Madison River Guided Kayak Tour
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Bozeman, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend half a day kayaking down the Madison River during this guided excursion, ideal for participants of all skill levels looking for an alternative to the standard walking tours. Alongside a small group capped at ten, listen as your guide tells you about the local scenery, wildlife, and history, information you wouldn’t get if kayaking independently.
- Kayak down the Madison River in the company of a local guide
- Look out for local wildlife, such as deer, beaver, eagles, and more
- All experience levels are welcome—ideal for families and groups
- Small group capped at ten participants guarantees an intimate experience
What's Included
- Guided Kayak Tour
- Certified Tour Guide
- Driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 106 Village Center Lane, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA
Dry Hills Distillery is the meet and return point. We will wait 10 minutes past the meeting time for guests, at which point the tour will leave and the guest will be charged in full for the tour. Call or text with any questions
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Madison River
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Laura_F
Beautiful day with great tour guides. Eric, Jack & Katie were exceptional. The 6 miles was enough for each of us (parents, three teens 13-16) to really enjoy the adventure. Would do again and highly recommend. Felt safe. Bring waterproof camera or way to take pictures. Katie and Eric took for us.
Reviews
4.9
based on 199 reviews
Kimberley_V, Jul 2026
Super nice guides and fun time on the river, even though there was a rain storm interruption. Had a great time!!!
Earin_P, Jul 2026
Liv and Jullian were fantastic as guides. Very knowledgeable about the area and river. Kayaking down the Madison is a definite must when you visit Bozeman. Highly recommend to get out and enjoy the day on the water- doesn’t matter if beginner or novice.
William_T, Jun 2026
It was a really nice time, definitely recommend! Gorgeous scenery and perfect way to spend a half day. Watch out for rocks in the river its quite shallow at certain times.
siwalt, Jun 2026
Excellent guides and great time kayaking - highly recommend. Everything was perfect from start to finish!
Seth_O, Jun 2026
Very beginner friendly experience! I have never kayaked before and the guides were so friendly and helpful! Lovely scenery and experience down the Madison River. My husband and I had a wonderful time!
Mark_M, Jun 2026
What a great way to spend a morning. Kayaking down the Madison was so peaceful and fun. Mary was a great guide and made everything so easy. Highly recommend.
Gregg_G, Jun 2026
My 11 year old and I had the best time! Perfect length/difficulty for kids. The trip leaders were nice, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic! Highly recommend!
KatieJo_B, Jun 2026
Eric Ava And Brian were great! It was a beautiful day!
The river was calm and easy for beginners! It was a super fun experience!! Would totally recommend!!
Cori_B, Jun 2026
There is a highway right along the river so you see and hear cars the whole time.
Did not see any wildlife other than birds.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Sorry you didnt have a good time
Thomas_A, May 2026
Had a great time on this nice relaxing kayaking tour. Views were incredible and the tour guides, Zach and Abbie, were very friendly.
Laura_F, Oct 2025
Beautiful day with great tour guides. Eric, Jack & Katie were exceptional. The 6 miles was enough for each of us (parents, three teens 13-16) to really enjoy the adventure. Would do again and highly recommend. Felt safe. Bring waterproof camera or way to take pictures. Katie and Eric took for us.
Torri_C, Oct 2025
Super fun. The guides were informative and helpful. Beautiful Madison River, it felt like heaven. Peaceful and easy.
Jaclyn_B, Sep 2025
Katie, Evan and Eric were excellent! Very informative and supportive throughout the trip to make it very enjoyable for all.
Linda_S, Sep 2025
Zack, our driver, was excellent. He narrated our way to Madison River, was fun and engaging. Katie was the perfect kayak guide! Really the best, fun and chill. Quiet when we were, but also pointed things out that we might have missed. She captured amazing photos for us to share. The water is calm and has an easy current. You could be new to kayaking and have absolutely no trouble. The scenery was peaceful and breathtaking. Go.
Lisa_P, Aug 2025
Amazing trip down the river. A must do for sure!!! The river was tranquil and the guide was excellent!!
Joshua_S, Aug 2025
A great day on the Madison River ! Easy Kayak with great scenery, guides and easy to get to. Equipment was in great condition. Very accommodating staff:)
Kelley_R, Aug 2025
Katie and Kira were great guides. We had a great time and it was absolutely beautiful. 10 out of 10 recommend.
Mary_m, Aug 2025
We had a great trip with Katie and Evan. They helped get us into and out of the water and made it a fun and enjoyable experience. I would definitely recommend this to anyone experienced or otherwise. We saw bald eagles, pelicans, and countless other birds.
Amanda_S, Aug 2025
They were amazing! Jack and Katherine were super informative and kind! They made the experience great. 10/10 would go again!
Kathryn_C, Aug 2025
On the Madison River, great guides! Everything was very well organized and timely. highly recommend for all ability levels!
Nancy_B, Aug 2025
Zack and Katie were on time, friendly, knowledgeable about the area.
The kayaks were comfortable and best of all we had the mighty Madison to ourselves the entire trip. Saw bird life as well the climate was perfect. Go on Monday morning if you want the river to yourself.
Alison_A, Jul 2025
Make sure to wear sunscreen and bring water to drink. The drift was very peaceful! The tour guides were great!
stephanie_r, Jul 2025
Gorgeous scenery. The guides made the experience very easy and tons of fun. We learned so much about the area as well as we traveled to the launch point. Kayaks were very stable and we all enjoyed the trip!
Loreli_S, Jul 2025
There were just two of us on the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and understood right away that we wanted to hear about the birds, fish, river. He was super friendly. The paddle was easy and super relaxing. Anyone could do it.
Laura_M, Jun 2025
We had an awesome time, surrounded by Gods beautiful creation! Guides were so friendly and assuring, (was only my second time kayaking)! Would definitely go again!
Nicole_M, Jun 2025
The river is gentle and shallow. Not too much physical effort except to steer away from a few rocks and ripples. Some dramatic views of rockscapes and mountain sides. All in all it was very relaxing. Carly was great!
Joe_S, Jun 2025
Wonderful and easy kayaking experience! Our guides were great! Two people in our group never kayaked before and caught on quickly.
Jeanie_B, Jun 2025
Beginner kayaking people can do. Communication great. Shuttle service so nice. Equipment was great. Guides, Abbie & Zach, were friendly, pleasant, and kind. They took pictures, didn't have to worry about your phone. SSFE & TRUSTWORTHY!! YOU HAVE TO DO IT!!
Mike_S, Jun 2025
Outstanding experience! Super friendly, and made us feel at ease since this was our first kayaking experience.
Eli_R, Jun 2025
A MUST DO on any trip to Bozeman. The tour guides were professional, hard-working, and went out of their weigh to ensure we had the BEST time. Once on the water, the guides showed us countless birds, landmarks, and points-of-interest.
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