Private Gallatin River Rafting Trip
Your raft, your guide, and a Gallatin River route you choose
Duration
3 hrs door-to-door
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Private raft, guide, river gear
Highlights
Explore the Gallatin River in a raft reserved exclusively for your group, led by your own guide. Choose a route ranging from calm scenery to Class II–IV whitewater.
- Choose a scenic float, Class I–III introduction, or Class II–IV route
- Paddle with a dedicated guide in a raft reserved only for your group
- Ride splashy waves and rapids on the less challenging section
- Take on the Mad Mile on the more challenging route
Itinerary
- Make a reservation online or directly with the office
- Read your confirmation email to be prepared for your trip
- Call our office to ask any questions, change, update or cancel your reservation
- Fill out the online waivers linked in your confirmation email (every participant needs to sign one)
- Show up at the office for check in
- Complete check in
- Complete the gear-up process with te guides (we have changing rooms)
- Leave all personal items in your vehicle, or in the office if you don't have a vehicle
- Check in with the trip leader
- Hop on the bus
- We drive you to the put-in where you will receive a safety briefing by the trip leader and a boat assignment
- You meet your guide, load into the raft and go down the river!
- We pick you up and bring you back to the office to change into dry clothes, view the trip photos and our awesome company merchandise
Allow about 3-4 hours from pulling into our lot to pulling out.
What's Included
- Wetsuit
- Splash jacket
- Neoprene booties
- Cold-weather gear
Important details
- Arrive at your scheduled trip time
- Ages 6+ only
- Children under 14 require at least one accompanying adult age 18+
- Requires basic mobility, reasonably good physical condition, and the ability to follow guide directions
- Fit a personal flotation device with a maximum 56-inch chest size
- Pregnant women are not permitted
- Sign a waiver before participating
- Wear sturdy sandals or water shoes; sandals without back straps are not permitted
- Do not wear jeans, sweatsuits, or heavy cotton
- Expect route and difficulty adjustments when water levels or safety conditions require them
- During high water from May 1–July 15, travelers age 17 and under may be restricted from the Class IV section
- Trips run rain or shine
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund with at least 48 hours' notice. Cancellations 24–48 hours before departure are charged 50% of the trip total. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are charged the full trip price.
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FAQs
In May, June, and late September, wear a bathing suit under the provided wetsuit and bring a fleece layer and dry clothes. From July through early September, wear quick-drying clothes you do not mind getting wet. Wear sturdy sandals or water shoes, or use the provided booties. Do not wear jeans, sweat suits, heavy cotton, or sandals without a back strap.
Rafting trips typically run rain or shine. The route and difficulty may be adjusted for water levels and safety.
Lunch is not included with this private boat trip. Bring your own lunch to enjoy at the picnic tables if you wish.
Meeting details
Montana Whitewater's Big Sky–Gallatin River Office, 63960 Gallatin Road, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
