Montana Whitewater Half Day Raft Trip - Yellowstone River
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Gardiner, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Beginner- and family-friendly tour, suitable for all levels of experience
- All safety gear will be provided
- Wetsuits are available to borrow, free of charge
- Tour departs from a riverfront location in Gardiner near lodging and campgrounds
What's Included
- Yellowstone River Raft Trip
- Wetsuit, Booties, Helmet, Paddle, Splash Top
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 603 Scott St W, Gardiner, MT 59030, USA
Please arrive at our Yellowstone River office at 603 Scott Street Gardiner, MT 59030 across from the Super 8 and right outside the North Entrance to YNP!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
1
Yellowstone River
2
Yellowstone River Picnic Area
3
Yellowstone Country
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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
Kevin_D
Great guide, Garrett! Wonderful experience for the entire family. Would highly recommend this for all. Great stories and information. Had us laughing and smiling the entire trip.
Reviews
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Linda_L, Jul 2026
The trip is quite long. The boat is very crowded and the back seat is only 2/3 because of a 1 1/2” pole at your lower back
And if the person in front of you takes up more than their share you are contorted the entire time. If you point this out to the manager he just shrugs. There are some newer rafts that do not have the bar but if your boat has one do not sit in that row. The van that takes you to and from the landing is not in the greatest shape with broken door handles. You have to help carry the boat in mud up a hill. The whole affair is an
Accident waiting to happen.
Rachael_O, Jul 2026
Our family group consisted of three generations ages 9 to 76…all had great trip down the Yellowstone River. It was my son’s favorite part of our trip to Yellowstone!
Giovanni_Z, Jul 2026
This is a fun rafting tour on the river, but it’s not extreme sports, but I enjoyed the scenery and being on the river is well worth it! The team has the experience down to a science!
Vicki_N, Jul 2026
Great time, beautiful river, got wet, lots of little rapids.. it was exciting. Will do it again . So Blessed thank you Lord Jesus
Mitch_B, Jul 2026
It was well organized which made the trip fun. It was a little on the short side, but a good mix of relaxing and rapids.
Stephanie_G, Jul 2026
Olive was a great guide. This rafting experience was fun for the whole family. We all enjoyed it- ages 10-70.
Rick_L, Jul 2026
Our river guide (Olive) was knowledgeable, fun, and relaxed.
We saw a couple of Bald Eagles and some Elk while making our way down that beautiful river.
Great fun for all!
Jennifer_S, Jul 2026
We had an awesome time with Bo during our whitewater rafting trip! He was great with our 9 year old, hitting just the right amount of rapids. It ended up being her favorite part of our week long trip in Yellowstone. The scenery was beautiful and Bo was very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this trip!
Kevin_D, Jul 2026
We had a blast Garrett was a cool
Guy and made the trip very enjoyable. Highly recommend. We were 1st timers and definitely will do it again
Larisa_S, Jul 2026
This was so fun. Our guide was great and the scenery was beautiful. It was a perfect trip for first timers on the rapids.
Shara_G, Jul 2026
Abby was an excellent guide and made things fun for everyone on the raft. She knew quite a bit about the area as well. My kids ranged from 7-19 and they all had a blast!
Robert_E, Jun 2026
Amazing experience for all ages. The guide was amazing 👏 and very engaging. This trip was great for all ages from 8 to 80
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Wonderful to hear! Glad y'all had a great trip!
JulieAnne_S, Jun 2026
This trip was a great start for white water rafting for my 8 and 10 year olds. The rapids were fun and exciting but not too much for them. Our guide, Josie, was terrific and let them play a swim game and even row! The trip to and from was quick and efficient. We had a great time!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Josie is one of our finest! She rocks it out on the river. Thanks for coming out!
Holly_K, Jun 2026
It was very fun, although I feel like they should put in the description that customers are expected to carry the heavy raft down a windy, gravel hill. I was not expecting that and have weight lifting limitations, that was the most difficult part of the experience and I felt worn out before we even started.
It would also be helpful if they specified what people should wear, and a little more descriptive of what they will be wearing/changing into, as it was a guessing game until we arrived at the meeting spot. I did Google what to wear for this type of activity and found a general answer there that was helpful.
Totally fun though! Should just be a little more descriptive (for beginners) is my only complaint.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We hate that walk too! We do our best to make it as viable as possible for all. Hopefully one day they let us build a slide down it. Our website is jam packed with information, but I am sorry that the information needed was hard to find. Glad you had a good time overall!
Katelyn_G, Jun 2026
You can tell everyone loves their job and it’s a well oiled machine, staff is amazing. Mya is the coolest and worked well with the parents and kids on the trip with the low tides and providing fun. If you’re worried about kids, they are super accommodating. We even got a history lesson and tour and some info about the area. I can’t recommend this enough.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We really do love our work! Nothing better than being on the river with other folks and enjoying the outdoors! Thanks for coming out with us!
Cristina_S, Jun 2026
We went with Garret, he was chill and fun. My big kids had alot of fun riding the bull he gor us on some nice waves.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Garrett is the epitome of a chiller! Thanks for coming!
Bruce_D, Jun 2026
The trip was very well organized.
The water is very cold high 40s. They supply you with everything needed including wet suits and booties. This is about two hours on the river and a 10 minute drive each way. The trip is very well organized.
We had a high of mid-level 3 rapids.
They have clean bathrooms and changing rooms. I highly recommend this for all ages, assuming they’re in decent shape.
Kelly_G, Jun 2026
Very well-organized and efficient. The guides were very helpful and fun to talk to. The rapids were just right for our 12- and 15-year olds. Have one or two spots to jump out and swim if you want to. Wet suits were super helpful with the cold water! Abbey was our guide and she was great!
Anonymous, Jun 2026
What an incredible experience! This was our first time whitewater rafting in Montana, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip.
Our guide, Brian, was absolutely fantastic. He was knowledgeable, professional, fun, and made us feel safe and confident from start to finish. His instructions were clear, and he did a great job balancing safety with making sure everyone had an exciting adventure.
The scenery along the river was breathtaking, and the rapids were the perfect mix of fun and excitement. We laughed, got soaked, and made memories we’ll never forget.
If you’re considering a rafting trip, don’t hesitate—it’s an amazing experience, and Brian made it even better. Highly recommend!
Seth_M, Jun 2026
Great experience. They supply everything to make this trip a memorable one. Wet suits, booties, jackets, and of course the best guides!
Linda_S, May 2026
It was a cold rainy day so we decided to try this activity. We are so glad we did. I recommend this place, very professional and fun. Our guide Jo was the best!!
Michelle_B, May 2026
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the Yellowstone River. Excellent ride down the Yellowstone River for us who had never been white water rafting before in our lives ranging from 19 to 65. He took the time to learn about us and where to place each in the boat. Best adventure ever and we will all be talking about it for a long time to come! Highly recommended!
Alexander_C, May 2026
Great for first-time rafters! Rougher waters are at the start (fun!), but it slows down about halfway through and doesn’t really pick up again. You may be a little bored by the end If you’re more experienced, but it was good for us! Our guide was Brian, he was awesome! He chatted with us the whole way and gave us some great rafting recommendations as well. He bumped it
up to 5 stars!
Ron_H, Sep 2025
It is a spectacular visual opportunity our guide Jordan and he gave us a super fun and exciting ride full of information about the area and it's history thanks for a great experience. The entire staff were super helpful and patient.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Wow! So stoked you had a killer ride and Jordan provided an top notch experience. Come see us again!
Elisha_S, Sep 2025
Our guide was so fun, my kids had a blast! Our guide was knowledgeable and made sure we had a fun time down the river
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Glad to hear our guides made a great trip for you and your kids! Love to have you back for another run down the river.
Danielle_S, Sep 2025
Our guide Emily was fantastic! It was a very windy day and the guides did a great job accommodating the needs and schedules of everyone. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks for the high recommendations and happy to hear Emily was fantastic!
Kevin_D, Sep 2025
Great guide, Garrett! Wonderful experience for the entire family. Would highly recommend this for all. Great stories and information. Had us laughing and smiling the entire trip.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Glad to hear you and your family had an awesome trip with Garrett and filled with laughs! Come see us again.
Paula_S, Sep 2025
Super friendly staff. Very knowledgeable. Excellent instructions. Would highly recommend it for all ages. Can’t wait to come back with my grandkids
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Let's do it again, Paula! Thanks for the sweet review and bring those grandkids back next season!
Rhonda_F, Aug 2025
So much fun! Perfect day, our guide, Emily, was really nice. The rapids were very mild, which is what I needed for my young children. It was just a really good experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Glad you hear your trip down the Yellowstone was perfect and the kids got some splashes! Thanks for joining us and come back for more fun!
Andrew_L, Aug 2025
Lots of fun. We had a great guide and had lots of fun. Our guide had lots of great information about Yellowstone park and.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Great guide + lots of FUN = Montana Whitewater
Thanks for rafting with us and come see us again next season!
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