2-Hour Voyageurs National Park Boat Tour
Explore historic sites and wildlife habitat by boat in Voyageurs National Park
Duration
2 hours
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Captain, fuel, snacks
Highlights
Explore Voyageurs National Park by boat, passing historic destinations and wildlife habitat. Relax aboard a comfortable tour boat with frequent stops at sites with full bathroom facilities.
- Discover historic destinations throughout the park
- Look for loons, eagles, deer, bears, beavers, and ducks
- Travel aboard a comfortable tour boat
- Stop at sites with full bathroom facilities
What's Included
- Captain
- Fuel
- Snacks
- Beverages
Important details
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Meet your captain at the back dock at Thunderbird Lodge
- Park in the designated Voyageurs Outfitters spaces on the left when entering the property
- Tours may be canceled in bad weather or if fewer than 3 people are booked
- A processing fee applies and is not included in the listed price
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 60 days' notice. 50% refund with at least 30 days' notice; no refund within 30 days. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: 2SJR29
FAQs
We meet at the back dock at Thunderbird lodge.
Parking is designated on the left as you enter the Thunderbird lodge property
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.
