Kayak Day Paddle on Yellowstone Lake
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
This guided kayaking tour in Yellowstone National Park, includes an introduction to Yellowstone's history and geology of the Lake, along with the kayaking equipment and techniques, then your guides lead you around the shoreline to the West Thumb Geyser Basin where there are many geothermal features on land and under water we will explore from our kayaks, many of which are not accessible by any other means. We explore from our kayaks this primitive geyser basin where there are no signs, no boardwalks and most importantly no other people. We stop at a secluded beach for a picnic lunch which we provide, then return the same way we came arriving back to our vehicles around 2 in the afternoon, depending on the group. All necessary kayaking equipment and instruction on paddling techniques are included. No prior kayaking experience is required. All skill levels are welcome. Single and double kayaks are available. Small groups with an individual experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch
- Professional guides will provide an introduction to Yellowstone's history and geology of the Lake, along with the kayaking equipment and techniques.
- All necessary equipment and instruction.
What's not
- Guide Gratuities are not included but greatly appreciated.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 281 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5We had so much fun! Ben...
We had so much fun! Ben was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and easy to talk to. This was our first day in the park and I’m glad this was our first activity. Yellowstone Lake is so vast and gorgeous, highly recommend!
5Great Family Memories
Our family group of 9 had a great time kayaking on Yellowstone lake. Our guides Ben and Nick were very knowledgeable and helpful. The lunch provided was much enjoyed after a few hours of paddling.
1Not as advertised
This is a difficult review to write because our guide was very knowledgeable and excellent. However, we booked the full-day tour, advertised as lasting 5–6 hours, specifically because it was supposed to include more than the half-day tour. Instead, we were initially grouped with guests who had booked the half-day tour, and we visited the same sites they did. Our tour also ended after only about 4.5 hours. We contacted the company afterward to request a partial refund, since we had specifically paid extra for the full-day experience and did not receive the additional time or itinerary advertised. Unfortunately, they refused to offer any refund or adjustment. While we had a great guide, the tour itself did not match what was advertised, and the company's response when we raised the issue was disappointing. Based on this experience, I would not book this tour again.
5Amazing day on the lake!
My kayaking trip to Yellowstone was absolutely the most amazing experience I could have asked for. I booked a three hour tour, but since there weren’t enough people for the scheduled three hour tours, I was upgraded to the six hour tour instead. However, no one else showed up for the six hour tour, so Bryan gave me a completely private tour. Bryan was the most knowledgeable guide I’ve ever encountered. He shared fascinating insights about Yellowstone’s rich history, the geological formations that make the park so unique, and the native history of the region. He went above and beyond to help me spot incredible wildlife and made sure I saw every thermal spring and geyser worth experiencing. Every moment was wonderful, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations in every way. I couldn’t have asked for a better trip.
5Amazing Day!
This was a great day! Brian our guide and his helper, Ben, were fantastic! They both had vast knowledge of the area and water. I felt completely confortable and safe. Our equipment was excellent. They helped provide us with waterproof jackets and dry bags! Lunch was tasty and it was a lot of food! We had gorgeous weather and the geysers were amazing to see from the water! Very different perpective. We saw 2 bald eagles on our journey along with other water fowl. The wind picked up on the way back which made it slightly more difficult to paddle back but Brian had our backs and we thoroughly enjoyed the day!
5Very nice service, unique experience, experienced tour guide
We had such a great time kayaking at Yellowstone Lake this morning! Our guide was super experienced, friendly, and patient, and he shared fun facts and history about the park. As a family of five, it was a really fun and unique way to experience Yellowstone—highly recommend!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet at the marina, in Grant Village inside Yellowstone National Park. There is no exact street address in a National Park, so we meet you in Grant Village, at the marina boat ramp, where the kayaks will be spread out on the beach. There are restrooms and parking for all sized vehicles.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Geyser Kayak Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- All children 12 and under must paddle in a tandem kayak with an adult. If booking with children, you must choose the tandem kayak option. This is the rate per kayak, for 2 people.
- If you wish to have single kayaks (not available for children under 13), the rate is per person.
- Please advise any dietary requirements in the Special Requirements field at checkout. Vegetarian and gluten free lunches are available if you let us know.
- Please come dressed for cold weather, as it is usually colder in Yellowstone than you are expecting. Keep in mind that while kayaking, you will get wet. The weather in Yellowstone can vary greatly, and change quickly. Typically the days are sunny with temps in the upper 60's to low 80's, however it does get cold at night and early morning. Afternoon showers and passing thunderstorms are always possible in the mountains. We plan to go in rain or sunshine. We will provide all the necessary kayaking equipment. You should arrive dressed according to the weather, keeping in mind that while you wont ever be submerged in the water, you will get wet. Therefore dressing in layers is always best, with shorts or wind pants made of synthetic quick drying material, and shoes that you dont mind getting wet. Having a rain or wind jacket, extra layers, and/or a change of warm dry clothes for after the trip ends, is also a good idea. Guide gratuities are always appreciated, but never expected. If you have any questions any time, please dont hesitate to ask.
How it compares in Yellowstone National Park
- Its from-price is 26% below the median of the 57 experiences we list in Yellowstone National Park.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 57.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park, across Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, is widely seen as the first national park, a plateau of geysers, canyons and wildlife.
Yellowstone, established in 1872 and widely regarded as the first national park in the world, covers a high volcanic plateau mostly in north-western Wyoming. Beneath it lies a vast volcanic caldera that heats the ground and feeds more than ten thousand hot springs, geysers and steam vents. Old Faithful, which erupts about every ninety minutes, is the best-known geyser, and Grand Prismatic Spring is ringed with bands of orange, yellow and blue-green colour.
Top-ranked sights in Yellowstone National Park: Hayden Valley , Old Faithful Geyser, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
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