Glacier Guides and Montana Raft

My husband and I enjoyed an 3.5-hr afternoon whitewater rafting trip with our two teenage sons. It was late Aug so water levels were low, but this made for a good intro trip to rafting for them - lots of calm, quiet time to take in the river and wildlife (bald eagle, sandpipers, fish) sprinkled with some exciting rapids. The water was cool and refreshing. Gabe was an enjoyable and friendly guide for the 6 in our boat. It would be nice to try it again a month earlier for some more exciting runs, and some more paddling involvement. A bit pricier than we imagined especially accounting for a tip, but on par with all other rafting companies I researched in the area.

My dad and I did a half day guided fly fishing boat trip and had a blast! Our guide Cam was the best! He taught us a lot, was very knowledgeable and was a cool guy. We both caught a few trout and had many more strikes. Overall, it was super fun and the views were amazing. I’m definitely coming back with my kids next time.

Our white water rafting trip was amazing! Zach did a wonderful job navigating the river and made it super fun and enjoyable for our family, especially our two boys! Great family business and the food was wonderful! I would highly recommend using Glacier Guides for your next trip!

Excellent experience! We took a three-hour whitewater raft trip down the Flathead. Everything about the trip went smoothly; the check-in and gear setup, the trip to the launch point, the ride down the river and the return trip. Our guide, Hunter, knew a lot about the history, wildlife and especially the geology of the river and the Glacier NP region. He was very entertaining and also kept everyone feeling safe and confident. We had the dinner in the pavilion after the trip which was also delicious. A rafting trip is a great way to see a different side of the park and I recommend Glacier Guides and Montana Raft without hesitation.

Absolutely amazing! Our rafting trip was so much fun with Evon. He was so funny and knowledgeable but always safe. Definitely a must-do before or after heading into Glacier. The half-day trip with kids was very affordable and well worth it for 3 hours ($80 per adult and $60 per kid).

We had a group of 7, including two younger kids, and had an absolutely amazing experience! Birdie was our guide, and she was incredible—super knowledgeable, friendly, and made us feel completely safe the entire time. She kept the kids engaged and excited while still making safety a top priority. The rapids were a blast—so much fun and just the right amount of adventure! The entire team was warm, welcoming, and went above and beyond with their customer service. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

My friends and I booked our first backpacking trip with Glacier Guides and it exceeded all of our expectations. Nataly was so knowledgeable and fun and truly made it a memorable experience. A great option for those interested in dipping their toe in to the back country and wanting to see more of Glacier. Pro tip, you can call ahead of time to inquire about scheduled routes for dates set on the calendar, if that interests you. Thanks Nat and Judith. We will be back!

Cannot recommend this place enough. Did a half day whitewater trip in the rain, and still managed to have a great time. Very grateful for the complimentary wetsuits, booties, fleece, and jacket! Our guide Ella was phenomenal: knowledgeable about Glacier and the National Forest while also ensuring we had a good time - even getting our raft close to the shore so I could try to spot a fish! Felt very safe and appreciated the thorough run through both on the way to the drop off and in the boat. Staff that did booking and check-in were also great. Highly recommend and would book through them again.

For 30 years, I have dreamed of floating down the Flathead river along the legendary snow-capped mountain peaks of Glacier National Park. Over the years, I have looked at dozens (OK, hundreds) of photos of the wet, smiling faces of the boaters splashing and paddling through the whitewater rapids. They always look so happy and excited! Oh, how I wanted to be "that guy" in the photo. In 2024, I decided I had waited long enough and pulled the trigger. With a gentle nudge from my best friend, I booked a 2-day whitewater rafting adventure with Glacier Guides and Montana Raft. It was time- and it was now my turn! We made our way north in June, 2025 crossing through 8 states and into Montana. A day before we arrived at the Glacier Guide office, I received a call from our rafting guide, Zack. He sounded as excited as we were and walked us through the itinerary and what we could expect when we arrived. Very professional! The day had come! When we arrived at the Glacier Guide Office, we were greeted by our guides, Zack and Abby who are absolute Rock Stars and clearly love what they do. They made sure we had all the recommended gear and helped us re-pack our gear into waterproof bags for our Rocky Mountain adventure. We met the others assigned to our boat and got fitted for wet suits, life jackets and helmets. Within an hour, we loaded into our bus and headed north- 2 big, blue rafts in tow. The first day was spent easing down the Flathead River along the banks of Glacier National Park. The views were just beautiful. Our guide on the first day was Abby, who was as funny as she was skilled at navigating the Class II river. Zack floated ahead of us in the "gear boat" which carried all our tents, food and camping gear. We stopped for lunch around noon which gave us an opportunity to stretch our legs and get to know the other members of our party. Bald eagles were observed every so often, as were momma ducks with their babies close by. Everyone was on the lookout for grizzly bears that are common in Glacier, but unfortunately none were seen on our trip. After lunch, we continued down the river for several hours until Zack found a good spot to call "home" for the night. We had a few hours before nightfall and spent our time making camp, hanging wet clothes and enjoying some of the most beautiful mountain views in the world. We helped the guides unload the gear boat before enjoying grilled steak and salmon for dinner. The food was fantastic, as was the fellowship! After dinner, we sat around a little campfire and relaxed with our new friends. Tired from a long day on the water, we all headed to our tents around 10:00 PM. 6:00 AM, daylight and the smell of coffee and bacon stirred us from our tents. With the sounds of the river flowing below, we eased into the new day with a great breakfast before we broke camp, donned our protective gear and loaded our raft. We changed captains and Zack guided us down the river after a safety brief, Abby navigated the "gear boat" a safe distance behind. Another glorious Montana day on the river. The closer we got to the entrance of Glacier Park, the more dramatic the views and more challenging the whitewater became. Zack expertly and safely navigated the Class III rapids, all while we paddled like crazy when the order "All forward!" was given. The last stretch of water had 8 named rapids like "Bone Crusher," "Pinball" and "The Big Squeeze." All of us got drenched to the bone and wouldn't have it any other way. It was the Montana trip of a lifetime and everything I hoped it would be. As our 2-day, overnight adventure came to an end, our guides "high-fived" us and thanked us for joining them. I was sad to leave, I cannot lie. Zack and Abby with Glacier Guides knocked it out of the park- true professionals and an absolute pleasure to be around. I will never forget my Rocky Mountain adventure and am so grateful for the staff of Glacier Guides that helped make a dream come true. I can confidently recommend Glacier Guides to anyone. ~David T. Leuba

Perfect rafting trip!!!! So affordable ($80 adult & $60 kids) but really fun and safe. Econ was our guide and he knew the river like the back of his hand. Check in was easy & very clearly explained, transport to the launch site was fun and we all had a blast. We went in mid-August but it sounds like early summer and spring is when the river is really flowing when the snowcap is melting. Would HIGHLY recommend!

Our family just got back from a 3 day, 2 night backpacking trip with Morgan, guide extraordinaire. We had an amazing experience and can't say enough about her enthusiasm, professionalism, and knowledge. Morgan kept my three teenagers motivated and engaged through many miles of questions. We all learned SO MUCH about the wildlife, vegetation, geology, Glacier history, and best practices for backpacking. Morgan is a natural teacher who clearly finds joy in sharing her knowledge with others. Her campsite cooking was delicious. She has an impressive range of trail games to share. And she handled a slightly scary situation related to a nearby bear incident with grace and calm. All of us -- adults included -- thoroughly enjoyed the trip and feel that having Morgan with us enriched the experience immeasurably. We were inspired by her positive attitude and strength and are so grateful for our time with her. Thank you, Glacier Guides, and thank you especially to Morgan!

Appreciation Post A huge shoutout to Glacier Guides and Montana Raft Co., and especially to our incredible guide, Morgan Wren. Morgan led our group of 7 women on a 4-day, 36-mile backpacking trip through East Glacier -- and to say she exceeded expectations would be an understatement. While we're all experienced hikers and backpackers, we were new to grizzly country and unsure what to expect from a guided trip. Morgan instantly put us at ease and blew us away with her leadership, knowledge, and genuine care. She carried over 55 lbs of gear, including all the cooking equipment needed to prepare actual meals (we're talking real-deal breakfasts, lunches, and dinners). Every morning, coffee was ready before we even crawled out of our tents. She pitched a massive tarp that kept us dry during the rain, and she gave us a crash course in "smellies," bear safety, and Leave No Trace practices that we'll carry with us forever. When the weather turned, Morgan offered thoughtful alternatives and let the group decide how to proceed. She tackled every challenge with calm confidence, answered all of our (many!) questions with patience, and somehow managed to keep smiling the entire time. To Glacier Guides -- thank you for setting such a high bar. And to Morgan, at just 27 years old -- you left a lasting impression on all of us. Your professionalism, strength, and kindness made this trip unforgettable.

In spite of it being a chilly, cloudy day, we had a great time on our full day rafting trip! Lunch was good and plentiful. The company provided everything we needed to stay as warm as possible. We had great guides as well! Heidi and Reznor were the best!!

My family and I had the best time rafting near Glacier, especially because of our fun and knowledgable guide Birdie!

Bro go here!! Awesome time, awesome guide Evan, and the scenery is fantastic! We came in June, mid day- stunning! Rock and roll!

Sid was a great guide. We had her all to ourselves. She was full of energy and knowledge. She got along with our family perfectly. The rapids were tamer than we expected but probably for the better. You can tell this girl loves her job.

I took a nature walk and scenic float trip with Glacier Guides, and they were both highlights of my trip. The meeting spot was easy to find, I had great cell service to get there. We started the day at 9:30 with the nature walks, we had Tom as our guide and he was amazing. We did two about mile long walks. One of the trails had new growth and the other had old growth. We also stopped at a few different spots between trails to see different parts of the park. Tom, our guide, gave us so much information about the park, and answered so many questions. The whole experience lasted about 3.5 hours. I booked the combo trip, so I got a nice sack lunch with a sandwich, chips, apple, veggies and cookie. The time between the walks and the float were about 2 hours. For the float we had Kimberley, and she was also great. We first prepared by getting on our wetsuits and booties that they provide. The float was about 1.5 hours. The float was beautiful and Kimberly gave us lots of information and answered all questions. The float hit a couple rocky points but it overall was chill. Overall, I highly recommend this company! They also do whitewater rafting, bike trips, and long or overnight hikes, so they really have anything for your adventure level.

Last week our family booked a thrill seeker trip and had Jaime as our guide. We were his first thrill seeker booking of the year and he made the most of it. Although we did the same rapids as the other boats, we went the more difficult routes and did some really cool water tricks, turns, and maneuvers. Jaime was really knowledgeable about the area and taught us everything from the rocks to the animals and plants as well as some local recommendations. He made sure we got our thrill seekers moneys worth by sending a few of our boat members for a swim which was the highlight of the trip. At the end of the trip when the water was calmer, we all jumped in and enjoyed a nice swim. We would 100% recommend paying the bit extra for the thrill seeker boat and ask for Jaime. PS for Jaime's mom: he is still alive and kicking and is the best on the river.

Rented e bikes and rode Going to the Sun Rd . Bikes were in excellent condition. The shuttle employee was pleasant and informative ( wish he had a microphone though in the shuttle ) as was hard to hear him providing local information.

We had Birdie as our guide. She was fantastic from beginning to end. Everyone involved from start to finish was extremely friendly. Birdie was so good with our two kids, letting our birthday girl ride up from during the last big rapid. Highly recommend booking with these folks, you can tell they love what they do!

What an amazing afternoon--Bernie made our rafting trip one for the books! He's so entertaining and his Dad joke delivery is impeccable!! He had answers for all our questions and encouraged our son in possibly being a guide as well. Way to go Montana Raft--great hire!!

Evan is the best!! Great guide! Support your local businesses! But ALSO - He recommended Backslope Brewing, specially the ginger pork and Parmesan garlic fries. I am in love! So good! Evan holds all the secrets to GNP.

We had a great time and our tour guide, Mia, was wonderful! Very informative and attentive. Some of us were not very athletic but Mia kept it fun and interesting and all in our party had a great time!

Glacier Guides was a fantastic company to work with, and our guide Mel and porter Anathea were outstanding. They made everything extremely smooth and seamless from beginning to end. The team was super flexible with a last minute change to the itinerary due to flight difficulties, and everyone was extremely responsive from booking through the day of the trip. Mel and Anathea brought great energy and vast knowledge to the whole trip, making it not just a beautiful hike through nature but a learning experience about the national park, Montana, and surrounding areas. They kept us safe from wildlife while also allowing us to have opportunities to see the animals safely. And Mel cooked delicious food all the way through a five day backpacking trip, carrying everything to make sure that we were well fed at every meal. Would highly recommend working with the company as a whole and Mel and Anathea specifically.

We had a great rafting trip with our family. Maura was an interesting guide and kept the kids entertained. We even saw a black bear drinking from the river! We highly recommend this trip.

We did the afternoon whitewater rafting with bbq dinner last week, what a fun time! Our guide, Sierra, was interesting and fun, but we knew was always keeping a sharp eye out for our safety. She's also a great cook! This is a well run operation from start to finish, and our entire family, daughter, son-law, and 17 year old grandson, enjoyed it immensely.

For our "rest day" from hiking we chose to do their River Raft Day. It was a beautiful experience yet very relaxing. Off course we wanted to actually do the White River Rafting but it's wasn't the season for it even though the weather was beautiful for it. Anyhow, Elena our tour guide was the best! She gave us plenty of tips of where to go or watch sunrise/sunset spots. Her dad has been a park ranger since the 60s so she's pretty well rounded. Loved all her stories! The trip lasted about 2 hours which it felt like one hour or less. All the views were gorgeous wished we could've seen a bear but no luck this time around. All in all, it was a beautiful experience. All employees are very knowledgeable but Patrick's joke are soo boring (sorry not sorry). Upon check in, you get a 10% discount which took off $35 from our total which it was great. Highly recommended!

Booked the all day white water rafting trip in class two rapids which could be done with relative ease by almost anyone. Very scenic through the whole journey. Our guide, Suki, was personable and knew the area well. The lunch they served halfway through was make your own sandwiches, fresh fruit, chips, and lemonade.

We booked the White Water Rafting trip. From booking to the adventure, it was professional and fun. Our guide was awesome! He wasn't just a guide, but a great teacher and true professional. The lunch provided was very good quality. Overall great experience. We would gladly use them for future trips.

Had a great time with our family of four (two adults, two kids ages 8 & 10)! Chose the whitewater rafting and it was the perfect combination of relaxing and exciting! There's plenty of time floating and enjoying the scenery, with a number of fun rapids throughout the adventure. My kids were able to participate and paddle while we had another group of two plus the tour guide, Taylor, in our boat. I was very happy my kids were able to participate, since I know some other companies have kids sit in the center of the boat and don't have the opportunity to paddle along. Taylor was a knowledgeable and friendly guide and would definitely recommend him! We also pre-purchased the photos ahead of time. Not sure I would do that again, since it was only pictures from one of the rapids, but it was nice knowing we didn't have to try and take any pictures ourselves. Great family fun adventure when in Glacier!!

We had the most amazing trip down the river. All the guides were wonderful, funny and friendly on our bus ride to the river. We we're lucky enough to have Adam as our boat guide. I was so impressed with his knowledge of nature the wildlife in the area. He was also very kind and just an all around happy go lucky guy! The guides were very thorough on explaining and modeling the safety precautions and made our day a fantastic experience! I highly recommend taking a tour with them.

Half day white water trip down the middle fork in the Thrillseeker was awesome. And Zack was a fantastic guide. Highly recommend.

Went to iceberg lake with Haley and had a great day as she accommodated all of our different abilities and photo taking needs. Rafted with brendon and later with Cindy. They need a bigger da da base for jokes, but still prefer funny

Just finished a 4 day / 3 night trip with Lillian (guide) & Mike (porter). They were simply amazing -- we had a fantastic experience and would highly highly recommend Glacier Guides and Lillian and Mike to anyone. They both had the best attitudes! Lillian was a wealth of knowledge about the park, flora and fauna in the area and just a spectacular cook. Truly a great experience. Trail: Two medicine - Cobalt Lake - Upper Park (& Lake Isabel) - Par and exited Walton

We went white water rafting on August 13 with this company and experienced an outstanding time. Everyone at this company are knowledgeable, experienced and very helpful. We were very pleased with our guide, Brendan. He was a wealth of knowledge on the plant life, Glacier National Park, fishing and the river. He had a good sense of humor. I would use the company again and would ask for Brendan to be our guide.

From booking to the end of the trip, this was amazing! Booking was easy! Check in was a breeze and everyone from start to finish was customer service oriented! From the first people we saw to the last, everyone greeted us with a smile! Our guide though by far took the cake- from his humor, personality and vulnerability, he was top notch- he engaged the entire book including our tough to crack 20yr old son! The rapids were amazing even though it is a low time- he was insightful and knowledgeable and truly made our experience one to remember - Glacier Guides is lucky to have him!

Husband and I went on the scenic raft float on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. The guides were knowledgeable, helpful, and well organized. Big shout out to our guide, Nolan, for a great trip. We paid extra for the supper afterwards and it was delicious and plentiful. Would go again with this company.

We could not have asked for more! Our "Captain", Sierra, was personable, informative, and a trained medical professional. She shared her knowledge of the area we rafted through. Great with 2 youngins on board as well! : )

Sara was an excellent raft guide and Julia was a superb nature guide!!

My husband booked this as the end of our time at Glacier National Park. We had gone rafting a couple years ago in Colorado and loved it so he booked the full day trip. Check in was super easy as was getting our safety gear and getting on the bus to take us to the river. The guides on the bus ride over went over the safety procedures and paddling. So once we were at the river and the boats were in the water we were ready to go. The first half of the trip is mostly floating and paddling. In our case it gave Taylor,our guide, time to reassign seating for the second half. A special shout out to Taylor for putting up with our two teens that were scared of "bees" (*they were a type of fly). We stopped for lunch which was a great spread! Sandwiches, pasta salad, fruits, veggies, chips, cookies and Lemonade! I had fun skipping rocks with a couple of boys from another boat. The second half was more fun. My kids behaved and relaxed and had fun. The rapids were smaller than what we expected because the water is getting low but still fun! We all enjoyed taking dips into the water (which was sooo cold! And getting back in the boat is a challenge) The other two guides on our trip got out of their boats at this one rock and proceeded to each jump over their boats which was super fun and impressive! My husband and daughter had a water fight and my favorite part was Taylor using his helmet to dump water on my daughter who was winning the battle with her dad. It was really a relaxing time. It was a short bus ride back to the company (another company has their clients walk!). The guides tell corny jokes! They have changing rooms (they need locks though my 12 year old walked in on a man) so have your dry clothes in your car. We had preordered pictures and those were really easy to pick up on a thumb drive. Just to add that during the float Taylor was happy to answer any questions about the area and pointed out some cool things about the area. One bummer no animal sightings - maybe next time.

My girlfriend and I had the most amazing experience here! We chose to do the 3 hour whitewater rafting trip and from walking into the office to buying our photos afterwards, the entire process was incredibly simple. We thought our guide , Trent, was very personable and he did a excellent job. He kept us laughing and entertained from start to finish. I would without a doubt recommend this to anyone looking for a rafting experience!

Amazing! We took our two kids, 7 and 10, rafting for the first time. Had a fantastic time going down the river with stunning views of Glacier National Park on a beautiful day. Our guide, Taylor, is the best!

We did the half day sport river ride. Charlie our guide was great! (Although as he suggested maybe we should call him Bob for any bad comments such as liking Bama footballas a Georgia native). The whole boat was first time rafters. 6 adults and two kids (13 and 11). Great time on the rapids. Two hour journey from leaving the shop to landing at the bus from the river. Check in 30 min prior to leaving and get your wet suit, booties and splash jacket if it's cold. They also have a fleece to wear under if you're really worried about it being cold. The view was great! The water cool but refreshing. We all jumped in at least once! You can buy glasses strap holder if you need your glasses at the shop and phone floating waterproof case for reasonable prices. Staff are great! Check in on yelp for 10% discount. We called in the day of the trip spontaneously and they gave us the discount over the phone. Great experience! Would do it again. Well run, customer focused business. Don't forget the guide gratuity at the end.

Jack, Jack, Lane and the whole team made my first rafting experience unforgettable and wanting to go again. They had great equipment and made things very safe. What an incredible fun experience!

Loved our raft trip with Nate Rider as our guide. He gave us a great history of the River and area, made sure we were safe the entire rafting trip and he was a lot of fun. I definitely recommend a raft trip with Glacier Guides and Nate.

We thoroughly enjoyed our White Water raft trip down Featherhead River last week. Nicolette was our guide. She is an amazing woman. She was a great instructor for the four of us who had never rafted before. She complimented us all on our paddling and provided a great experience to all. Nicollette is certainly an asset to your organization. Please let her know we are very happy and will recommend Glacier Guides to all of our friends.

Had a great time!!! Crew was awesome from getting the gear ready to the bus ride back. Kids had a blast!!!

My family and I planned a trip to bike in glacier national park about 6 months in advance. Upon arriving the weather report shows thunderstorms all day and they would not let us cancel or change days. Riding metal bicycles through the mountains while there is lightning does not sound safe but they don't care. No refunds available. Terrible customer service..

Awesome trip. Mia Rocks great guide. Had a blast very knowledgeable guide. Beautiful water and views.

Our guide Cathy (from Virginia) was upbeat and positive, she did just what a guide should do: she guided us safely down the river. It was a day with high wind advisory and we actually got blown Upriver at one point. Cathy was a great guide. River was beautiful- bus ride was very short. All the guides were great as a team! Would do this again- we are in our mid fifties and really enjoyed the day !

We enjoyed a gorgeous and fun whitewater rafting float with a group of 4. We were in a boat with another group and our guide. It was the perfect combo of relaxing float with beautiful scenery and fun, exhilarating whitewater rafting. The guides are fun and energetic and everyone had a great time. My only complaint is our pictures weren't amazing. Maybe the way we hit the rapid made it hard to photograph us but I wasn't impressed by the picture options. I bought one for the documentation of course!

We were novice at fly fishing. The guide shortly after starting the trip was very insulting to my wife. She asked a question and the guide said he wouldnt repeat himself and she had to repeat his earlier instructions. If she remembered she would not have asked. During the remainder of the trip he ignored her.

Went twice had a really great time!! First time we had Boez for a guide. Very good and had a lot of information on the Glaciers.

Awesome whitewater rafting withe Jack! June 4 water temp was 52 and we felt it in the rapids.

Great River experience! We boated two separate days. Our Guide Annie was a lot of fun and very friendly. Everything about Glacier Guides was a pleasant experience.

We rented both e-bikes and regular bike for two days. It was so much fun being able to ride all around Glacier National Park. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Great operation. Everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful. You arrive. Fill out some quick waivers/paperwork. Then for my group, it was time to eat the bag lunch. Comes with a cold beverage from their fridge, a tasty sandwich, what I thought was a homemade cookie, some veggies, a bag of chips and an apple. What an incredible bag lunch. After lunch we suited up. Each of the guides who helped grab 16 wetsuits, booties, helmets, splash guards were super nice the entire time. The guides also make sure all our life vests were properly secured. Smiling the while time. We loaded up on a school bus ready for our big adventure. The guides told jokes and entertained us for the whole ride up the river. They took photos of our group. They were super patient. Same thing as we went down the river. The guides asked if we had any specific questions otherwise, they just gave fun knowledge and maximized our fun when they weren't making sure we make it safely through the rapids. My boat even had a few crazy people that wanted to take a quick dip in the cold river. My friends jumped in, then our guide pulled them back in, one by one. A great experience with great people!