Activities
We Book Yellowstone Adventures!
Choose from the many different activities that are available here in Gardiner and beyond. Give us a call or, better yet, stop by to find out more!
Consider North Yellowstone Lodge & Hostel a launching place to explore Yellowstone National Park, the Gardiner Basin and Paradise Valley. Outdoor Montana activities abound for all ages and abilities! Play in the dirt and breathe the fresh mountain air! Our staff is happy to answer questions, create and book the perfect activity package for you. Same-day bookings available.
Wildlife Watching and Guided Hikes in Yellowstone See Yellowstone with a wildlife biologist! Step-on guide service for private wildlife watching tours, day hikes and custom day trips. Excellent food is provided on all trips. Highest quality (Swarovski) spotting scopes are provided for wildlife watching trips. Half-day and full-day options available. Departures from Gardiner, MT (north entrance) or other locations by arrangement. Trailhead transfer services also available. Let me make it your best day in Yellowstone! For more information, please go to in-our-nature.com or call us at 406-579-3838.
Horseback Rides
Experience the Wild West from 7000 feet on a Scenic Trail Ride. Departing daily, AM and PM rides offer breathtaking views into Yellowstone National Park and the Absaroka Wilderness. Hosted by a 3rd-generation outfitting family and ranch. Call to book your horse and saddle!
$40 1-Hour Ride
$57 2-Hour Ride
$99 ½-Day Ride
$195 Full Day (7 and older)
$87 Adults, $70 Children (5 - 12 years old)
Cowboy Cookout & 1-Hour Ride
($47 Adults, $30 Children Dinner Only)
Whitewater Rafting
Itʼs Wet and Wild! Splash through the rapids of the Yellowstone River. The perfect introduction to whitewater rafting; beginning rafters and families are welcome for 2-hour or 4-hour float trips. Rafts launch 5 times daily. Fall into the rhythm of the river.
8-Mile Raft Trips (Class II and III Whitewater):
$42 Adults, $32 Children (12 and under)
18-Mile Raft Trips (Class II, III & IV Whitewater):
$87 Adults, $67 Children (12 and under)
*Includes healthy riverside lunch. Max weight of 300 lbs/person.
Guided Fly Fishing
For novice or experienced fishermen. Cast your line into Montanaʼs premiere fly fishing waters. Walk and Wade trips available in Yellowstone National Park or Drift Boat Fishing on the Yellowstone River. Our guides are passionate, veteran fisherman whose passion is helping you land “The Lunker.” Cross this must-do off your list and become a part of A River Runs Through It!
Walk & Wade Trips in Yellowstone National Park
$290 Half-Day, $400 Full Day (lunch included)
Call for pricing on guided scenic float trips on the Yellowstone River.
Guided Hiking in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park includes 2.2 million acres of wilderness waiting to be explored. However, most Yellowstone travelers stay within a half mile of a road. Be one of the few to set foot into the real Yellowstone and discover its true majesty and secrets. Day hikes and backpacking trips available for all abilities. Weʼll design the perfect walk in the woods for you. Waterfalls, wildlife, mountaintops and geysers, all quietly waiting...
$429 for 1 - 4 people
($99 for each additional person)
Call for groups of 7 or more.
These custom trips include a naturalist guide, viewing scope, binoculars, transportation, snacks and a hearty lunch. Trips do not include Yellowstone National Park entrance fee or guide gratuity.
*All activities are provided by local outfitters. North Yellowstone Lodge & Hostel is not liable for any losses or damages that may occur during activities.