Yellowstone River 8-Mile Paradise Whitewater Raft Trip

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Our Half Day Classic Raft trip begins at the northern border of Yellowstone National Park, right where the Gardiner River converges with the mighty Yellowstone River. This trip is fun for the whole family as we run Class 1-3 (water level dependent, call our office to ask about current river conditions) and take children as young as 6!

Ride the waves at Bridge Waves, Man Eater, Loonie's and Boonie's Revenge, Queen of the Waters, and the KING! Take in the breathtaking view of Devil’s Slide. Float through some flat water stretches that are great for swimming and relaxing. This trip is great for first time rafters or family groups with wide age and ability ranges. This trip is 8 miles on the river, roughly 1-1.5 hours of on the water fun depending on water levels (CFS), and roughly 2.5-3 hours door-to-door. This includes gear up, gear down, and a short drive to and from the river, no more than 15 minutes total in the bus, round trip!

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Wetsuit, Booties, Helmet, Paddle, Splash Top

Yellowstone River Raft Trip

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Gratuities

What To Expect

Our Yellowstone whitewater rafting trip is a fun, wide, high-volume river that features rolling wave rapids. Rapids vary in size depending on water levels. Call our office directly to ask about current river levels and river conditions! Families love it! The Yellowstone white water rafting trip is great for children ages 6 and up. Spectacular views may include spotting wildlife such as river otters and bald eagles. The Yellowstone River office is located in Gardiner at the North Entrance to Yellowstone National park, just minutes from Mammoth Hot Springs. We are located on Main Street (Scott Street) on a riverfront property within walking distance from lodging and campgrounds in central Gardiner. You can even see some of the rapids from our backyard!

Options

8 Mile Whitewater Rafting

Reviews

4.97

375 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

365

Best rush in 50 years
Ron H,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is a spectacular visual opportunity our guide Jordan and he gave us a super fun and exciting ride full of information about the area and it's history thanks for a great experience. The entire staff were super helpful and patient.
Everything included!
Inspire00258395369,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everything was great. Tour guide Emily was confident and very friendly. Price included everything you could think in terms of equipment and changing rooms
So fun
Elisha S,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was so fun, my kids had a blast! Our guide was knowledgeable and made sure we had a fun time down the river
Great crew and ride!
Danielle S,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide Emily was fantastic! It was a very windy day and the guides did a great job accommodating the needs and schedules of everyone. Highly recommend.
Great guide, Garrett!...
Kevin D,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great guide, Garrett! Wonderful experience for the entire family. Would highly recommend this for all. Great stories and information. Had us laughing and smiling the entire trip.
Paula’s review
Paula S,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Super friendly staff. Very knowledgeable. Excellent instructions. Would highly recommend it for all ages. Can’t wait to come back with my grandkids
Outstanding Raft Trip
plclml,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I highly recommend Montana Whitewater. They were extremely helpful in planning which trip suited our comfort level and we couldn't have been happier. We (3 adults) took a private trip, meaning you raft with other people, but have your own guide and raft. Our guide, Emily, was personable and knowledgable, explaining what we were seeing and helping novice paddlers like us throughout the trip. She was also great at pointing out wildlife (we saw 2 bald eagles) and other important features along the river. Everything was very well organized from the beginning (getting outfitted with the proper gear and safety instructions) to the end. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Bear 🐻 float
Pioneer17627473387,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great trip down the river with our guide Emily! She has a wealth of knowledge and the river, the area and geological of the mountains/riverbanks. We scored big time by witnessing a mama bear and her cub cross the river as we were launching our boats 🥰.
Family Fun for First Time Rafters
388NickC,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great trip, and excellent for first time rafters. There are a few good bumps and splashes, but overall very safe and family friendly. Elijah was an excellent guide with tall-tales and excellent sense on the river.
Great first day starting point!
Katherine B,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you Montana and Addie! For sending us off on our first day of our best trip visiting your State! Her safety measures with soo much knowledge IS what made our trip memorable! Us Mom's, love that, especially seeing the whole crew work together in unison with safety first! Best Wishes, Kat