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Two people kayaking on a river with a moose in the background. 2
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By Yellowstone Hiking Guides

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Overview

    • Create memories that last a lifetime on a kayak tour on Yellowstone Lake
    • Spot wildlife on the shores of Yellowstone Lake away from the crowds
    • Explore Yellowstone's hot spots in a unique way, away from the crowded boardwalk
    • Be immersed in nature and history while taking in the stunning mountain landscape
    • Paddle on Yellowstone Lake next to hot waterfalls and gas bubbles

Activity location

    • Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Wyoming 82190, USA | The meeting point is at the West Thumb area, at Grant Village Marina Boat Launch Parking lot. About a mile after entering the Grant Village Area, turn right just before the Grant Village General Store. The meeting location is two miles from the South Entrance Road and four miles from West Thumb Geyser Basin. Parking is available on Grant Marina Road near the boat launch. If you're not staying inside the Yellowstone National Park, it takes approximately 2.5 hours of driving from West Yellowstone, MT, or Gardiner, MT, or 3.5 hours from Cooke City, MT to get to the meeting location of this tour.
    • West Thumb, Wyoming, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Single or Tandem Kayak
  • Inclusions
    Paddle
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    Personal Floatation Device
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    Paddle Jacket
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    Dry Bag for Personal Gear
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    Light Morning Snack
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    Hot Drink: Coffee/Tea/Cocoa
  • Inclusions
    Lunch: Sandwich (Turkey, Vegetarian, Vegan, or Gluten Free Options), Brown Bag with apple, chips and nuts
  • Inclusions
    Certified Guide with Safety Equipment
  • Exclusions
    Park Entrance Fees
  • Exclusions
    Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Drones, Feeding animals, Pets, Touching animals, Touching marine life
    • Not suitable for: Children under 15 years, Non-swimmers, People over 80 years, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • A kayak paddle on Yellowstone Lake is a great way to start the day before moving on to afternoon activities.

    We begin the tour at 10AM to beat the wind and waves that can form later in the day. Launching in the evening can be quite dangerous. Safety is our priority.

    Your kayak instructor will provide a safety briefing and introduce you to the kayaks and paddle strokes. The tours have a ratio of 6-guests-to-1-guide. The minimum age to join is 14.

    Once underway, we journey from the Grant Village Marina to the West Thumb Geyser Basin. The sight of the steaming geyser basin forms a lifelong memory. Enjoy the big mountain views of the Absaroka Range across the lake. Getting out on the water is a unique way to experience the Park.

    Our tours are fun! But, we also have a passion for the Park and enjoy sharing information about the flora, fauna, and history of the region.

    Tours include morning hot drinks and light snacks, as well as lunch on an off the beaten path beach.

Location

Activity location

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    • Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
    • Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Wyoming 82190, USA | The meeting point is at the West Thumb area, at Grant Village Marina Boat Launch Parking lot. About a mile after entering the Grant Village Area, turn right just before the Grant Village General Store. The meeting location is two miles from the South Entrance Road and four miles from West Thumb Geyser Basin. Parking is available on Grant Marina Road near the boat launch. If you're not staying inside the Yellowstone National Park, it takes approximately 2.5 hours of driving from West Yellowstone, MT, or Gardiner, MT, or 3.5 hours from Cooke City, MT to get to the meeting location of this tour.
    • West Thumb, Wyoming, United States