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Yellowstone Kayak Tour: Explore Pristine Alpine Waters
4.9
114 Ratings
Yellowstone National Park
Escape Yellowstone’s crowds with a serene kayak tour on Yellowstone Lake. Enjoy intimate, family-friendly adventures on North America’s largest High Alpine Lake.
Escape Yellowstone’s crowds with a serene kayak tour on Yellowstone Lake. Enjoy intimate, family-friendly adventures on North America’s largest High Alpine Lake.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- West Thumb Geyser Basin - Our Twilight Tour is a 4 to 5 mile journey and usually takes about 3 hours. After a brief orientation with your guide, the group will paddle along the shore of Yellowstone Lake, North America’s Largest High Alpine Lake! Depending on weather conditions and the group ability, our guides will safely escort the group to West…
- West Thumb Geyser Basin - Our Twilight Tour is a 4 to 5 mile journey and usually takes about 3 hours. After a brief orientation with your guide, the group will paddle along the shore of Yellowstone Lake, North America’s Largest High Alpine Lake! Depending on weather conditions and the group ability, our guides will safely escort the group to West Thumb Geyser Basin. After touring the Geyser Basin, where dozens of geothermal features are visible above and below the water’s surface, we will return along the same route, stopping for refreshment and a chance to explore along the shore of the lake, arriving back at our Launch Point in Grant Marina before the sun sets. Return time may vary depending on group size, weather, fitness, and of course the time the sunsets.
- Yellowstone National Park - Takes place in Yellowstone Park
- Old Faithful - The West Thumb Geyser Basin is a short drive from the Iconic Old Faithful Inn and Geyser. The 1/2 mile elevated boardwalk twists and turns through the Geyser Basin providing views of some of the most beautiful Hot Springs, pools, and geysers in the park.
- Bridge Bay Marina - Bridge Bay is a short drive from the West Thumb Geyser Basin along the shores of Yellowstone Lake.
- Hayden Valley - Hayden Valley is just 27 Miles from the West Thumb Geyser Basin. A great point of interest to visit before or after your Kayak experience on Yellowstone Lake.
- Lewis Lake Picnic area - Lewis Lake is just 10 minutes South of the West Thumb Geyser Basin and Grant Village. A wonderful place to dip your toes in the Lake or hike along the North shore towards Shoshone Lake.
- John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway - John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway is a scenic road and protected area that connects Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Just South of Yellowstone Lake.
What's Included
- All kayak gear included: kayak, paddle, life vest, splash gear, and safety equipment.
- All kayak gear included: kayak, paddle, life vest, splash gear, and safety equipment.
What's Not Included
- Transportation to the activity
- Gratuity not included - never expected but always appreciated!
- Transportation to the activity
- Gratuity not included - never expected but always appreciated!
Additional Information
Escape the crowds in Yellowstone and come kayak on the crystal clear water of North America’s largest High Alpine Lake! Yellowstone is extremely busy, and for good reason, it is an amazing place. However, the crowds can take away from the enjoyment of the place. By booking with Prismatic, you will be the first group on the water and it will feel like…
Escape the crowds in Yellowstone and come kayak on the crystal clear water of North America’s largest High Alpine Lake! Yellowstone is extremely busy, and for good reason, it is an amazing place. However, the crowds can take away from the enjoyment of the place. By booking with Prismatic, you will be the first group on the water and it will feel like you have the park to yourself. We specialize in small groups, keeping the experience intimate and personal. Come discover the wild side of Yellowstone today! Family friendly!
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(114 Ratings)
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Andrea_s
Jun 24, 2026
Fabulous family kayak trip with Dillon - Our family of 5 enjoyed this kayak trip with our guide, Dillon. When we first saw the “waves” on Yellowstone Lake the day before this trip, we were a bit worried - we are average in terms of experience and the kids had not been in water like this before. Dillon put our minds at ease and once we got going, the waters calmed tremendously, allowing for a smooth ride. Dillon was incredible! He told us so many wonderful facts and stories about Yellowstone and we peppered him with questions the entire time. He was warm and friendly and like one of the family on this trip. He gave us suggestions for our last day in the park, which was invaluable. Thank you, Dillon - we wish you all the best. Five star review all the way!
As info - our kids are 14 and 17 and we took 2 tandems and one solo kayak.
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Q8732crdavids
Jun 21, 2026
Fun and informative trip - We had a great time doing this trip. Our guide was very informative and a beautiful evening on the lake! Great way to see Yellowstone Lake and some of the geysers of west thumb!
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Michael_f
Jun 20, 2026
Guide - We had 4 adults and two kids ages 10 and 8. We were in kayaks in groups of two. Each child with an adult. Dillon was our guide and he was super knowledgeable about the park and he was great with our kids.
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Chriscj3796xg
Jun 13, 2026
Don’t think too much, just do it - The guides make the trip easy for beginners and entertaining for the rest. Michael kept the energy up through the trip with interesting facts and stories while keeping an eye out for interesting wildlife on the shore.
We were lucky with a perfect day and a great guide.
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Jolene_n
Jun 5, 2026
Exceeded Expectations and they were already high. - This was the perfect way to end the day. Dillon was the most gracious and knowledgeable guide. I was worried that the winds were too much but assured us that it would not be a problem...and he was right. It was so calm and relaxing. We can't say enough good about the excursion and the company. Seeing the geysers from the water was fantastic. We took the sunset tour. The pictures I have from the beach at the end of the day were stunning.
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Amy_r
Oct 1, 2025
Amazing kayak tour - We had a three-hour sunset kayaking trip with Grand Prismatic Tours in late September 2025. Dylan was our guide, and he did a phenomenal job. He was personable, knowledgeable, and kind. My husband and I were in a tandem kayak and the six-mile round-trip paddle was easy to execute and enjoyable. Dylan pointed out wildlife as we paddled - a bald eagle and a close-up elk on the shoreline were particularly memorable - and told us interesting facts about the lake and Yellowstone’s geothermal features. Speaking of, seeing the geysers from the water was a really unique and neat experience. I would highly recommend!
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Mckayla_i
Sep 30, 2025
amazing experience - Dylan was extremely knowledgeable & it was absolutely breathtaking. Such a different point of view of Yellowstone. Highly recommend
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Sarah
Sep 30, 2025
Wonderful Kayak trip on Yellowstone Lake. - Wonderful kayaking on Yellowstone Lake! Our guide Dylan(sp?) did a great job getting us ready for the trip and shared lots of information about Yellowstone Lake and the caldera we were paddling in. We did not see any large wildlife but did see several Golden Eye ducks, a Merganser and a loon. There were ring necked gulls waiting when we returned to the starting point. We kayaked to the West Thumb Geyser Basin and beyond into the backcountry. The lake was very calm and paddling was easy. We took the sunset tour and would highly recommend this if you enjoy being out on the water.
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Kayla_c
Sep 28, 2025
What a great and relaxing... - What a great and relaxing way to experience Lake Yellowstone! Dillon was spectacular and filled the time with great information and conversation. Highly recommend!
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B455dfjm
Sep 27, 2025
Fantastic Sunset tour - Dylan was an amazing guide with his wealth of knowledge about the geo land biology of Yellowstone. We also enjoyed his stories, especially his encounter with a mountain lion and mama bear. I highly recommend the experience! Thank you Dylan!
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