Kayak Day Paddle on Yellowstone Lake

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Highlights

  • Explore the West Thumb Geyser Basin shoreline, with a guide to lead the way

  • First-time kayakers get an introduction to paddling skills, from your guide

  • Get a great value with a guide, kayaking equipment, and lunch—all included

Summary

Kayak in Yellowstone! Our experienced and trained guides provide expert kayak instruction and information on the local history and geology, as they lead you around the shoreline to the West Thumb Geyser Basin and explore the many geothermal features on land and under water. We’ll paddle by the more remote features, most of which are not accessible from land, where there are no signs, no boardwalks and most importantly no other people. We always stay in small groups to make sure you get the most information and best access to this incredible area, and to ensure safety throughout the trip. We have both single and double kayaks available. No prior kayaking experience is required. Space is limited on each trip so sign up as soon as possible.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
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Why take this tour?

For an off-the-beaten path adventure in Yellowstone National Park, don't miss this beginner-friendly kayaking tour, where you visit geothermal features only accessible by water. After reviewing kayaking basics, you can paddle in one of Yellowstone's lakes, learn about park history, and visit the remote Potts Geyser Basin. With all equipment and a beach lunch included, this kayak adventure is a near-perfect way to see another side of Yellowstone.

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What’s included?

  • Professional guides will provide an introduction to Yellowstone's history and geology of the Lake, along with the kayaking equipment and techniques.

  • Lunch

  • All necessary equipment and instruction.

  • Guide Gratuities are not included but greatly appreciated.

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

The inherent nature of our kayaking tours in Yellowstone includes many social distancing measures which take place naturally in the outdoors. We have an automatic margin of safety with ample clean mountain air, and we are happy to accommodate guest preferences for additional covid protocols.

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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Yellowstone Geyser Kayak Tours

About operator:

Enjoy the beauty of Sea Kayaking in Yellowstone by getting off the beaten path, on a single or multi-day backcountry sea kayak tour. For over 30 years we have been showing our guests the absolute best way to experience the natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park by kayaking away from the crowds on Yellowstone Lake. Come paddle with the most experienced kayaking guides in Yellowstone, in our small groups with a customized experience, and you will see a side of Yellowstone few ever do. Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America’s first national park, and one of the best inland paddling destinations in the world. The clear water and high mountain lakes of the greater Yellowstone area provide a truly unique kayaking experience. Yellowstone is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone is the largest concentration of active geysers in the world – approximately half of the world’s total.

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