Glacier National Park Scenic Float
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West Glacier, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This scenic float along the southern border of Glacier National Park offers a restful, rejuvenating experience along the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. With your guide paddling downstream, this is a great option for families, small children, and those with no rafting experience.
- Go beyond the crowds, experiencing the quieter side of Glacier National Park
- No experience required—this tour is great for all ages
- Choose from two departure times to fit your schedule
- Easy, hassle-free transport from the Great Northern Resort in West Glacier
What's Included
- PFD, Raft
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Great Northern Resort12127 US-2 suite a, West Glacier, MT 59936, USA
Located 1 mile west of West Glacier. Look for the red caboose.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Middle Fork of the Flathead
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kara_H
We had a great time on this float! Our raft guide was friendly, knowledgeable and made our experience so memorable!
Reviews
4.9
based on 208 reviews
Barb_B, Sep 2025
Awesome guides. A beautiful, peaceful float. They were are knowledgeable and friendly. We were all well taken care of.
Jennifer_C, Sep 2025
The scenic float was a beautiful and relaxing experience. Our guide Addie was very knowledgeable and skilled, I would have felt comfortable with her on one of the whitewater floats as well. Highly recommend!
Janis_R, Sep 2025
Wonderfully scenic and relaxing. Our raft guide Todd was great-knowledgeable, engaging and funny!!!!
Ronald_D, Sep 2025
Todd was an excellent Guide. Mika assisted in adding the appropriate gear before transporting us the launch site. Both were most accommodating to the senior participants which dominated the float.
Bette_L, Sep 2025
Great trip. Our guide Mauve was wonderful and informative. We lucked out with the weather and wind carried us quickly down the river.
Nancy_C, Sep 2025
It was wonderfil! Our guides- Mae, Travis and Cody were great! The scenery was amazing, and very relaxing! We highly reconmend the trip!
TERESA_S, Aug 2025
Be prepared to see beautiful scenery. Our guide,Mika was excellent.
We felt very safe and enjoyed the information about the area.
Dana_K, Aug 2025
A must do if you are in the Glacier area and looking for a fun and peaceful way to spend some of your time! The scenery was beautiful and we were fortunate enough to see a bear and two bald eagles! Addie was the best guide - funny and engaging throughout. Highly recommend!!!
Haralds_B, Aug 2025
Safe and scenic but a few gentle waters encountered for some fun. The guides were entertaining and fun.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We are so thrilled that you enjoyed your rafting trip with Great Northern. Our guides do there best to make sure that the trip is the highlight of your trip! We hope to see you return to Great Northern in the future.
Rai_L, Aug 2025
Great, peaceful scenic trip! Lane was knowledgable and great as our guide! The day was hot but the water is so beautiful.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We are so THRILLED that Lane gave you folks a trip to remember! We hope to have you back to Great Northern for your next visit to Glacier Park!
Mark_G, Aug 2025
In summer, the water is low and I would recommend doing the faster section. Ask them the level of whitewater level and if it is one or two, it might be a better experience. We had a good time on the easy part and the people and team did great.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We are so thrilled that you still enjoyed your rafting trip with us! End of season the water does get unfortunately slower but our guides are trained to make sure that they still make the trip fun and splashy! We are glad to hear that you still had a good time!
Erin_R, Aug 2025
This was very fun! The river was so beautiful and had different scenery throughout the trip. Our guide Maddie was entertaining and experienced. Loved the scary bear story! The whole trip was very relaxing even though it rained at the beginning of the trip.
Sandra_M, Aug 2025
The scenery is incredible! Our guide and bus driver were friendly, capable and engaging. We found our float down the middle fork easy and relaxing. A perfect ending to our visit to Glacier!!
Jocelyn_H, Aug 2025
It was wonderful to take this as an extra side adventure with our tour group. It was easy to participate as an older group. For the ones young at heart we were able to take a swim the the beautiful box canyon. Which I would highly recommend. You have the opportunity to see the area from a different prospective while having an amazing adventure.
Jane_W, Aug 2025
It was a lovely float in the pristine water and natural beauty which is Montana. Swam next to raft and cooled off - our guide Owen was personable, professional and adorable. Totally recommend this trip and Owen!
Cindy_J, Aug 2025
We took out grandson to Glacier and went on this scenic river raft float for 2 1/2 hours! So much fun for all of us! Brea our guide was AMAZING! So helpful and talkative throughout the whole experience! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Sherri_N, Jul 2025
Low-key raft trip along the Middle Fork
of the Flathead River. Our 8-year old grandson loved it - after initially thinking 2.5 hours was way too long a boat ride! It was beautiful scenery and we saw a Bald Eagle. Caden, our guide was great fun and made the trip worth it. Maybe a bit pricey for the trip but we enjoyed it.
Rae_B, Jul 2025
Beautiful views, calm waters. Our guide was informative and funny. The group of people I met were kind and friendly and we got along well. Will recommend this trip.
Dean_A, Jul 2025
It was amazing! My family and I had a great time learning about the area and seeing great views. This is a great place to take families for an activity in the area. Our tour guide was AMAZING! All the workers were so nice. We even got to go in the clear fresh water during the tour! It was a great experience, totally recommend.
Saquarra_A, Jul 2025
very pretty and calm float down the river, great way to see different parts of the park. the guides are great
Ian_S, Jul 2025
Twan was an AWESOME guide, we had a fantastic time and the scenery was amazing!! Scuba was a great driver too. Highly recommend doing this for a nice chill day
Unscramble his name and it spells want... And you WANT to go!
Torgy633, Jul 2025
Great, non whitewater float. We had a great guide, Thomas. The float had beautiful scenery and nice views if the mountains.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Torgy,
Thank you for your nice words! We are so glad you had a great time on our scenic float! We hope to see you back next summer!
Cheers!
Darell_O, Jul 2025
Gentle experience floating down the river with beautiful scenery enjoyed by all attendees would definitely do it again
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Darell,
We're going to hold you to that! :) Happy to hear you had a great time with us! We will see you next summer!
Cheers!
Tricia_B, Jul 2025
We had a great time on our river float. The scenery was stunning and our guide Bree was fantastic. We swam for few minutes. The water was freezing but worth it on a 90 degree day. It was a great way to spend a hot day in Glacier. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Tricia,
We are so happy you had a amazing day with our amazing guide Bree! Thank you for your great feedback! We would love to see you back here in our glacier water next summer!
Cheers!
hsaltsman, Jul 2025
Great staff and especially our guide, Emma. The float was just what we needed after long hikes. Water was cold but it was fun to get in the water and float alongside for a bit. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your positive feedback! We love having Emma as a part of our team and we love that you had fun on your trip with us! We hope to see you floating beside our rafts next summer too!
Cheers!
Kara_H, Jul 2025
We had a great time on this float! Our raft guide was friendly, knowledgeable and made our experience so memorable!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We are so glad you had a great time! Thank you for the wonderful review! We hope to see you again next year :)
Cheers!
April_G, Jul 2025
Excellent experience. Would definitely recommend the Great Northern Rafting. Kayden was a great guide.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We are so thirlled that you enjoyed your rafting trip with Cayden and we will pass on this information to her! We hope to have you back to Great Northern for your next visit to Glacier Park
Ziwei_H, Jul 2025
My family and I loved our scenic float! Ava was our guide and she was friendly, knowledgeable, and great with the kids in the group!! My 8 year old niece said the scenic float was her favorite part of our Montana trip. Highly recommend booking!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Ziwei,
Thank you for the positive review! It makes us so happy to hear this! We love having Ava here as a guide with us and we are happy to hear your family enjoyed having her navigate you down the river! Tell your niece we will be expecting her and you all back here with us next summer :)
Cheers!
Mark_B, Jun 2025
Great experience. Raft guides were personable and very competent. Scenery was beautiful and ride very comfortable
Lyndsey_V, Jun 2025
Very relaxing scenic river float. Guide Emma was fantastic…we didn’t see much as far as wildlife but it was still beautiful.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We are so glad that you enjoyed your rafting trip with Emma! We hope to see you again soon!
Cheers,
Great Northern Staff
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