Float & Soak
Yellowstone River Trips
Yellowstone River Float & Soak Trips
2-HOUR FLOAT & 1-HOUR SOAK
Pricing: $110 per Adult | $100 per Child (Ages 12 and Under)
Trip Length: 9 River Miles | Duration: 2-Hour Float, 1-Hour Soak
Start Time: 3:30 PM (Tuesday–Sunday)
Return Time: By 7:00 PM
Minimum Group Size: 5 people (smaller groups, contact us for availability)
What’s Included: Life jacket, water shoes, splash jackets, and wetsuits (if needed).
Trip Details
You’ll raft 9 miles of the Yellowstone River through a mix of Class II and III rapids and calm stretches with views of the Gallatin and Absaroka Mountains. This trip is great for ages 6+ and anyone over 40 lbs.
Your take-out point is Yellowstone Hot Springs, the closest hot springs to Yellowstone. The facility is nestled along the river with gorgeous mountain views and changing rooms so you can swap your river gear for a bathing suit.
Spend an hour soaking in the mineral-rich pools, then we’ll drive you back to our office. You’ll be done by 7:00 PM with plenty of time for dinner in Gardiner.
What to Bring
- Swimsuit or quick-dry clothes for rafting
- Swimsuit for the hot springs (or wear the same one)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses with a strap, and a hat
- Towel (or rent one at the hot springs for $4)
Leave a bag with any dry clothes or towels you’d like after the float with our office staff, and we’ll make sure it’s waiting for you at the hot springs.
Recent Float & Soak Reviews
Overall Google Rating: 5.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (23)
Our family booked the float and soak in late August. Beautiful experience down the river with elk and bald eagles. Capped it all off with a relaxing soak at the Yellowstone Hot Springs.
Went with multi generation family and had a wonderful trip. Did the float and soak, was perfect amount of time for us. Highly recommend!
Wild West Rafting was fantastic! They have all the gear you need – wet suits, water shoes, and jackets for cold days. Our guide Matt was knowledgeable and a lot of fun! We did the float and soak, which is rafting with hot springs after, and it was all so wonderful. Thanks for a great experience!
Why Choose a Float & Soak Rafting Trip?
Explore, Then Relax
Enjoy the Closest Hot Springs to Yellowstone
It’s Perfect For All Ages
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this trip suitable for all ages?
Can I wear the same swimsuit for both rafting and the soak?
Yes. You can wear the same swimsuit for the entire trip. If you prefer to change, the hot springs facility has full changing rooms and showers where you can swap into a fresh suit or dry clothes.
How do I get my dry clothes and towel to the hot springs?
Leave a bag with your dry clothes and towel at our office when you check in. Our staff will transport it to the hot springs so it’ll be waiting for you when you finish your raft trip.
Where do we change out of our wet rafting gear?
The raft trip takes out directly at the Yellowstone Hot Springs property. The facility has indoor changing rooms, restrooms, and showers where you can change out of your river gear.
Are towels provided at Yellowstone Hot Springs?
Is transportation included back to Gardiner?
Yes. After your one-hour soak, we’ll pick you up at the hot springs and drive you back to our office in Gardiner. You’ll typically be back by 7:00 PM.