18-Mile 6Hrs of Fun on the Yellowstone River with lunch

Experience 18 miles of thrilling rapids, scenic beauty, and a delicious lunch on the Yellowstone River. Paddle through Paradise Valley and Yankee Jim Canyon.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 603 Scott St W - Our Yellowstone whitewater rafting trip is a fun, wide, high-volume river that features rolling wave rapids. Rapids vary in size depending on water levels. Families love it! The Yellowstone white water rafting trip is great for children ages 8 and up. Spectacular views may include spotting wildlife such as river otters and bald eagles.

The Yellowstone River office is located in Gardiner at the North Entrance to Yellowstone National park, just minutes from Mammoth Hot Springs. We are located on Main Street (Scott Street) on a riverfront property within walking distance from lodging and campgrounds in central Gardiner. You can even see some of the rapids from our backyard!

What's Included
  • Wetsuit
  • Booties
  • Helmet
  • Paddle
  • PFD
  • Splash Top
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Begin your journey at the edge of America’s first National Park! Start your morning by paddling the “Gardiner Town Stretch” and continue downstream into the stunning Paradise Valley. Before reaching paradise, you’ll navigate class I-III lively rapids, take in the breathtaking scenery, and discover fantastic swimming spots.

Midway through your adventure, our cheerful guides will pause to serve you lunch from a locally owned cafe. After lunch, spend your afternoon paddling through the picturesque and exhilarating Yankee Jim Canyon – the most beautiful and, in our opinion, the most enjoyable part of the Yellowstone River!

Location
603 Scott St W
Scott Street West
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!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Travel63975495728
Jul 2, 2024
Fun trip! - Wonderful experience! Whitewater rafting is always one of my favorite vacation activities and this one did not disappoint. Our guide Elijah was knowledgeable and entertaining. The rapids were fun and the calmer spots we got to observe the beauty around us and learn about the area. Highly recommend the experience!
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Wy0nneb
Jun 23, 2024
Full-Day Rafting was AWESOME! - This was my first rafting trip and was a little apprehensive to do a full-day trip with some level 3 and 4 rapids. But, the experience was AWESOME! Everyone at Montana Whitewater was very courteous and professional. The email and phone communications were great (make sure to read the details of your booking! We are so glad we did and brought dry clothes and a towel. It would have been a miserable ride home in cold, wet clothes). When we arrived, we were ushered to the areas to get our wetsuit, water shoes and finally the splash jackets. These essential things saved the day with the 48 degree water temps! Once on the river, we were so fortunate to have the best river guide, David. He talked us through all the safety protocols before we placed the raft in the water. As we proceeded down the river, he was very informative about what to expect at every turn. He told us exactly what he was going to do and how it was going to effect the raft. He guided us flawlessly through some tough spots, even making sure both sides of the raft were equally soaked when we were done. This may have been my first rafting trip, but it surely won't be my last. Montana Whitewater and David our river guide, have set the standard for which all rafting trios will be measure going forward!
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