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Glacier National Park
Getting Around

Most visitors who come to Glacier National Park explore the park with their car or RV. Size restrictions on vehicles may prevent vehicles from driving the historic Going-to-the Sun Road. There are alternative travel and tour options for oversized vehicles and for visitors who come to the park without a vehicle. Each option serves a different function and purpose, so explore what best fits your needs while visiting the park.

 
The Morning Eagle on Josephine Lake

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The Morning Eagle

By Boat

Boat tours with commentary are available to take visitors deep into the park at Many Glacier, Two Medicine, Rising Sun, and Lake McDonald. Optional guided hikes and small boat rentals are also available. Please contact Glacier Park Boat Co. at (406) 257-2426 for more information.
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Glacier's shuttle

David Restivo, NPS

Glacier's shuttle

Glacier's Shuttle System

Glacier National Park's shuttle system is a point-to-point transportation service only, and operates only on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Our shuttles are accessible with wheelchair lifts and lock downs. The shuttle is optional and is not mandatory.
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Glacier Park, Inc. shuttle

David Restivo, NPS

Glacier Park, Inc. Shuttle

Glacier Park, Inc. Shuttles

Glacier Park, Inc. operates a shuttle service to various destinations on the east side of the park. Two (2) of their vehicles are equipped with wheelchair lifts and lock down capabilities for several wheelchairs. Please call them at (406) 892-2525 for more information or to make reservations.
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Horses

David Restivo, NPS

Horses in Many Glacier

Horseback Rides

Looking to explore Glacier on horseback? Guided Horseback trips are available inside the park at Many Glacier and Lake McDonald. Please contact Swan Mountain Outfitters for more information at 1-877-888-5557.
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Sun Tours

David Restivo, NPS

Sun Tours

The Blackfeet Perspective

Learn about the Blackfeet Indian culture. Travel in comfortable 25-seat passenger buses equipped with large windows and air conditioning that are also accessible with ramps and lock downs. For information and reservations, please call Sun Tours at: 1-800-786-9220.
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Red Bus

David Restivo, NPS

Red Bus

Take a Ride on a Red Bus

Glacier Park Inc. also offers tours throughout the park. Sit back and enjoy the park’s spectacular scenery in a historic Red Bus. On clear days, the canvas roofs are rolled back and transformed into convertible buses. For information, destinations, and reservations, please call Glacier Park Inc., at (406) 892-2525.
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Lake McDonald  

Did You Know?
Lake McDonald is the largest lake in the park with a length of 10 miles and a depth of 472 feet. The glacier that carved the Lake McDonald valley is estimated to have been around 2,200 feet thick.

Last Updated: June 08, 2009 at 12:45 EST