Glacier National Park - West Side Driving Tour(excludes Sun Road)
Overview
Let us handle the driving while you take in the breathtaking beauty of Glacier National Park on this full-day West Glacier tour, complete with pickup from your hotel. You’ll enjoy stunning views, scenic drives, and plenty of opportunities to stop for photos in nature’s most picturesque settings. Highlights include Apgar Village, Belton Bridge, Lake McDonald Lodge. A delicious lunch from Park Provisions is included, and we’ll help you navigate the summer crowds so you can relax and enjoy the experience. Choose to stop at a charming huckleberry gift shop or unwind with a tasting at Glacier Distilling—this tour is the perfect way to see it all.
This tour is not always private. If you would like a private tour contact us.
What's Included
- Lunch ciabatta sandwiches (veg/GF options), drinks, and snacks—perfect for a day in the park!
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water We bring cool drinks for all of our guests.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to the Park Included
- Official Guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Location: We will work out a convenient meeting place or pick up at your hotel! We pick up in Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls so don't worry if your lodging isn't listed.
What To Expect
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Apgar
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake McDonald
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- What to Bring: Outdoor Clothing including jacket, water resistant footwear, hat, a water bottle, and a camera. We also love appetites for adventure!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. ciabatta sandwiches (veg/GF options), drinks, and snacks—perfect for a day in the park!.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water. We bring cool drinks for all of our guests.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Entrance to the Park Included.
- Official Guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Glacier National Park - West Side Driving Tour(excludes Sun Road) is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Glacier National Park – West Side Driving Tour(excludes Sun Road) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunchciabatta sandwiches (veg/GF options), drinks, and snacks—perfect for a day in the park!
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled waterWe bring cool drinks for all of our guests.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to the Park Included
- Official Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- What to Bring: Outdoor Clothing including jacket, water resistant footwear, hat, a water bottle, and a camera. We also love appetites for adventure!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
