Many Glacier Self-Guided Audio Tour in Glacier National Park
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the majestic Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park with our engaging audio tour! Known as the “Heart of the Park,” Many Glacier features stunning alpine lakes, towering peaks, and abundant wildlife. Our guides share captivating stories about the park’s history, the formation of its dramatic landscapes, and the diverse species that call it home. Perfect for families, hikers, and nature enthusiasts, this tour adds depth to your adventure. Simply download, plug in your headphones, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Many Glacier! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*
Inclusions
What's included
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
What's not
- Private Transportation
- Meals and Refreshments
Itinerary
Construction of Sherburne Dam was headed by the U.S. Reclamation Service in 1914, just four years after the park was established. This flooded and created the Sherburne Lake, a popular stop for thirsty animals and adventurous visitors.
The 1.6 mile out and back trail starts across from the south shore of Lake Sherburne and winds through peaceful forests with great views of the falls. You'll cross a footbridge over Apikuni Creek where the cascade plunges in multiple stepped tiers for an impressive 100 feet drop.
Opened in 1915, Many Glacier Hotel's old world architecture was designed to woo wealthy Americans with a taste of European grandeur to Montana's wild and rugged peaks. The soaring 4-story central lobby features giant cedar columns, a and an enormous stone fireplace. Be sure to step inside to check it out!
Swiftcurrent Lake offers amazing trails for all levels, including the 1-mile Swiftcurrent Nature Trail, perfect for families. For a challenge, try the Grinnell Glacier Trail; take the tour boat to cut it to 7 miles round trip. Longer hikes like the Cracker Lake and Continental Divide Trails start nearby, with boat reservations available for added convenience.
Grinnell Glacier is one of the park's most popular hikes, and for good reason. It starts out low, circling along the shimmering lake, but after a couple of miles, up and up you go. From the high hills, you’ll look over at Josephine Lake, Angel Wing, and Mount Gould. Continuing the trek upward reveals your first look at Grinnell Glacier–one of the most photographed locations in the park. From the trailhead, it’s a little over 10 miles, or 16 kilometers, there and back.
If you’ve worked up an appetite, you might wanna stop in for a bite at Nell’s Restaurant. Just beside the hotel lobby, it has burgers, sandwiches and other tasty, quick-lunch fare. They also offer boxed lunches to go. Also by the hotel is a camp store. If you want some groceries, camping supplies, or souvenirs, that’s your stop.
Swiftcurrent Trailhead offers a scenic 2.5-mile hike to Red Rock Falls, passing moose-friendly Redrock Lake. Continue to Bullhead Lake or tackle the 7.6-mile Swiftcurrent Pass to Granite Park Chalet. Nearby, Iceberg-Ptarmigan Trail features a 9.6-mile hike to Iceberg Lake or an 8-mile trek to the historic Ptarmigan Tunnel for stunning views.
This quick roadside overlook offers some great views of Swiftcurrent Lake, Many Glacier Lodge, and maybe, some local mountain goats.
The Cattle Baron Supper Club is conveniently located right at the highway junction as you exit the park. This longtime family establishment, run by the Burns family since 1915, is renowned for its mouthwatering steaks and live music entertainment.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Just north of Two Sisters Cafe on Hwy 89.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Shaka Guide Apps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Starting Points: Highway 89, Babb and St. Mary
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
How it compares in West Glacier
- Its from-price is 93% below the median of the 31 experiences we list in West Glacier.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About West Glacier
West Glacier is a small village at the west gate of Glacier National Park in Montana, beside the Flathead River and the start of Going-to-the-Sun Road.
West Glacier is a village of lodges, cabins and shops by the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, at the western entrance of Glacier National Park, which was established in 1910 and borders Canada. Apgar, at the southern end of Lake McDonald, lies just inside the gate, with a visitor centre and boats on the lake. A railway station on the main line serves the village.
Top-ranked sights in West Glacier: Glacier National Park.
Special offers in West Glacier
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