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5-DAY YELLOWSTONE VACATION PACKAGES AVAILABLE MAY 15TH THRU AUG 15TH
White water rafting and horseback riding…what could be a better combination for your family’s Yellowstone park tour? We put a lot of effort into making sure that you have the best experience when visiting Yellowstone, and combining horseback rides with whitewater rafting in Gardiner, Montana is our favorite way to put a smile on your face.
For the adventurers who prefer to have a little extra comfort while taking in outdoor activities, booking one of our 5-day Yellowstone vacation tours might be the way to go. You’ll settle into a cozy cabin rental of your choice for all five nights that will provide the perfect retreat after a long day of exploration and adventure. Throughout your stay, you’ll enjoy activities including a full day of Yellowstone white water rafting (the white water rafting in Gardiner, Montana boasts both Class III and Class IV rapids!), 4 hours of horseback riding by Yellowstone Park to take in the vast landscapes and stunning scenery of one of the most beautiful places in America, as well as an authentic Cowboy Cookout. Your remaining days can be spent exploring the wonders of Yellowstone National Park. If you aren’t sure what to do, our expert guides can recommend the best local tips around!
Our Lodging page has the full descriptions for our comfy cabin rentals as well as information on related activities such as Yellowstone white water rafting, horseback rides, and Gardiner, MT fly fishing. Our lodging is located outside the park with easy access to everything you need to provide the most enjoyable Yellowstone vacation tours for you and your family. You can choose to add or remove activities to suit your budget and create the perfect vacation itinerary, and our friendly team can help you with availability and pricing over the phone. We fill up quickly, so be sure to contact us to discuss your Yellowstone tour packages and book your adventure now!
ACTIVITIES INCLUDED WITH THESE YELLOWSTONE VACATION PACKAGES:
- 18 Mile Raft Trip
- 2 hour Horse Ride
- Cowboy Cookout
- Guided Hiking Tour in Yellowstone National Park
REMEMBER: YOU HAVE OPTIONS TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR YELLOWSTONE VACATION PACKAGES!
- Pricing Available Upon Request
- Don’t forget! You can customize your Yellowstone activities
Full Itinerary +
DAY 1
DAILY ACTIVITIES PENDING AVAILABILITY, BOOK EARLY
Cabin check-in, 4pm – 8pm.
Spend the day seeing some of the sites in Yellowstone, go for a hike, soak in a hot spring, see Old Faithful blow its top, do your grocery shopping for the week. Check in, relax, and enjoy getting settled in your Yellowstone cabin.
Close the evening with a barbecue on the deck and watch the sunset on Electric Peak (11,000ft).
DAY 2
A FULL DAY OF WHITEWATER RAFTING ON THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER
Your trip will depart just below the Flying Pig Camp Store at 9:30 am. Raft class 1-4 rapids and enjoy a riverside picnic lunch on your 18 mile guided voyage downstream.
Finish up your adventure by 3pm. Spend the afternoon and evening at your own pace. Maybe try throwing a line in the water below the house and catch rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brown trout, or mountain whitefish. Be sure to pick up a Montana fishing license in our store at 204 Park Street in Gardiner. You will find a full service fly shop, camp store and gift shop that is a super fun place to shop!
DAY 3
TOUR YELLOWSTONE PARK
Choose your own Yellowstone adventure! That’s the beauty of our private tours. Whether you are interested in Yellowstone wildlife, geology, geysers, or hiking, we have an option for you! Our Yellowstone tours are tailored to your group’s activity level, and all tours include a walk or hike (casual stroll or destination hiking). You’ll be with a expert naturalist who will help to make the most of your visit to Yellowstone. Our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and offer great advice for the rest of your trip as well. Private tours include, an expert guide, in-park transportation and high powered spotting scopes. Lunch is included!
After your tour, consider stopping for dinner at Roosevelt Lodge and sit on the same porch sipping beverages as President Teddy Roosevelt did 100 years ago!
DAY 4
2 HOUR HORSEBACK RIDE
Depart at either 9am, 11am, or 1pm. You are in for a treat as you cowboy-up at our high mountain ranch. The views are spectacular, the cowboys are real, and the groups are small. Make sure you bring your camera.
After your ride, we recommend a nice long soak in the local Hot Spring (3 miles away) called the Boiling River – so unique!
Looking for a more refined experience? Drive about 30 miles to Historic Chico Hot Springs and soak in their pool. (Yes, cocktails are allowed in the pool.) It is very family friendly with two dining options: the poolside grill or the 4 star, nationally acclaimed but casual dining room. Make reservations for the dining room ahead of time!
DAY 5
COWBOY COOKOUT – IN THE EVENING (YOUR DAY IS UP TO YOU!)
After you have enjoyed your day exploring in Yellowstone National Park come enjoy a relaxing one hour evening Horseback Ride and Cowboy Style Steak Dinner with us! From 7500 ft the views are incredible, not a better place to enjoy a Montana Sunset.
This mouth watering option is the perfect family dinner activity. Let us serve you after a day of sights in Yellowstone. Sue is one of the best cooks around, just ask the bunkhouse full of cowboys!
Dinner is served at 7 pm up at the ranch.
DAY 6
CHECK-OUT TIME IS 10AM.
Your adventures are winding down and we hope you enjoy the rest of your trip! Possibly see those last few sites in Yellowstone National Park and head down the road with your memories.
WHAT OTHER’S ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS TRIP ON:
“This was our first time to white water rafting and horse back riding! We found flying pig online and went with them. It was an amazing experience! One that can not be matched! We had the time of our lives! Thank you so much flying pig for the wonderful experience!!”
“Years ago I had a terrible experience white water rafting, but after rafting with Flying Pig I have a completely different perspective and overcame my fears. The river is beautiful, the rapids are a blast, the staff is super friendly, skilled, and professional, and the experience is definitely worth it! I highly recommend the experience!”