Overview

Your adventure begins when you meet your Trek Travel guides at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake at 10:00 AM. After a shuttle to Coram, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch, followed by a personal bike fitting session to ensure a comfortable ride on your Trek bicycle. Today's ride will take you to Lake McDonald, the largest lake in Glacier National Park. This glacial lake is surrounded by the larger mountains in the park and filled with rainbow colored rocks. It's truly a beautiful introduction to Glacier and if you are feeling up to it, you can jump in and cool off in some glacier water before hoping back on the bike and heading to Under Canvas. At Under Canvas, you'll trade a hotel room for a safari-style tent complete with an extremely comfortable bed, luxury linens, an ensuite bathroom, and a wood burning stove to keep you warm at night. The staff will help you settle in so you can experience glamping under the stars in Big Sky country. Your guides will fill you in on what lies ahead during social hour tonight and afterwards you'll enjoy a delicious dinner at the historic Belton Chalet.

Overview

We'll get an early start today, but trust us, it will be well worth it. After a breakfast picnic prepared by your faithful guides, we'll hop in the van for a 30-minute shuttle to Lake McDonald Lodge. From here, you'll pedal your way up Going-to-the-Sun-Road. This engineering marvel was completed in 1932. It is narrow and windy, snaking around mountainsides to give you magnificent views of the surrounding peaks from every angle. You'll climb past waterfalls, rivers, wildflowers, cedar forests, and hopefully some of the local wildlife abundant in this stunning refuge. You will surely want to stop at some of the many viewpoints along the way as we climb to the top of Logan Pass (6,646 ft / 2025 m) and the Continental Divide. After a short break for photos and to add some layers, enjoy the epic descent down one of the most scenic roads in America. Your ride ends back at Lake McDonald where we will regroup before heading to a local cafe for a celebratory lunch. Afterwards, we'll shuttle back to Under Canvas to enjoy a beautiful meal under the stars.

Overview

Today, after breakfast, we'll venture back into Glacier National Park for an educational day hike led by a guide from the Glacier Institute. We'll drive up Going-to-the-Sun-Road, learning about the geology, wildlife, and cultural history of the area along the way. Your hike begins at the top of Logan Pass where you will either tackle the Highline Trail or the hike to Hidden Lake. Both come with spectacular views, and our own private guide who will share information about the alpine environment, wildlife habitat and geology that surrounds you. Please note, the park restricts hiking groups to 14 people, so if we have a large group, we'll divide up and do separate hikes. You'll enjoy a packed lunch on the trail. Once back at the trailhead, we'll head down Going to the Sun Road and make our way to the town of Whitefish, our home for the next two nights. Tonight is yours to explore Whitefish and dine at a restaurant of your choosing.

Overview

Today's ride has it all—sweeping views of lush farmland of the North Valley and the majestic mountains surrounding the Flathead Valley. The morning begins with a quiet ride around Whitefish Lake. You'll turn around when the road ends. As you pedal back toward Whitefish, you can decide whether you are up for the avid option, which is a steady five-mile climb up Big Mountain. Those who brave the climb will be rewarded with panoramic views of the peaks of Glacier National Park from the ceiling of Big Sky Country. Don't have a climb in your legs? Use the afternoon to indulge in a spa treatment, paddle on the lake, or explore town instead. Lunch is on your own in one of Whitefish’s many cafes today. Tonight, we'll gather for a farewell social hour and dinner for the grand finale to this gorgeous week of natural beauty.

Overview

It's time to say goodbye to Big Sky Country with a tranquil spin through the outskirts of Whitefish to the town of Columbia Falls and back. You’ll say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at the hotel and then continue your adventures, or if you must, take the free hotel shuttle to the airport. You may be leaving Montana, but the memories you made are sure to stay with you for a lifetime.