10 Most Unique Montana Tours To Experience The Best Of This Iconic State

Montana is a great place to visit any time of the year as it has a lot to offer. From its abundant wildlife to its stunning scenery and many outdoor adventures, this state has everything you need for a memorable vacation. With the abundance of things to see and do here, it can be overwhelming to decide where to start and you may not have much time to experience them all. To make that easier and ensure you have the best experience in Montana, here are some unique tours for a memorable time in this mountain state.


10/10 Montana Old West Ghost Towns Private VIP Tour

Montana isn’t just about mountains and wildlife. The state is also dotted with impressive ghost towns that shed more light on Montana’s Wild West history. On this private tour, visitors are taken to the state’s impressive ghost towns, where they can see the remains of the towns that once boomed in the area during the gold rush era.

  • Trip:
    Montana Old West Ghost Towns Private VIP Tour – From West Yellowstone MT

  • Duration:
    7 to 9 hours

  • Costs:
    From $350 per adult

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9/10 Half-Day Whitewater Rafting Tour in Glacier National Park

White water rafting is a popular activity in Montana as the state has several bodies of water with exciting rapids. The Flathead River is one of the best rivers to enjoy this activity and this tour takes adventurers to the best part of the river. The whitewater rafting adventure encounters class II and class III rapids during the eight mile adventure. In addition to the thrill, the scenic views of the surrounding forests, mountains and crystal clear water make the experience even more unique.

  • Trip:
    Half day white water rafting trip

  • Duration:
    2 hours 30 minutes

  • Costs:
    From $94.88 per adult

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8/10 Private wildlife and wolf tour

Montana’s wildlife is interesting and worth exploring, and this tour is a great way to experience it. The tour will be based in Yellowstone and will take visitors through an exciting day of wildlife viewing. Some wildlife in Yellowstone, like wolves, can be difficult to see, but with the help of an experienced guide, some of them and others, such as wolfs, can be seen. B. moose, bison, mountain goats and some birds. In search of wildlife, one will pass some stunning natural attractions in the park, such as B. Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower Fall.

  • Trip:
    Wildlife & Wolf Private Tour

  • Duration:
    5 to 6 hours

  • Costs:
    From $849 per group (up to 5)

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7/10 2-hour rafting on the Yellowstone River

Montana has many rivers for whitewater rafting, but the Yellowstone River offers unique scenery and rapids that offer adventurers a thrilling ride. Here you will encounter Class II and III rapids and many obstacles to maneuver. However, some parts of the river are calm, allowing visitors to swim calmly and see the scenic scenery.

  • Trip:
    2 hours rafting on the Yellowstone River

  • Duration:
    2 hours

  • Costs:
    From $85 per adult

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6/10 Guided horseback ride through the Blue Flower Trail

Montana is a great place to experience horseback riding and this tour is a great opportunity to have that experience. The tour takes visitors through the Blue Flower Trail, where you can see beautiful flowers, stunning wildlife, and mountain scenery throughout the ride. The tour includes multiple stops, photo sessions, and a history of the area’s wildlife.

  • Trip:
    Guided horseback ride through the Blue Flower Trail

  • Duration:
    2 hours

  • Costs:
    From $75 per adult

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5/10 Full day private hike in Yellowstone National Park

Hiking is one of the best ways to see the natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park. While you can just walk into the park and hike the trails individually, it’s more interesting if you do so in the company of an interesting guide and other people. On this tour, experienced outdoor guides lead visitors through the best trails in the park. On the trek, visitors can see the views of high mountains, interesting wildlife, and many other natural attractions that can be found in the park.

  • Trip:
    Full day private hike in Yellowstone National Park

  • Duration:
    8 hours

  • Costs:
    From $475 per adult

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4/10 Full Day Private Tour of Yellowstone

Yellowstone is 2.2 million acres and there is plenty to see and do in the park, from wildlife to geothermal creations, waterfalls, hiking trails and more. To get the most of this park in a limited amount of time, one needs an itinerary that covers the best experiences to have in this park. Not only does this tour provide a comprehensive itinerary through the park, but an experienced guide will take visitors through all the must-see attractions and entertain them with interesting conversations.

  • Trip:
    Full Day Guided Yellowstone Day Tour

  • Duration:
    11 hours

  • Costs:
    From $299 per adult

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Related: Visiting Yellowstone? Here are 10 things beginners should do

3/10 Snowshoe and cross-country ski tours in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is one of the country’s most popular winter destinations, and this tour offers visitors an amazing time visiting this part of Montana. This tour takes visitors through some of the most beautiful parts of the park, where they can also go snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

  • Trip:
    Snowshoe and cross-country ski tours in Glacier National Park

  • Duration:
    3 to 4 hours

  • Costs:
    From $315 per adult

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See also: Yellowstone in winter? Consider a ski or snowshoe tour

2/10 Hike and Packraft: Bitterroot National Forest

Bitterroot National Forest is a scenic part of Montana well worth exploring. Hiking is the best in this scenic area and this tour not only features hiking but also packrafting to make the experience even more memorable. On the tour, visitors hike and see stunning lake, beautiful mountains and waterfalls. With an experienced guide, great views and a delicious lunch, this experience is sure to be amazing.

  • Trip:
    Hike and Packraft: Bitterroot National Forest

  • Duration:
    7 hours

  • Costs:
    From $167 per adult

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1/10 Private Evening/Sunset Wildlife Encountering Tour

Most animals are active at dusk, making this the perfect time for a Yellowstone wildlife tour. An evening wildlife tour allows visitors to see the scenic Yellowstone sunset, which then continues with great views of the park’s stunning wildlife. On this tour, visitors are taken to the Lamar Valley where there are many sightings of a variety of animals from grizzly bears to wolves, herds of bison, pronghorn, badgers, coyotes and bald eagles.

  • Trip:
    Private Evening/Sunset Wildlife Encountering Tour

  • Duration:
    4 hours

  • Costs:
    From $400 per adult

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