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    Yellowstone River Evening Rafting Trip

    Fit a quick Yellowstone River whitewater run into your park day

    4.9 stars• 1.6K reviews

    Duration

    2 hours door-to-door

    Includes

    Wetsuit and bootie rentals

    Highlights

    Explore a short Class I–III rafting run on the Yellowstone River, designed for an evening after time in Yellowstone National Park. Ride rolling wave rapids on the main whitewater stretch, with conditions shaped by water levels.

    • Ride rolling-wave rapids on a wide, high-volume river
    • Add a rafting outing after a full day in Yellowstone National Park
    • Spend 30–45 minutes on the water
    • Travel by bus between the office and river launch

    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

    Allow about 2-3 hours from parking to pulling out heading on your way.

    What's Included

    • Wetsuit
    • Neoprene booties
    • Splash jacket
    • River transportation
    • Safety briefing

    Important details

    • Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled trip time
    • Ages 6+ only
    • At least one adult age 18+ is required with children under 14
    • Requires basic mobility, reasonable physical condition, and the ability to follow guide directions
    • Personal flotation devices fit chests up to 56 inches
    • Pregnant participants are not permitted
    • A signed waiver is required before participation
    • Trips require at least 5 participants to run
    • Trips operate rain or shine, and routes may change for water levels and safety

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with at least 48 hours' notice. Cancellations 24–48 hours before the trip are charged 50%. Cancellations within 24 hours and no-shows are charged 100%. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

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    FAQs

    Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled trip time.

    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 something you don’t mind getting wet (often a bathing suit under lightweight shorts/pants and a T-shirt). Avoid jeans, sweat suits, and heavy cotton. Do not wear sandals without a back strap.

    No. You can bring your own lunch and use the picnic tables.

    Meeting details

    603 Scott Street West, Gardiner, MT 59030

    Experience provided by Montana Whitewater - Yellowstone

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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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