Inflatable Kayak Trip on Yellowstone River

Paddle your own inflatable kayak through rolling waves and splashes on the Yellowstone River. Choose a hands-on river experience suited to active first-timers and adventurous families.

• Steer your own boat through high-volume water and rolling waves
• Experience a more hands-on alternative to standard rafting
• Watch for wildlife along the river corridor
• Launch north of Yellowstone National Park’s boundary in Gardiner

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 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/van
• We drive you to the put-in where you will receive a safety briefing by the trip leader and a boat assignment
• Load into the boats 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 heading on your way.

What's Included

• Wetsuit
• Neoprene booties
• Splash jacket
• Changing rooms

Important details

• Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled trip time
• Ages 13+ only
• Trip requires a minimum of 3 participants to run
• An adult age 18+ must accompany children under 14
• Requires basic mobility and reasonably good physical condition
• Maximum 56-inch chest size to fit a personal flotation device
• Pregnancy is not permitted on trips
• Sign a waiver before participating
• Follow guide directions throughout the trip
• Trips run rain or shine, and route or difficulty may change for water levels and safety
• Wear secure sandals or water shoes; sandals without back straps are not permitted