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Gardiner: Yellowstone River Half-Day Whitewater Rafting

Gardiner: Yellowstone River Half-Day Whitewater Rafting

Experience rafting in one of the remote areas along the Yellowstone River. Your guides will travel down the rapids and floating sections of the river with you before you’re taken back to your meeting point at the end of the trip.After meeting at the departure point, you'll get fully geared up for rafting. All equipment is included. Once you're all geared up, you'll be transported by bus to the river entrance where you will meet your river guide.From there, your experience begins as you paddle and splash along 8 miles of gorgeous river. There is a splendid mixture of rapids and calm floating sections to appease every adventure level. You'll be picked up 2 hours later and taken back to the meeting point where you'll have access to changing room facilities and view the rafting images taken of you and your crew.

Jackson: 2-Day Yellowstone National Park Tour with Lunches

Jackson: 2-Day Yellowstone National Park Tour with Lunches

Explore Yellowstone National Park in its entirety on this 2-day guided tour. Discover the highlights of the park including the Old Faithful Area, Norris Geyser Basin, Lake Yellowstone, and a wide variety of natural landmarks. Enjoy included pickup and lunches. Start out from Jackson, Wyoming, and head north on the first day through Yellowstone, taking in about half of the park. Spend the night at the historic Chico Hot Springs Resort located to the north of the park, or at a cozy hotel in the charming town of Gardiner. On the second day, head south to see the rest of Yellowstone, ultimately returning to Jackson, Wyoming in the evening. Your tour includes the Upper and Lower loops of Yellowstone National Park. Visit all major points of interest, and enjoy a number of opportunities to take short hikes on boardwalks in many of the Geyser Basins and within the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Major points of interest include: • Upper Geyser Basin (the Old Faithful Area)• Midway Geyser Basin• Firehole Lake Loop• Fountain Paint Pots• Firehole River Canyon• Gibbon Falls • Artist Paint Pots• Norris Geyser Basin• Roaring Mountain• Gardiner's Hole• The Golden Gate• The Hoodoos• Mammoth Hot Springs Terrace• Gardiner River• The Boiling River• Roosevelt Arch• Undine Falls• Blacktail Plateau• Petrified Tree• Roosevelt area• Lamar Valley• Tower Falls• Dunraven Pass• Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone (upper and lower falls)• Hayden Valley• Sulphur Cauldron• Mud Volcano Area• Fishing Bridge• Lake Yellowstone

Gardiner: Half-Day Whitewater Raft Trip on the Yellowstone

Gardiner: Half-Day Whitewater Raft Trip on the Yellowstone

Start your river rafting adventure at a riverfront office in Gardiner where your guides will get you outfitted with all the equipment needed, including wetsuits, booties, and splash tops. Use the cubbies and bins to store your dry clothes and valuables in the office. Take a short shuttle ride across town for a safety briefing before hitting the water. Begin your rafting experience at the northern border of Yellowstone National Park, right where the Gardiner River converges with the mighty Yellowstone River. Each raft will have a guide to help you ride the waves at Man-Eater Hole, Boonie’s Revenge, and Sleeping Giant. Take in the breathtaking view of Devil’s Slide. Float through some flat water stretches that are great for swimming and relaxing. Get picked up at the end of the trip for a 15-minute drive back to the office and get your dry clothes. See the photos taken by photographers throughout the trip and browse through apparel, snacks, and souvenirs available for purchase.

From Gardiner: Yellowstone River Scenic Float

From Gardiner: Yellowstone River Scenic Float

A guide will expertly row your raft down the river, avoiding major rapids and splashing through some of the more mild rapids to cool you off. Enjoy 6 miles of stunning scenery as you float down the incredible Yellowstone River. Pick up interesting insights into the area from your guide. Arrive at the meeting point for a quick and easy check-in with minimal paperwork and fuss. There are dressing rooms for your convenience. When it's time to hit the road, leave all your worries behind as you board the bus and then the shuttle across town to the river access point. After a safety briefing, hop aboard to enter the Yellowstone River. Bring your waterproof cameras on this Yellowstone float trip to ensure you capture every moment of your tour. It is not uncommon to see wildlife such as Osprey birds, geese, deer, and maybe even a Bald Eagle. Marvel at unbelievable views of the Gallatin and Absaroka mountain ranges, sitting to the east of the Yellowstone River.

Lamar Valley: Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch

Lamar Valley: Safari Hiking Tour with Lunch

Meet your guide at the Lamar River Trailhead at 8 am. Gear up with packs, trekking poles, binoculars, and bear spray while enjoying a morning snack and hot drink (coffee/tea/cocoa). Hit the trail for a hike in the Serengeti of North America after a brief safety presentation. Spot wildlife like bison, pronghorn, bear, wolf, elk, badgers, birds, and more with binoculars from the trail. Hike across the Lamar Valley to the Lamar River for a picnic lunch riverside. Stop to smell the sage along the way. Be immersed in Native American history while taking in the miles of vast scenery. Follow your guide on bison trails in the world's first National Park.

From Gardiner: Yellowstone River Whitewater Rafting & Lunch

From Gardiner: Yellowstone River Whitewater Rafting & Lunch

Experience rafting in one of the remote areas along the Yellowstone River. Your guides will travel down the rapids and floating sections of the river with you before you’re taken back to your meeting point at the end of the trip.You'll be equipped with any necessary gear and a safety briefing from your expert rafting guide before you depart to tour down 18 miles of the Yellowstone River. Upon completing the first 10 miles, you can expect to stop for lunch on a small island.Proceed rafting through the famous Yankee Jim Canyon to round out an adventure-packed day. We will equip you with any necessary gear and a safety briefing from your expert rafting guide. The rest of the trip takes place in this canyon where the waves increase in excitement.During the floating sections, relish in the beautiful Absaroka mountains and take in every last bit of Big Sky Country. As your trip comes to an end, you will be picked up at the stopping point.You can relax on the short drive back to the meeting point, where you will have the chance to change and view the photos captured during your adventure.

Gardiner: Guided Zipline EcoTour (3 hours)

Gardiner: Guided Zipline EcoTour (3 hours)

You will meet at our riverfront office on Main Street in Gardiner to check in with our office staff and our guides will get you outfitted with all the equipment needed. Show up with closed toe shoes with back straps, and weather appropriate clothing. The office staff can hold onto your car keys, so all valuables and supplies can be left in your locked vehicle. We will shuttle you to the course (about 30 minutes) on the historic Stermitz Ranch property. Our guides will give you a safety briefing, and get you on the course! This remote & scenic property bordering Yellowstone Park offers gorgeous views, a babbling mountain stream & wildlife viewing. The Zipline EcoTour takes you on 4 zips, and 2 adventure elements, while you gaze at the gorgeous pristine vistas, listen to the gurgling stream, and watch for wildlife on this unique Montana Adventure. After the tour, we will shuttle you back to the office where apparel and souvenirs are available for purchase.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: Loop Hike with Lunch

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: Loop Hike with Lunch

See the Upper and Lower Falls, Yellowstone's most iconic waterfalls, on this guided hike. Explore Yellowstone's outstanding natural beauty as you see thermals, lakes, and valleys. Meet your guide at the Upper Falls Viewing Area on the South Rim Drive at 8 AM. Gear up with packs, trekking poles, binoculars, and bear spray while enjoying a morning snack and hot drink of coffee, tea, or cocoa. Take in a brief safety presentation. Then, hit the trail for a hike along the rim of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Hike to Artist Point for incredible views of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River. Marvel at Yellowstone's most famous waterfall which plunges for over 300 feet. Continue off the beaten path in to Yellowstone's endless pines. Walk along Native trails through the old growth forests. Stop for a picnic lunch on the trail. See a thermal area with mud pots and steam vents. Then hike along Clear Lake with views clouds reflecting off the turquoise waters. Spot wildlife in the nearby Hayden Valley as you take in everything this environment has to offer.

Gardiner: Scenic Raft Float on the Yellowstone River

Gardiner: Scenic Raft Float on the Yellowstone River

You will meet at our riverfront office on Main Street in Gardiner to check in with our office staff and our guides will get you outfitted with all the equipment needed. We provide wetsuits, booties, and splash tops all free of charge! Show up with a bathing suit to wear under the wetsuit, or synthetic layers that can dry quick if wetsuits are not required. We have cubbies and bins to keep your dry clothes and valuables in and the office staff has a place for your car keys. We will shuttle you a short drive across town where you will get our safety talk to outline the dos and don't of rafting. Then hit the water! Let one of our guides row you down a mild stretch of the Yellowstone River. Enjoy friends and family while taking in the peaceful and scenic beauty of the Yellowstone River Valley. This Yellowstone River Scenic trip is great for those who want to have the option for some paddling, enjoy the wildlife, and relax while floating along the northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park. Spectacular views may include spotting wildlife such as elk, bison and bald eagles. This trip is 6 miles on the river and can be up to 2 hours door to door approximately depending on water levels. Boats usually accommodate 8-12 people depending on size and group demands. We will pick you up at the end of the trip, for a short 10 minute drive back to our office and your dry clothes! Our professional photographers will get shots of you throughout the trip. Trip photos, apparel, and souvenirs are available for purchase right at the office.

Gardiner: Yellowstone National Park Wildlife Guided Tour

Gardiner: Yellowstone National Park Wildlife Guided Tour

Join this half-day tour from Gardiner and explore the incredible natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park with your educated guide. Learn about wildlife movement patterns through the park and how to best spot the herds of animals. Enjoy a delicious, packed breakfast and lunch along the way! Meet your guide at the designated point or be collected from your hotel in Gardiner to begin your half-day tour. Ride in comfort in the SUV vehicle as you cover as much ground as possible. Spot the amazing herds of animals constantly moving through the park in search ofgreener pastures. Travel to wildlife hot spots with your experienced guide and make sure you have your camera ready to capture these unforgettable memories!  For those who like to get even closer to nature, there will be the option of a short hike during the tour. Your knowledgeable guide will show you where to safely observe the wildlife both in the vehicle and on foot so you can feel completely relaxed during your Yellowstone experience. 

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Rowan was an extremely knowledgeable guide who thoroughly understood the park. He knew the best places and times for maximum benefit. The park was of course gorgeous and amazing. There was much less traffic than I anticipated. The fall tree colors made it that more special. I highly recommend.

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This was an amazing trip. Our guides, Andrew and Pat, were knowledgeable of the area, animal behavior and great at spotting them in their natural environment. They were very conscientious of the group and our desires and always quick to accommodate. I highly recommend this trip.

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We can’t say enough good things about our experience and service from Mike! He catered to our entire family and we all had a great day exploring Yellowstone and surrounding areas with him.

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We had so much fun. My husband and I have done whitewater rafting in Colorado and Tennessee and this by far was the BEST whitewater rafting experience ever!!!!

5 out of 5 stars

John our guide was awesome and we saw wildlife galore!!! He made the trip so memorable and exciting! The group we were with were amazing too.