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Glacier National Park
The US and Canadian Sides


June 22 - 27, 2009


One of the best-kept secrets in America, Glacier National Park is possibly one of the most beautiful, awe-inspiring natural wonders in the United States with a spectacular array of glaciers, hundreds of lakes, waterfalls, trout streams, cliffs, forests, wildflowers, animals and mountains.  Glacier National Park was established in 1910 to protect the area's spectacular geologic features of the Rocky Mountains and valleys and the native plant and animal life. The park encompasses approximately 1.4 million acres of wilderness and has some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the western United States.  Plan to join us on this wonderful trip!

 

 

Glacier National Park encompasses approximately 1.4 million acres of wilderness and has some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the western United States.

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$1695
(non-member: $1770)
Single Room–add $465

Activity Level:
 75% Easy;
   25% Moderate

 

 

TOUR INCLUDES:

 

 - Services of WTT Tour Leader and local guides

- Activities as noted on the itinerary

- Breakfast daily and 3 dinners

- Transportation as noted on the itinerary

- Arrival transfer from the Kalispell airport

- Time to explore on your own

Lodging:

Glacier Park Lodge

Kalispell Hampton Inn

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Air Information
Travelers will make their own air reservations and are requested to arrive and depart as follows:

 

Arrival Airport:
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), Kalispell, Montana. (Another option is to fly into Spokane, WA and drive to Kalispell)

Arrive:
Monday, June 22 no later than 1:00 pm

Depart:
Saturday, June 27 at your convenience. 

  Early Arrival:
To avoid jet lag and possible flight delays, consider arriving a day early. The room cost in Kalispell will be:

    $75 dbl / $150 sgl

Special Notes Regarding this Trip:

- A valid passport is required for this trip as we will be entering Canada.  Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the last date of travel

- Some activities on this itinerary require a significant amount of walking; some walks may be on uneven or non-paved surfaces

- Elevations in some areas may be above 7,000 feet.

 

Not Included in the Price of this Tour:

- Air to and from your home

- Departure airport transfer

- Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary

- Any personal expenses and any guide/driver gratuities

 

Monday, June 22: Arrive Kalispell, Montana; Welcome Dinner

Arrive Kalispell airport no later than 1:00pm.  We will gather the group at the airport. From there we will drive to our hotel in Glacier National Park. After checking into the hotel, take some time to get acquainted with your new surroundings before enjoying our welcome dinner this evening. (D)

 

Tuesday, June 23: Going to the Sun Road; Free Time

One of the most amazing highlights of Glacier National Park is a drive on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. This engineering marvel spans 50 miles through the park's wild interior with some of the best sights in northwest Montana.  Our tour will highlight Glacier's natural features relevant to the Blackfeet Nation, past and present.  Spiritual and philosophical perspectives are interpreted in Blackfoot life and commonly used plants and roots for nutrition and medicine are pointed out. Our guides are life residents of the reservation, knowledgeable in many facets of Blackfeet tribal history and culture. You will have some free time after the tour. (B)

 

Wednesday, June 24: Boat Tour; Free Time; Group Dinner

Step onto a classic boat for a ride highlighting gorgeous mountain scenery and unusual geological phenomena.  We will discover a spectacular side of the Park not visible from the road.  Our Captain will share with us his love for and knowledge of this incredibly special place.  The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish. This evening we'll get together and have dinner at a casual dinning restaurant in the local area. (B,D)

 

Thursday, June 25: Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada

We will take a day trip to the Canadian side of Glacier National Park known as Waterton Lakes National Park. Waterton is where the Canadian mountains meet the vast rolling prairies, so there's an incredible variety of flowers and animals.  The area is a haven for moose, elk, mule deer, and bighorn sheep, and both grizzly and black bears are found in the park.  The parks have been designated the Waterton/Glacier International Peace Parks (a World Heritage site) to commemorate the "long history of peace and friendship" between the United States and Canada. (B)

 

Friday, June 26: Glacier Chaser Gondola, Hiking

Today we go to Whitefish for a ride on the Glacier Chaser Gondola to the 7,000-foot summit of Big Mountain. Across the valley below stretches Flathead Lake and the Alp-like crests of Glacier National Park.  A visit to the U.S. Forest Service Environmental Education Center located in the Summit House will showcase outstanding displays of plants, animals, and the geology of the area.  

After lunch it's time for a hike. The Danny On Trail is the most popular trail in the Park.  Along the trail and at the summit enjoy vistas of the Flathead Valley below and long-distance views of mountains of Glacier National Park; the Canadian Rockies; and the Bob Marshall, Great Bear, Scapegoat, and Cabinet wilderness areas. The view from the top is 360 degrees of alpine wonder.  The Danny On Trail is one of the few national recreation trails in the nation that can be accessed by chairlift. We will return to Kalispell in the afternoon where we will gather in the evening for our farewell dinner.  (B,D)

 

Saturday, June 27: Return Home

Schedule your return flight at your convenience.  Many flights depart Kalispell early in the morning, especially if traveling to the east coast. (B)

 

 

 

 

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All previous information has been superseded.