North Yellowstone Adventures
Experience The Best Adventures in North Yellowstone – Paradise Valley
Experience “best-of” guided adventures throughout the breathtaking landscape in and North Yellowstone. From guided fly fishing and horseback rides to private wildlife and rafting tours, Under Canvas is here to help you book your ideal North Yellowstone adventure.
Book your stay at Under Canvas North Yellowstone and you will receive an email one day after booking with details on how to book your adventure.
Details
Cost:
- $654 for 1-3 people
- $204 per additional person
Timing:
- 2.5 hours
- 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
- Operates May 7 – September 28
Included:
- Expert guide
- Handmade, wooden dory
- Transportation
- Life jacket
- Beverages
Tour Location: Yellowstone River
Meeting Point: Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Life jackets required for youth 12 and under
- Party size: 1-6 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sunglasses and hat
- Snacks and beverages (Available to order when tour is confirmed)
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $2,044 for 1-4 people
- $2,254 for 5-6 people
- $114 per each additional person
Timing:
- 8 hours
- 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM
- Operates May 7 – September 28
Included:
- Expert guide
- Park entry and transportation
- Spotting scopes and binoculars
- Picnic lunch and beverages
- Guide gratuity
Tour Location: Yellowstone National Park
Meeting Point: Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Car seat or booster seats are required for children under 6 years and/or 60 pounds.
- Party size: 1-14 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Yellowstone National Park Pass (can be purchased day of tour)
- Jacket (for chilly mornings)
- Sunglasses and hat
- Sunscreen
- Car/Booster seat (if required)
Details
Cost:
- $2,044 for 1-4 people
- $2,254 for 5-6 people
- $114 per each additional person
Timing:
- 8 hours
- 7:45 AM – 3:45 PM
- Operates May 7 – September 28
Included:
- Expert guide
- Park entry and transportation
- Spotting scopes and binoculars
- Picnic lunch and beverages
- Guide gratuity
Tour Location: Greater Yellowstone area
Meeting Point: Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Car seat or booster seats are required for children under 6 years and/or 60 pounds.
- Party size: 1-14 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Jacket (for chilly mornings)
- Sunglasses and hat
- Sunscreen
- Car/Booster seat (if required)
Details
Cost:
- $94 per adult (13+)
- $79 per youth (6-12)
Timing:
- 3 hours
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Operates May 15 – August 16
Included:
- Expert guide
- Flatwater rafting
- River shuttle
- Life jacket
- Wetsuit and neoprene booties (as needed)
- Splash tops
- Helmet
Tour Location: Yellowstone River
Meeting Point: Gardiner, MT – 45 miles / 50 minutes from Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 6 years
- Minimum weight: 50 pounds
- Maximum torso (for PFD): 56”
- Party size: 1 – 24 people (availability dependent)
- Raft size: 8-12 people per raft
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Weather-appropriate clothing (avoid cotton)
- Swimsuit
- Water shoes (ankle-strap required)
- Sunscreen
- Guide gratuity
- Dry clothes for after (changing rooms available)
Details
Cost:
- $169 per adult (13+)
- $144 per youth (8-12)
- $1,269 for private raft (1-6 people)
Timing:
- 5-6 hours
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Saturday – Thursday, Full season)
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Fridays, June 19 – September 11)
- Operates June 15 – September 15
Included:
- Expert guide
- Class II-III rapids
- River shuttle
- Life jacket, splash top, helmet
- Wetsuit and neoprene booties (as needed)
- Boxed lunch
Tour Location: Yellowstone River
Meeting Point: Gardiner, MT – 45 miles / 50 minutes from Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Minimum weight: 50 pounds
- Maximum torso (for PFD): 56”
- Party size: 1 – 24 people (availability dependent)
- Raft size: 8 people per raft
- Private raft upgrade: Your party will have a private raft with a guide but will join a group of other rafts on the tour. The river shuttle will be shared with other groups
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Weather-appropriate clothing (avoid cotton)
- Swimsuit
- Water shoes (ankle-strap required)
- Sunscreen
- Guide gratuity
- Dry clothes for after (changing rooms available)
Details
Cost:
- $94 per adult (13+)
- $79 per youth (6-12)
- $729 for private raft (1-6 people)
Timing:
- 3 hours roundtrip
- 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (seasonal)
- Operates May 15 – September 15
Included:
- Expert guide
- Class I-II rapids
- River shuttle
- Life jacket, splash top, and helmet
- Wetsuit and neoprene booties (as needed)
Tour Location: Yellowstone River
Meeting Point: Gardiner, MT – 45 miles / 50 minutes from Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 6 years
- Minimum weight: 50 pounds
- Maximum torso (for PFD): 56”
- Party size: 1 – 24 people (availability dependent)
- Raft size: 8-12 people per raft
- Private raft upgrade: Your party will have a private raft with a guide but will join a group of other rafts on the tour. The river shuttle will be shared with other groups.
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Weather-appropriate clothing (avoid cotton)
- Swimsuit
- Water shoes (ankle-strap required)
- Sunscreen
- Guide gratuity
- Dry clothes for after (changing rooms available)
Details
Cost:
- $119 per person
Timing:
- 3 hours
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Operates July 15 – August 30
Included:
- Expert guide
- Class II rapids
- Inflatable sit-on-top kayak (“Duckies”)
- River shuttle
- Life jacket and splash top
- Wetsuit and neoprene booties (as needed)
Tour Location: Yellowstone River
Meeting Point: Gardiner, MT – 45 miles / 50 minutes from Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 13 years
- Maximum torso (for PFD): 56”
- Party size: 1 – 6 people (availability dependent)
- Swimming ability: Participants must be proficient swimmers and confident in the water.
- Kayaking experience: Previous kayaking experience highly recommended.
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Weather-appropriate clothing (avoid cotton)
- Swimsuit
- Water shoes (ankle-strap required)
- Sunscreen
- Guide gratuity
- Dry clothes for after (changing rooms available)
Details
Cost:
- $714 for 1-2 people
- $804 for 3 people
- $884 for 4 people
- $1,518 for 5 people (2 guides)
- $1,608 for 6 people (2 guides)
- $1,688 for 7 people (2 guides)
- $1,768 for 8 people (2 guides)
Timing:
- 4 hours on the water (Drive time dependent on current river conditions)
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Operates May 23 – September 28
Included:
- Expert guide
- In-Park transportation
- Yellowstone National Park fishing license
- Boots
- Waders
- Rods, reels, and terminal tackle
- Water
Tour Location: Various rivers in Yellowstone National Park
- Yellowstone River
- Gardiner River
- Obsidian Creek
- Panther Creek
- Specific location determined by guide based on conditions
Meeting Point: Gardiner, MT – 45 Miles / 50 Minutes from Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 7 years
- Car seat or booster seats are required for children under 6 years and/or 60 pounds.
- Party size: 4-person maximum per guide – 1-16 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Transportation (to Gardiner)
- Yellowstone National Park Pass (Can be purchased day of tour)
- Activewear
- Extra layers (Jacket)
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Details
Cost:
- $804 for 1-2 people
- $884 for 3 people
- $974 for 4 people
- $1,688 for 5 people (2 guides)
- $1,768 for 6 people (2 guides)
- $1,858 for 7 people (2 guides)
- $1,948 for 8 people (2 guides)
Timing:
- 8 hours on the water (Drive time dependent on current river conditions)
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Operates May 23 – September 28
Included:
- Expert guide
- In-Park transportation
- Yellowstone National Park fishing license
- Boots
- Waders
- Rods, reels, and terminal tackle
- Lunch
- Water
Tour Location: Various rivers and lakes in Yellowstone National Park
- Yellowstone River
- Gardner River
- Soda Butte River
- Lamar River
- Specific location determined by guide based on conditions
Meeting Point: Gardiner, MT – 45 miles / 50 minutes from Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 7 years
- Car seat or booster seats are required for children under 6 years and/or 60 pounds.
- Party size: 4-person maximum per guide – 1-16 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Transportation (to Gardiner)
- Yellowstone National Park Pass (can be purchased day of tour)
- Activewear
- Extra layers (Jacket)
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
- Car/booster seat (if required)
Details
Cost:
- $884 for 1-2 people
Timing:
- 4 hours
- Morning and afternoon departures from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Operates June 21 – September 28
Included:
- Expert Guide
- Transportation
- Rods, reels, flies, and terminal tackle
- Water and light refreshments
- Guide gratuity
Tour Location: Yellowstone River – Between Carbella Access and Reed Point – 120 stretch
Meeting Point: Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Party size: 1-2 people per boat – For more than 2 people, multiple reservations are required
What to Bring:
- Fishing License – A Montana State Fishing License is required for each person 12 and older
- Comfortable activewear
- Extra layers for chilly mornings
- Sunglasses and hat
Details
Cost:
- $1,029 for 1-2 people
Timing:
- 8 hours
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Operates May 27 – September 28
Included:
- Expert guide and transportation
- Rod, reels, flies and terminal tackle
- Lunch and water
- Guide gratuity
Tour Location: Yellowstone River
Meeting Point: Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Party size: 1-2 people per boat (multiple reservations required for 3+ people)
What to Bring:
- Montana state fishing license (Each participant 12+, pre-purchase required)
- Comfortable activewear and jacket
- Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen
- Sunscreen
Details
Cost:
- $804 for 1-2 people
Timing:
- 8 hours
- Additional 30 minutes – 1 hour can be expected for in-Park transportation
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Operates May 23 – September 28
Included:
- Expert guide
- In-Park transportation
- Boots
- Waders
- Rods, reels, and terminal tackle
- Backcountry lunch (granola bars, jerky, fruit leather, trail mix, etc)
- Water
Tour Location: Various rivers and lakes in Yellowstone National Park
- Yellowstone River
- Gardiner River
- Slough Creek River
- Lamar River
- Grebe Lake
- Specific location determined by guide based on conditions
Meeting Point: Gardiner, MT – 45 miles / 50 minutes from Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 15 years
- Party size: 3-person maximum per guide – 1-12 people of the same party
- Distance: Approximately 6 miles of hiking (3 miles one-way) carrying all fishing equipment
What to Bring:
- Transportation (to Gardiner)
- Yellowstone National Park Pass (can be purchased day of tour)
- Activewear
- Extra layers (Jacket)
- Hiking boots/shoes
- Backpack
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Snacks
- Large water bottle
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $1,214 for 1-3 people
- $1,324 for 4-5 people
- $1,154 for 6-10 people
- $334 for camp pick-up (optional addon)
Timing:
- 8 hours
- 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Operates May 7 – September 28
Included:
- Expert guide
- In-Park transportation and Yellowstone National Park entrance
- Optics (scope, binoculars)
- Breakfast items (muffins, granola bars, drinks)
Tour Location: Yellowstone National Park
- Upper Loop: Mammoth, Tower and Northeast (Lamar Valley) areas of the park. Some tours include Hayden Valley as well.
Meeting Point:
- Standard: Gardiner, MT – 45 miles / 50 minutes from Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley
- Camp Pick-Up Addon: Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 7 years
- Car seat or booster seats are required for children under 60 pounds.
- Party size: 1-10 people of the same party
- Distance: All participants need to be able to walk on unlevel ground up to 1/4 mile
What to bring:
- Transportation (to Gardiner – Camp pick-up available for additional fee)
- Activewear and extra layers (rain jacket, fleece, etc.)
- Hiking shoes/boots
- Hat
- Daypack
- Sunscreen and bug spray
- Camera
- Snacks and Water bottle (at least 1 per person)
- Guide gratuity
- Car/Booster seat (if required)
Details
Cost:
- $414 per person (8 years +)
Timing:
- 6-8 hours
- 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM * Please note this tour may involve up to an hour of drive time prior to Park entry
- Operates June 15 – September 28
Included:
- Expert guide
Transportation and Yellowstone National Park entry
Optics (scope, binoculars)
Guide gratuity
Water cooler (for refills)
Tour Location: Yellowstone National Park
- Upper Loop: Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and Tower Falls!
Meeting Point: Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 8 years old
- Car seat or booster seats are required for children under 80 pounds
- Party size: 4-10 people
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear and jacket
- Hiking shoes/boots
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
- Water bottle
- Picnic lunch
- Car/booster seat (as required)
Details
Cost:
- $1,214 for 1-3 people
- $1,324 for 4-5 people
- $1,1544 for 6-10 people
- $334 for camp pick-up (optional addon)
Timing:
- 8 hours
- 6 AM – 2 PM
- Operates May 8 – September 28
Included:
- Expert guide
- In-Park transportation and Yellowstone National Park entrance
- Binoculars
- Breakfast items (muffins, granola bars, drinks)
Tour Location: Yellowstone National Park
- Upper Loop: Mammoth, Tower, and Northeast (Lamar Valley) park areas. Some tours include Hayden Valley as well.
Meeting Point:
- Standard: Gardiner, MT – 45 miles / 50 minutes from Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley
- Camp Pick-Up Addon: Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley – Lobby
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: None
- Car seat or booster seats are required for children under 6 years and/or 60 pounds.
- Maximum weight: 275 pounds
- Party size: 1-10 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Comfortable activewear
- Jacket
- Hiking shoes/boots
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses and hat
- Water bottle
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $224 per person
Timing:
- 2 hours
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Operates Monday – Saturday, May 8 – August 31 (No Sunday rides)
Included:
- Expert guide
- Gentle horse
- Saddle bag (for personal items)
- Helmet
Tour Location: Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
Meeting Point: Pray, MT – 7 miles / 15 minutes from Under Canvas North YellowstoneParadise Valley
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 5 years
- Maximum weight: 300 pounds
- Party size: 1 – 10 people (availability dependent)
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Long pants, Rain jacket, Close-toed shoes
- Sunscreen and bug spray
- Camera
- Snacks and water
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $274 per person
Timing:
- 2 hours
- 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
- Operates Monday – Saturday, May 8 – August 31 (No Sunday rides)
Included:
- Expert guide and gentle horse
- Saddle bag (for personal items)
- Helmet (required)
Tour Location: Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
Meeting Point: Pray, MT – 7 miles / 15 minutes from Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 5 years
- Maximum weight: 300 pounds
- Party size: 2 – 10 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Long pants, Rain jacket, Close-toed shoes
- Sunscreen and Bug spray
- Camera
- Snacks and water
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $334 per person
Timing:
- 4 hours
- 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Operates Monday – Saturday, May 20 – September 28 (No Sunday rides)
Included:
- Expert guide
- Gentle horse
- Saddle bag (for personal items)
- Helmet (required)
Tour Location: Yellowstone National Park – specific trails vary
Meeting Point: Yellowstone National Park – 45+ miles / 1 hour 30 minutes from Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 5 years
- Maximum weight: 275 pounds
- Party size: 2 – 15 people of the same party
What to bring:
- Transportation
- Long pants, Rain jacket, Close-toed shoes
- Sunscreen and Bug spray
- Camera
- Snacks and water
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $554 per person
Timing:
- 6 hours
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Operates Monday – Saturday, May 8 – September 29 (No Sunday rides)
Included:
- Expert guide
- Gentle horse
- Saddle bag (for personal items)
- Helmet (required)
- Picnic lunch
Tour Location: Yellowstone National Park – specific trails vary
Meeting Point: Yellowstone National Park – 45+ miles / 2 hours from Under Canvas North Yellowstone-Paradise Valley
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 5 years
- Maximum weight: 275 pounds
- Party size: 2 – 15 people of the same party
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Long pants, Rain jacket, Close-toed shoes
- Sunscreen and Bug spray
- Camera
- Snacks and water
- Guide gratuity
Details
Cost:
- $104 per adult (13+)
- $94 per youth (6-12)
Timing:
- 3 hours total – 25-minute drive each way to the course and back
- 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM seasonal departures
- Operates June 1 – September 11
Included:
- Expert guide
- Helmet and harness
Tour Location: Gardiner Valley and the surrounding area
Meeting Point: Gardiner, MT – 45 miles / 1 hour from Under Canvas North Yellowstone
Restrictions:
- Minimum age: 6 years
- Minimum weight: 70 pounds (under 70lbs required to ride tandem with a guide)
- Maximum weight: 260 pounds
- Party size: 1-9 people
What to Bring:
- Transportation
- Comfortable activewear and close-toed shoes (back straps required)
- Sunglasses and hat
- Snacks
- Guide gratuity
Guests must have a tent reservation confirmed before an adventure request is processed. Contact Under Canvas Reservations Team at 888-496-1148 or reservations@undercanvas.com.



















