Yellowstone River Rafting: Family-Friendly Whitewater Adventure
4.9
455 Ratings
Gardiner

This iconic half-day adventure on the Yellowstone River featuring whitewater rafting is ideal for families and children of every age. Trained professionals will ensure you have 2 hours filled with exciting splashes and entertainment!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 202 Main St - This classic half-day whitewater rafting trip on the Yellowstone River is perfect for families and kids of all ages. Certified guides will provide you with 2 hours of great splashes and fun!
What's Included
  • Wetsuits, water shoes, splash jacket
  • Driver/guide
  • Changing facility
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Check-in 30 minutes before your trip
Location
129 US Hwy 89 S
US Highway 89 South
You will check in at our rafting shop in Gardiner, MT 30 minutes prior to your trip
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Craiggz6617mq
Oct 4, 2023
Great Experience! - Girl’s trip for lifelong friends. It just couldn't have been any better. The views, the weather and the guide. JT was awesome! I highly recommend.
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F5027iksamt
Sep 26, 2023
Great Family Trip - Went on a trip with my mom, wife, and 2 daughters and had a great time! It was my mom and daughters first time rafting so the level was perfect for first timers and we all can't wait to go again and try the next level up!
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Debra
Sep 12, 2023
September rafting - Great guide. Saw lots of wildlife, including many elk and some birds and .an eagle. Beautiful scenery. Since it was the end of the summer rapids were slow, but we saw more because of that. Expect earlier in the summer it would be a little more wild with less to see because you’ll be going faster. Either way, it would be great!!
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U3649sgkatelyns
Sep 11, 2023
Exciting and breathtaking - The views were gorgeous, and wildlife was abundant. We saw plenty of dear, eagles, osprey, and more!
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740lyannec
Sep 9, 2023
Family Fun - We had a great time on our rafting trip. Our guide was great and lots of fun. The rapids were very mild and not intense at all so it is very kid friendly. Great family trip overall.
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Justbeingchristy
Sep 5, 2023
Great Experience!! - From the minute we walked in the door, everyone including the sweet pups were welcoming. All instructions were clear and easy to understand. Even in the rain our rafting ride was fantastic. Our guide was funny and told lots of stories, which made for a interesting trip. The bus ride back was iconic. Don't forget to sign the bus!!! I thought the photos that were offered for purchase at the end were a bit overpriced but all in all, we enjoyed every second. I would definitely recommend Wild West Whitewater Rafting.
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Terentias2017
Sep 4, 2023
Two seniors on a raft - We had an awesome time with our guide, Bailey! It was an amazing experience for our first time rafting and the views along the way were breathtaking.
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J323telenab
Sep 3, 2023
Great! - Decided at the last minute to do water rafting, so checked with a few other water rafting companies in Gardiner and they were either closed for the season ( weird , considering it was 9/1/23) or didn’t have the right time or space for us. So found Wild West water rafting guys and they added a boat for our family of 4 at the last moment to the existing group. Most of us did water rafting for the 2nd time in their life and were very nervous. But this was an easy and enjoyable raft! Got wet but not too much, had to paddle but with many breaks. So would be good for all ages, for all levels and for all who don’t want to be very wet. Also got the picture package and the photos were great. Wont be able to get same photos if did on our own. Highly recommend!
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Kathykt1342kn
Aug 29, 2023
Highlight of the trip - The one thing our 16-year-old wanted to do on our trip to Yellowstone was go white water rafting. There's a few options in Gardiner, MT but we went with Wild West Whitewater Rafting on a recommendation from an employee at the motel we were staying at and we're so glad we did! They're located right in the middle of town and everyone there was helpful and kind. They have all the equipment you need (water shoes, splash jackets, etc). You can also pay for a picture package, which we got. It was worth the cost! There's no way you can get those great pictures yourself when you're on the boat. Matt was our guide, he was great and very knowledgeable about the area and Yellowstone. We only did the 2 hour trip, but wished we had done the full day, especially our 16-year-old.
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113pattij
Aug 25, 2023
Lots of fun! - Brendan was a great guide, lots of fun information and had us laughing the entire trip. We would definitely recommend and hope to be back again in the future.
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