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Yellowstone Lake & Hot Springs / 3 Hour Morning or Twilight Tour
4.9
56 Ratings
Teton County
Escape Yellowstone’s crowds with a serene kayak tour on Yellowstone Lake. Enjoy intimate, family-friendly adventures on North America’s largest High Alpine Lake.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- West Thumb Geyser Basin - Our Twilight Tour is a 4 to 5 mile journey and usually takes about 3 hours. After a brief orientation with your guide, the group will paddle along the shore of Yellowstone Lake, North America’s Largest High Alpine Lake! Depending on weather conditions and the group ability, our guides will safely escort the group to West Thumb Geyser Basin. After touring the Geyser Basin, where dozens of geothermal features are visible above and below the water’s surface, we will return along the same route, stopping for refreshment and a chance to explore along the shore of the lake, arriving back at our Launch Point in Grant Marina before the sun sets. Return time may vary depending on group size, weather, fitness, and of course the time the sunsets.
- Yellowstone National Park - Takes place in Yellowstone Park
- Old Faithful - The West Thumb Geyser Basin is a short drive from the Iconic Old Faithful Inn and Geyser. The 1/2 mile elevated boardwalk twists and turns through the Geyser Basin providing views of some of the most beautiful Hot Springs, pools, and geysers in the park.
- Bridge Bay Marina - Bridge Bay is a short drive from the West Thumb Geyser Basin along the shores of Yellowstone Lake.
- Hayden Valley - Hayden Valley is just 27 Miles from the West Thumb Geyser Basin. A great point of interest to visit before or after your Kayak experience on Yellowstone Lake.
- Lewis Lake Picnic area - Lewis Lake is just 10 minutes South of the West Thumb Geyser Basin and Grant Village. A wonderful place to dip your toes in the Lake or hike along the North shore towards Shoshone Lake.
- John D Rockefeller Jr Memorial Parkway - John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway is a scenic road and protected area that connects Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Just South of Yellowstone Lake.
What's Included
- All kayak gear included
- Kayak, paddle, life vest, splash gear and safety equipment
What's Not Included
- Transportation to the activity
- Gratuity not included - never expected but always appreciated!
Additional Information
Escape the crowds in Yellowstone and come kayak on the crystal clear water of North America’s largest High Alpine Lake! Yellowstone is extremely busy, and for good reason, it is an amazing place. However, the crowds can take away from the enjoyment of the place. By booking with Prismatic, you will be the first group on the water and it will feel like you have the park to yourself. We specialize in small groups, keeping the experience intimate and personal. Come discover the wild side of Yellowstone today! Family friendly!
Location
Grant Marina Road
We meet at Grant Village Boat Launch on Grant Marina Road. Shortly after turning onto Grant Village Rd, look for the YELLOWSTONE GENERAL STORE sign. TURN RIGHT here, the General Store will now be on your Left. Proceed 1 mile to the Boat Launch and meet us on the Beach!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(56 Ratings)
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Kimber_d
Sep 8, 2024
Definite Yes! - Our guide was fun and very knowledgeable about the lake and surrounding areas!! If you are considering taking this adventure, it is a definite Yes!!
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Sightsee42154483698
Sep 5, 2024
A great time! - We had a wonderful time on our 3 hour twilight kayak trip! Our guide, Asta, was precious and patient. She helped us get the equipment just right! She provided great conversation and interesting facts along our route. We would definitely recommend this trip!
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Sightseer24647840885
Sep 4, 2024
Great! - Great trip! Small group, very knowledgeable guides, knew a lot about the whole park as well as the lake-very beautiful!
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Kim_k
Aug 27, 2024
Super adventure in Yellowstone! - We had an amazing time with our fabulous guide, who was so knowledgeable and supportive! My son’s sweater got wet and our guide literally gave him her sweater to wear, so he wouldn’t be cold. So kind and caring! It was unbelievably beautiful! Highly rate the experience!
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Ericparker1971
Aug 18, 2024
Knowledgable and enjoyable guides! - Very friendly and knowledgable guides. Quite nice to be on the water. We paddled out, saw the geysers in West Thumb and had a great lesson on all the local attractions and Yellowstone Lake
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Pamela
Aug 11, 2024
Great family trip! - Parents, 3 kids 8-13, & Grandma, all in tandem kayaks. The guides were friendly & very knowledgeable about the lake & surrounding area. They handled our 8 year oldest million questions with respect & humor. The trip was a workout, but well worth the time & effort. The scenery was awe-inspiring. Arrive early to allow time to ready yourselves.
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926josiec
Aug 7, 2024
Great guided kayaking tour! - Kayaking with Sam on Yellowstone lake was a great experience! He was very knowledgable about the area and had many fun facts to share. We had a small group of 5 - my dad and I and 3 other people that were on the tour - so it was intimate and easy to converse with our guide, Sam. Overall would recommend for the views, knowledge, peace and tranquility, and different way to see the hot springs and geysers that are on the west thumb of Yellowstone lake!
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Lisahu3812ud
Aug 1, 2024
Entertaining and educational - Great experience! Dylan and Sam are amazing and loved my dad jokes! Very knowledgeable and super friendly 1000% recommend!
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Rebecca_r
Jul 30, 2024
Peaceful and beautiful kayaking trip on Yellowstone Lake - 6 miles paddling on the beautiful Yellowstone Lake while our guide Dylan patiently guided us along the way and regaled us with numerous interesting facts about the Park as well as kayaking tips. Wonderful experience! Highly recommend.
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Vicki
Aug 5, 2024
A little pricey for the experience. - We did a morning tour with two guides. They were great helping us get set up and provided us with rain jackets in case we needed them (which we did). The lake and coastline are really pretty and our guides were very knowledgeable about the geysers and springs along the way. We enjoyed ourselves but in hindsight I’m not sure I would pick the option again. $300 + tip per couple was pretty steep for the activity. Nothing against our guides, I hope they received a large portion of it.
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