Red Bus Tours | Kalispell

Red Bus Tours

Places to Go
Tours & Sightseeing

Experience the renowned Red Buses, an exceptional means to explore and discover Glacier National Park. These vintage buses from the 1930s hold a significant place in the park’s human history and cultural heritage. Given the park’s predominantly vertical landscapes, the retractable tops of these buses offer unparalleled panoramic views of the majestic mountains and the park’s renowned Big Sky. Our knowledgeable guides, passionate about the park, are seasoned experts eager to share their love for Glacier with visitors.

With a fleet of 33 buses, Glacier boasts the world’s oldest touring vehicles. However, it’s important to note that due to their historical significance, the seats on the Red Buses are not designed to meet the standards of modern buses. Seating 16 passengers, with bench seats accommodating four people per row, the quarters are cozy with limited space. As the Red Bus tours are consistently in high demand, please understand that ample room for stretching out may not be available.

If a guest wants to book an ADA/wheelchair accessible tour, we have ADA vans available, but they are not the historic Red Buses. Each ADA van has 12 seats and space for two wheelchairs, so they can hold a maximum of 14 passengers. The ADA vans have a lift and meet all the ADA requirements on the interior.

For guest who are hearing impaired, we offer a Visual Companion Guide, which is a mile-by-mile guide (with some pictures in included) of the road that the tour follow. The guest will be able to read a description of what the driver will be discussing and pointing out.

Upcoming Events

23rd Annual John White Series

January through February

The 23rd edition of this popular speaker series runs over four Sundays in January and February 2025. Hear from Montana’s Troubador Jack Gladstone, an anthropologist-ethnohistorian Sally Thompson, traditional knowledge keepers Aspen and Cameron Decker, and a storyteller of amazing natural history Denny Olson.

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Brash Rodeo Winter Series 2024-25

November – March:

Rodeo has been a part of Montana’s culture since the first cowboys arrived over 150 years ago. This event includes bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, steer riding, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping, calf roping, and chute dogging. Brash Rodeo is Western Montana’s longest-running series open rodeo.

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Bar stool races, Cabin Fever Days, Martin City
February 15, 2025

Cabin Fever Days

The Cabin Fever Days is a local non-profit fundraiser, which benefits the Canyon QRU (Quick Response Unit), Martin City Volunteer Fire Department, Canyon Kids Christmas Fund and the Canyon Community Group and more! Not only is Cabin Fever Days a great time, but it’s also for a great cause. Cabin Fever Days Events take place in Martin City, Hungry Horse, and Coram, Montana. The Barstool Ski Races are right on Central Avenue in Martin City. The street is closed to traffic and covered with snow. The raceway is lined with hay bales to keep the crowds at bay. Many additional activities such a music, competitions and more occur at the several taverns in Bad Rock Canyon – Stonefly Lounge, Packers Roost, Southfork Saloon, Deerlick Saloon, and the Dam Town Tavern.

Cabin Fever Days events begin Friday, February 14th, and continue until Sunday, February 16th. The World Championship Barstool Ski Races on Sugar Hill is on Saturday, February 15th. 

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February 22, 2025

Whitefish Skijoring in Kalispell

SkiJoring is a timed winter team sport in which a horse and rider pull a skier at high speed on a racecourse with jumps, gates and rings the skier has to navigate. Over the past 10 years, this sport has exploded nationwide with races held almost every weekend throughout the winter. The majority of races are in Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. Whitefish Skijoring in Kalispell is an exhilarating event bringing together the horse world and the ski world on February 22 through 24, 2025 with games with drinks, food, fire, horses, and skiers!

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March 14, 2025

St Patrick’s Day Celebration & Pub Crawl

Get ready to paint the town green at Brannigan’s Pub and join the exciting St. Patrick’s Day extravaganza from March 14 through 17, 2025. Live music, great fun, costume contests, and the best Irish food around, including traditional dishes like corned beef and cabbage, pasties, and bangers and mash. Enjoy the pub crawl on March 16, 2025. giveaways, and more! Located in the loading dock off 1st Ave East and Central Ave, Brannigan’s Pub is the go-to destination for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day bash. Let the shenanigans begin! Sláinte!

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June 2, 2025

Montana High School Rodeo Finals

The Montana State High School Rodeo Finals are making Kalispell their home for the next four years. The finals are scheduled for June 2-7, 2025, at the Majestic Valley Arena. Approximately 200 of the state’s top high school rodeo athletes and their families from across Montana will be in the Flathead the first week in June. After state finals, the top four go on to represent Montana at the National High School Rodeo Finals in Rock Springs Wyoming. More information on the schedule can be found on the MHSRA website.

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