*Please note that this is a sample itinerary, and this is a wilderness-based trip, therefore the actual itinerary may change due to water levels, fishing conditions and or weather.

July 16th | Arrival - Flathead Valley, Montana

Plan your flight to arrive at Glacier/Kalispell airport any time during the day. From the airport you can take a taxi or a shuttle to the hotel of your choice. The hotel is not included in your package and you are free to stay wherever you choose. If you wish to be closer to the Bob Marshall Wilderness, we suggest staying in Kalispell.

July 17th | Enter the Bob Marshall Wilderness

You’ll be picked up at your hotel around 6:00 am and take a 2-hour drive to Spotted Bear Ranch (transfer not included in the cost of the trip but can be arranged if you are not driving to the trailhead). After arrival, the guides and packers will sort out our gear and send it off to the trailhead to be loaded onto mules while we enjoy breakfast. After a short transfer to the trailhead you will mount up and ride about 10 miles to Hodag or Damnation Creek. You will arrive in time at camp for some fishing and introductions to the native cutthroat trout population.

July 18th | White River

Rise early and enjoy the Montana sunrise along with a breakfast around the campfire. Today is another ride into the backcountry, stopping in time to fish the late afternoon and evening on the White River.

July 19th | South Fork of the White River

After a hearty breakfast, you will have plenty of fishing options with your guide; wade fish the main river, hike and explore small tributaries with your guide. Plan to overnight on the White River and move the next day.

July 20th & 21st | Float the South Fork of the Flathead

Break camp after breakfast each morning and float down the river by raft, stopping along the way to fish the best holes. Lunch will be on the river and the group will camp at different places on the banks of the South Fork of the Flathead each night.

July 22nd | Float to take out

After breakfast, the group floats and fishes their way to the takeout point. The packer s will meet you at the takeout and you have the option to hike or ride the 2 miles back to Outfitters Roost. After a short drive back to Spotted Bear Ranch, you can clean up and enjoy a barbecue before heading back to your hotel around 7:30 – 8:00 pm. Your hotel is not included in your package.

July 23rd | Departure - Flathead Valley, Montana

After breakfast you can make your way to the airport or stay an extra day or two in the Glacier Area for more adventures on your own.

Reservations, Deposits & Payments

The deposit is 50% of the trip price unless stated differently in the trip proposal and materials (trip planner and confirmation email). In some cases, deposits are non-refundable, this depends on the destination and will be clearly noted in the trip proposal and materials as well. Deposits may be made by check or credit card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. The balance of the trip cost is due 90 days before departure, except where specified differently on individual itineraries. The balance will be charged automatically to the credit card used for the deposit, unless otherwise specified. Any changes made to the method of payment after the final balance has been collected are subject to processing fees.

A reservation form and release are required prior to departure.

All prices must be paid in U.S. dollars. Deposits are not transferable from one trip to another.

Prices quoted are based on foreign exchange values and tariffs currently in effect and prices are subject to change. Orvis Adventures reserves the right to adjust prices accordingly until the time of departure.

Planning information

When your reservation is confirmed, you will receive planning information to guide you through trip preparations. Details about arrival and departure, clothing and equipment, trip cancellation insurance, pre- and post- trip extensions, visas and documents and activities are included in the planning information.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Although cancellation fees may be higher for some trips (stated in the trip proposal and materials), the following minimum cancellation fees will apply:

For trips that include an Orvis gift card or Orvis merchandise, the retail value of the gift card or merchandise is non-refundable upon delivery. Cancellation fees cannot be waived for any reason, including health, business or personal emergencies, or weather.

We strongly urge you to purchase trip cancellation insurance.

No refunds will be made for unused portions of a trip, including late arrival or early departure. Guide fees and hotel costs are not refundable if unused as outlined in the itinerary. Orvis reserves the right to modify an itinerary due to circumstances beyond our control. In the unlikely event that Orvis must cancel a tour, all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes a full settlement.

Orvis is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation of any canceled trip, including airline tickets and visas fees.

Cancellation Insurance

Your planning information includes information for travel insurance covering cancel for any reason, cancellation for medical reasons, trip delay, medical expenses, lost baggage and medical evacuation. We urge you to obtain this coverage.

Share policies

Trip prices are based on double occupancy. Single rooms & cabins are limited. If you request a single room, a single supplement will apply as noted in the itinerary. We will confirm the single room as early as possible, but in some cases it may not be earlier than 30 days prior to the trip. If you request a roommate, we can usually pair you with another guest of the same gender, and no single supplement will apply. If you request a roommate, and one is not available, we will only charge you the single supplement if required by the lodge or facility used in the trip.

Children under 18 must share a room with a parent or other family member. In some cases this may be waived.

Passports and documents

International trips require a passport. Check your passport early and make sure it has six months validity at the time of travel. A visa is needed in some countries and we will send you complete details and instructions.

Arrival and Departure

Group transfers from a central location such as an airport are described in the itinerary, and are included in the land cost.. Transfers are not included in the land cost if you arrive early or leave after the scheduled departure day.

Equipment & Clothing

You will receive a detailed list of appropriate gear with your trip planning information.

Airline reservations

The land cost of your trip does not include airfare.

Limitation of liability

This section defines Orvis Travel’s responsibility with regard to all travel arrangements made by Orvis Travel, including individual travel and pre- and post- trip extensions. Please read it carefully.

Upon sending your deposit to Orvis Travel, you acknowledge that you have read and understand all the terms and conditions outlined here, and agree to be bound by them.

All trips that involve outdoor sporting activities such as shooting or fishing, or travel through remote places by vehicle, boat, small plane or on foot, put you at risk for accidents and serious injuries in the normal course of the activity. That is the nature of travel to such destinations and you acknowledge that you accept these hazards as a condition of participation.

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Baggage and personal effects, including items purchased, guns, fishing equipment or sporting goods are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times and no employee/agent of Orvis Travel, its subsidiaries, affiliated or associated companies is authorized to accept these for storage, safekeeping, or transportation.