Big, beautiful, and free-flowing, the Yellowstone River rolls along the north boundary of Yellowstone Park and through the many rapids of the upper Paradise Valley. This is a wonderful river for all ages. Take a full day on the river to soak in the beauty. Stop for a delicious deli style lunch on a secluded beach along the river before entering legendary Yankee Jim Canyon.
Set aside a full day for your visit to the Yellowstone area for an unforgettable 17-mile trip down this magnificent river. The Yellowstone offers exiting Class II-III rapids in a spectacular setting. Stop about halfway for a delicious deli-style lunch prepped and served by your guide.
The Yellowstone is the longest free-flowing (no dams) river left in the lower 48 states. Put on just below the confluence of the Yellowstone and Gardner Rivers where the Yellowstone flows out of the park. You are not allowed to float on any of the rivers inside Yellowstone Park. The first 4-1/2 miles are along the north boundary of Yellowstone. Guests are frequently treated to the sight of big horn sheep on the cliffs above the river and often see deer browsing in the willows along the bank. Osprey, great blue heron, common merganzers, Canada geese, kingfisher, mallards and American dippers are seen frequently. Guests occasionally see bald eagles. The natural vegetation on the river bank and the bank itself is a vibrant reminder of how special an undammed river is.
YRC usually rows full-day boats, although if a group wants to paddle, they may. They often find that the upstream breeze in the afternoon means that you will have to paddle a lot, though, so YRC recommends that families with kids go with an oar boat.
Trip Details
Duration
Full Day
Location
Yellowstone River
Season
June - September
Trip Type
Oar
Nearest City
Gardiner
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Montana, United States
Rated Classes
II-III
Guest Capacity
24
Minimum Age Limit
6
Distance Traveled
17
Additional Activities
Swimming
Dining
Lunch is included.
Rates
$60.00 - $80.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
Kid's rate applies to those 12 and under. A minimum of four people is needed for a trip to go. If you have fewer than that, YRC will put you together with others.
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This Package Includes
All Equipment
Rain Jackets and Rain Pants
Coast Guard Approved Type V Life Jackets
Lunch and Beverages
Transportation To/From River
Notes
Check in time is 9:00am. The trip departs at 9:30am and you'll return to the office about 4:30pm. All trips meet at YRC's office located at #406 on Highway 89 in Gardiner, one block north of the bridge.
Wear casual clothes and soft-soled, tie-on shoes that you don't mind getting wet. Always bring a sweater and sunburn protection along on full-day trips. Bring dry clothes to change into after the trip, but leave any valuables locked in the car for after the trip.
Reservation Policy
30% required with the reservation. Balance due at trip time.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with a two-day notice. No refund after that.
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