4-Hour Morning Kayak on Yellowstone Lake with Lunch
Overview
A morning paddle on Yellowstone Lake is a great way to start the day before moving on to afternoon activities. Morning is the best time of day to spot wildlife.
We begin the tour at 8AM to beat the wind and waves that can form later in the day. Safety is our priority.
Your kayak instructor will provide a safety briefing and introduce you to the kayaks and paddle strokes. The tours have a ratio of 6-guests-to-1-guide. The minimum age to join is 14.
Once underway, we journey from the Grant Village Marina to the West Thumb Geyser Basin, weather permitting. The sight of the steaming geyser basin forms a lifelong memory. Enjoy the big mountain views of the Absaroka Range across the lake. Getting out on the water is a unique way to experience the Park.
Our tours are fun! But we also have a passion for the Park and enjoy sharing information about the flora, fauna, and history of the region.
Please, come enjoy a day on the waters of Yellowstone Lake with Yellowstone Hiking Guides.
What's Included
- Breakfast Light breakfast snack
- Tea and coffee Hot coffee/tea/cocoa
- Lunch Sandwich (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options), Brown Bag with apple, chips, nuts, snacks. Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions
- Snacks Mid-paddle snack on a secluded beach
- Carbonated beverages Cold drinks for lunch
- Bottled water
- Personal Floatation Device
- Dry Bag for Personal Items
- Single or Tandem Kayak and Paddle
- Paddle Jacket
- Yellowstone Entrance Fee: $35 per vehicle, good for one week. Annual America the Beautiful Pass accepted also.
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
9FR2+VV
West Thumb, WY 82190, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
West Thumb
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
West Thumb Geyser Basin
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Yellowstone Lake
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Traveler weight limit 275lbs.
- Traveler age minimum: 14-years-old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(11)Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-23667P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Boat Tours‘s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).
- Breakfast. Light breakfast snack.
- Tea and coffee. Hot coffee/tea/cocoa.
- Lunch. Sandwich (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options), Brown Bag with apple, chips, nuts, snacks. Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Snacks. Mid-paddle snack on a secluded beach.
- Carbonated beverages. Cold drinks for lunch.
- Bottled water.
- Personal Floatation Device.
- Dry Bag for Personal Items.
- Single or Tandem Kayak and Paddle.
- Paddle Jacket.
- Yellowstone Entrance Fee: $35 per vehicle, good for one week. Annual America the Beautiful Pass accepted also.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 14..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 4-Hour Morning Kayak on Yellowstone Lake with Lunch is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 4-Hour Morning Kayak on Yellowstone Lake with Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- BreakfastLight breakfast snack
- Tea and coffeeHot coffee/tea/cocoa
- LunchSandwich (Turkey/Veggie/Vegan/Gluten Free Options), Brown Bag with apple, chips, nuts, snacks. Please notify YHG with any food allergies or dietary restrictions
- SnacksMid-paddle snack on a secluded beach
- Carbonated beveragesCold drinks for lunch
- Bottled water
- Personal Floatation Device
- Dry Bag for Personal Items
- Single or Tandem Kayak and Paddle
- Paddle Jacket
- Yellowstone Entrance Fee: $35 per vehicle, good for one week. Annual America the Beautiful Pass accepted also.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Traveler weight limit 275lbs.
- Traveler age minimum: 14-years-old
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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