want to see wildflowers what is the best time to go?

The best time to see wildflowers in Missoula at the Glacier National Park is June, July and August.

What is the single supplement for the Glacier National Park tour

The single supplement is $3699.00

Are there tours available for 2 families (9 persons total) to join? We want to see Glacier National Park and have a lot of flexibility in our time.

Yes we can book 9 people on one tour that has availability. Our van holds 14 people.

Do you have dates available for 2025?

We do, we are working hard to get them uploaded in TourRadar for you to book! Keep an eye out, it should be soon.

What kind of scheduling do you have then for May 2025?

We do not have a scheduled departure for May of 2025. It isn't the best time to be exploring Glacier because the park is still transitioning from winter to summer. May 1 – June 30 Early Season, trails are often muddy and covered in puddles or flowing water at lower elevations. Water crossings are deep, swift, and cold. Seasonal suspension and plank bridges start to be installed in late May. Expect snow cover at higher elevations and be prepared with map and compass skills for route finding, and ice axe and crampons for crossing steep slopes. Snow conditions can change daily: icy in the morning, soft in the afternoon. Backcountry Campgrounds earliest scheduled openings begin June 15th, but the Belly River region in the northeast and the North Fork region in the northwest are often accessible in May. We can do a custom tour for you if you would be interested in that.

please rate the difficulty level of the hikes, and the overall pace of the trip

You do need to be able to walk/hike on uneven ground for 1-3 miles at a time. Elevation loss and gain averages between 50 and 300 feet.

Is the tour fully guided? Can you make my flight reservations? If yes, do the flight reservations include transfers between airport and hotel, and back?

Is there a premium cost for a single traveler? Is there a discount for AARP members? Is there a discount for AAA members? What is TourRadar and how are they associated with Southwest Adventure Tours?

The tour I was interested Glacier National Park is sold out so I was seeking an alternative. I prefer late August. Somewhere departing between the 23 and 27 but can be a little flexible.

The only Glacier tour I have any availability on is the tour that departs on July 29th. If you would like to join us on this tour please let me know asap.

how will you be traveling from park to park?

We travel in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van with captain chairs.

Is the transportation (bus) provided?

You will need to provide your own transportation to the Spokane, WA airport. There a shuttle is provided to bring you to your hotel. The remainder of the tour's transportation is provided on our Mercedes Sprinter Vans. A shuttle is also provided for your return airport transfer.

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Glacier National Park

7 days

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Start and end in Missoula

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Our family of 5 had a wonderful time! The itinerary was well planned and offered us some great days in Glacier National Park.
Patricia, traveled in July
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Operator: Southwest Adventure Tours
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 13
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Missoula
Start point
Missoula International Airport/Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), 5225 US Hwy 10 W, Missoula, Montana 59808, United States (Main Entrance )
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner at 7:00 PM)
Optional Activities
- Explore Missoula in the evening (before welcome dinner)
Landmarks
Missoula
Day 2
Missoula to East Glacier Park
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
National Bison Range
Flathead Lake
Big Fork
Two Medicine Lake
Running Eagle Falls
Day 3
East Glacier Park
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
Many Glacier
Swiftcurrent Lake
Lake Josephine
St Mary's
Day 4
East Glacier Park to Whitefish
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
St Mary's
Going to the Sun Road
Logan Pass
Lake McDonald
Whitefish
Day 5
Whitefish
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
Goat Haunt
Lake McDonald
Apgar
Day 6
Whitefish to Missoula
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rafting on Middle Fork of the Flathead River (choice of smooth water or whitewater)
Landmarks
Middle Fork of the Flathead River
Day 7
Missoula
End point
Missoula International Airport/Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), 5225 US Hwy 10 W, Missoula, Montana 59808, United States (Main Entrance )
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Missoula Airport

Landmarks
Missoula

Landmarks
National Bison Range
Flathead Lake
Big Fork
Two Medicine Lake
Running Eagle Falls

Landmarks
Many Glacier
Swiftcurrent Lake
Lake Josephine
St Mary's

Landmarks
St Mary's
Going to the Sun Road
Logan Pass
Lake McDonald
Whitefish

Landmarks
Goat Haunt
Lake McDonald
Apgar

Landmarks
Middle Fork of the Flathead River

Landmarks
Missoula Airport

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Southwest Adventure Tours

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Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.8

P
Patricia
July 28th, 2025
5
Our family of 5 had a wonderful time! Our guide, Robin, was fantastic! The itinerary was well planned and offered...
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E
Erin
Asked on September 25th, 2025
want to see wildflowers what is the best time to go?
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  The best time to see wildflowers in Missoula at the Glacier National Park is June, July and August.
K
Katie
Asked on March 2nd, 2025
What is the single supplement for the Glacier National Park tour
Single supplement
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  The single supplement is $3699.00
- K
  Katie
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  Is that the total price for a single traveler? Or in addition to the price for double travelers?
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  Thats the price for a single traveler not sharing a room with anyone. if you have a travel companion and you guys share a room that would be a double occupancy rate per person.
- K
  Katie
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  Any Glacier tours in May
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  We do not have any Glacier tours in May
L
Leslie
Asked on October 20th, 2024
Are there tours available for 2 families (9 persons total) to join? We want to see Glacier National Park and have a lot of flexibility in our time.
Group size
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written October 2024
  Yes we can book 9 people on one tour that has availability. Our van holds 14 people.
- L
  Leslie
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  We would like to book a tour but now may have other family members who are interested in coming. There is a possible 16-18 people who might want to come. Can you accommodate this group?
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written October 2024
  Our vans only hold 13-14 passengers you would have to have 2 vans. We wouldn't be able to do this tour off of our guaranteed departure rate, it would have to be a custom tour.
- L
  Leslie
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  One of my sons is graduating from college and looking for a job. I am hoping that when I book this trip, he will be able to take time off from his work to enjoy it. If he is not able to go on the trip, I wanted to ask what the cancellation policy is.
- L
  Leslie
  Traveler•Written November 2024
  When we took a Tourradar trip to Costa Rica (which we really enjoyed!), we had some days where we could choose what tours we wanted to do on a particular day. Is that true for this tour also?
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written November 2024
  This is a group tour, so there will be other travelers joining you. Due to the group setting, modifications to the itinerary aren't possible, so you'll need to follow the planned schedule as it is. However, if you'd like to take time off from the itinerary at any point, you're welcome to do so; just note that you'll need to make your way back to the accommodation on your own.
N
Nicholas
Asked on June 4th, 2024
Do you have dates available for 2025?
Price / Availability
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written June 2024
  We do, we are working hard to get them uploaded in TourRadar for you to book! Keep an eye out, it should be soon.
S
Sara
Asked on April 12th, 2024
What kind of scheduling do you have then for May 2025?
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written April 2024
  We do not have a scheduled departure for May of 2025. It isn't the best time to be exploring Glacier because the park is still transitioning from winter to summer. May 1 – June 30 Early Season, trails are often muddy and covered in puddles or flowing water at lower elevations. Water crossings are deep, swift, and cold. Seasonal suspension and plank bridges start to be installed in late May. Expect snow cover at higher elevations and be prepared with map and compass skills for route finding, and ice axe and crampons for crossing steep slopes. Snow conditions can change daily: icy in the morning, soft in the afternoon. Backcountry Campgrounds earliest scheduled openings begin June 15th, but the Belly River region in the northeast and the North Fork region in the northwest are often accessible in May. We can do a custom tour for you if you would be interested in that.
- S
  Sara
  Traveler•Written April 2024
  We don't want to be there until it makes sense for more reasonable weather. Do you have a calendar of openings for this trip starting in July?
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written April 2024
  In July 2025, our departure dates are 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, and 7/27. Please let me know which date you are interested in.
- S
  Sara
  Traveler•Written April 2024
  We'd like to look at the week of July 13 please.
M
Molly
Asked on January 29th, 2024
please rate the difficulty level of the hikes, and the overall pace of the trip
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written January 2024
  You do need to be able to walk/hike on uneven ground for 1-3 miles at a time. Elevation loss and gain averages between 50 and 300 feet.
J
Jenny
Asked on January 5th, 2024
Is the tour fully guided? Can you make my flight reservations? If yes, do the flight reservations include transfers between airport and hotel, and back?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- J
  Jenny
  Traveler•Written January 2024
  Is there a premium cost for a single traveler? Is there a discount for AARP members? Is there a discount for AAA members? What is TourRadar and how are they associated with Southwest Adventure Tours?
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written January 2024
  Tourradar sells our guaranteed departures. We do not have any other discounts for AARP or AAA. The single traveler rate is $3899.00, please let us know if you have any additional questions.
D
Derek
Asked on June 14th, 2023
The tour I was interested Glacier National Park is sold out so I was seeking an alternative. I prefer late August. Somewhere departing between the 23 and 27 but can be a little flexible.
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written June 2023
  The only Glacier tour I have any availability on is the tour that departs on July 29th. If you would like to join us on this tour please let me know asap.
E
Ellen
Asked on August 11th, 2022
how will you be traveling from park to park?
Transport
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written August 2022
  We travel in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van with captain chairs.
T
Teresa
Asked on January 29th, 2022
Is the transportation (bus) provided?
Transport
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written January 2022
  You will need to provide your own transportation to the Spokane, WA airport. There a shuttle is provided to bring you to your hotel. The remainder of the tour's transportation is provided on our Mercedes Sprinter Vans. A shuttle is also provided for your return airport transfer.

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- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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- For any tour departing before May 12th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 12th, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Southwest Adventure Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Southwest Adventure Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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Glacier National Park

Itinerary

Missoula

Optional Activities

Missoula to East Glacier Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

East Glacier Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

East Glacier Park to Whitefish

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Whitefish

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Whitefish to Missoula

Included Activities

Missoula

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