Horseback Ride & 8-Mile Raft Trip Near Yellowstone
Ride on horseback, then raft 8 miles near Yellowstone National Park
Duration
1 Hour
Includes
Horseback ride, raft trip
Highlights
Pack more into your day with a one-hour horseback ride followed by an 8-mile raft trip on the Yellowstone River. Choose a morning or afternoon start and leave time for more exploring near Yellowstone National Park.
- Ride on horseback for one hour at a partner guest ranch east of Gardiner
- Raft 8 miles on a family-friendly stretch of the Yellowstone River with a river guide
- Choose a 9:00 am or 1:00 pm departure, available daily May through August
- Drive your own vehicle from check-in in Gardiner to the ranch on a steep gravel road
- Use on-site changing rooms to switch from riding clothes to rafting gear
What's Included
- 1-hour horseback ride
- 8-mile raft trip
- River shoes
Things to know
Minimum age is 7 years old for the horseback ride. For rafting, kids must weigh 40 lbs. or more. The road to the ranch is not recommended for large RVs, travel trailers, motorcycles, or low-clearance vehicles.
Cancellation Policy
Payment is due at reservation. Cancel 48+ hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds within 48 hours of departure. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather, mechanical failure, unsafe conditions, or insufficient reservations.
FAQs
Yes. After you check in in Gardiner, you drive to the partner guest ranch in your own vehicle (about 20–30 minutes). The road is steep, mountainous, and gravel. Large RVs, travel trailers, motorcycles, and low-clearance vehicles are not recommended.
Arrive 1 hour before your scheduled ride departure time.
For horseback riding, wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. For rafting, wear a bathing suit, shorts, and a T-shirt (quick-drying fabrics work best). Bring water shoes that secure around the ankle (no flip flops or Crocs). River shoes are available for you to use.
Meeting details
Yellowstone, MT
