Yellowstone River: Family-Friendly 8-Mile Paradise Rafting
5.0
246 Ratings
Gardiner
Experience the thrill of rafting on the Yellowstone River with your family! Ride the waves, enjoy stunning views, and relax in flat water stretches. Perfect for all ages and abilities.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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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 6 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
- Splash Top
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Starting from the northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park, where the Gardiner River meets the powerful Yellowstone River, our Half Day Paradise trip promises an exciting adventure for the family! Experience thrilling rapids like Man-Eater Hole, Boonie’s Revenge, and Sleeping Giant. Unwind and enjoy the stunning panoramic scenery of Devil’s Slide. Drift along some calm water sections that offer opportunities for swimming or simply chill out. This journey is ideal for rafting newcomers or family groups with varying ages and abilities. This adventure takes you on an 8-mile round trip on the river that could last around 3 hours, depending on the water levels (CFS).
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
5.0
(246 Ratings)
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Camper592694
Aug 27, 2023
Great time whitewater rafting - We went on the whitewater rafting 2 hour trip in Gardiner and it was a great experience. Jason was our guide and he was so knowledgable and friendly. My kids loved talking to him about all the wildlife in the area. It was the perfect amount of time. So glad we scheduled this.
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Christint2019
Aug 26, 2023
Fun float down the river - Had a wonderful trip down the river with Sanne !!! Absolutely great addition to your crew. She was fun and so knowledgeable. We would definitely do it again.
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Pam
Aug 24, 2023
Amazing trip! - We had a great time on this trip, and we were almost all beginners. We had kids that were terrified, and our guide, Sam, put us at ease and took great care of us. The ride was so fun, the scenery was gorgeous, and Sam was a lot of fun with a lot of great information to share about the river. The kids felt safe and had a great time, and so did the adults!
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Gogrannycc
Aug 22, 2023
SUPER FUN - WOW!!! Do yourself a favor and go with this company. We were 3 generations, 11 family members. We all loved this experience. Employees were attentive to safety, professional, knowledgeable, engaging, entertaining and a lot of fun. They made this the highlight of our trip
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Nicolemw5559zd
Aug 15, 2023
Have fun and a great landscape experience - We arrived at the Montana Whitwater Rafting office shortly before 4. After a short briefing, we were given life jackets, helmets and waterproof shoes and were then driven to the starting point of the rafting. 2 boats, each with 6 and 7 people.
We then carried the boats down a steep descent to the starting point of the tour.
The tour was great, the landscape was fantastic, the category 3 rapids were easy to handle thanks to the experienced guide Bo and were fun, it was never dangerous. Our 13-year-old boys were even allowed to sit at the front of the boat and go swimming in a calmer section of the Yellowstone River. Highly recommended and we would do it again anytime!!
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Jeffhp2320ba
Aug 13, 2023
Greatest part of the vacation! - This was awesome. Do not miss out. We had some experienced people in our group and some first timers. We also had four children from ages 8 to 12. When you go ask for guides Jason and/or Dante. They were amazing. They were both very informational, safety oriented and a comedy team. The experience was great, but Jason and Dante really made the experience memorable.
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041578
Aug 10, 2023
Best rafting comply in Gardiner - Natalie was our guide and she was fantastic! This was our 3rd time rafting with Montana, white water,rafting company . We had previously brought both our daughters and their families . The was the first time for our son and grandson, who is 15 years old. They had a blast! Best rafting company in the town!
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Karenca2412hg
Aug 9, 2023
Awesome - The staff and guides were amazing. Everyone worked as a team to assure we had a good time. Our guide Maggie was awesome she gave history of the area as well as increasing the fun while keeping us safe. Thanks for a great time.
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70theodorel
Aug 9, 2023
Had a blast - Had an excellent time our guide Jason was really knowledgeable about the river . Got wet but no one had to swim 😆
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Dawncn4004tw
Aug 7, 2023
Exciting Rapids! - Frank was a great guide and we enjoyed the laughs and knowledge that he had. Rapids were exciting and when there was a lull we learned about the area and looked for wildlife. Great day!
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