Yellowstone Kayak Tour: Morning Lake Adventure

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • West Thumb - The kayaking adventure occurs in the West Thumb area of Yellowstone Lake. Participants paddle along the lake’s edge and may spot wildlife such as bears or elk while traveling the six miles towards the West Thumb Geyser Basin. The journey turns back at Potts Geyser Basin, which is not visible from the road. Experience geysers, hot…
What's Included
  • Single or Tandem Kayak and Paddle
  • Personal Floatation Device
  • Paddle Jacket
  • Dry Bag for Personal Items
  • Bottled water
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embarking on a kayak paddle across Yellowstone Lake is an excellent way to kick off the day before transitioning to afternoon adventures.
The tour commences at 10 AM to avoid the wind and waves that may develop later. Evening launches can be risky, and safety is our top concern.
Your kayak instructor will conduct a safety briefing and introduce the…

Location
9FR2+RQ West Thumb
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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686timmyr
Sep 28, 2025
Great day on the yellowstone lake. - Super cool day on the yellowstone lake. Very friendly guides and the jokes were coming from all sides haha. Got to see a big bunch of elk and even saw the bauld Eagle which was cool. Value for money is amazing and not to mention the lunch they provided everyone at the end included in the price of the trip was fantastic!! I have never had a turkey sandwich so packed in all my life, was great and left the trip with a full belly. Definitely coming back next season to book again with friends.
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Leejeanneg
Sep 28, 2025
Stellar Kayak Tour - The West Thumb Geyser kayak tour was absolutely stellar!!! Spencer was a great guide we had terrific weather! It was very cool to see where the geysers meet the water. The lunch was extremely generous with a sandwich, fruit, drinks, chips, granola bars and candy!!
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Jonezkat81
Sep 25, 2025
Would DEF do again! - We kayaked at 8am - freezing cold to start and gorgeous beautiful warm to end. Josh took great care of us, offering some interesting info about the area and making small talk. Lunch was hearty. Loved the whole morning!
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Glenn_h
Sep 24, 2025
Good time - Could not ask for a more perfect experience. It was sunny, clear, and calm. The views were spectacular. Josh and Emily Jo were great guides.
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Steven_p
Sep 22, 2025
Chill experience! - Josh was an amazing guide! He made sure everyone was together and felt included and was very knowledgeable! It was a very fun experience. My girlfriend was very nervous because she’s never kayaked but afterward she said it was a very chill experience. I recommend it even if you are a beginner!
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Texashomey
Sep 20, 2025
Don’t miss this tour - This tour was so much fun. You could see things from the water that you can’t see any other way. Josh and Spencer do a great job of showing you around, I recommend walking through the West Thumb basin before doing this tour so you have an appreciation of what you are seeing from the water. Don’t be afraid if you haven’t kayaked before. They tell you everything you need to know. We had a nice lunch after the tour on the shore of the lake. I highly recommend this tour as an awesome way to see Yellowstone and its amazing thermal features.
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561makenak
Sep 19, 2025
Book this tour!! - We had an awesome experience on lake Yellowstone! The water was crystal clear and our guide was super kind!! He was prompt on time and had answers to all of our questions. Lunch was also delish! Definitely would book again!!
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C261hejoem
Sep 16, 2025
Amazing Experience - My wife, daughter and her boyfriend were excited for this experience and it was beyond our expectations. Josh and Emily Jo were exceptional guides, had hats and water repellent apparel if needed and were very knowledgeable of the area, including wildlife info/sightings and special features of the lake, including the geyser that erupted sideways into the lake, which we were lucky to see live! The lunch was very satisfying after the excursion. It was evident Josh and Emily Jo enjoy their work and have a true passion for the outdoors. Highly suggest this experience! The Mueller Family St. Louis, MO
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Magda_e
Sep 14, 2025
Great way to start the day! - We absolutely loved our kayaking trip on the lake. It was one of many highlights of our visit to Yellowstone. The early morning on the peaceful lake was fantastic in itself, but having Josh's insights and commentary on several things Yellowstone really added to it. We were also really lucky to see the Arch geyser erupt! (After patiently waiting for 10 minutes or so watching "caveman TV"🤣) We came back to the beach to a simple and delicious lunch of sandwiches and snacks and the added benefit of conversation with the people in the group - always nice to chat to people who live in different countries from ourselves. I can 100% recommend this trip. A nice break from hunting for parking and walking on boardwalks.
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Thomas
Sep 13, 2025
Yellowstone hiking guides 4 hour kayak lake Yellowstone. - Josh our guide was both friendly and extremely knowledgeable and helpful We were first ones out on the water and the last ones back to the beach. And the brown bag lunch was awesome even got a lollipop. Great job.
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