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4-Hour Morning Kayak on Yellowstone Lake with Lunch
4.8
79 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
4.8
(79 Ratings)
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Js0702
Jul 7, 2024
Above and beyond expectations - If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Josh and Carly were amazing guides on our Kayak tour of Yellowstone Lake! From the initial meet and greet to the pleasant conversation and information they gave throughout the tour was awesome. We could not have asked for better weather and lake conditions! Breakfast, snacks and Lunch were hearty and healthy! Thank you again for this amazing experience! Coming from Virginia this totally made our Yellowstone experience!!
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Venture726385
Jul 6, 2024
The perfect day - Had the most amazing time kayaking with Josh on Lake Yellowstone. Josh was one of the most down to earth, friendly and professional guides you could ask for. Extremely knowledgeable about the area having lived most his life in the mountains.My wife and I had the good fortune of kayaking with Josh exclusively, since another party canceled out. It almost seemed like we were on the water with a good friend exchanging experiences. The weather and water conditions were perfect and I can’t imagine a more serene and relaxing experience. Highly recommend.
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Jilld2005
Jul 1, 2024
Great Kayaking in Yellowstone Lake - My family (43M, 43F, and two kids (13)) did the morning kayak from Grant Village Marina. We were greeted with hot drinks and pre-kayaking snacks. Gear was clean and in great condition. Guides (Josh, Emily Jo, and Ann Marie (who is a rowing coach!)) were knowledgeable and extremely helpful teaching the kids how to properly paddle.
The 6-mile paddle was a great way to see geysers (one of which erupted during our excursion!) and thermal water run off into Yellowstone Lake. It was a great perspective to see Yellowstone thermal features from the lake.
Mid-paddle snack was provided, and lunch was well put together with brown bags completely full of apples, nuts, Kind bars, chips, etc, with sandwiches (GF available!) and drinks.
Overall, we had a great time and were well taken care of. I would absolutely recommend!
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K3559dmpb
Jun 29, 2024
Kayaking in Yellowstone w/Josh & Emily with Yellowstone Hiking Guides - Josh and Emily were amazing guides! They were accommodating to our need for warmer weather and modified our dates 2 times. I was so impressed with their knowledge and willingness to share detailed explanations when we asked questions...very impressed! Josh and Emily, we wish you the best in your life journey and hope all people return to you the love and care you give others! If you want a great experience on Yellowstone lake....these are the ones to go with! BTW...the lunch was amazing...you guys thought of everything! Hope to see you again one day!
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Elissa0000000
Jun 23, 2024
A fun and different way to see the geyser basin! - We had 3 excellent guides, Josh, Josh, and Mike. We stopped for a snack, saw the geyser basin, felt the slightly warmer water coming from them, saw some unique birds on the water and bubbles coming up from under the water, and had a wonderful lunch once back to the marina. Very informative and definitely a good workout!
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137lorar
Jun 18, 2024
Kayaking with Yellowstone - Great experience! Guide was amazing knowledgeable in Yellowstone, wildlife, kayaking. Guide was excellent in explaining safety, kayaking tips, and had our safety his first concern. Great experience for newbies my 5th time kayaking. Well worth every penny.
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Torii_s
Jun 15, 2024
Highly recommend! - Highly recommend! Thank you to Josh and Carley for a truly fabulous experience on the lake today. Despite the challenges, y'all encouraged us to stay the course and kept us excited and determined.
Lunch was delicious and our experience was one we will never forget! Thanks again for a great morning!
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Christine_m
Jun 14, 2024
Crystal clear kayak - Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The scenery was gorgeous. It was a great way to see Yellowstone from a different perspective.
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Melody_h
Jun 13, 2024
Had a great time with our tour guides, would definitely do it again next time I come to Yellowstone! - Most memorable part was seeing the geysers from the lakeshore and being on the lake! The two Josh’s and Michael who were our tour guides were just amazing! So fun to talk to and they genuinely cared for everyone on the tour!
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Marcos_g
Jun 11, 2024
Awesome host and great experience from the lake! - Josh made this experience exceptional, he provided rain coat and even a jacket because I was cold!!! The kayak was in excellent condition and the experience from the lake was incredible!
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