraveling east on Highway 2 from Columbia Falls, Great Northern is on the left side of the highway a half-mile before the turn onto the Going to the Sun Highway toward Glacier National Park. Look for the Red Caboose! We ask that all guests arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled trip time.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 123783P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 123783P1
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- C3620JKstephaniet0 contributions3.5 hour whitewater tripTrip was great! Crew was great! Thank you Mackaley for being so personable! You were DELIGHFUL! You are welcome in MT anytime! Good luck in OR! Thanks to all for a wonderful trip! Love your MT locals, Colton, Hillary, Patrick and StephanieWritten August 25, 2024
- Relax028629185360 contributionsFloatin down the riverHannah was an excellent guide! She was super knowledgeable and very interesting. She made the trip very fun for everyone on board! We also saw some wildlife!Written August 24, 2024
- lmacoy3190 contributionsBeautiful views and relaxing float trip!Excellent float trip. Very relaxing and beautiful views. Our guide was knowledgeable about the river and was really engaging with our group. Definitely recommend!Written August 20, 2024
- pamelahY8943TD0 contributionsGreat relaxing timeOur guide was very friendly and fun! The trip was relaxing and scenic. One word of advice is to arrive 15 minutes earlier than the time it is posted. Otherwise great for folks that want to be on a raft but don’t want to go fast. Beautiful!!!Written August 10, 2024
- istrita0 contributionsChill and beautiful rafting tour with excellent tour guideGreat scenic rafting tour on the flathead river. Shaq was a great tour guide with lots of information and answered every question enthusiastically.Written August 3, 2024
- pepperw20230 contributionsBe prepared to get wet! It is so fun!Knowledgeable guide and fun trip. It was later in the season and not overly crowded on the water. We swam, jumped off rocks and had a water fight with other boaters from our trip. Would do it all again.Written July 31, 2024
- brittanybG4954IV0 contributionsAmazing!Great experience! The staff are super friendly and funny. The views were absolutely gorgeous on the float! I would recommend!Written July 15, 2024
- Audrey S0 contributionsGreat Experience!Great experience! Our guide Jackson was very informative and funny. We enjoyed our relaxing float down the beautiful Middle Fork River. I highly recommend this activity.Written July 11, 2024
- cherylsR3233RH0 contributionsBeautiful scenery & worth the timeKnowledgeable & personable guides created a safe pleasant experience. We appreciated the tips on footwear, bringing our own water and snacks and keeping us posted on timing during the trip. It would have been more efficient to have someone other than the guides cook our meal so we didn't have to wait so long on a very hot day. Lockers for our stuff would also have been helpful. Just the right boat trip length; be prepared for a 15 minute school bus ride each way. We did get a litttle wet so quick dry shorts or swim bottoms would be advisable, especially for a bathroom break along the way.Written July 10, 2024
- MontanaRainier0 contributionsFun, scenic, affordableVery organized operation and fun staff. Our guide was great and knowledgeable. The views were amazing. I would do this again.Written July 5, 2024
- amitdD6318NF0 contributionsBest scenic float experience.Amazing views! We took the scenic float. The water was so clear that you could see the bottom. Our guide was so knowledgeable and skilled which made the whole experience memorable. A must do if you are planning a trip to West Glacier or passing through Apgar area.Written July 3, 2024
- garytJ3647AY0 contributionsRafting fun on the Middle Fork Flathead RiverWe had an absolutely amazing time on our rafting excursion. Our rafting guide Hailey was just wonderful and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this rafting trip and their company.Written July 3, 2024
- O8376PScharlesn0 contributionsGreat to get wet rafting on the Middle Fork of the FlatheadReally nice two hour rafting trip with fun but not scary rapids and lovely views along the river. A great ending to a visit to GNP. Our guide Caroline was fun!Written June 28, 2024
- Melray610 contributionsScenic Float with DinnerWhat a perfect way to end our visit to Glacier! Although we love whitewater rafting, we chose to relax with Great Northern on the scenic float with riverside dinner. Thoroughly enjoyed Ali, Coleman and Matt taking us downriver. The real surprise was the grilled steak and asparagus dinner on the river. Matt headed down river before the rest of us, and by the time we got to the designated spot, everything was set up and the steaks were ready to put on the grill. The meal was as good as any nice restaurant I’ve eaten at. My husband and I remarked at how efficient the whole operation was! Great Northern is the last Mom and Pop rafting company on the river and their family type atmosphere really makes a difference.Written June 26, 2024
- robertmG3201KH0 contributionsFun family float!Wonderful people and trip. The last family owned river adventure business in West Glacier! Thank-you for a wonderful day.Written June 23, 2024
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ppack4
172 contributions
Aug 2021
Our family had a great afternoon whitewater rafting through Great Northern. Our guide Collin, was very knowledgable and friendly. He made sure we understood the different things we needed to do to be safe once we hit the rapids and did a great job keeping us safe. We liked the different stories he told about the river as well as some of the history of Glacier National Park. Even though the river was pretty low due to a dry summer and we didn't get the true 2s and 3s we were wanting, it still was a fun and entertaining ride. I would go through Great Northern again for a rafting trip.
Written August 11, 2021
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It's always great to hear that our guides are doing well and we love Colin. We'll certainly pass this along to him. We look forward to hosting you for your next rafting adventure on your next visit to Glacier Park.
Written August 13, 2021
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Steve
Clinton, WI4 contributions
We were traveling as a couple into Glacier National Park and thought Whitewater rafting would be fun. They have the Flathead River which has class II and III Rapids. We arrived on a day that had a large group going out, and thought we would be paired within that group, but, thankfully, we were not. We were put with another couple from down south. Out guide was Melody and she was very well versed, not only with the safeties of Whitewater rafting, but also with the history of the area. She also truly understood the lay of the river, and where trouble spots were. That knowledge came into play a couple times, and kept us out of harms way. Her guidance allowed the four of us and a couple trainees to have a fantastic time. The landscape with the National Park to our right was epic. I do suggest Great Northern Whitewater Rafting at the Great Northern Lodge off of US2 in Montana, by West Glacier. All of their guides were great to listen to and had fantastic stories.
Written June 2, 2021
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. This is very thoughtful and we'll certainly make sure that Melody sees this review. It was our pleasure and look forward to seeing you on your next visit to Glacier Park for another rafting adventure.
Written June 3, 2021
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Ashley F
Fredericksburg, VA1 contribution
We are a family of 5 with 2 smaller children (ages 6 and 8) and we had the best time! Our guide, Chris, was phenomenal and made sure we had an amazing experience. We felt very safe with our children on his boat. We also loved that this is a smaller company than some of the other outfitters and they did not just pack people in like sardines. We really loved everything about how this company operates. We highly recommend them!
Written August 2, 2021
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We love Chris and so glad to hear you had an amazing trip with him. We'll be sure to pass this along to him. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Glacier Park.
Written August 8, 2021
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abbeyyoung2011
Naples, FL6 contributions
Jul 2022
Had a great time! Brenna was an awesome guide and Sam was very entertaining during the drives too and from the river. Scenic views the whole way down the rapids and Brenna did a great job at keeping us all in the boat. Highly recommend this activity for anyone who wants to explore GNP in a different way.
Written July 25, 2022
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience rafting with us. Our guides love to hear their name in reviews so we'll be sure to pass this along. We look forward to hosting you on your next visit to Glacier Park.
Written July 27, 2022
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jvobrien
Scottsdale, AZ6 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
Weather was bad. Cold and rainy, but the river guide's disposition was very sunny! Her name was Elisabeth and the trip we took was her last guided trip of the summer. She headed back to college the following day. She had very good knowledge of the river, because this was her third year guiding with this river outfitter. She knew a great deal about the history of the river and pointed out the places most impacted by a flood that happened in the mid 1960s. The raft had 6 paddlers plus the guide and I think was about 14 feet long. The quality of the craft was really good, because one of the other rafts became stuck on a rock and it took 3 other rafts purposely running into it to free the stuck raft. The classification of the rapids we went through in early August was 2 and 3. The guide mentioned one was class 4, but I never felt in danger on this trip. We did get wet and it felt cold due to the weather conditions, but we were able to get warm quickly once back at our vehicle. All the guides this day were female and had a great attitude, which made the trip a lot of fun. All in all, I recommend this rafting company for novice rafters like myself.
Written August 8, 2024
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Wow! Thank you for the outstanding five-star review! We are so excited to have Elisabeth on the team again this season and elated to hear that she provided an amazing river experience. We'll certainly pass this along to her. We're thrilled to hear that Great Northern Whitewater Rafting provided you with an incredible rafting experience. Our team strives to deliver adventures that are both exhilarating and informative, and we're overjoyed to know that we hit the mark. We can't wait to have you back for more unforgettable moments in the breathtaking Glacier Park!
Written August 14, 2024
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rerisher
Montesano, WA8 contributions
May 2023 • Family
We had a fantastic time on this tour, and our guide Ox did an exceptional job instructing our group and answering questions, as well as just making good conversation. The rapid challenges were just right for a beginner group while also providing some challenges, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our time. It was well worth the money, and I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to see Glacier up close with some adventure!
Written June 4, 2023
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We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. The guides love to share everything they know about the area and create a fun atmosphere. We hope the rest of your time here in Glacier Park was just as amazing as your river trip.
Written June 5, 2023
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Rob H
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Well organized and easy check in. We forgot lip balm and sunscreen so bought there’s at a higher than normal price. They hold keys at front office and encourage you to secure valuables before commencing adventure. They provide everything you need including transportAtion. Wish we brought our camera though they discouraged it. They had a photographer get us at one of the rapids. Went through maybe 6-8 class 2/3 rapids. Great guide Sophie or “So”. There were four other rafts also guided so we had five guides/rafts so very safe There we’re about 8-10 per raft so our raft had our family of 3 and another family of 4 plus guide. Bus ride had a guide who tried to make some corny jokes and very family friendly. If you’re bringing kids they need to be at least 45 lbs. No disappointments only look forward to amping my rapids to a higher level next time we Whitewater. MoreClass 3+ for me. Beautiful park and lots of BNSF train activity on their Hi Line.
Written July 4, 2023
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience in such detail. We're happy to hear that check in was easy. We hope the rest of your experience here in Glacier Park was amazing and look forward to hosting you on your next visit to the area.
Written July 5, 2023
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Maura C
Chicago, IL30 contributions
We took a 4 hour white water rafting and dinner tour. The scenery is beautiful; the river was exciting in parts and relaxing in others. Our guide was excellent. I cannot say enough about Coleman. Every direction he gave us was spot on and we always felt in control and safe even in the more exciting rapids. The dinner was great and it’s impressive how quickly they had dinner ready for 20 people . This is a wonderful way to see the park.
Written July 20, 2022
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience rafting with us. We hope the rest of your experience in Glacier Country was just as amazing.
Written July 27, 2022
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Peter S
Schenectady, NY4 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
My guide, Batman, was excellent!
He directed into the heart of the rapids and spun us so we could watch the other boats go through and relive the experience. He was entertaining and informative.
I would call them class 2-3 rapids with scenic flats in between. Would have been nice if they were a little bigger but really nice for people looking for an introductory WW experience.
Pro food tip:
Go to The Wandering Gringo for burritos after!
Huge, delicious, reasonably priced.
Next door to the outfitters.
He directed into the heart of the rapids and spun us so we could watch the other boats go through and relive the experience. He was entertaining and informative.
I would call them class 2-3 rapids with scenic flats in between. Would have been nice if they were a little bigger but really nice for people looking for an introductory WW experience.
Pro food tip:
Go to The Wandering Gringo for burritos after!
Huge, delicious, reasonably priced.
Next door to the outfitters.
Written July 18, 2022
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Thank you for sharing your experience rafting with us. We'll be certain to let Batman know about this. We hope the rest of your visit to Glacier Country was amazing. We look forward to hosting you again.
Written July 19, 2022
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cristatharp
Kokomo, IN36 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
FABULOUS EXPERIENCE!!! Charlie was amazing - we only lost 2 people - just kidding 😆. The river was stunning but the entire trip was made perfect and much more enjoyable because of Charlie and his really bad dad jokes and you could easily see how much he loves his job. If you go, ask for Charlie! ❤️
Written July 21, 2022
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience rafting with us. We love Charlie and so glad that you enjoyed your trip with him. We hope the rest of your visit to Glacier Country was amazing.
Written July 27, 2022
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We are planning a trip in June 2025 and wondering when you open the season for booking?
Written August 26, 2024
We are planning a trip in June 2025 and wondering when you open the season for booking?
Written August 26, 2024
No you don't. Also if you are doing the Red Bus Tour of the Road to the Sun you don't need a pass either.
Written August 9, 2023
Planning to be in the area on September 3rd. Will we need wet suits? if so are they provided
Written August 6, 2022
All necessary equipment provided. We just wore clothing appropriate for the day. Didn't get wet.
Written September 17, 2024
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