2-Hour Guided Boat Tour in Voyageurs National Park
Cruise Voyageurs National Park by boat with wildlife viewing and restroom stops
Duration
2 hours
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Captain, fuel, snacks
Highlights
Explore the waters of Voyageurs National Park on a personalized 2-hour small-group boat tour. Enjoy guided views of historic sites, with complimentary beverage service and stops with full bathroom facilities.
- Cruise Voyageurs National Park on a comfortable tour boat
- Spot local wildlife like loons, eagles, deer, bear, beaver, and ducks
- Visit historical site destinations during your tour
- Stop frequently at sites with full bathroom facilities
- Depart from Thunderbird Lodge and ride with a 6-person maximum group
What's Included
- Captain
- Fuel
- Snacks
- Beverages
Things to know
Tipping the captain is not included. Tours may be canceled due to bad weather or if fewer than 3 people book. Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 60+ days notice. 50% refund with 30+ days notice. No refund inside 30 days. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
FAQs
We meet at the back dock at Thunderbird lodge.
Parking is designated on the left as you enter the Thunderbird lodge property
Meeting details
Thunderbird Lodge
More about Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park is one of the only water-based national parks in the United States, a vast wilderness in northern Minnesota where more than 30 lakes stitch together a maze of forested islands, granite shorelines, and quiet bays. This two-hour boat tour is designed to introduce you to Voyageurs National Park the way it was meant to be seen, from the water, gliding across the same routes once paddled by the French-Canadian fur traders who gave the park its name. The boat does the work, so you can settle in, look up at the towering pines, and let the scale of this northwoods landscape sink in.
As you cruise through Voyageurs National Park, the captain shares stories about the region's natural and human history, from Ojibwe heritage and the voyageur trade to the geology of the ancient Canadian Shield rock formations rising out of the water. Keep your eyes on the shoreline and the sky, because Voyageurs National Park is home to bald eagles, loons, beavers, river otters, black bears, and the occasional moose. The air smells of pine and clean lake water, the surface reflects the clouds like glass on calm days, and every bend reveals another tucked-away island or rocky cove. It is a relaxed, low-effort way to cover a meaningful slice of the park without committing to a full day on a kayak or canoe.
This tour is perfect for families with kids, couples looking for an easy and scenic outing, photographers, and travelers who want a real taste of Voyageurs National Park without specialized gear or experience. First-time visitors get an excellent orientation, while returning guests often discover new corners of the park they had not seen before. If you want a calm, story-rich, beautiful introduction to one of the wildest places in the Midwest, a boat tour across Voyageurs National Park is a memorable way to spend an afternoon.
