Yellowstone Lake & Hot Springs / 3 Hour Morning or Twilight Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Escape the crowds in Yellowstone and come kayak on the crystal clear water of North Americas largest High Alpine Lake! Yellowstone is extremely busy, and for good reason, it is an amazing place. However, the crowds can take away from the enjoyment of the place. By booking with Prismatic, you will be the first group on the water and it will feel like you have the park to yourself. We specialize in small groups, keeping the experience intimate and personal. Come discover the wild side of Yellowstone today! Family friendly!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
West Thumb Geyser Basin
Our Twilight Tour is a 4 to 5 mile journey and usually takes about 3 hours. After a brief orientation with your guide, the group will paddle along the shore of Yellowstone Lake, North America's Largest High Alpine Lake! Depending on weather conditions and the group ability, our guides will safely escort the group to West Thumb Geyser Basin. After touring the Geyser Basin, where dozens of geothermal features are visible above and below the water's surface, we will return along the same route, stopping for refreshment and a chance to explore along the shore of the lake, arriving back at our Launch Point in Grant Marina before the sun sets. Return time may vary depending on group size, weather, fitness, and of course the time the sunsets.
Yellowstone National Park
Takes place in Yellowstone Park
What‘s Included
All kayak gear included! Kayak, paddle, life vest, splash gear and safety equipment.
Transportation to the activity
Gratuity not included - never expected but always appreciated!
Options
3 Hr Morning or Twilight Tour
Snacks and Refreshments: Granola Bars, Trail Mix and other snacks. Fresh filtered water.
Reviews
94 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing kayak tour
Amy R,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a three-hour sunset kayaking trip with Grand Prismatic Tours in late September 2025. Dylan was our guide, and he did a phenomenal job. He was personable, knowledgeable, and kind. My husband and I were in a tandem kayak and the six-mile round-trip paddle was easy to execute and enjoyable. Dylan pointed out wildlife as we paddled - a bald eagle and a close-up elk on the shoreline were particularly memorable - and told us interesting facts about the lake and Yellowstone’s geothermal features. Speaking of, seeing the geysers from the water was a really unique and neat experience. I would highly recommend!
amazing experience
McKayla I,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dylan was extremely knowledgeable & it was absolutely breathtaking. Such a different point of view of Yellowstone. Highly recommend
Wonderful Kayak trip on Yellowstone Lake.
Sarah B,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful kayaking on Yellowstone Lake! Our guide Dylan(sp?) did a great job getting us ready for the trip and shared lots of information about Yellowstone Lake and the caldera we were paddling in. We did not see any large wildlife but did see several Golden Eye ducks, a Merganser and a loon. There were ring necked gulls waiting when we returned to the starting point. We kayaked to the West Thumb Geyser Basin and beyond into the backcountry. The lake was very calm and paddling was easy. We took the sunset tour and would highly recommend this if you enjoy being out on the water.
What a great and relaxing...
Kayla C,,Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great and relaxing way to experience Lake Yellowstone! Dillon was spectacular and filled the time with great information and conversation. Highly recommend!
Fantastic Sunset tour
B455DFjm,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dylan was an amazing guide with his wealth of knowledge about the geo land biology of Yellowstone. We also enjoyed his stories, especially his encounter with a mountain lion and mama bear. I highly recommend the experience! Thank you Dylan!
Beautiful kayak trip!
Archangelaudio,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dylan did an amazing job. He was a wealth of knowledge about the Yellowstone Lake geography and history. The six mile kayak trip was the perfect length.
Fun and informative time on the water
bobnF1982MN,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Dylan made the trip fun and informative. He was extremely knowledgeable about Yellowstone, the area around it and had some fun stories to tell about his time here. We did the twilight tour and would happily go again.
Absolutely worth it. The...
Raquel P,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I can’t recommend this tour enough. Our guide Dylan was so informative and told such great stories about the park. Beyond the tour, he was really helpful with some recommendations for hikes and fishing spots in the area. We really appreciated how the tour guides broke the bigger group up into two smaller groups of 5. It kept the experience very intimate and allowed everyone to hear everything that was being said and ask questions. Pretty cool getting to see some geysers that can only be seen from the water.
I was worried about the...
Ben F,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I was worried about the temperature at night but it was actually great weather for nothing more than t shirt and swim trunks. Great views, guide and experience.
A Have-To-Do Experience
David S,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good to have rain suit... legs get wet from paddle. 🤗 Dylan was a phenomenal guide!!! His calm directions and personality was enjoyed by all.
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