Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road Self-Guided Tour

Name: Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road Self-Guided Tour
Brand: Cool Shore Excursions
SKU: 1147590
Price: 9.99 USD
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Rating: 4.28 (29 reviews)

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10 to 11 hours (approx.)

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Overview

Drive one of the most spectacular roads in the world—Going-to-the-Sun Road—and experience Glacier National Park’s dramatic landscapes at your own pace. Wind past glacial valleys, turquoise lakes, cascading waterfalls, and rugged alpine peaks while narration shares captivating stories about the park’s wildlife, geology, and history.

Start from either entrance and enjoy total flexibility to stop for short hikes like Trail of the Cedars or Hidden Lake Overlook, spot mountain goats and bighorn sheep, capture panoramic photos, or pause at wildflower-filled meadows. Use offline GPS navigation, follow insider tips, and revisit anytime with lifetime access.

Highlights include Logan Pass, St. Mary Lake, Wild Goose Island, Weeping Wall, Rising Sun, and countless scenic pull-offs.

Download the tour, hit the road, and explore Glacier’s breathtaking beauty—on your terms, with every mile offering a new view.

What's Included

Tours NEVER expire
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

Private Transportation
Meals & Refreshments

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West Glacier
MT 59936, USA

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West Glacier

The gateway town just outside of the west Going to the Sun entrance. If you need to pick up anything, like coffee, gas, or bear spray, West Glacier is the last full-service town you'll see until the end of your 2 hour Going to the Sun drive.

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Apgar

At the Apgar Visitor Center, you can browse exhibits, do some trip planning, stop by the restroom, and refill your water bottle. It’s also where you can board the Going to the Sun Shuttle. Apgar village has a cafe, gift shop, supply store, and more.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lake McDonald

This is where you'll take in your first views of Lake McDonald, the largest lake in Glacier National Park.

5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Apgar Beach on Lake McDonald

This quick stop lets visitors walk along the pebbly shores of McDonald Lake, admiring its famous rainbow rocks.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sprague Creek Campground

This shady, lakeside campground has many picnic tables for your enjoyment.

5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lake McDonald Lodge

Originally called the Lewis Glacier Hotel, it was built in 1914 by prospector John Lewis. This fine example of parkitecture, is made of local stone and cedar.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

McDonald Falls

McDonald Falls is one of two short, but beautiful rushing waterfalls located along the McDonald Creek Trail. The blue-green water and white foam is especially stunning on clear, sunny days.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sacred Dancing Cascade

The second of the two cascading McDonald Creek falls. Visitors can either stop at each roadside pullover, or just take the McDonald's Creek Trail to visit both. If you turn around at McDonald's fall, the total time is only one hour, and about a mile long.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Trail of the Cedars

The Trail of the Cedars is renowned for its Western Red Cedar and Hemlock rainforest. The Ttrail is an easy, flat, half-mile loop, although many hikers will choose to continue on to Avalanche Lake.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Avalanche Lake

To reach the famous lake, hikers will start at the Trail of the Cedars Trailhead. At four-and-a-half miles, or just over seven kilometers, the Avalanche Lake Trail passes through more rainforest, multiple waterfalls, and up to a crystal clear glacial lake, reflecting Avalanche Peak.

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Red Rock Point

These rocks are made of compacted clay and oxidized iron, giving them their rusty red color. This roadside stop features the clear-blue waters of McDonald Creek, cascading over the red Grinnell rocks.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mount Cannon

This is the overlook for the snow-dusted Mount Cannon. This triple-peaked mountain was formerly known as Mount Goat until 1901, when two daring newlyweds became the first people to summit it.

5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Garden Wall

This overlook allows you to get a first view of the Mc Donald Valley before heading up to the higher altitiudes of the Garden Wall.

5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Loop Trailhead

The Loop is the steepest hairpin turn on the entire road, and a major highlight for hikers. It’s the trailhead for some of the park’s most famous trails, like The Loop, Granite Park, and the Highline.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bird Woman Falls

Fed by snowmelt from Mount Oberlin and Mount Cannon, the falls are especially spectacular in late spring and early summer. From the overlook, Bird Woman Falls, at 960 feet, is across the valley.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Paradise Meadow

Paradise Meadow overlook is a quick roadside stop that lets visitors see across the rolling hills and valleys of Glacier. In spring, a blanket of vibrant wildflowers covers the hillside.

5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Oberlin Bend

Oberlin Bend offers a ten minutes boardwalk trail offering great views of Logan Pass, the Mc Donald Valley, and, sometimes, the local mascots, Glacier's mountain goats.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Logan Pass

At a whopping 6,600 feet above sea level, Logan Pass is the highest elevation on the road. There's a lot to see and do here, including several famous trails and the Logan Pass Visitor Center.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Highline Trail (pass by)

One of the most popular trails on the Going-to-the-Sun Road, the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park is a spectacular 11.8-mile path that follows the Continental Divide, offering breathtaking views of alpine meadows, rugged mountain peaks, and diverse wildlife.

Lunch Creek

Hidden in a hairpin turn, Lunch Creek Pullover is where water cascades down Pollock Mountain. Take a short walk down to the observation deck to take in the sights and sounds.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piegan Pass (pass by)

Piegan Pass is a popular hike, but at over nine miles long, it’s definitely a full-day adventure. First, the trail follows along Siyeh Creek, through a thick, spruce-fir forest, and up to the barren, rocky pass between Siyeh and the Cataract Mountains.

Jackson Glacier Overlook

Jackson Glacier Overlook is where you can see Jackson, the park’s 7th largest remaining glacier, and learn a little about glaciers and their fate in the park.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Mary Falls (pass by)

If you’re up for a short hike, we highly recommed the St. Mary Falls Trail. It’s only one-and-a-half miles to the falls and back, with less than 200 feet of elevation change. If you want to double your falls, you can take the trail down to Virginia Falls, for a total of three miles round trip.

Siyeh Pass

This quick hike is great to take on its own, or with St. Mary's falls. It’s just over a mile to Baring Falls and back.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sun Point Nature Trail (pass by)

The picture-perfect promontory of Sun Point is a great place to look out over St. Mary lake. You may also want to set out on the Sun Point Nature Trail, a two-mile, or three-kilometer hike that offers stunning views of Saint Mary Lake, Baring Falls, and Red Eagle Mountain.

Wild Goose Island Lookout

Wild Goose Island lookout is a great place to stop and practice your photography skills. From left to right, you’ll see the following mountains: Red Eagle, Mahtotopa, Little Chief, Dusty Star, and Citadel.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Narrows

This overlook looks our at The Narrows and The Golden Staircase, the narrowest channel of the lake and the retaining wall built to support the banks.

5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rising Sun Boat Dock

This is a great spot to dip your toes in the waters of St. Mary Lake, watch boaters, or maybe even set sail yourself.

5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rising Sun Picnic Area

This lakeside picnic area is one of the final stops before exiting the eastern Going-to-the-Sun gate.

5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Saint Mary Visitor Center

At the St. Mary Visitor Cnter, you can browse the bookstore and exhibits, and watch a film on the history of the park. You can also swing by the restroom and fill up your water bottles.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Saint Mary Historic Ranger Station

This "secret stop" is missed by most people. Only about 500 feet down Beaver Pond Trail, this historic ranger station was built in 1913 and housed one of the earliest park rangers.

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Additional Starting Points: Columbia, Middle Fork, Baab, Kiowa and Wetzel
Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.

Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
No vehicle reservations required as of 2026 — park pass still required at the gate
Road is seasonal — typically open late spring through mid-fall; exact dates depend on snow and weather; check NPS site
Best time to visit: July–August (full access); September for fewer crowds; go early morning or late afternoon to avoid peak traffic
Logan Pass parking is limited to 3 hours — if doing longer hikes like the Highline Trail, book a shuttle reservation (opens on a rolling 60-day window)
Vehicle size limits: no vehicles longer than 21 ft or wider than 8 ft between Avalanche Creek and Rising Sun; vehicles over 10 ft tall may have difficulty west of Logan Pass
Main safety concerns: falls at overlooks, fast-changing weather, and bears — bring layers and bear spray (rentable at Kalispell Airport or Apgar Village)
Food and restrooms are limited and seasonal — pack water and snacks

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road Self-Guided Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road Self-Guided Tour?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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).

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

The following is included:

Tours NEVER expire.
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.

The following is NOT included:

Private Transportation.
Meals & Refreshments.

Apr 2025

Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025

Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?

If 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 2025

Q: Is this an accessible tour?

Accessibility information for the Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road Self-Guided Tour is as follows:

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Glacier National Park Going-to-the-Sun Road Self-Guided Tour 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 2024

Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?

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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.

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