Early Morning Guided Kayak Tour 3 Hour Paddle

Join our 3-hour early morning kayak tour at West Thumb Geyser Basin. Spot wildlife, see active geysers, and paddle through pristine wilderness.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1095 Grant Marina Rd - Join us today for an exciting and educational adventure as you paddle along the shores of Yellowstone Lake, North America’s largest high alpine lake! Experience a 3-mile journey through the wilderness in a sea kayak, guided by friendly and experienced professionals, with the chance to view active geyser features from the…
What's Included
  • All kayak paddling and safety equipment included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity. Never expected but always appreciated!
Additional Information

3 Hour Paddle
We begin our 3 hour paddle of the West Thumb Geyser basin at 8:30 AM. We will traverse 3 miles of wilderness with the opportunity to view active geyser features along the way. Paddling along the shoreline allows for the best wildlife viewing opportunities. Elk are often spotted in Grant Village and sometimes other mammals such as bears and…

Location
Grant Marina Road
Grant Marina Parking Shortly after turning onto Grant Village Rd, look for Grant Marina Rd. Turn Right here, the Yellowstone General Store will now be on your Left. Proceed 1/2 Mile down to the beach.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Annr562
Aug 9, 2025
Awesome Experience - We had a phenomenal tour with Dylan and Maddi. They were very knowledgeable regarding Yellowstone and the surround area and even provided some great recommendations for after our tour. They were mindful of the weather conditions and provided a safe and entertaining tour. 100% happy we booked with Prismatic Tours!!
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P261uttarat
Aug 1, 2025
A beautiful experience - Maddie and Dylan were expert guides. They were friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. It was an amazing experience and absolutely gorgeous.
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E6264zgbrendanm
Jul 17, 2025
Great experience - Maddie was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. The scenery was beautiful and we learned a lot about the park. It was a great trip.
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Chgill2021
Jul 16, 2025
What a fun excursion! - We had a great time on this early morning kayak trip. Our guide Dylan was knowledgeable personable and funny. He had great stories to tell. Dylan let us set the pace and stop at a beach when we wanted to. The views are great of course! This is a great option for families.
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Erinkh9450rw
Jul 12, 2025
Sometimes Smaller is Bear-Tour - Dylan was an amazing tour guide. He let us set the pace and shared a lot of Yellowstone information and a little Yellowstone lore. We had a much smaller group than the other tour company launching at the same time, which made it much more enjoyable. Be sure to ask about the three-toed bear. Thanks, Dylan! Erin and Vanessa
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729karrieh
Jul 11, 2025
Best views of Yellowstone Lake! - We had the best time on this guided kayak tour. Our tour guide, Dylan, was so knowledgeable, and we learned a lot of new things, and then also gave us ideas on other cool places to visit in Yellowstone. The views were amazing. We have done several kayak tours, but this was the best kayak we have ever had. The water was so calm first thing in the morning, the wind did start to pick up on our way back. This was a highlight for our kids during our time at Yellowstone.
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O1216zzsarag
Jul 3, 2025
Incredible Experience & Phenomenal Guide - This tour was an incredible experience. Our guide, Dylan, was knowledgeable and excited to be there. The size of the group was just right for everyone to get a good experience, and the distance was tough at times, but everyone was successful. We saw a bit of wildlife and many hydrothermal features that we could not have seen from land. The entire trip was unforgettable, and easily one of my highlights from Yellowstone. I highly recommend this experience for anyone and everyone!
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Timothy_o
Jul 2, 2025
Maddie was a fantastic... - Maddie was a fantastic guide, knowledgeable regarding Yellowstone history and it's diverse ecosystems, and great with our kids.
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Cary_f
Jun 14, 2025
5 star rating Kayak Experience—West Thumb - This kayak tour enhanced our Yellowstone visit. The scenery — blue skies reflecting on the water, geysers and fumeroles (learned this from our tour guide) from a different vantage point, and giving our legs a break. Our tour guide was Dylan. He gave clear instructions, is knowledgeable in the area, biology and a lot of different topics really, and patient as we’re occasional kayakers. Definitely 5/5 rating for him.
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Amzp2024
Jun 8, 2025
Fabulous morning kayaking - We had an amazing morning, our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and answered all our questions. It was a beautiful morning on the lake.
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From $125
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).