Scenic Float on the Yellowstone River

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 200 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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• 5Lovely scenic rafting trip!

  We were not sure if we would make it in time for a tour so didn't book ahead of time. So we walked in about an hour before and asked if there was space. They were able to get us on the next trip with 2 other couples. We were given water shoes to wear as water comes in the bottom of the boat and we rolled our pants up some. We put our layers on, as this the the second to last day before the end of the season, and off we went. Emmy was great. She got us through all the rapids nice and dry. It was very scenic and a beautiful way to spend an afternoon. At the end, our trip waited in the heated bus for the other more adventurous trip, that had left before us farther up the river to arrive. Because of the cold and wind (we were pretty frigid by the time we got off the water) and the waiting for the other trip, they gave us our pictures for free. That was nice of them!

  CincinnatiCelesteOctober 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Must do Fun!

  Had a great time! Thanks Emma! Beautiful views and great conversations!

  jodir897September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A scenic afternoon

  A very fun afternoon! Joe is a fantastic raft guide! Highly recommend

  Voyage55531495353September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5We did the scenic float...

  We did the scenic float because we were a little apprehensive about the white water activity but now wishing we would have just went for it!!! Guide was great And spotted the wild life for us 😊

  mary_kAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Fun fun fun

  Great communication, lots of fun with great guides. I highly recommend it. Just enough excitement with beautiful scenery. You will get wet!

  L9146UXdianeaAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Rafting down the Yellowstone

  The two hour scenic float was outstanding. Our guide's, both Joe and Chris, were knowledgeable and a lot of fun. Seeing the herd of roughly 50 elk in the river as we pass by was a moment my wife and I will never forget. The Wild West Rafting staff were all polite and extremely helpful. Highly recommend

  Q2398GCbrianmAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Gardiner

• Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 56 experiences we list in Gardiner.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 56.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Gardiner

Gardiner is a small Montana town on the Yellowstone River at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park, by a stone arch and near hot springs.

Gardiner sits where the Gardner River flows into the Yellowstone River, on the northern edge of Yellowstone National Park in southern Montana. A stone arch, the Roosevelt Arch, stands at the park entrance, built in 1903 and carved with words describing the park as for the benefit and enjoyment of the people. The town is small, with log buildings, a main street and a few restaurants, hemmed in by mountains.

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