Montana · National Park
Glacier tours, or self-guided
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
The NPS lists 7 self-guided tours, 3 visitor centers and 14 guided-style activity tags for Glacier (checked Oct 26, 2026). Commercial tour operators pay the NPS fee: $25 for commercial entrance - sedan and $75 for commercial entrance - van. 1 road or trail alert is active. Compare a real quote in the calculator.
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What commercial tours pay the NPS
| Vehicle size or group | NPS fee | Notes from NPS |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan | $25 | Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Sedan entrance fee is $25, plus $20 per person, 16 years of age or older. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. |
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $75 | Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Van entrance fee is $75 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $100 | Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Mini-bus entrance fee is $100 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $200 | Entrance fees are based on the seating capacity of the vehicle (driver not included). Commercial Motor Coach fee is $200 regardless of occupancy. The pass is good for seven days and is non-transferable. |
Source: nps.gov fees for Glacier, checked Oct 26, 2026. This is the fee operators pay, not what you pay them.
Self-guided tours the NPS publishes
Running Eagle Falls Nature Trail: Accessible Family-Friendly Walking Tour in Two Medicine
In this accessible and family-friendly short walking tour, explore native plants and their traditional uses along this trail. People have lived in this area for centuries, long before it became a Time: 10–60 min. 10 stops.
Wildlife Superpowers: Family-Friendly Walking Tour at Logan Pass
In this family-friendly short walking tour, learn about the subalpine ecosystem of Logan Pass that is home to creatures with amazing abilities. They require special adaptations to survive at this Time: 10–60 min. 5 stops.
Climate & History: A short walking tour at Logan Pass
This is a short walking tour of six exhibits at Logan Pass. Each exhibit uses an historic black and white picture to illustrate a different aspect of Glacier's changing climate. All of the exhibits Time: 10–60 min. 4 stops.
Going-to-the-Sun Road Tour
A self-guided audio tour of Going-to-the-Sun Road. Time: 2–5 h. 26 stops.
Many Glacier Hotel History Audio Tour
This is a short walking tour to three locations in and around the Many Glacier Hotel. The hotel represents the challenge of bringing a vision to life and sustaining it into the future—a challenge… Time: 20–60 min. 3 stops.
Folds, Faults, and Formations: A Drivable Geology Tour in St. Mary Valley
The rainbow of rocks that make up Glacier’s mountains aren’t just beautiful, they tell the history of their formation. This self-guided driving tour takes you to five points on the east side of the Time: 30–60 min. 5 stops.
Forest and Fire Nature Trail: A Hiking Tour in the North Fork
Welcome to the Forest and Fire Nature Trail guided tour. This tour combines a series of exhibits about wildfire at the parking area and trailhead with a short hike that offers the chance to see the… Time: 20–60 min. 6 stops.
Source: NPS API tours, checked Oct 26, 2026. These cost nothing beyond entry.
Guided-style activities the NPS tags here
- Boat Tour
- Boat Tour
- Boating
- Bus/Shuttle Guided Tour
- Guided Tours
- Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
- Horse Camping (see also camping)
- Horse Trekking
- Horseback Riding
- Junior Ranger Program
- Motorized Boating
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking
- Whitewater Rafting
Source: NPS API activity tags, checked Oct 26, 2026. A tag means the activity exists, not that a company runs it daily.
Visitor centers
- St. Mary Visitor Center (passport stamp): The St. Mary Visitor Center is located just inside the east entrance of the park near the community of St. Mary, Montana. Rangers are on duty inside to assist with trip
- Apgar Visitor Center (passport stamp): Apgar Visitor Center is located 2 miles east of the West Glacier entrance to the park. Rangers are on duty to assist with trip planning. The visitor center is the hub
- Logan Pass Visitor Center (passport stamp): The Logan Pass Visitor Center sits atop the Continental Divide at 6,646 feet. The visitor center houses exhibits on the plants and animals found in the sub-alpine region…
Source: NPS API visitor centers, checked Oct 26, 2026.
Road and trail alerts that affect tours
Park Closure Going-to-the-Sun Road Seasonal Closure
Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed for the season at Avalanche Creek on the west side of the park. On the east side, the closure is located at Jackson Glacier Overlook. Travel on open sections of the road may change at any Details on nps.gov
Source: NPS API alerts, checked Oct 26, 2026. Check the park page before you drive.
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