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GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

• Hit the trails with a naturalist while searching for bears, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. • Splash down Flathead River on a white-water rafting adventure—or choose a scenic float. • Explore the history and culture of the Blackfeet Indians with a Blackfeet artist. 7 DAYS FROM $5,795

DAY 1 I KALISPELL, MONTANA/WHITEFISH Arrive in Kalispell and transfer to the town of Whitefish, located in the heart of the northern Rocky Mountains and the gateway to Glacier National Park. Enjoy an evening at leisure to relax at the lodge or explore the town on your own. Grouse Mountain Lodge DAY 2 I BIG MOUNTAIN/FLATHEAD RIVER The adventure begins atop the Big Mountain—otherwise known as Whitefish Mountain Resort—with a bird’s-eye view of the magnificent landscapes you’ll be exploring this week. Ride the scenic lift to the top of the mountain, and set out on a short hike, taking in spectacular views of Glacier’s jagged peaks, Whitefish Lake, and the verdant Flathead Valley below. Enjoy a picnic near the west entrance of Glacier National Park before a scenic float or a whitewater-rafting excursion on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. As you glide along the southern border of Glacier National Park through steep-walled canyons, keep an eye out for birds, elk, and other wildlife. Tonight, head to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner with your guide. Grouse Mountain Lodge | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAY 3 I GLACIER NATIONAL PARK AND LOGAN PASS Follow the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road over Logan Pass this morning. An engineering feat when it was completed in 1933, the road stretches 50 miles, bisecting the park from east to west and offering up incredible mountain vistas at every turn. As you make your way to the east side of Glacier National Park, stop for a picnic and various hikes with your guide. Your destination is the historic Glacier Park Lodge, also known as Big Tree Lodge for the 60 enormous Douglas fir logs that support the lobby. Take a dip in the heated swimming pool or enjoy time to read by the lodge’s fireplace before dinner. Glacier Park Lodge | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

A moose wades in the shallows of a lake in Glacier National Park.

DAY 4 I MANY GLACIER VALLEY Journey north to Many Glacier Valley, home to abundant wildlife, massive peaks, and some of the park’s most visible glaciers. Set out on a trek to Grinnell Glacier, hiking past waterfalls and through alpine meadows on your way to the glacier. Or enjoy a leisurely excursion to Grinnell Lake, a sparkling turquoise lake at the foot of sharp peaks. Keep an eye out for the wildlife that resides in the valley, including bald eagles, moose, and bears. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon and enjoy an evening at leisure. Glacier Park Lodge | Meals: 1B, 1L

DAY 5 I BLACKFEET RESERVATION Delve into the traditions and contemporary culture of the Blackfeet Indians with a morning visit to the Lodgepole Gallery and Tipi Village. Here, surrounded by prairies, join Blackfeet artist Darrell Norman to learn about Blackfeet history and the traditional rituals of everyday life, from buffalo jumps to medicine lodges. Visit the Lodgepole Gallery, a fine art gallery featuring the work of local Blackfeet artists and other Northern Plains Indian artists. Then stop in at the Museum of the Plains Indian for an in-depth look at the history and distinct cultures of numerous Northern Plains tribes, including the Sioux, Nez Perce, and Cree. After a free afternoon, join your guide for dinner in town tonight. Glacier Park Lodge | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAY 6 I TWO MEDICINE Enjoy a final day exploring the trails of your choice in the stunning Two Medicine region of the park. Cross Two Medicine Lake by boat to get to your trailhead, and hike past waterfalls to gem-like alpine lakes, taking in phenomenal views, including the conical peak of Rising Wolf Mountain. Celebrate your adventure tonight with a farewell dinner at the lodge. Glacier Park Lodge | Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAY 7 I MANY GLACIER VALLEY/ KALISPELL After breakfast, enjoy final views of Glacier National Park before transferring to the airport to catch your flight home. Meals: 1B

YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM

Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on your trip, and you will meet other local experts as described in the itinerary. INFORMATION

When to go: This private expedition is offered from June through September 20. You may request any dates during those months that are convenient for you. COST 2 PEOPLE 4 PEOPLE 6 PEOPLE

June 1–Sept. 20, 2021 $9,495 $6,495 $5,795 June 1–Sept. 20, 2022 $9,995 $6,795 $6,095

Prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability, and valid through September 20, 2022. Single-traveler prices are available upon request. A surcharge may apply to certain travel dates based on holidays and local events. Airfare is not included in the price.