USA – Montana Glacier National Park Sun Road Llama Trek

Today we start early and head out to Swan Mountain Ranch is a unique guest ranch facility located in Northwest Montana near Swan Lake.

 You will enjoy the half-day trekking with Llama where the hiker can choose to lead or hike with their own llama, or hike without a llama  

The half-day llama trek includes a moderate 2.3 mile (4.6-mile round-trip) hike to beautiful Bond Falls. After arriving at Bond Falls, guides will prepare a creekside lunch. On hot summer days, some guests take a dip in the refreshing swim-hole at Bond Falls! After enjoying the sights and sounds of Bond Falls and the respite of nature, hikers, llamas, and guides trek back to the trailhead, concluding the trip around 2:00 pm.

Afternoon we drive to St Mary/East Glaciers via Going to Sun Road, a 50-mile stretch from West Glaciers with unbelievable views. Enjoy a landscape of sparkling waterfalls, expansive virgin forests, sculpted valleys, and majestic peaks. 

We will make multiple photo stops while enjoying this must-do scenic drive.

Logan Pass, Wild Goose Island Lookout, and many more.

Hikes:

Hidden Lake Overlook

Length 2.9 mi Elevation gain 567 ft Route type Out & back

Rating: Moderate

St. Mary and Virginia Falls

Length 2.9 mi Elevation gain 452 ft Route type Out & back

Rating: Moderate

Activities Included:

Llama trekking

Scenic drive – Going to the Sun Road

Walking & Hiking

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Accommodation:

Overnight hotel near St Mary

Description:

Today we will explore Many Glacier is named for its “many glaciers” and is an enchanting valley full of wildlife, hiking, and spectacular scenery.  The boat tour begins on the shores of Swiftcurrent Lake,  it takes you across Swiftcurrent Lake, followed by a walk of 0.2 miles (over a steep hill) to the shores of Lake Josephine and board another boat. Cruise to the head of Lake Josephine a beautiful lake in the Many Glacier Area, known for its incredible sunrise views. We continue for the Grinnell Glacier hike.

Later evening make a stop for sunset at Glacier National Park’s hidden gem Two Medicine Lake. 

Hikes:

 Grinnell Glacier Trail

Length 7.5 mi Elevation gain 2,181 ft Route type Out & back

Rating: Moderate – Strenuous

Activities Included:

 Grinnell Glacier Trail

Boat ride

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Accommodation:

Overnight stay near St Mary

Description:

Today we start early and head to Logan pass which is also a start point for one of the best hikes in Glacier NP – ‘The Highline Trail’ definitely one of the highlights of the trip and also one of the bucket list hikes for any hiker.

Logan Pass to Granite Park Chalet

Length 14.9 mi Elevation gain 2,578 ft Route type Out & back

Rating: Moderate

The Highline Trail is an extremely popular hike, and for good reason. At every step, and every turn, hikers will enjoy spectacular scenery as the Highline follows along the Continental Divide, also known as the Garden Wall throughout this section of Glacier National Park. The exceptionally beautiful views, the excellent opportunities for spotting wildlife, and the wildflowers, all combine to make this a hike you’ll remember the rest of your life. 

Later afternoon we continue our scenic drive on sun road, stop by at Lake McDonald for sunset and boat tour.

Tranquil views of Glacier National Park’s west side await you on this scenic, hour-long boat tour.

The majesty of the Continental Divide and the tranquility of the emerald-hued lake are a must-see as you cruise along Lake McDonald, the largest lake in the park.

Finish our adventure drive at the beautiful town of West Glacier.

Activities Included:

Highline trail

Lake Mc Donald boat ride

Sun Road

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Accommodation:

Overnight hotel near West Glacier

Description:

Today it’s free time till our hotel check out, head out for some last-minute souvenir, time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as the tour ends today. Hoping that you have captured the best moments on camera and packed in a host of travel memories to carry back home with you.

Activities Included:

Free time

Airport Transfer

Meals Included:

Breakfast