The 5 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Yellowstone Hiking Guides is Yellowstone's Active Adventure Company! Our local naturalist guides lead tours for all ages and fitness levels. Three Day Hiking Tours Daily: •Lamar Valley Safari Hike (wildlife hike) •Grand Canyon Rim Hike (scenery hike) •Upper Geyser Basin Hike (geyser hike) Lower Loop Active Van Tours Daily: See Yellowstone's hot spots in a day! Featuring Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Sea Kayaking Yellowstone Lake Tours Daily: Paddle the shores of Yellowstone Lake with a local! Spot wildlife and hot springs along Yellowstone Lake's West Thumb. Three Backpacking Trips Annually: •Black Canyon of the Yellowstone (June) •Gallatin Sky Rim (July) •Bechler River (August) Let a local pack the lunch and spot wildlife on your next Yellowstone vacation!

Shurr Adventures Yellowstone offers the smallest group size tours kayaking, hiking, and photography. These tours are with the owners and guides Justin and Alli Shurr. Our kayaking Tour goes out daily. We also offer private tours. Reservations Required.

Come aboard the Lake Queen for a one-hour guided tour of Yellowstone Lake. The boat departs Bridge Bay Marina and heads out and around Stevenson Island before returning, where you will see the remains of the SS E.C. Waters, and hear her story and a bit about the “colorful” man who had her built. While on the water, passengers are also treated to the history of the area while watching for eagles, ospreys, and shoreline wanderers such as waterfowl, and occasionally elk and bison.