Top Montana 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.

Take a break from sightseeing and rushing from place to place and spend a few hours floating on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River. This relaxing and rejuventating tour takes place on the boundary to Glacier National Park. Enjoy the scenery as you float and, with luck, spot some wildlife along the way.

The Bitterroot National Forest is an incredibly beautiful and rugged place with amazing mountains and deep glacial canyons. The trails are not always well maintained, and often times seasonal creeks will deter folks who aren't used to water crossings. You'll be glad you brought a guide along! The hike and packraft float is an experience unique to Bitterroot Backpacking. You will not find any other guide or company providing this service! (And if you do, they probably found the idea here!)

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.

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.

If there’s one surefire way to get away from the crowds in Glacier National Park, it’s getting on the water. And with this whitewater rafting experience, you’re not just guaranteed spectacular views, immersion in nature, and a high-adrenaline time on class II-III rapids—you’ll also get an off-grid barbecue dinner, your reward after an awesome day’s adventure.

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.

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.

Get out into the Montana backcountry on this guided hiking and packrafting tour. Taking the path less traveled, you’ll go for a 3-mile (one-way) hike along a glacial canyon, deep in the Bitterroot National Forest. An alpine lake waits at the finish line, where you’ll inflate your packrafts and hit the water. Take a backpacking-style lunch (plus coffee/tea) provided by your guide before lacing up your boots once more.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Montana with this full-day floating and rafting tour from West Glacier. Unwind and take in the views as you float—and challenge yourself on Class II and III rapids—on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, which borders Glacier National Park. During the day, you'll make a stop to refuel with a barbecue lunch on the riverbank.