Saddle Up For A True Montana Experience! Venture back in time to the days of the Montana cowboy! We specialize in family-friendly horseback trips that take full advantage of our splendid mountain scenery. Our 1 and 2 hour Horseback Rides take you through the beautiful Gallatin National Forest.
Horseback Rides The Half Day and Full Day Horseback Rides start in the Gallatin National Forest and go through the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness Area with views of Yellowstone National Park.
Stroll through pine forests, sagebrush flats and striking meadows with our wranglers as your guides. Rides are fun for all ages! We have horses suitable for everyone! Children must be at least 6 years old to ride. BOOK TRIP NOW!
Horseback Riding Prices:
1 Hour: $35
2 Hours: $60
Trip times: 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 4:00 pm
Half Day and Full Day Half-Day: $90
Full-Day: $185 (includes lunch)
Ride departs at 9:00 am
Please arrive at Wild West Rafting office 1 hour before trip time.
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Rides available May 15th through September 15th.
Saddle & Paddle Saddle and Paddle combination is the best of both worlds! Ride atop your trusted steed then shift into high gear for an exciting whitewater rafting trip down the Yellowstone River. This is the perfect way to experience all the beauty and adventure Montana has to offer!
Morning Saddle and Paddle:
You may start your day with a 2 hour horseback ride, riding at 9:00am, break for a Wrangler Lunch, then on to our Classic Half Day Whitewater trip that starts at 12:30pm! We also offer a second morning option where you may start your 2 hour horseback ride at 11:30am, break for a Wrangler Lunch, then onto our Classic Half Day Whitewater Raft trip at 3:30pm! BOOK TRIP NOW!
Afternoon Saddle and Paddle:
Approximately 6 hours. You will start with a Classic Half Day Whitewater trip at 12:30 pm, enjoy your 2 hour horseback ride at 4:00 pm then wind down your day with the a Wrangler Dinner at 6:00 pm. BOOK TRIP NOW!
New for 2012! Short Saddle and Paddle (afternoon)
This is a scaled down version of our Saddle and Paddle trip for those with a little less time but without compromising on adventure. Arrive at our WWR office at 11:30 for check-in. Drive to the ranch where you will begin your one hour mountain horseback ride at 1pm. After the short drive back to our office you will gear up for your whitewater trip at 3:30. Finishing at 5:30. This trip does not include a meal. 5 hour round trip which includes both activities. Price: Adults: $75 Children: $65 . BOOK TRIP NOW!
Also new for 2012! Short Saddle and paddle (morning early bird special!)
This is also a scaled down version of our saddle and paddle. Arrive at our rafting office at 8:00 for check-in. At 9am your group will board our bus for a quick trip to the river. Your rafting trip will finish around 11:30. After a change into your dry clothes, we will provide you with a map to the ranch. You may want to grab a quick lunch as this activity does not include a meal. A beautiful 20 minute drive will take you to the corral. Your one hour mountain horseback ride begins at 1pm. finishing at 2pm. This 5 hour package is the best deal in Gardiner! Price: Adults: $71 Children $61
Trip time: Raft at 9:00 am, Ride at 1:00 pm. BOOK TRIP NOW!
Saddle and Paddle Prices:
Adults: $94
Children: $84 (ages 6 – 12)
Short Saddle and Paddle (afternoon) Prices:
Adults: $75
Children: $65 (ages 6 – 12)
Short Saddle and paddle (morning early bird special!) Prices:
Adults: $71
Children: $61 (ages 6 – 12)
Please arrive at Wild West Rafting office 1 hour before trip time.
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Rides available May 15th through September 15th.
Two-Hour Horseback Ride with Cowboy Cookout Experience the Wild West atop your trusted steed. Our wranglers will guide you through mountain wilderness on the edge of Yellowstone National Park in the beautiful Gallatin National Forest, before settling down to a Cowboy Cookout under Montana�s big sky. BOOK TRIP NOW! • Dutch oven cooking over campfire
• Montana Steaks
• Best Baked Beans
• Buckaroo Baked Potatoes
• Coleslaw, Salad or Corn-on-the-Cob!
• Cooks choice!
• Cowboy coffee over an open fire
• Lemonade, Sun Made Iced Tea and Montana Water! Two Hour Horseback ride with Cowboy Cookout Prices:
Adults: $90
Rides departs at 4:00 pm; Cowboy Cookout at 6:00 pm
Note: Maximum weight per rider is 275 lbs
Please arrive at Wild West Rafting office 1 hour before trip time.
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Rides available May 15th through September 15th.
Overnight Pack Trips Venture deep into the Absaroka Wilderness just north of Yellowstone National Park. Ride through aspen meadows and over a majestic mountain pass (9,300 ft) before reaching our rustic base camp. Cozy wall tents with comfortable sleeping quarters, are stocked with all the amenities that you may need. (Overnight trips run through July 5–September 5)
Whether you’re staying one night or one week, you’ll have plenty of time to relax, embrace nature, fish in mountain lakes and streams, photograph wildlife and end each day next to the campfire as you gaze at the stars. This trip includes breakfast, lunch and dinner the first day. On the second day breakfast and lunch are included. For more than one overnight call for prices! BOOK TRIP NOW!
Overnight Pack Trip Prices:
Adults and Children: $400 per day
Ride departs at 9:00 am; Return at 6:00pm the following day!
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Pack Trip Packing List:
Small flashlight, personal gear, camera, small day pack, binoculars, hiking boots, camp shoes, heavy and light clothes, rain coat, gloves, hat, bug spray, toiletries, snacks.
Food and tents are provided. Please bring what you need to be comfortable. Limit your gear to 2 duffel bags. In order to pack the mules with the most efficiency it is best to use 2 bags (max weight is 35 lbs per bag).
Fishing licenses can be purchased in Gardiner at Parks Fly Shop.
Call us at 800-862-0557 or 406-848-2252 for further details. |
