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Dates:
July 12-18, 2003 August 9-15, 2003
Length: 7 days/6 nights
Arrive/Depart: Kalispell, Montana / Kalispell,
Montana
Journey
Price: $2,690/person/double occupancy
$650/single supplement
Includes all accommodations, meals, ground transportation,
site fees, and professional guide service. Does
not include airfare, alcoholic beverages, and
guide gratuities.
Group
Size: 6-14 Travelers
Activity
Level: Moderate-High
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Your
Daily Itinerary |
| Day1
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Day
1 -- West Glacier
Arrive in Kalispell for our first
nights'
stay at historic Lake McDonald Lodge,
just a few miles inside Glacier's
west entrance and steps away from
the crystal clear waters of Lake McDonald.
Gather for an orientation meeting
and a delicious dinner in the lodge's
dining room.
Accommodations: Lake McDonald
Lodge
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2 |
Day
2 -- West Glacier
Spend the morning hiking the wonders
of
Glacier National Park through timbered
forests to hanging valleys and exhilarating
waterfalls. After a riverside picnic
lunch,
hop aboard rafts for a fun whitewater
rafting
adventure on the Middle Fork of the
Flathead River. Return to Lake McDonald
in time for
dinner and a relaxing evening.
Accommodations: Lake McDonald
Lodge |
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3 |
Day
3 -- East Glacier Park
This morning, enjoy a scenic drive
along
the stretch of the Flathead River
that forms
the southern perimeter of Glacier
National
Park. Then, saddle up for a horseback
ride
through wildflower-laden fields and
towering
pine trees, stopping along the way
for a
picnic lunch. Late afternoon, check
into
historic Glacier Park Lodge on the
east side
of the park. Relax on the porch with
grand
views of the snow-capped peaks or
stroll the beautifully manicured grounds.
Come evening, enjoy a traditional
meal, storytelling, and singing at
an authentic Blackfeet Indian tipi
camp.
Accommodations: Glacier Park
Lodge
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4 |
Day
4 -- Many Glacier
Start the day with a pleasant
boat ride
across glacially-blue Two Medicine
Lake and a scenic hike along its shores.
Blackfeet tribal member Curly Bear
Wagner joins us this morning to share
the stories, place names, and spiritual
significance his ancestors leant to
this magical landscape. Take a break
to enjoy a picnic lunch and more opportunities
for wildlife viewing as we make our
way north to the Swiss-inspired Many
Glacier Hotel on the shores of Swiftcurrent
Lake.
Accommodations: Many Glacier
Hotel
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5 |
Day
5 -- Whitefish
Today's route takes us through the
heart
of Glacier National Park along the famed
Going-to-the-Sun Road. Stop for a picnic
lunch, wildlife viewing, and a hike
to the
overlook of Hidden Lake and Trail of
the
Cedars. At day's end, settle into this
charming Montana lodge and gather for
a
delicious dinner in the town of Whitefish.
Afterwards, stroll the small shops and
galleries of the downtown area.
Accommodations: Good Medicine Lodge |
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6 |
Day
6 -- Whitefish
Spend the day experiencing the silence
and
freedom of lake kayaking on the crystal
clear waters of Flathead Lake. Paddle
along the northern scenic shoreline,
in view of
wildlife and waterfowl, and perhaps
take a
quick dip in the lake. Explore the charming
artisan community of Bigfork before
a fun
farewell dinner.
Accommodations: Good Medicine Lodge |
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7 |
Day
7 -- Depart from Kalispell
Catch flights home from Glacier
International Airport in Kalispell.
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