Celebrating 33 years of Gallatin River Adventures!
Half Day Rafting Trips on the Gallatin River in Big Sky Montana. 3 hours round trip, depart hourly between 9am and 4pm daily.
More Challenging
Class III-IV Most Exciting
This Gallatin River whitewater rafting trip, near Yellowstone, is in Big Sky Montana. Rafting the Gallatin River is so popular because the thrills never seem to end.

Under the fantastic rock walls of the Gallatin Canyon, you’ll plunge through the Gallatin River's most famous rapids like Screaming Left, around House Rock, and down the Mad Mile.

Rafters of all experience levels can’t get enough of this incredible ride on the Yellowstone's regions most exciting whitewater rafting adventure. The closest rafting to West Yellowstone! All trips depart from Big Sky, Montana.


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Minimum age restrictions vary with water conditions. Additionally,  this trip may not always be available during certain high water times in the early summer.


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  • Class III-IV, 3 hours.
  • Offered Daily at 9:45am and 1:00PM- other time slots available upon request.
  • $99 per adult and $89 per child aged 6-12.
  • ​Minimum age of 6 (*depending on water conditions)
  • Wetsuits, booties and splash tops are always free of charge!​
Less Challenging
Class II-III Not as rough, but wet!
A perennial favorite, this is a super fun cruise through towering rock formations and some of the Gallatin River's most popular rapids.

This is typically the best Gallatin River rafting trip for families with young children from May to July 1st.

A bunch of great soakings and the occasional wildlife sighting make this an amazing adventure.  This is one of the Yellowstone regions best trips for first timers and white water rafting with young children. The closest rafting to West Yellowstone, Montana.  All trips depart from Big Sky, Montana.

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Availability in August is water level dependent.
During high water this trip is a wet ride with big class III rapids, minimum age varies based on river conditions. 

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  • Class II - III, 3 hours.
  • Offered Daily at 9:45am and 1:00PM- other time slots available upon request.
  • $99 per adult and $89 per child aged 6-12.
  • ​Minimum age of 6 (*depending on water conditions)
  • Wetsuits, booties and splash tops are always free of charge!​
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Least Challenging ​
Class I-II Gentle Cruise
The Gallatin River's most gentle trip but one of our favorites!

Our grand scenic tour glides you through the shadows of Lone Mountain, one of the Yellowstone regions iconic peaks located in Big Sky, Montana. This scenic rafting float meanders through the upper canyon and meadows of the Gallatin River. We may even come upon deer, elk, moose, or bear. 

A great trip for anyone who desires a mellow cruise through stunning scenery, soaking up all the Big Sky, Montana has to offer.  The closest rafting to West Yellowstone.  All trips depart from Big Sky, Montana.

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​Availability in August is water level dependent.

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  • Class I - II, 3 hours
  • Offered Daily at 9:45am and 1:00PM- other time slots available upon request.
  • $99 per adult and $89 per child aged 6-12.
  • ​Minimum age of 6 (*depending on water conditions)
  • Wetsuits, booties and splash tops are always free of charge!​​​
Full Day White Water Rafting Trip on the Gallatin River
Includes riverside lunch, more whitewater and the best rafting value!
Arrive at 9:45 AM and return around 4 pm.
Whether you just can't get enough of the guide's humor or you're just hoping for the best day on the river, the Full Day Rafting Trip on the Gallatin River is your adventure. Nothing beats pushing off into the Gallatin river on a clear sunny morning in anticipation of the days fun to be had.

The morning starts out relatively calm. Enjoy the sounds of nature, the Gallatin River's amazing scenery and maybe an occasional wildlife sighting.  We try to stay dry and comfortable for a bit but that comes to an end as we navigate some of the Gallatin River's upper rapids like Portal Creek and Sheepeater.

There will be time to use a restroom before we continue and then we'll gear up for the afternoon's thrills.  This is where the Gallatin River lives up to it's reputation. Rapids like Screaming Left, Hilarity Hole and the infamous Mad Mile await.  If you aren't wet enough by the end, we can always stop off at one of our favorite swimming holes before the end of the trip.  

Rafting Adventure Packages
Any additional activity receives a 10% off discount!

Zip n' Dip
Classic Zipline tour (2 hours) + Half Day Raft Trip
Fly across the Gallatin River, then paddle down it for a great day of adventure and fun! The Gallatin River Zip & Dip is definitely a customer favorite!

  • The Classic ZipLine tour is a great introduction to zip lining, with 3 zips and 3 adventure bridges.
    You will begin by ascending to a tree platform 50 ft in the air, where you will take a leap into the unknown on the first zip. Our second zip line, deemed “The Wiley Wire of the Wild West,” will take you soaring over 800ft across the Gallatin River. Then, strike a pose and show us your zipping style on zip 3, “Grandma’s House,” as you fly over the river and through the woods! Weight limit 260 lbs.
  • The rafting portion is approx. 3 hours, with about 2 hours on the water depending on water levels. The Gallatin River is a technical river that runs through a scenic, rocky canyon. It has fun rapids and is the most challenging commercial rafting available in the Yellowstone Area. We run two main sections of the river, catering to a more or less challenging experience. Our friendly office staff we will help you pick the appropriate one depending on your group and water levels on the river.

​Note: Our trips require a minimum of 4 people to run. If you are booking for 2 people please call our office and we will find you an available trip!
Cast n' Raft
Learn to Fly Fish Lesson (3 hours) + Half Day Raft Trip

Join us for this fun full-day activity geared towards families and first time anglers with interest in learning the basics of Fly Fishing.
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  • The group lesson will take place on private river front property with a prime fishing hole on the Gallatin River and we provide all the gear and detailed instruction throughout. The Gallatin is one of the best wade fishing rivers in Montana. The area is famous for the scenery featured in the movie, "A River Runs Through It."
  • The guides will begin instruction on fish and fish habitat, reading water, identifying insects, selecting flies, and familiarization with fly fishing gear. The course will flow into dry-land casting practice without hooks at targets. Once the group is comfortable with the basics and understand some river safety tips, we will slip on the waders and head to the river in search of the big bite! If you can't get enough, you can always add a 1/2 day guided fishing trip.
  • The rafting portion is approx. 3 hours, with about 2 on the water depending on water levels. The Gallatin River is a technical river that runs through a scenic, rocky canyon. It has fun rapids and is the most challenging commercial rafting available in the Yellowstone Area. We run two main sections of the river, catering to a more or less challenging experience. Our friendly office staff we will help you pick the appropriate one depending on your group and water levels on the river.

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