Kayak Adventures in Yellowstone:

One of the finest paddling trips in the area, the Lewis/Shoshone trip takes you quickly into Yellowstone’s backcountry. Shoshone Lake is the largest backcountry lake in the contiguous United States. There is no road access and only hand-propelled boats may reach its waters. Launching on the north shore of Lewis Lake, we paddle a short distance along the shore until we reach the Lewis River Channel. This two-mile section of the Lewis River, which connects Lewis Lake to Shoshone Lake, has a gentle current over a gravel and sand bottom. Shortly after we get to Shoshone Lake we make camp at a primitive campsite on the shore’s beaches. The next day we paddle across the lake to the Shoshone Geyser Basin. Here we can explore one of Yellowstone’s most remote geyser basins. Paddling a little farther, we spend the night on another one of Shoshone Lake’s beautiful beaches, and return through the Lewis River Channel the following day. An unforgettable journey with a perspective few people are privileged to see!

PRICE: $575 per person (price does not include Yellowstone National Park entrance fee)
minimum 2 people, maximum 7
DATES:
June 27 – June 29
July 15 - July 17
July 25 – 27
August 2 - 4
August 18 - 20
If the dates of our trips don’t coincide with your schedule, give us a call! We’ll work with you to design a trip to meet your individualized needs.

Nothing compares to the excitement generated by paddling a kayak into the coves and inlets of the pristine Yellowstone Lake, in Yellowstone National Park. This is one of the best inland paddling destinations in the country. Encompassing over 135 square miles, with 20 mile stretches of open water, and 110 miles of shoreline, Yellowstone Lake is the largest freshwater lake in the United States above 7,500 feet. You will be engulfed in the wilderness and delighted by the beauty as we paddle along the deep, clear waters and jagged shoreline in the southeast arm of the lake on this 4-day 3-night adventure. After taking a shuttle across the main body of the lake, we paddle 2 -6 miles each day depending on the groups’ desires, tent camp under the stars on sandy beaches, and dine on gourmet meals cooked over the campfire. Native cutthroat trout thrive in the 400+ foot deep Yellowstone Lake, providing unbelievable fishing. Fish right from your kayak or choose one of the feeder creeks including the headwaters of the Yellowstone River. When we’re not gliding across the lake, there is time for hiking in fields of wildflowers or up nearby peaks, wildlife watching, and even napping on the shores of the lake. Yellowstone Lake has an ecosystem all its own and sea kayaking along its shoreline is the best way to experience it! High mountains, endless lodge pole forests, wildflower covered meadows, and native animals in their ancestral habitat allow for a peaceful, relaxing, and unforgettable wilderness adventure!

PRICE: $755 per person (price does not include Yellowstone National Park entrance fee)
minimum 4 people, maximum 10
DATES:
July 9 - 12, 27 - 30 
August 13 – 16 
September 4 - 7,  11 - 14 
If the dates of our trips don’t coincide with your schedule, give us a call! We’ll work with you to design a trip to meet your individualized needs.

This is the ultimate Yellowstone kayaking trip, for people with minimal kayaking experience. We begin in the west thumb of Yellowstone Lake where we pack our kayaks with enough gear and supplies for eight days and seven nights in the wilderness. As you guide your kayak east along the untamed southern shore leaving civilization behind, you begin to settle in to a relaxed pace, allowing your mind and spirit to escape from the confines of everyday life. Your trip leader will paddle with you 2 – 7 miles to a different backcountry campsite each day, sharing his/her extensive knowledge of the area along the way. As we paddle towards Sedge Bay, hugging the shore through the Flat Mountain Arm, South, and Southeast Arms of the lake, you will be entertained by birds like Osprey or Bald Eagles and the chance sighting of an Elk or Moose at the water’s edge. With numerous coves and inlets to explore, fascinating geology, excellent fishing, and superb hiking, your day will always be complete. Each evening, after a delicious, filling dinner, you have the opportunity to relax by the fire, recap the day’s discoveries, listen to the coyotes and wolves howl, and gaze at the stars the way our ancestors did hundreds of years ago, before dimmed by electric lights. Join us on this amazing wilderness adventure, and see for yourself what few others have seen.

PRICE: $1095 per person (price does not include Yellowstone National Park entrance fee)
minimum 4 people, maximum 8
DATES:
August 24 - 31
September 19 - 26
If the dates of our trips don’t coincide with your schedule, give us a call! We’ll work with you to design a trip to meet your individualized needs.

The west thumb of Yellowstone Lake is a well-protected area sheltered from the effects of the main body of water. We paddle into the West Thumb Geyser Basin area exploring the geothermal features on land and paddling over underwater geysers. Paddling 2½ miles each way, we’ll explore the rocky shores, catch glimpses of elk, moose, bear, and deer as they come down to the lake for a drink, and smile at the otters playing in our wake. No previous experience is necessary, and all equipment, transportation, and lunches are provided. Yellowstone National Park never looks better than from the seat of a kayak! 


PRICE: $165 per person (price does not include Yellowstone National Park entrance fee)
minimum 3 people, maximum 16
DATES: Any day between June15 and October 15.
TIMES: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Gaze at the beauty of a Yellowstone sunset from the seat of your kayak while floating effortlessly across the tranquil waters of Yellowstone Lake. The largest wilderness lake in the continental United States above 7,500 ft., the open water of Yellowstone Lake provides you with some of the most beautiful sunsets you will ever see from the seat of a kayak. Paddling away from the crowds in the west thumb of the lake, we teach you how to safely and properly control your kayak so you are able to relax and take in all of the natural beauty of Yellowstone at sunset. No prior kayaking experience is required, we welcome first time paddlers as well as seasoned veterans. Let us guide you with an unforgettable Yellowstone experience! 

PRICE: $85 (price does not include Yellowstone National Park entrance fee)
minimum 4 people, maximum16 
DATES: Any day between June 15 and October 15 
TIMES: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

If you want to experience Yellowstone’s backcountry, but don’t have the time for our 4- or 8-day trips, then this is the best way to do it. Even if you have never been in a kayak before, you will surely want to do it again after this trip. After a brief introduction of equipment and paddling techniques, your guide will lead you on an easy paddle to a remote area near the Flat Mountain Arm of Yellowstone Lake. After we eat lunch and setup camp, there will be plenty of time for hiking, fishing, more kayaking, or just relaxing in the peaceful wilderness before a gourmet dinner around the campfire. The next day begins with a leisurely breakfast followed by more exploring or resting. After lunch we pack up and begin our paddling back to civilization, arriving at Grant Village around 4 or 5 pm. We supply all the necessary kayaking gear and lots of good food. We recommend bringing your own tents and sleeping bags, but we do have some for rent if you aren’t able to bring your own. 

PRICE: $275 per person (price does not include Yellowstone National Park entrance fee)
minimum 2 people, maximum 20
DATES: Any day between June15 and October 15.

An absolute must for anyone who enjoys the idea of paddling in the remote wilderness, casting a line, catching huge brown trout, and relaxing on a mountain lake which can only be described as paradise! This is a flyfishing/kayaking/camping expedition for the flyfisher looking for that out of the ordinary adventure. Sea kayaks provide an unobtrusive and pleasurable means to discover our favorite fishing spots. We kayak across Lewis Lake and up the channel to Shoshone Lake. It is here in the channel, where for a couple of weeks every fall, large brown trout come out of Shoshone Lake to spawn in the shallow moving waters. This natural occurrence provides some of the best fishing anywhere in the Rocky Mountains. If you are bringing a partner who is not so engrossed in fishing, our change of campsites will inspire their desire for hiking to a geyser basin, watching wildlife in their natural habitat, or perhaps practicing their kayaking. You don't have to be a kayak expert or a flyfishing pro to catch lots of fish and have a great time. Your flyfishing equipment should include waders, a five or six weight rod, and sinking line, though there may be some surface action as well. Flies can be purchased locally the day prior to the trip.

PRICE: $595 (price does not include Yellowstone National Park entrance fee)
minimum 2 people, maximum 7
DATES:
October 10-12
October 24-26
October 18-20

Kayaking Lessons - Learn The Sport of Kayaking!

Here is your chance to experience the exciting world of sea kayaking! Enjoy a day on the water learning how to paddle a sea kayak. In our heated indoor pool and the beautiful lakes under the magnificent Teton mountain range, we teach you the basic strokes, including equipment and boat handling, and the most efficient rescue techniques. Graduates of this class are qualified to rent boats and participate in more advanced classes and trips. No previous paddling experience is necessary. All equipment, transportation, and lunch are provided.

PRICES:	½ Day	Full Day
1 person	$175	$250
2 person	$200	$330
3 person	$270	$420
4 person	$340	$500
Larger groups	$70/person	$100/person
DATES: Any day between May 15 and October 15.
TIMES: 12:00n – 4:30pm or 8:30am – 4:30pm

In this class you will discover the secrets of boat lean and edging your kayak for ultimate control and maneuverability. We will review rescue techniques in open water, fine-tune paddle strokes, and learn basic kayak navigation. This class is your stepping-stone to multi-day paddling adventures. Minimal paddling experience is required. All equipment, transportation, and lunch are provided.

 

PRICES:	½ Day	Full Day
1 person	$175	$250
2 person	$200	$330
3 person	$270	$420
4 person	$340	$500
Larger groups	$70/person	$100/person
DATES: Any day between May 15 and October 15.
TIMES: 12:00n – 4:30pm or 8:30am – 4:30pm

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