Packaged Vacation Options

A family vacation can be tricky to plan if you are trying to accommodate a variety of different tastes in outdoor activities. Fortunately Swan Mountain Outfitters, along with our business partners, have teamed up to offer a wide range of guided Montana trips that the whole family will enjoy.

Vacation packages are a great way to get it all done while saving yourself some money and the hassle of having to call multiple different providers to set up all the activities your family wants to do:

NEW FOR 2010! Glacier's Grand Heritage Tour
Explore Glacier National Park the way its first visitors did nearly a century ago.A once-in-a-lifetime tour encompassing historic modes of travel through the park and historic front and back country lodges recreate the early 1900's experience; board a restored Red bus for a ride from the historic Belton Chalet to Lake McDonald; step onto the historic steam-powered DeSmet and be motored to the shore of Lake McDonald Lodge; ride horseback to a well-preserved backcountry chalet high in the mountains of Glacier; hike to a glacier or over a mountain pass.Naturalist guides provide interpretation and the richest park experience offered since the turn of the 20^th century.

CHOOSE ONE OF TWO TOURS:
TOUR 1: The Grand Heritage East tour begins at the historic Belton Chalet on August 11, 2010, ultimately reaching Many Glacier Hotel via the Granite Park Chalet, with a hike over Swiftcurrent pass into Many Glacier valley.$2700 per couple, limit 12 participants.

TOUR 2: The Grand Heritage West tour begins at the historic Belton Chalet on August 18, 2010, ultimately reaching Sperry Chalet with an optional hike to the Sperry Glacier and two nights at this backcountry chalet.$2850 per couple, limit 14 participants.

All nights of this five-day, four night tour are spent in the historic chalets and lodges that were built by the Great Northern Railway for early 20^th century travelers.Tours are all inclusive – all meals, transportation, luggage transport, and gratuities are included.Tour sizes are small, guaranteeing an intimate experience.The Grand Heritage Tours are official Glacier Centennial events, and are offered by the historic Belton Chalet, Belton Chalets Inc, Glacier Park Inc, Glacier Park Boat Company, Glacier Guides, Montana House, Sun Tours, and Swan Mountain Outfitters.For more details or to secure your spot, call the Belton Chalet, 406-888-5000, x10 or email events@beltonchalet.com.

Saddle Paddle Trips
Horseback rides in Glacier National Park are one of the best ways to explore the Park's hidden treasures. But, on a hot summer day, what could be better than a horseback ride in the morning followed by a whitewater rafting trip in the afternoon? Swan Mountain Outfitters is pleased to offer saddle paddle vacation packages with the following Flathead River rafting companies:

• Great Northern Rafting Company
• Montana Raft Company
• Wild River Adventures

Ride and Hike Trips
For as long as Glacier has been around, horses have been one of the primary means of exploring the Park. Yet, since horses are not allowed to stay overnight in the backcountry, horseback rides in Glacier are restricted to single day excursions. However, by teaming up with Glacier Wilderness Guides, Swan Mountain Outfitters can provide you and your family a unique, guided trip in Glacier.

You, along with your Glacier Wilderness Guide, will start out by taking our horses to Sperry Chalet or any destination of your choosing. Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery while the horses do the hard work getting you and your gear to some tough locations. Once the horses have taken you as far as they can go, you will dismount and say goodbye to the horses. From here, you and your guide are free to explore the backcountry for anywhere from two days to a week. The ride and hike trips are completely customizable so pricing will depend on how many people are in your group and the amount of time you want to stay in the great wide wilderness.

Luxury Hotel Stay with Adventure Package of Activities
Your adventure begins with a stay at the famous Belton Chalet. This will serve as your headquarters as you explore Glacier National Park's many wonderful activities. Packages are customizable, but basically include accommodation at the Belton and a variety of activities such as a two hour horseback ride at any Swan Mountain Outfitters stable, a half day (three to four hour) white water rafting trip, and a red bus tour of the Park.

Fishing Northwest Montana
The Middle and North Forks of the Flathead River make a great day of fishing for many Glacier visitors. Why not combine it with a fishing float trip with Swan Mountain Outfitters down the Swan River? The Swan River is also wild and scenic, and presents a very different fishing experience than the Flathead. You will fish one day on the Flathead River and one on the Swan River.

The Ultimate Adventurer's Vacation
For those looking for the finest of Montana Adventure vacations, look no further. Lucky vacationers selecting this trip will first go on a three day, two night float trip on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River with one of our rafting company partners. We will then pick you up and bring you to Swan Mountain Outfitters' base camp in the Swan Valley for a three day two night horseback pack trip into the Bob Marshall. This combines the very best features of a float and horseback vacation into one vacation package. Availability of these one-of-a-kind trips is very limited.

The beauty of packaged vacation options is that the sky is the limit in terms of the possibilities. From unique lodging options in the backcountry chalets or old historic hotels to guided trips to the best Montana fly fishing holes, we can combine our Glacier National Park horseback rides with nearly any activity to make your family vacation truly unique and memorable.