Tour Details & Pricing
2023 SEASON UPDATE
Oki (hello)! If you are looking for the ONLY Blackfeet Cultural Interpretive Tour in Glacier National Park, you’ve come to the right place!
Our 2023 booking calendar is now live!
Things to Note:
1.) Our office and phone line is now open Monday – Friday, 9am-3pm MST. Starting May 29th, we will be open 7 days a week. We appreciate your patience and look forward to answering any questions you might have!
2.) We are currently only offering our West Side Half Day Tour (departing from the Apgar Visitor Center) on Tuesdays & Thursdays for the months of July and August (some exceptions may occur). Our East side tours still start June 1st and are operating as normal!
3.) If the desired tour is sold out on the date you are looking for, it does NOT necessarily mean it is sold out for the season. As the date approaches, we may add availability to accommodate demand, and sometimes we have last minute cancellations. Our capacities are fluid!
4.) For any tour, you need to have a National Park Pass and our price does not include the Entrance Fee to Glacier National Park. If you are already traveling with any sort of pass (Daily/Vehicle/Senior), please bring it with you. You can find more information on passes HERE, or if you are ready to buy a pass ahead of time, please click HERE (this is not the same as a vehicle reservation – see below).
5.) If you have a CONFIRMED reservation with Sun Tours, you do NOT need a VEHICLE RESERVATION to the Going to the Sun Road. 72 hours prior to your tour, you will receive a special confirmation email from Sun Tours that will count as your vehicle reservation. Please keep in mind, this is only good for the date of your tour. Click HERE for official NPS information regarding the vehicle reservation timed entry.
6.) For the Full Day Tour (from any pickup location), the price does not include the cost of lunch, however, there is a designated lunch stop where you will have the opportunity to purchase lunch. If you would like to pack lunch and/or snacks, feel free.
7.) For the Full Day Tour (from any pickup location), the price does not include the entrance fee to the Museum of the Plains Indian. Please keep in mind this is not a guaranteed stop, due to timing of the tour, and the the cost is optional.
8.) For any tour, the child price is age 6-12. Age 5 and under is free.
Private Tour Information
1.) If you are interested in a private tour, please submit an inquiry on our contact form. We currently have a private tour waiting list that is added to daily. Once we have your request and basic information, and if the date you are looking for is available, we will reach out to confirm.
2.) If you have already submitted a contact form requesting a private tour, you have been added to our waiting list. If we have availability, we will reach out to confirm the details.
Tribal Information
If you are considering or planning to recreate outside of Glacier National Park on the Blackfeet Reservation, you must purchase a Tribal Recreation Permit. Click HERE to purchase, and if you’d like additional information from Blackfeet Fish & Wildlife, click HERE. (NOT REQUIRED ON ANY TOUR – ONLY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO HIKING, FISHING, ETC)
HALF-DAY TOUR PICKUP LOCATIONS (EAST or WEST SIDE)
St. Mary Visitor Center (East)
Spend a half-day enjoying the eastern side of Going to the Sun Road up to the top of Logan Pass. Ride along and listen to our local Blackfeet guides give an interpretation on culture, family, history, and this landscape we call home. Along the route, the bus will make several 10 to 15-minute stops on the way up to the Logan Pass Visitor Center, a longer stop on top, and usually a few on the way back down. These stops may include Two Dog Flats, Rising Sun, Wild Goose Island, Sun Point, Sunrift Gorge, Jackson Glacier, and many others.
Pickup Location
St. Mary Visitor Center – Adults: $80; Children: $45
Departs: 9:30 AM
Returns: 1:00 PM
Apgar Visitor Center (West)*
Spend a half-day exploring the west approach to the summit of Logan Pass on a comfortable bus ride, hearing local knowledge from a member of the Blackfeet Tribe. Along the way, the bus will make several 10 to 15-minute stops for spectacular views and amazing photo opportunities. These stops may include the Lake McDonald Lodge, Red Rocks, Trail of the Cedars, Birdwoman Falls, the Weeping Wall, Big Bend, and many more.
Pickup Location
Apgar Visitor Center – Adults: $90; Children: $45
Departs: 9:00 AM
Returns: 1:00 PM
*Note: Will not start until Logan Pass opens (typically opens end of June)
FULL-DAY TOUR PICKUP LOCATIONS (EAST SIDE)
Izaak Walton Inn (Essex, MT) – SUSPENDED FOR 2023
This tour starts from the high plains and covers an incredible area that is home to over 1500 species of plants, as well as multitudes of North American free-roaming wildlife, some of which include elk, deer, moose, antelope, black bears, and grizzly bears. From there, you will enter Glacier National Park from its East entrance at the St. Mary Visitor Center, and continue up on Going-to-the-Sun-Road. Take advantage of numerous photo opportunities along the route that may include stops such as Rising Sun, Deadhorse Curve, Wild Goose Island, Sunrift Gorge, Grizzly Point, Jackson Glacier Overlook, Big Bend, the Weeping Wall, and Logan Pass.
PLEASE NOTE: There is NO cell phone service at the Izaak Walton Inn or in Essex. If your party is running late and/or something happens, the easiest way to contact us is by the phone at the front desk, or before you leave West Glacier. Please try to arrive early if you can. Due to timing, our bus cannot wait more than 10 minutes.
Pickup Location – SUSPENDED FOR 2023
Izaak Walton Inn – Adults: $150; Children: $75*
Departs: 7:30 AM
Returns: 4:00 PM
*Note: Minimum of four (4) group members required
Glacier Park Lodge (East Glacier Park, MT)
This tour starts from the high plains and covers an incredible area that is home to over 1500 species of plants, as well as multitudes of North American free-roaming wildlife, some of which include elk, deer, moose, antelope, black bears, and grizzly bears. From there, you will enter Glacier National Park from its East entrance at the St. Mary Visitor Center, and continue up on Going-to-the-Sun-Road. Take advantage of numerous photo opportunities along the route that may include stops such as Rising Sun, Deadhorse Curve, Wild Goose Island, Sunrift Gorge, Grizzly Point, Jackson Glacier Overlook, Big Bend, the Weeping Wall, and Logan Pass.
Pickup Location
Glacier Park Lodge – Adults: $130; Children: $70
Departs: 8:00 AM
Returns: 3:30 PM
Glacier Peaks Hotel (Browning, MT)
This tour starts from the high plains and covers an incredible area that is home to over 1500 species of plants, as well as multitudes of North American free-roaming wildlife, some of which include elk, deer, moose, antelope, black bears, and grizzly bears. From there, you will enter Glacier National Park from its East entrance at the St. Mary Visitor Center, and continue up on Going-to-the-Sun-Road. Take advantage of numerous photo opportunities along the route that may include stops such as Rising Sun, Deadhorse Curve, Wild Goose Island, Sunrift Gorge, Grizzly Point, Jackson Glacier Overlook, Big Bend, the Weeping Wall, and Logan Pass.
Pickup Location
Glacier Peaks Hotel – Adults: $130; Children: $70
Departs: 8:30 AM
Returns: 3:00 PM
Custom Tours
Sun Tours is proud to offer private custom tours through Glacier National Park and Blackfeet Country. We can accommodate anything from small family groups to large commercial tour buses.
Typically we offer four, six, or eight-hour private tours based on what your group would like to see and do. Enjoy having the coach all to yourself, as well as more personalized conversations with our local guides in a one on one setting. You may bring food/snacks/drinks on the bus or request a lunch stop at a local eatery. Looking to hike the Highline Trail or Hidden Lake Overlook on top of Logan Pass? Our driver will drop you off and wait for your return with guaranteed priority parking. If this sounds like what you or your group may be interested in, please submit a custom tour itinerary on our contact page and we will be in touch!
*Special discounts available for large groups
Tour Essentials: What to Pack
The weather in Glacier National Park varies greatly by elevation and can change rapidly from clear sunny skies to wind, rain storms and possibly snow. As you prepare for your tour, please bring plenty of layers, especially for stops that are off the bus. In addition to your typical active vacation attire, please be sure to bring:
- Jackets
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Backpack
- Water
- Snacks
- Bearspray*
*NOTE: Bear spray is not mandatory or typically necessary. Additionally, it is considered a weapon and cannot be brought onto any commercial flights. If interested in purchasing, it can be bought at many locations in and around Glacier National Park.
Cancellation Policy:
Customers will receive a full refund (or credit) with a 7 day cancellation notice. Cancellations made 6 days or less will be charged the full price. Customers will receive a full refund (or credit) in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone or email to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
*If Sun Tours cancels a tour at any time, a full refund will be issued, no questions asked.
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