Where does the Going-to-the-Sun Road start and end?
Where does Going-to-the-Sun Road start and end? Going-to-the-Sun Road starts in West Glacier just outside Glacier National Park’s west entrance. It traverses the park over the Continental Divide and ends in St. Mary, Montana.
Does Glacier National Park offer tours?
Bus Tours. Sun Tours offers interpretive tours highlighting Blackfeet culture. Xanterra offers tours on Glacier’s fleet of historic red buses.
How many days do you need in Glacier National Park?
How Many Days Do You Need in Glacier National Park? Ideally, plan on spending at least two to three days in Glacier National Park. This gives you enough time to drive Going-to-the-Sun Road, hike one or two trails, and visit the Many Glacier or Two Medicine areas.
How do you get around a glacier without a car?
How to Get to Glacier (Without Your Car)
- Eagle Transit’s Kalispell to Glacier Park Shuttle.
- Amtrak’s Empire Builder.
- Free Going-to-the-Sun Road Shuttle.
- Xanterra Hiker Shuttle.
How do you avoid crowds in Glacier National Park?
How to Avoid Crowds in Glacier National Park
- Start Early / Start Late Afternoon. The best way to start your day is to get up early and go to Glacier National Park.
- Enjoy Hikes Outside of Glacier National Park.
- Overnight Rafting Trip with Glacier Raft Company.
- Backpacking Glacier National Park.
Can you drive through Glacier National Park without a reservation?
A vehicle reservation is required for vehicles entering Going-to-the-Sun Road and the North Fork area between May 27 and September 11, 2022. In addition to a vehicle reservation, you will also need to a park pass. Visit our Vehicle Reservation page for full details.
Where can I Go bear viewing in Alaska?
Going bear viewing should be part of any Alaska adventure! As specialists in brown bear viewing and photography, we offer both day and multi-day guided bear viewing and wildlife photography tours to Katmai National Park, McNeil River Refuge and the Alaska Peninsula.
When is Great Bear Lodge open?
Great Bear Lodge is open from May through October, with tours lasting for four nights (three nights at the lodge and one night in Port Hardy). Tours depart on scheduled departure dates, and leave from Port Hardy at 3pm.
What is a fly-in Alaska Bear Tour?
All of our tours are fly-in trips to Katmai National Park and the Alaska Peninsula, which is world famous for bear viewing and photography. The Alaska Peninsula is world famous for bear viewing and our trips take you off the beaten path and down bear trails away from the crowds.
When is the best time of year to see Bears in Alaska?
The Alaska Peninsula is world famous for bear viewing and our trips take you off the beaten path and down bear trails away from the crowds. We guide tours from late May through September 1.