Yellowstone Lake Kayak Tour: Explore Hidden Geysers

Embark on a guided kayak tour of Yellowstone Lake and discover hidden geysers. Explore the pristine West Thumb Geyser Basin from your kayak, enjoy a picnic lunch on a secluded beach, and return with unforgettable memories. No experience necessary!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Grant Marina Road - Kayak in Yellowstone! Our experienced and trained guides provide expert kayak instruction and information on the local history and geology, as they lead you around the shoreline to the West Thumb Geyser Basin and explore the many geothermal features on land and under water. We’ll paddle by the more remote features, most of…
What's Included
  • Lunch included
  • Educational introduction to Yellowstone’s history and geology
  • Professional guides for equipment and kayaking instruction
What's Not Included
  • Guide Gratuities are not included but greatly appreciated.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

This guided kayaking tour in Yellowstone National Park includes an introduction to Yellowstone’s history and the geology of the Lake. You’ll receive kayaking equipment and learn techniques before your guides lead you along the shoreline to the West Thumb Geyser Basin. Here, you’ll explore numerous geothermal features on land and underwater from your…

Location
Grant Marina Road
Meet at the marina, in Grant Village inside Yellowstone National Park. There is no exact street address in a National Park, so we meet you in Grant Village, at the marina boat ramp, where the kayaks will be spread out on the beach. There are restrooms and parking for all sized vehicles.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Vbowe07
Aug 17, 2026
Great Family Memories - Our family group of 9 had a great time kayaking on Yellowstone lake. Our guides Ben and Nick were very knowledgeable and helpful. The lunch provided was much enjoyed after a few hours of paddling.
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Heidib102
Jul 14, 2026
Amazing day on the lake! - My kayaking trip to Yellowstone was absolutely the most amazing experience I could have asked for. I booked a three hour tour, but since there weren’t enough people for the scheduled three hour tours, I was upgraded to the six hour tour instead. However, no one else showed up for the six hour tour, so Bryan gave me a completely private tour. Bryan was the most knowledgeable guide I’ve ever encountered. He shared fascinating insights about Yellowstone’s rich history, the geological formations that make the park so unique, and the native history of the region. He went above and beyond to help me spot incredible wildlife and made sure I saw every thermal spring and geyser worth experiencing. Every moment was wonderful, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations in every way. I couldn’t have asked for a better trip.
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Laura_m
Sep 8, 2025
Amazing Day! - This was a great day! Brian our guide and his helper, Ben, were fantastic! They both had vast knowledge of the area and water. I felt completely confortable and safe. Our equipment was excellent. They helped provide us with waterproof jackets and dry bags! Lunch was tasty and it was a lot of food! We had gorgeous weather and the geysers were amazing to see from the water! Very different perpective. We saw 2 bald eagles on our journey along with other water fowl. The wind picked up on the way back which made it slightly more difficult to paddle back but Brian had our backs and we thoroughly enjoyed the day!
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Si
Sep 1, 2025
Very nice service, unique experience, experienced tour guide - We had such a great time kayaking at Yellowstone Lake this morning! Our guide was super experienced, friendly, and patient, and he shared fun facts and history about the park. As a family of five, it was a really fun and unique way to experience Yellowstone—highly recommend!
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B3350smjamieh
Jul 14, 2025
Ty made the trip for us. Informative, fun, skilled. - Our guide was terrific—really knowledgeable, friendly, professional! It was a perfect day to be on the water at the geyser basin.
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Tony_j
Jun 23, 2025
Excellent Experience - It was a fantastic experience ! Thai was so knowledgeable and patient ! We kayaked next to the geysers ! It was a memorable experience ! My cousin and I had a blast ! Highly recommended !
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Cynthia_h
Jun 29, 2024
Great day on the water - The guide was great and very knowledgeable about the area, the water was beautiful, and all in all it was a wonderful way to spend the day enjoying the beauty that God created. Thinking about a longer trip.
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Lisadf7969km
Jun 24, 2024
Guided Kayaking Day Trip - Our paddle to the geyser basin on Yellowstone Lake was absolutely amazing! My husband and I lucked out to have the BEST guide we could have ever asked for! Brian was a true professional in every sense! Not only was he safety conscience and an excellent paddling instructor his depth of knowledge of Yellowstone ecology and history was captivating and engaging! I highly recommend this kayaking trip and ask to take a trip being guided by Brian. It will definitely be a favorite memory of Yellowstone!
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Elmerine
Jun 22, 2024
Kiakak Yellowstone Breathtaking - Brian and the trip was amazing. Very friendly and informative. Provided lunch. Brian shared other possible adventures. We will definitely be back
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Pathfinder601066
Aug 7, 2026
Not as advertised - This is a difficult review to write because our guide was very knowledgeable and excellent. However, we booked the full-day tour, advertised as lasting 5–6 hours, specifically because it was supposed to include more than the half-day tour. Instead, we were initially grouped with guests who had booked the half-day tour, and we visited the same sites they did. Our tour also ended after only about 4.5 hours. We contacted the company afterward to request a partial refund, since we had specifically paid extra for the full-day experience and did not receive the additional time or itinerary advertised. Unfortunately, they refused to offer any refund or adjustment. While we had a great guide, the tour itself did not match what was advertised, and the company's response when we raised the issue was disappointing. Based on this experience, I would not book this tour again.
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From $188
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).