Please arrive 30 minutes prior to trip time to fill out paperwork and get geared up.
Plan for 2.5 hours round-trip. All of our adventures take place outdoors; therefore, we cannot guarantee the trip length or size of rapids due to water flow.
Transportation to and from the river is provided.
The weather in Southwest Montana is ever-changing and often unpredictable. Please dress accordingly, water shoes and fleece are strongly recommended.
Long pants and closed toes shoes are required for horseback.
Helmets and life jackets are always provided as well as wetsuits, splash jackets, and booties when needed!
11:00 am: Horseback ride into the Absaroka Mountains
Lunch Break (1:30 pm): Break to allow you time for lunch in Gardiner, explore suggestions here and be sure to call ahead for ETA's (LUNCH NOT INCLUDED).
3:00 pm: Check-in at Yellowstone Raft Company
3:30 pm: Scenic float trip down the Yellowstone River
Float & Ride FAQ's
What to Wear on Scenic Float
What to Wear on Horseback Ride
What to Bring
Are Small Children Allowed?
Check-In
Weight Limit?
Bringing a Camera or Phone?
Dress according to the weather. We can provide cool-weather gear, but we recommend fleece. Sunglasses and sunblock are recommended. Your feet will likely get wet in the raft, but we do provide water shoes.
Long pants and closed toed shoes are required. You will be riding at a higher elevation and through the wilderness so we do recommend taking a light jacket or sweatshirt with you. The Horseback Rides do go in the rain unless the Wranglers deem the trails are unsafe. You will need to bring your own rain gear, the ranch does not supply clothing of any type.
Rafting: Please bring a water bottle on the raft if you want. Everything gets wet, so plan on leaving electronics in your car or hotel room. Our professional photographer takes photos of every whitewater adventure that you'll be able to view and/or buy at Yellowstone Raft Company's office immediately following your trip.
Riding: Please bring a water bottle on the raft if you want. Everything gets wet, so plan on leaving electronics in your car or hotel room. Our professional photographer takes photos of every whitewater adventure that you'll be able to view and/or buy at Yellowstone Raft Company's office immediately following your trip.
You can be inexperienced and ages 5 & older for express trip, 7 & older for full day trip, but each rider must be capable of riding their own horse. If you have questions or concerns, please call us at 406-848-7777. Helmets available on request for horseback rides.
Please be at the Corrals at Hells A Roarin' Outfitters, (164 Crevice Rd. Gardiner, MT) 30 minutes prior to your ride. You may check-in under your name and please tell the wrangler you reserved with Yellowstone Raft Company. Horseback rides must be reserved to ensure there will be a horse waiting for you. Horses are limited on rides so be sure to call us or reserve online as soon as you know your desired ride date.
There is no weight limit and all abilities are welcome. If you any questions or concerns, please call us.
*Please note, you will need to allow 30 minutes to reach the Corrals from Gardiner town and arrive 30 minutes prior to horse departure times. Please be aware this is a gravel road. There is RV parking available at the corrals.
There is no weight limit and all abilities are welcome, but each rider must be capable of riding their own horse. If you have questions or concerns, please call us at 406-848-7777.
We highly recommend that you bring a camera for your Montana horseback rides, at your own risk.
We discourage bringing any electronics on the rafting portions of the trip.
Please don't let any electronics you bring distract you from the experience you're enjoying.
**All of our adventures take place outdoors; therefore, we cannot guarantee trip length or size of rapids due to water flow. The weather in Southwest Montana is ever-changing and often unpredictable. Please dress accordingly.
11:00 am: Horseback ride into the Absaroka Mountains
Lunch Break (1:30 pm): Break to allow you time for lunch in Gardiner, explore suggestions here and be sure to call ahead for ETA's (LUNCH NOT INCLUDED).
2:30 pm: Check-in at Yellowstone Raft Company
3:00 pm: 8-mile Whitewater rafting trip down the Yellowstone River
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to trip time to fill out paperwork and get geared up.
Plan for 8 hours round-trip. All of our adventures take place outdoors; therefore, we cannot guarantee the trip length or size of rapids due to water flow.
Transportation to and from the river is provided.
The weather in Southwest Montana is ever-changing and often unpredictable. Please dress accordingly, water shoes and fleece are strongly recommended.
Helmets and life jackets are always provided as well as wetsuits, splash jackets, and booties when needed!
Saddle and Paddle FAQ's
What to Wear on Whitewater
What to Wear on Horseback Ride
What to Bring
Are Small Children Allowed?
Check-In
Weight Limit?
Bringing a Camera or Phone?
Dress according to the weather. We can provide cool-weather gear, but we recommend fleece, Under Armour, or a synthetic material – not cotton – for under your rafting gear. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet, especially on a hot day. We provide all whitewater gear including helmets, life jackets, and water shoes (if needed). You may want to bring a change of clothes for afterward and change in our changing rooms. Sunglasses and sunblock are recommended. the ranch does not provide rain gear.
Long pants and closed toed shoes are required. You will be riding at a higher elevation and through the wilderness so we do recommend taking a light jacket or sweatshirt with you. The Horseback Rides do go in the rain unless the Wranglers deem the trails are unsafe. You will need to bring your own rain gear, the ranch does not supply clothing of any type.
Rafting: Please bring a water bottle on the raft if you want. Everything gets wet, so plan on leaving electronics in your car or hotel room. Our professional photographer takes photos of every whitewater adventure that you'll be able to view and/or buy at Yellowstone Raft Company's office immediately following your trip.
Riding: Please bring a water bottle on the raft if you want. Everything gets wet, so plan on leaving electronics in your car or hotel room. Our professional photographer takes photos of every whitewater adventure that you'll be able to view and/or buy at Yellowstone Raft Company's office immediately following your trip.
You can be inexperienced and ages 5 & older for express trip, 7 & older for full day trip, but each rider must be capable of riding their own horse. If you have questions or concerns, please call us at 406-848-7777. Helmets available on request for horseback rides.
Please be at the Corrals at Hells A Roarin' Outfitters Ranch, (164 Crevice Rd. Gardiner, MT) 30 minutes prior to your ride. You may check in under your name and please tell the wrangler you reserved with Yellowstone Raft Company. Horseback Rides must be reserved to ensure there will be a horse waiting for you. Horses are limited on rides so be sure to call us or reserve online as soon as you know your desired ride date.
There is no weight limit and all abilities are welcome. If you any questions or concerns, please call us.
*Please note, you will need to allow 30 minutes to reach the Corral from Gardiner town and arrive 30 minutes prior to horse departure times. Please be aware this is a gravel road. There is RV parking available at the Corrals.
There is no weight limit and all abilities are welcome, but each rider must be capable of riding their own horse. You can be inexperienced and ages 5 & older for the express trip, 7 & older for a full day trip. If you have questions or concerns, please call us at 406-848-7777. Helmets are available on request for horseback rides.
We highly recommend that you bring a camera for your Montana horseback rides, at your own risk.
We discourage bringing any electronics on the rafting portions of the trip.
Please don't let any electronics you bring distract you from the experience you're enjoying.
**All of our adventures take place outdoors; therefore, we cannot guarantee trip length or size of rapids due to water flow. The weather in Southwest Montana is ever-changing and often unpredictable. Please dress accordingly.
Paddle sit-on-top kayaks designed for safety — even if you're inexperienced.
Learn how to kayak a river with basic instruction on equipment, safety, stroke styles, movement in and out of the current, and whitewater technique from the safety of the shore or a quiet eddy.
Read the rapids and chart your own course for an experience 100 percent unique to you and your capabilities.
Glide with nimbleness over the water to reach all the river features you want to hit and easily maneuver through any obstacles.
Paddle fun, safe rapids without being intimidated
Fun for all ages, the Yellowstone River is a perfect introduction to whitewater kayaking with Class II and Class III rapids. Eddies and kayak-friendly wave-trains make a natural playground for solo boats.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to trip time to fill out paperwork and get geared up.
Plan for 5 hours round-trip. All of our adventures take place outdoors; therefore, we cannot guarantee the trip length or size of rapids due to water flow.
Transportation to and from the river is provided.
The weather in Southwest Montana is ever-changing and often unpredictable. Please dress accordingly, water shoes, athletic wear (no cotton), and fleece are strongly recommended.
Helmets and life jackets are always provided as well as wetsuits, splash jackets, and booties when needed!
Testimonials
"Wow! My wife and I are hooked now! I used to think that kayaking down a river with whitewater was only reserved for extreme athletes, but Yellowstone Raft Company showed us that this sport is possible even for beginners. Our guide was great and made us feel comfortable and safe, and made sure that we had FUN! We’ll be back again for sure!"
Joe B.
Minnesota
"We had a blast!
Took kayaks down the rapids the first half and then jumped in a raft for the second half.
Guides were fun, knowledgeable of the area, and went out of their way to make sure we had a great (and safe) time.
Very patient with our complete lack of knowledge of kayaks."
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to trip time to fill out paperwork and get geared up.
Plan for 5 hours round-trip. All of our adventures take place outdoors; therefore, we cannot guarantee the trip length or size of rapids due to water flow.
Transportation to and from the river is provided.
The weather in Southwest Montana is ever-changing and often unpredictable. Please dress accordingly, water shoes and fleece are strongly recommended.
Helmets and life jackets are always provided as well as wetsuits, splash jackets, and booties when needed!
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