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4-Hour Morning Kayak on Yellowstone Lake with Lunch
4.8
65 Ratings
Teton County
Join a 4-hour morning kayak tour on Yellowstone Lake. Spot wildlife, explore geysers, and enjoy stunning mountain views. Perfect start to your day!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- West Thumb - The paddle takes place in the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake. We paddle near the lake shore and sometimes encounter wildlife like bear or elk as we paddle the six miles toward the West Thumb Geyser Basin. We turn around at Potts Geyser Basin, which cannot be seen from the road. See geysers, hot springs, waterfowl, wildlife and more on our morning kayak tour.
- Yellowstone Lake - Eat lunch on the shores of Yellowstone Lake. A Sandwich, brown bag and cold drink are provided.
Options Include:
-Turkey and Swiss
-Vegetarian
-Vegan
-Gluten Free
What's Included
- Single or Tandem Kayak and Paddle
- Personal Floatation Device
- Paddle Jacket
- Dry Bag for Personal Items
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Information
A morning paddle on Yellowstone Lake is a great way to start the day before moving on to afternoon activities.
We begin the tour at 8AM to beat the wind and waves that can form later in the day. Morning is the best time of the day to spot wildlife.
Your kayak instructor will provide a safety briefing and introduce your group to the kayaks and paddle strokes. The tours have a ratio of 6-guests-to-1-guide. The minimum age to join this tour is 14.
Once underway, we journey from the Grant Village Marina to the West Thumb Geyser Basin, weather permitting. The sight of the steaming geyser basin forms a lifelong memory. Enjoy the big mountain views of the Absaroka Range across the lake. Getting out on the water is a unique way to experience the Park.
Our tours are fun! But we also have a passion for the Park and enjoy sharing information about the flora, fauna, and history of the region.
Please, come enjoy a day on the waters of Yellowstone Lake with Yellowstone Hiking Guides.
- Traveler weight limit 275lbs.
Location
Grant Marina Road
We have our kayaks lined out on the lakefront at the gravel beach near the boat dock at Grant Marina, next to the parking lot at the end of Grant Marina Road.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Charles_n
Oct 4, 2023
Fun, refreshing, beautiful setting - Kayaking with grandsons on Lake Yellowstone next to geysers near WestThumb. Great guide, too!! Kayaks were in very good condition.
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Barbarajr7206px
Oct 4, 2023
Great Guide and beautiful place - The view was amazing. Took tons of pictures. Our Guide Dylon was amazing. We not only has an incredible time but learned so much from Him. I would highly recommend him to anyone
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753daveh
Sep 28, 2023
Great day out - very organized. - Great day out - very organized. Well maintained kayak equipment and safety gear. The guide made this easy even if you are a novice.
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75pattir
Sep 27, 2023
Beautiful day on the water - This was an awesome way to experience Lake Yellowstone and the surrounding gorgeous vistas. Josh’s knowledge of the area, skill in giving us a quick lesson in kayaking technique and warm personality made our experience a memorable one.
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826spencers
Sep 26, 2023
Must-do stop in Yellowstone - This is a must do in Yellowstone. We paddled out to West Thumb Geyser Basin. We also saw Arch Geyser erupt from the lake, which was amazing. Lunch and snacks were provided, and the guide was very knowledgeable. The weather was beautiful out (September 2023), and we saw several elk.
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523brianan
Sep 26, 2023
AMAZING KAYAKING TOUR - Wow what an incredible excursion! We kayaked six miles and saw two bald eagles on the way along with a geyser that rarely erupts!
Joshua was our tour guide and extremely knowledgeable about the area and provided snacks throughout the day! Would definitely recommend to anyone for great views of the lake and a wonderfully unique experience!
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Janefk3640br
Sep 25, 2023
Wonderful kayaking tour - We arrived early for our 8 am tour and Josh was already setting up for our tour - hot coffee and aussie bites to keep us occupied and warm.
It was a nice grouping for our family.
Josh gave us good information on our tour and how to paddle effectively.
Weather was a little undecided but we still saw elk and bald eagles.
We covered 5 miles in total and our family was thrilled with our experience.
Lunch was well-received on our return.
Josh was so helpful, communicative and friendly.
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Pittsburghsunseeker2
Sep 24, 2023
Awesome Experience - My wife and I took the kayak trip on Monday September 18th.
It was a little chilly in the AM but warmed up to be a beautiful day.
The scenery was gorgeous, we had the lake to ourselves. The group we were with was great. Our guide Josh did a wonderful job. He was extremely knowledgeable of the Yellowstone Lake and Park as a whole. He was very personable and made the trip very enjoyable. We ended our 4 hour trip with a bag lunch on the beach that couldn’t have been nicer.
I would highly recommend this trip.
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Robert_s
Sep 23, 2023
Horizontal Geyser & Josh - In the land of geysers it was a treat to see Arch Geyser in action given its relative uniqueness. Seeing that made the paddle that much more special. As kayakers it was also a pleasure to simply do a paddle on Yellowstone Lake; something few visitors to Yellowstone do. Our guide, Josh, was excellent. His attention to our safety, his enthusiastic sharing of his knowledge of the lake & YNP itself added nice depth to our experience. He’s also a great guy to paddle with. Our visit to Yellowstone would have not been as rich as it was had we not kayaked on Yellowstone Lake with Josh. We can recommend YHG & Josh in particular to anybody visiting Yellowstone National Park.
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Doreen_r
Sep 22, 2023
Fun Kayaking Excursion - So many great things happened on our kayaking trip. Our guide was knowledgeable about the Lake, history (both ancient and more recent like the devastating fire in '88), birds, geology and folklore. We were concerned we wouldn't be able to keep up with the group, but it was not a problem. Hours flew by!
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