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    Private Yellowstone River Whitewater Rafting Trip

    Your own raft, guide, and shuttle on the Yellowstone River

    4.9 stars• 1.6K reviews

    Duration

    3 hrs

    Ideal For

    1 to 8 people

    Includes

    Guide, shuttle, river gear

    Highlights

    Explore the Yellowstone River with a private raft reserved for your group and a dedicated guide. Launch near Yellowstone National Park, where the Gardner River joins the Yellowstone River.

    • Explore rolling waves at the Gardner and Yellowstone river confluence
    • Ride in a dedicated raft with only your group and guide
    • Travel to the launch in a private shuttle
    • Use onsite changing rooms before and after rafting

    Itinerary

    • Make a reservation online or directly with the office, yes we take walk-ins!
    • 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 the 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

    What's Included

    • Private shuttle
    • Dedicated rafting guide
    • River gear
    • Wetsuit and neoprene booties

    Important details

    • Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled trip time
    • Ages 6+ only
    • At least one adult age 18+ must accompany children under 14
    • Requires basic mobility, reasonably good physical condition, and the ability to follow guide directions
    • Maximum 56-inch chest size to fit the required personal flotation device
    • Pregnant travelers cannot participate
    • Sign a waiver before participating
    • Jeans, sweat suits, heavy cotton clothing, and sandals without back straps are not permitted on the river

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with more than 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 total.

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    FAQs

    Dress for getting wet. May–June and late September: wear a bathing suit under a provided wetsuit; you can also use a splash jacket and neoprene booties. July–early September: wear quick-dry layers like a bathing suit under lightweight shorts/pants and a T-shirt; wear sturdy sandals or water shoes, or use booties. Don’t wear jeans, sweats, or heavy cotton, and don’t wear sandals without a back strap.

    Bring your own fleece layer.

    You must fit a personal flotation device up to a 56-inch chest size, be in reasonably good physical condition, and follow guide directions. Pregnant women aren’t permitted. If you have health concerns, consult a physician before you book.

    Meeting details

    603 Scott Street, Gardiner, MT 59030

    Experience provided by Montana Whitewater - Yellowstone

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    1 Private Boat (1-6 people)

    $954

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    1.6K reviews•Google Maps
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    Guides like Josie, Jordan, Emily, Ingram, and the ziplining duo Gecko and Slayer come up again and again in reviews, and for good reason. Travelers consistently praise them for balancing safety with genuine fun, sharing local knowledge, and keeping energy high throughout the trip. First-timers seem especially well taken care of, with multiple people noting they felt nervous going in and completely at ease by the end. Both rafting and ziplining get strong marks, though a few rafters on calmer stretches noted the experience leaned more toward a scenic float than a thrill ride. That said, even those reviewers walked away happy. The scenery, wildlife sightings, and knowledgeable guides tend to carry the experience regardless of water levels or conditions. One reviewer did mention a slightly cooler front desk interaction on a return visit, though that appears to be the exception rather than the rule. The overwhelming pattern here is a well-organized, professionally run operation where the staff genuinely seem to enjoy their jobs. If you are spending time near Yellowstone and want an outdoor experience that delivers on both adventure and atmosphere, this one is worth booking.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Great experience ziplining with Montana Whitewater Rafting. Gray and Colby were amazing! Skilled, knowledgeable and a ton of fun. Highly recommend!!

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    Donna Taylor

    September 2, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great experience ziplining with Montana Whitewater Rafting. Gray and Colby were amazing! Skilled, knowledgeable and a ton of fun. Highly recommend!!

    Photo of Donna Taylor

    Donna Taylor

    September 2, 2026

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