Glacier Raft Company
Glacier Raft Company
YOUR VISIT, YOUR WAY
What would you love to do here?
Build a river day around a calmer scenic float, a half-day whitewater trip, or a full-day outing with lunch. These Glacier Raft Company day trips depart from West Glacier and use the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. Choose your preferred intensity and time commitment, then check your date’s departure and participation requirements. River levels affect timing and conditions; a saved choice is not a reservation.
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Half-day scenic float
Choose a lower-intensity Class I–II float, listed at about two to three hours. Check in 30 minutes before your confirmed departure; river conditions can change the timing.
With children
Ask the operator about your children’s ages and the current river conditions; early-season age restrictions can differ. Calmer water is not risk-free.
Half-day whitewater
Choose the Class II–III option with active paddling and rapids; treat it as a substantial half-day commitment.
With children
Check the selected trip’s current age and participation requirements with the operator. Allow for active paddling and changing river conditions.
Full-day whitewater
Make this your main day activity: the operator describes a 15-mile Middle Fork route with Class II–III rapids and riverside lunch. Confirm the actual departure and return window before adding other stops.
With children
Check the selected trip’s current age and participation requirements with the operator. Allow for active paddling and changing river conditions.
Glacier Raft Company gives a West Glacier day a clear river focus: choose a scenic float, a half-day whitewater trip or a full-day whitewater outing. These are different products, not interchangeable versions of the same ride. The scenic option suits a lower-intensity river experience; whitewater adds rapids and active participation, while the full-day trip becomes the day's main commitment. Check the selected product's meeting time, river conditions and participation rules before booking or adding another timed stop.
Established in 1976; Montana’s rafting lineage with a strong safety record on the Middle Fork
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2–3.5 hours including shuttle, instruction, and safety…
- From price
- $76
- Group style
- Rafts seat six to ten paddlers plus a guide; typical groups of 6–8 mentioned in reviews
- Difficulty
- Class II-III
- Cancellation
- Daily trips: 24-hour cancellation for a full refund; cancellations wi…
- Meeting point
- Glacier Raft Company, 106 Going-to-the-Sun Road, West Glacier; day-trip check-in is…
✓ Book this if…
- You want a guided river outing from West Glacier and can choose the product that fits your group.
× Skip it if…
- You need a guaranteed easy or risk-free outing; even the lower-intensity scenic float depends on river conditions and operator participation rules.
- Pregnancy considered; consult with company/physician if medical conditions could endanger
Before you book
Can I choose a shorter commitment than a full day?
Yes. The provider lists a half-day whitewater option taking about 2–3.5 hours, including shuttle, instruction, and safety information. A full-day option takes about 5–6 hours and includes lunch.
What does the half-day trip involve?
The provider says the half-day whitewater trip covers eight river miles and includes shuttle transportation, instruction, and safety information.
What does the full-day trip involve?
The provider says the full-day whitewater trip covers 15 river miles, takes about 5–6 hours including lunch, and departs from West Glacier.
Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the river?
No for the provider’s daily trips: they depart from West Glacier and transportation to the put-in is provided.
Should I choose a scenic float or whitewater?
Choose the scenic float for a lower-intensity river experience, or compare the whitewater options if you want rapids and active paddling. Check the specific product requirements and current river conditions; a scenic float is not risk-free.
