Top Gardiner Rafting

Experience Yellowstone from the water with a family-friendly half-day rafting trip, suitable for beginners and experienced rafters alike. You'll make your way along an 8-mile (13 km) stretch of river, passing through a mix of rapids and flat areas. Spot wildlife such as river otters and bald eagles while enjoying a swim stop along the way.

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.

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.

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.