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In order to join your Road Scholar program, which begins in Glacier National Park, you are REQUIRED to present both of the following two (2) items to park officials at the entrance gate: 1. Glacier National Park Pass Passes may be purchased at the entrance of the park or online at: https://store.usgs.gov/pass 2. Vehicle Reservation OR Service Reservation Per park regulations, a valid reservation is required for each vehicle accessing the Going-to-the-Sun Road. This includes private vehicles, taxis, shuttles, etc. Because your lodging, Motel Lake McDonald, is located on the Going-to the-Sun Road, the Road Scholar lodging reservation serves as your Service Reservation to access the Going-to-the-Sun Road. Please locate your specific program dates in the attached Service Reservation. Please download or print these documents prior to your arrival as cellular data and internet connectivity at the park entrances is VERY limited. Be prepared to show either a paper or digital copy of the attached documents and your specific program dates at the park entrance gate. Service reservations will be emailed again 2 weeks prior to program start to ensure participants have a copy. Montana Raft Company and Glacier Guides, Inc., the entity that will provide the rafting experience during this program, is required by its insurance carrier to obtain a signed liability release waiver from all program participants. Participants must sign Montana Raft Company’s liability waiver prior to participating in the rafting activity. This waiver will be included in the program preparatory materials participants will receive after enrolling in the program and must be returned prior to the program’s commencement.
United States citizens don’t need a visa for any of the countries you’ll be visiting. Non-U.S. citizens should refer to their country's requirements to ensure they have the necessary documentation for travel.
Arrival day is on Monday, September 1, 2025.
Meet the group at Motel Lake McDonald in Lake McDonald in West Glacier
Start of Trip: Motel check-in; 4:00 p.m., NO early check-in; Program Orientation at 4:30pm followed by a Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lake McDonald in West Glacier at Motel Lake McDonald
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast. Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m.
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
My Ride
Taxi
Phone: 4064074123
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Please call the company at least 2 weeks prior to arrival to schedule your ride. Return ride service should also be reserved.
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
Glacier Grab a Cab
Taxi
Phone: 4066097272
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Please call the company at least 2 weeks prior to arrival to schedule your ride. Return ride service should also be reserved.
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
Harlows
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 4067554272
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Please call the company at least 2 weeks prior to arrival to schedule your ride. Return ride service should also be reserved.
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
Kalispell Airport Taxi
Taxi
Phone: 4062538081
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Please call the company at least 2 weeks prior to arrival to schedule your ride. Return ride service should also be reserved.
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
Ride Sharing Services (Uber or Lyft)
Ride Share
Cost: Varies. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
Uber and Lyft Ride Sharing services are limited and unreliable in the Glacier National Park area. Please download the app to your cell phone before you leave home. Please note that there is no cell service or internet service available inside Glacier National Park so you must pre-schedule your return trip prior to your arrival.
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
406 Rides
Commercial Van/Shuttle
Phone: 4063091542
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Please call the company at least 2 weeks prior to arrival to schedule your ride. Return ride service should also be reserved.
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
Mountain Shuttle
Taxi
Phone: 4062122149
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Please call the company at least 2 weeks prior to arrival to schedule your ride. Return ride service should also be reserved.
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)
North Star Transport
Taxi
Phone: 4062915952
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
Please call the company at least 2 weeks prior to arrival to schedule your ride. Return ride service should also be reserved.
Arrival day is on 9/1/2025.
Meet the group at Motel Lake McDonald in Lake McDonald in West Glacier.
Start of Trip: Motel check-in; 4:00 p.m., NO early check-in; Program Orientation at 4:30pm followed by a Welcome Dinner.
Your trip ends on: Saturday, September 6, 2025 in Lake McDonald in West Glacier at Motel Lake McDonald.
End of Trip: 9:00 a.m. after breakfast. Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m..
Yes, limited free parking at Motel Lake McDonald.
Kalispell
From Kalispell travel east on US Hwy 2 through Columbia Falls and Hungry Horse. In West Glacier, turn left toward Glacier National Park. After passing through the park entrance, take a right at the first stop sign onto Going-to-the-Sun Road. Drive approximately 8 miles along the shoreline of Lake McDonald. Follow the signs to Lake McDonald Lodge and Motel Lake McDonald (300 yards from Lake McDonald Lodge).