Scenic Rafting Tours

In case you didn't realize it, Yellowstone National Park - and the adjoining mountain ranges to its south - are the source for 3 of our nation's largest river systems. They are the Snake/Columbia River (tributary to the Columbia in Washington State), the Missouri River (whose tributaries include the Madison, Gallatin, Yellowstone and Wind/Bighorn Rivers) and the Colorado River (whose main tributary, the Green River, begins about 50 miles south of Yellowstone's border in the Wind River Wilderness).

Flying Pig Adventures - plan your 2010 raft trip - Half-day raft trips on the Yellowstone River just outside the North (Gardiner) Entrance of Yellowstone. Also available, 1/2-day horseback rides, BBQ cookouts, hikes & more.
Half-day raft trips on the Yellowstone River just outside the North (Gardiner) Entrance of Yellowstone. Also available, 1/2-day horseback rides, BBQ cookouts, hikes & more.
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (866) 807-0744
Half-day scenic float trips on the Gallatin River between Big Sky and Bozeman. Horseback riding option too. Perfect for families and grandparents. Reserve online now!
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (800) 914-9031
Excellence is our goal. Fewer people per boat-more experienced & friendly guides. Whitewater & scenic trips, exciting small boats, riverside dinners.
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (800) 824-5375
Come enjoy whitewater fun on the Gallatin, Yellowstone or Madison Rivers. West and North entrances to Yellowstone Park. Overnight trips, dinner floats and kayak options.
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (800) 799-4465
Teton Expeditions has shared knowledge of the river with Jackson Hole visitors for over 43 years. Sunrise, Lunch, & Sunset tours available!
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (800) 700-7238
Guest Ranches, Cabins, Hotel and RV properties between Cody and Yellowstone's East gate. Spectacular fly fishing, rafting, horseback riding, hiking and more!
Website  |  Map  | Phone : (307) 527-9959
Rent rafts, drift boats, inner tubes, canoes, boat trailers and more. Plus, ATVs, Snowmobiles, Golf Carts and Jet Skis. Load yourself, or we can arrange delivery.
Website |  Map  | Phone : (406) 587-4747
Voted the #1 rafting company in Jackson Hole, Est. 1963. An excellent safety record w/ returning guides. Whitewater, scenic and combination trips.
Website |  Map  | Phone : (800) 700-7238
For over 50 years, the Turner Family and Triangle-X Ranch have been guiding float trips exclusively in Grand Teton National Park on the Snake River. No one knows it better.
Website |  Map  | Phone : (888) 860-0005

With all this virgin water flowing through river valleys, there are ample opportunities for vacationers to enjoy a pleasure float, either self-guided with your own watercraft, or with a locally-permitted outfitter or guide. Unlike whitewater sections of rivers that capitalize on fast moving chutes, large boulder swells and swift currents, scenic floats take place on calm sections of waterways and offer guests a more leisurely and quiet experience.

Besides just sitting back and listening to the natural sounds of birds chirping and the grass swaying in the gentle breeze, participants in these floats enjoy access to prime riparian habitats ideal for spotting and photographing all kinds of wildlife. Depending on the river you select for such a trip, it isn't uncommon to view moose, elk, deer, antelope, eagles, osprey, beavers and the occasional river otter in a typical early morning or late evening float.

These floats generally have no restrictions as far as age guidelines or any health risks. Pricing for trips fall into the $25-50 per person range, and depend on options you select that may include transportation, included meals, and a child's age. Like their whitewater counterparts, scenic trips can often be combined in a package with additional activities such as a short horseback trail ride or overnight campout.

If you have a love of wildlife, scenic vistas, photography, and the sound of running water, a scenic float trip in any of the Yellowstone gateways is just right for your next Yellowstone vacation.

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