Top Gardiner On the Water

Succumb to the serenity of the Yellowstone River during a scenic 2-hour float on an inflated raft. With a professional guide, meander 6 miles past stunning scenery and incredible wildlife while listening to informative commentary. Bring a waterproof camera in order to capture photographs of Osprey birds and the magnificent Gallatin Mountains as you cruise down the beautiful river. This excursion is perfect for families with young children, and for those who prefer a more relaxed alternative to white water rafting.

Appease your appetite for adventure on a 2-hour rafting adventure of the Yellowstone River from Gardiner. Experience the exhilaration of rafting on the Yellowstone River without worrying about the rapids being too intense for younger travelers. Allow a professional guide to direct you to paddle hard and fast over thrilling rapids and, when you reach calmer sections of the water, stop for a refreshing swim in the Yellowstone River.

This Yellowstone River rafting trip is great for those who want to have the option for some paddling, enjoy the wildlife, and relax while floating along the northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park.

Spend a full day exploring an 18-mile (29-kilometer) stretch of the Yellowstone River just outside of Yellowstone National Park. Set off to paddle through Gardiner Town Stretch before reaching class I-III rapids, taking in beautiful scenery and wildlife and stopping for a dip in natural swimming holes along the way. Break up your rafting with a stop for lunch, then end by taking on the beautiful Yankee Jim Canyon rapids.