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Montana Whitewater Half Day Raft Trip - Yellowstone River

4.96

5.0(407 reviews)

3 hours

English

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Our Half Day Classic Raft trip begins at the northern border of Yellowstone National Park, right where the Gardiner River converges with the mighty Yellowstone River. This trip is fun for the whole family as we run Class 1-3 (water level dependent, call our office to ask about current river conditions) and take children as young as 6!

Ride the waves at Bridge Waves, Man Eater, Loonie's and Boonie's Revenge, Queen of the Waters, and the KING! Take in the breathtaking view of Devil’s Slide. Float through some flat water stretches that are great for swimming and relaxing. This trip is great for first time rafters or family groups with wide age and ability ranges. This trip is 8 miles on the river, roughly 1-1.5 hours of on the water fun depending on water levels (CFS), and roughly 2.5-3 hours door-to-door. This includes gear up, gear down, and a short drive to and from the river, no more than 15 minutes total in the bus, round trip!

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Our Yellowstone whitewater rafting trip is a fun, wide, high-volume river that features rolling wave rapids. Rapids vary in size depending on water levels. Call our office directly to ask about current river levels and river conditions! Families love it! The Yellowstone white water rafting trip is great for children ages 6 and up. Spectacular views may include spotting wildlife such as river otters and bald eagles. The Yellowstone River office is located in Gardiner at the North Entrance to Yellowstone National park, just minutes from Mammoth Hot Springs. We are located on Main Street (Scott Street) on a riverfront property within walking distance from lodging and campgrounds in central Gardiner. You can even see some of the rapids from our backyard!

Options

8 Mile Whitewater Rafting

What‘s Included

Wetsuit, Booties, Helmet, Paddle, Splash Top

Yellowstone River Raft Trip

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.96

407 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

394

So much fun
525meredithr,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My daughter and I had an amazing time! The weather was perfect and our guide, Sienna, was so much fun. Definitely will be doing this again!
Could use an upgrade
seanrT7460PJ,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Felt that equipment was old and worn .. didn’t like having to haul raft up and down banks .. guide didn’t position people correctly .. did take well to suggesting having taller people in front ..
Beautiful afternoon on the water
Deborah R,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved our afternoon raft trip on the Yellowstone River! Guide Kara made the trip fun and provided excellent commentary and guidance. It was a little work, a lot of fun, and an exhilarating afternoon. Many thanks, Kara and Montana Whitewater!
Do NOT pass up this experience!
MaLizGa,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
SO much fun! This was our first rafting experience and I was a little nervous - I'm not a strong swimmer and we had our 14 and 11 year old boys with us. The safety talk got me a little worried, but it was just a blast. Our guide Ruby answered our questions and referred to points of interests. The 1pm slot was nice as the sun was out, but it was windy and we didn't see any wildlife. You can borrow wet suit jumpers, jackets and water boots to keep you warm - the water was freezing! Wear a bathing suit underneath and have a change of clothes for afterward - they have changing stalls onsite. Easy to find, easy to park, employees and guides were all super nice. Totally worth the cost - I would absolutely white water raft again!
Rafting
Robert E,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing experience for all ages. The guide was amazing 👏 and very engaging. This trip was great for all ages from 8 to 80
Great for kids!
JulieAnne S,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This trip was a great start for white water rafting for my 8 and 10 year olds. The rapids were fun and exciting but not too much for them. Our guide, Josie, was terrific and let them play a swim game and even row! The trip to and from was quick and efficient. We had a great time!
It was very fun, although...
Holly K,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was very fun, although I feel like they should put in the description that customers are expected to carry the heavy raft down a windy, gravel hill. I was not expecting that and have weight lifting limitations, that was the most difficult part of the experience and I felt worn out before we even started. It would also be helpful if they specified what people should wear, and a little more descriptive of what they will be wearing/changing into, as it was a guessing game until we arrived at the meeting spot. I did Google what to wear for this type of activity and found a general answer there that was helpful. Totally fun though! Should just be a little more descriptive (for beginners) is my only complaint.
You can tell everyone...
Katelyn G,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
You can tell everyone loves their job and it’s a well oiled machine, staff is amazing. Mya is the coolest and worked well with the parents and kids on the trip with the low tides and providing fun. If you’re worried about kids, they are super accommodating. We even got a history lesson and tour and some info about the area. I can’t recommend this enough.
Cold water can still be fun.
J7491GQlauraj,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were so happy they were able to set up a raft to hold our party of 7! We had tons of laughs & our guide, Kyle, was great about letting the fun happen & reining us in for the exciting stuff. Memories made!
We went with Garret, he...
Cristina S,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We went with Garret, he was chill and fun. My big kids had alot of fun riding the bull he gor us on some nice waves.