Things to do & places to visit in Gardiner, Montana, United States

Gardiner city in Montana, United States. Timezone: America/Denver, current date and time: Saturday, May 04, 2024, 8:16.

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5.0 Wild West Rafting (1.533 reviews)
- Excellent experience!
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Horseback Riding Tours

My wife and I booked a half day whitewater rafting trip as part of our weekend anniversary trip to Yellowstone National Park. Absolutely zero complains from us! The guys and gals of Wild West Rafting know exactly how to show you an awesome time on the river. Professional and experienced guides is what you pay for, but they also throw in some jokes and stories throughout the day to keep you entertained lol. Big shout out to our guide, Andrew, for making this part of our trip so memorable for my wife and I; you were awesome my man! Another shoutout to the photographer working there, I never caught your name, but our pictures turned out great, so thank you for that! If you're planing a trip to Yellowstone and whitewater rafting is on the agenda, I highly recommend Wild West Rafting, you won't regret booking with them. See more..
5.0 Flying Pig Adventure Company (1.452 reviews)
- Great adventure in Montana
Saturday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Fishing Charters & Tours • Horseback Riding Tours

My husband and I booked the one hour horseback ride followed by an 8 mile river raft tour down the Yellowstone river. Both were Fantastic! The horseback ride offered gorgeous views and very easy well trained horses. We had Leen for the rafting guide, she was very fun and knowledgeable about the area, again stunning views of this gorgeous area, I would highly recommend both adventures. See more..
5.0 Montana Whitewater (1.262 reviews)
- Rafting A Blast!
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

Our family of 10 enjoyed an adventure of a lifetime on a raft guided by Sophie on the Yellowstone River in Gardiner. We laughed, sang songs, rode the “bull” we later renamed as the hood ornament, and deepened our family bonding. The price was reasonable and the level of rapids was perfect for beginners as well as those more adventurous. See more..
5.0 Yellowstone Wolf Tracker (686 reviews)
- Best group to watch wolves with in Yellowstone
Multi-day Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

This is an amazing group of people with a long history with wolves in Yellowstone. We did the 6-day Autumn Wolf Watch Premium vacation with them, and it was fantastic. Be prepared to get up very early (well before sunrise) to be in the park for the best wolf activity viewing. Note: in the park you must remain at lest 100 yards from wolves and grizzly bears. Most watching occurs at distances at least 1/2 mile. YWT provides really good, quality spotting scopes so you can see the wolves very clearly even at great distances. They also provide you afterwards with videos taken through the scopes. See more..
5.0 Paradise Adventure Company (576 reviews)
- Exciting Raft Trip down Yellowstone River. (Rafting has recovered in area; the road to Gardiner repaired)
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Hiking & Camping Tours • Horseback Riding Tours

Kelsey (also known as "Wonder Beard") was our guide on this class II and class III adventure just north of Yellowstone. His knowledge of rafting, safety and the river were excellent -- he showed us a great time! He was also there during the record flooding that closed Yellowstone and destroyed houses in the area a few weeks earlier. Luckily the town of Gardiner MT is in solid shape, and rafting is open and running. Please support the local Gardiner area, which also has great food (the "Wonderland Cafe and Lodge" was the best food of our whole MT trip!), lodging, the Roosevelt Arch (albeit Yellowstone's north entrance still closed atm), and lots of rafting. At the end of June, which is normally peak season (but was interrupted by the earlier flooding), this treasure of a town has availability of lodging, short wait times for restaurants, and open slots for rafting. We were easily able to travel to Gardiner via roads from Livingston MT. See more..
5.0 Yellowstone Raft Company (523 reviews)
- Highlight of our vacation!
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing

Our guides Sawyer and Kelsie were great! Not knowing how to swim, they made this experience enjoyable and safe for me. Our kids, ages 12 and 16, were entertained with the guides stories about the mountains and the community of Garnier and helping paddle. This trip was just the right mix of thrill and excitement for first time rafters. See more..
5.0 Yellowstone Wild (485 reviews)
- Outstanding guide and Yellowstone tour
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

I want to thank Yellowstone Wild for the wonderful day we spent touring the park. We are a family of four (two teenagers) that visited the park about a month after the awful floods. We had booked our stay at the North end of the park and were delighted to find this company that was using the still restricted North entrance for tours. Our tour guide - Travis - is a Navy veteran who was absolutely fantastic. Our day started at six am and ended at six pm, and throughout the day Travis regaled us with stories on the history, geology, flora and fauna of the park. He showed us nooks and crannies on the tour that we would never have found on our own. He even changed the itinerary slightly so we could see more wildlife. We learned so much and my two teenagers will leave the park with so many nuggets of information to bring on future trips. Thank you Travis!! I also want to commend the company for being so understanding of food allergies. My daughter has multiple food allergies and I was touched to see that the company had carefully packed a separate lunch for her. These little details mean a lot when you are traveling on the road with family. I would happily come back to these folks! See more..
5.0 Yellowstone Insight - Day Tours (322 reviews)
- The Best Yellowstone Tour Guide
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historical & Heritage Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Photography Tours

I have lived in the Yellowstone area for 40 years and have seen a wide variety of touring guides. A handful of them are extremely knowledgable, experienced, and dedicated. When my sister from Massachusetts and her husband told me they were coming for a visit, I knew I would be bringing them around Yellowstone, but not like an educated guide would. So I called MacNeil right away to book early since he is my first choice. He was communicative, planned in advance well, knew what was going on where in the Park, and gave them an unforgettable tour packed with details you could never figure out on your own. My sister said it helped them understand so much more about Yellowstone and what's happening every day here. It helped them plan what they wanted to do more of, and what they wanted to do next in their week here. They were in good hands and I'm so glad he was available! See more..
5.0 In Our Nature Guiding Services (258 reviews)
- Wonderful Experiences!!
Saturday: 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sightseeing Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

We booked In Our Nature Guides for two tours: a 6 mile hike in Yellowstone and the early morning nature viewing. The hike was excellent. Nancy, our guide, is a fountain of information! She also had an amazing eye for spotting tracks and other evidence of animals such as paw prints, markings on trees, and lots and lots of different types of poop. The kids asked questions for 6 hours straight and Nancy fielded them brilliantly! The early morning nature viewing was a very cool experience. We got to see a pack of wolves frolicking in a field, many bison, and mountain goats. Nancy and Cara did a wonderful job managing our party of 8 with the scopes and keeping us moving to keep the kids' attention spans. We would highly recommend this group of guides. In hindsight, we were very happy we didn't try to do it all on our own. It is a much better experience to go with someone who knows where and when to be! See more..
5.0 Walking Shadow Ecology Tours of Yellowstone (63 reviews)
- Great Day with the Best Guide!
Safaris • Eco Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

We visited YNP one month after the flood and were only able to gain access to the park through the north gate was with a private guide. Ashea took us on a full day tour of the park. She had the car packed with wonderful snacks, multiple scopes and binoculars for wildlife viewing and was so knowledgeable that we just soaked it all up! We got to see bison, elk and a wolf chasing a grizzly. She took us to the upper and lower falls, yellowstone lake and timed it just right to have lunch and then see Old Faithful erupt. On the way back to the north entrance we saw the hot springs and finished up at Mammoth Springs. It was a very full day and we packed in probably 3 days worth of sights into that day. I can't imagine trying to navigate and figure out which areas to stop on our own. Having a guide was worth it and having one with over 25 years of experience and so much knowledge even better! Thank you so much Ashea- what a wonderful experience you gave my family. See more..
5.0 Yellowstone Journeys (56 reviews)
- Fantastic Day Tour of Yellowstone Park
Multi-day Tours • Safaris • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

This tour will be one of the highlights of my trip. We had 11 in our group and our tour guide, Nolan, planned the trip for our age group and abilities. He did a wonderful job of working within the constraints caused by the flooding this year and the resulting road construction. We had plenty of time at the most popular places but also stopped at a number of places that are less well known. Nolan is a local guy, very personable in nature and knowledgeable about the area. He has a dry sense of humor and provided lots of colorful stories while we were driving. Thoroughly enjoyable day. I highly recommend this tour! See more..
5.0 Lamar Valley Touring (49 reviews)
- Magical day with Audra
Multi-day Tours • Private Tours • Day Trips

Every once in a while we are blessed and touched beyond words. On a chilly September morning, I and a couple of my friends, experienced just that. Within the first hour we were observing wolves playing in a valley… magical… This alone would have been worth the tour itself. Audra, the owner of Lamar Valley Touring took us to places of Yellowstone we never would have found ourselves. The animals she had us encounter and view, including birds, is priceless. Her professionalism, knowledge and passion for what she does was evident throughout our full day tour. If you want an experience of a lifetime, Lamar Valley Touring is your only choice. I can not wait to bring my family and have Audra wow them as she did us! Thank you… you’re incredible! Boja See more..
5.0 Yellowstone Wildlife Guide Company (44 reviews)
- Above and Beyond
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Sightseeing Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours

Beyond Expectations! 5 adults could not have experienced a better tour. We spent 2 days in Yellowstone with Evan who enthusiastically shared his passion for all things Yellowstone, especially the wildlife. We were so impressed with his depth of knowledge exhibited through his captivating stories and intuition. Never would we have seen the wildlife or experienced the park the way we did without Evan. He was early, provided a very clean and comfortable vehicle, with tons of snacks and beverages. Day 1 we saw the beautiful landscape of the park and day 2 he focused on wildlife. We saw lots of grizzlies, wolves, moose, dear, elk, mountain goats, herds of bison and many bird varieties. His equipment was top of the line- 5 scopes adjusted for 5 different heights. Evan sincerely cared about our experience. He went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Don’t hesitate to hire Evan. He will not disappoint! See more..
5.0 Yellowstone Dreamin Adventures (29 reviews)
- Make it two days and you won’t be disappointed!
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Multi-day Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Day Trips

We selected both the Lower Loop tour and the wild life tour. They were excellent compliments to each other and saved us SO much time and frustration with driving and trying to see everything as well as not having to find parking! Keep up the great job Debbie and Ron! We can say enough wonderful things about this group. You will not be disappointed if you choose YDA! See more..
5.0 Specimen Creek Outfitters (29 reviews)
- 2 hours or 5 days you can't go wrong with Specimen Creek Outfitters
Spent 1-2 hours Horseback Riding Tours

We offer horseback rides, overnight pack trips, and hunting just north of Yellowstone National Park in the beautiful Gallatin National Forest and Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. Book your adventure or hunt today! See more..
5.0 Yellowstone Wildlife Profiles (27 reviews)
- Great wildlife trip
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Multi-day Tours • Hiking & Camping Tours • Private Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Day Trips

I went on a Yellowstone Wildlife Profiles Wolf Watching Tour in March of this year, guided by Brad. The whole trip was fabulous. Brad is a great naturalist who has an almost uncanny ability to spot wildlife. Brad would stop the car and point out eagles, pronghorns, elk, and of course the ubiquitous bison. We even saw fox, moose and a mountain goat among others. Every day, we would go out before dawn to arrive deep in Yellowstone as the sun came up. The beautiful scenery and variety of wildlife was astonishing. While no one can make sure the wolves will actually show themselves, we saw wolves every day. It is an incomparable feeling to hear wolf howls in the clean, clear air of early morning against a backdrop of snow- covered mountains. We travelled in a comfortable van, and all of the group’s creature comforts were attended to- hot coffee, home-made muffins or scones after the first sighting of the morning; sufficient rest stops, water, and picnic or restaurant lunches. Excellent binoculars were provided to everyone in the group, and Brad quickly set up sighting scopes that gave us a great close view of the animals. Our trip included interesting and informative lectures with local wildlife experts. I highly recommend Yellowstone Wildlife Profiles and Brad. See more..
5.0 Big Sky E bike Tours and Rentals (27 reviews)
- Great Biking Experience
Bike Tours

We rented bikes from Big Sky and had a fantastic experience. The bikes were great and the route/attractions they recommended were even better. Very friendly folks. They even gave us a recommendation for viewing bears that evening (not part of the bike rental). See more..
5.0 Wilderness Connection (15 reviews)
- Look no further for horseback riding in this area
Spent More than 3 hours Equestrian Trails

We had a wonderful experience horseback riding at Stermitz Ranch! The drive up to the ranch was in itself scenic and memorable as the road winds its way up the mountain next to a babbling creek. The ranch is vast and beautiful. Our wrangler Sierra was amazing and gave us a great tour on horseback. She was sweet and truly made it an authentic Montana experience. It was a highlight of our trip. I highly recommended going here, you'll be glad you did! See more..
5.0 Mountain Runner Shuttles (3 reviews)
- Very Reliable
Spent More than 3 hours Taxis & Shuttles

Long distance shuttles and Yellowstone National Park tours. All of our services are fully customizable to suit your needs. Call or email us today to book your next adventure out West! See more..
5.0 Gardiner Baptist Church, Gardiner (2 reviews)
- Very friendly people
Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals

I liked the white steeple. The church has a view on the mountain. There is a playground for children. The kids like that! The cross is on the wall. The church is painted in beige. Church is on Sunday at 11 A.M. I liked that mountain. Worthwhile to see! See more..
4.5 Hell's A-Roarin' Outfitters (179 reviews)
- Experience of a Lifetime and the Real Deal
Spent More than 3 hours Horseback Riding Tours

We are a Montana hunting, fishing and horse ride outfitter, operating near Yellowstone National Park since 1979. In the summer months, we offer horseback rides, guided fishing trips, pack trips and rental cabins near Gardiner MT and the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Read more about our summer activities. In the fall, we run guided hunting trips for bear, deer, elk, goats, sheep and wolves. We also have a fabulous wedding venue with beautiful mountain views. Wedding planning services and in-house catering are available or feel free to use your own planning services and/or catering. See more..
4.5 Yellowstone Forever (91 reviews)
- Do you know what a bison in rut sounds like? YF guides do!
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Private Tours

Our winter wildlife tour was amazing!! Our guide was super-engaging and SO incredibly knowledgeable! Because of her knowledge of the park, we were lucky enough to see everything on our "American safari list" (even moose, wolf and a hibernating bear!). She was also willing to go along with our group's craziness / sense of fun, even to the point of demonstrating what the different animals sound like :) - her bison in rut impression is fantastic! I plan to donate / become a member of Yellowstone Forever, simply because of her and her passion for the work that you all do! See more..
4.5 Yellowstone Hot Springs (89 reviews)
- Would return again
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Thermal Spas

Relax in natural mineral rich hot springs near Yellowstone Park's North Entrance. Experience flow-through pools, no chlorine, hot & cold plunges, Kneipp Walk, beautifully landscaped grounds and 360' Montana views. Enjoy our COVID compliant changing rooms, lockers, showers and rest room facilities. No masks required while soaking. We offer a family-friendly environment, smoke-free and alcohol-free. Hot and cold beverages, snacks, swim suites, ice cream and more are available for purchase. See more..
4.5 Parks' Fly Shop (72 reviews)
- Awesome guides
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality & Gift Shops

We had such a great time with Kody and Wally. Great guides who know the area. Very friendly and easy going. We all had a wonderful day learning to fly fish with them. All four of us caught multiple fish. Highly recommend this.place. See more..
4.5 Gardiner Chamber of Commerce (13 reviews)
- Very nice people with good information
Spent < 1 hour Visitor Centers

We stopped in to use the restroom and ask questions about where to eat and what to see. The staff was incredibly nice and very knowledgeable. Because our experience was so good, we stopped at another CoC in another town later on. See more..
4.5 Yellowstone Heritage and Research Center (2 reviews)
- Yellowstone Trip
Saturday: Spent 1-2 hours Natural History Museums • History Museums
Such nice people. Willing to take the time to explain the Park. Park is amazing. Lots to do andsee. Wildlife is abundant. See more..
4.0 Yellowstone Gifts & Sweets (39 reviews)
- Lovely gift shop with broad selection
Speciality & Gift Shops

Stopped here looking for a couple Yellowstone trinkets to bring back to the family. This shop is clean and well organized with a nice selection. Prices are about what you'd expect and generally a bit less than you'd pay inside the park. They have a lovely chocolate counter and as you might guess a lot of huckleberry treats! I appreciate that they are following the governor's order and requiring masks. They also have ample hand sanitizer throughout the store. Though Karen in the prior review may have been upset that she had to wear a mask for 20 minutes, it's important to me that they are taking my health and the health of others seriously! See more..
3.0 Cedar Creek Trail (1 review)
- Nice Trail
Equestrian Trails • Hiking Trails

This trail was a bit tricky to find. It is mostly uphill but it is not overly rocky. Good views of the surrounding hills and mountains. Heard a bear and saw bear tracks on the trail on our way back down, they were not there when we went up. Obviously be careful of bears. See more..
OutWest Gear & Apparel (0 review)
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
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Gardiner EBike Rentals (0 review)
Gear Rentals

EBike rentals for experiencing the Custer Gallatin National Forest just outside the North Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. See more..