Most popular8-Mile Raft Trip
Fun splashes and rolling waves, right from our shop. The easy family win.
- About 2 hours
- 5 departures a day
- Kids about 45 lb and up
From $92.40per adult, all-in
Calm water
Scenic Float
Sometimes you want the river without the splashes. Your guide rows, you sit back, and the Yellowstone does the rest: about two hours of calm water and big Montana views.
- On the river
- About 2 hours
- Departures
- 9:15, 11:15 and 1:15
- Paddling
- None: the guide rows
- Great for
- Grandparents and little ones
$92.40per adult, all-in: taxes and fees included
We do the work. You enjoy the view.
On the Scenic Float your guide does all the rowing, so nobody has to paddle. It runs the same stretch of the Yellowstone as our whitewater trips, on a calmer line through it. Most people stay dry, though a splash is always possible.
It suits grandparents, toddlers and anyone who'd rather watch the river than get soaked by it. Keep an eye out for bald eagles, osprey, elk and bison, with 11,000-foot peaks all around.
Can't manage the hill down to the river? Tell us when you book: guests who need it can start from an easier put-in.
How it works
Two easy hours on the Yellowstone
- Check in at the shop
Thirty minutes before your float. Park on the street right by the shop.
- Life jackets on
A commercially rated life jacket for every guest, little ones included.
- Down to the river
A short walk to the boats, or an easier put-in if the hill is hard for someone in your group.
- Float and look around
Your guide rows and points out the wildlife and the peaks. Bring a drink or a snack if you like.
What's included
Included
- A guide who does all the rowing
- A life jacket for every guest
- An easier put-in when someone needs it
Bring
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A water bottle
- A snack or a drink to enjoy on the way
- A light layer: the river is cool
Scenic Float or whitewater?
Could your family do the 8-Mile instead?
An honest answer from the owners: in July and August, the Scenic Float and the 8-Mile are almost the same trip. If your kids are about 45 lb and up and nobody minds a splash, most families have more fun on the 8-Mile.
| Scenic Float | 8-Mile Raft Trip | |
|---|---|---|
| Paddling | None: the guide rows | You paddle along with your guide |
| Water | Calm, with the odd splash | Fun splashes and rolling waves |
| Getting in | An easier put-in if the hill is hard | A short walk down from the shop |
| Who it suits | Grandparents, toddlers, anyone who'd rather stay dry | Kids about 45 lb and up, first-timers |
| Departures | 3 a day | 5 a day |
Reviews
Little ones, grandparents and everyone in between
“Did the 2 hour scenic float on the Yellowstone with flying pig! Libby is an excellent guide and we had an amazing day with our 4 and 7 year olds. Highly recommend!”
“This was my first ever rafting trip. They help you feel very comfortable, and ensure you have fun! Our group's youngest member was 10, and our oldest member was 68.”
“The experience was perfect for my sister's 4 kids – with just enough whitewater to splash the kids, but no real danger of them falling in!”
Good to know
Scenic Float: your questions
Will we get wet on the Scenic Float?
Probably not much. The guide keeps to the calm water, but a splash is always possible, so dress for it.
Do we have to paddle?
No. Your guide rows the whole way; you just sit back and enjoy it.
How young can kids be?
The Scenic Float is our river trip for little ones. The age groups and their prices show when you pick a date.
Can someone who can't manage the hill come along?
Yes. Tell us when you book and we'll start your group from an easier put-in.
Is it the same river as the whitewater trips?
Yes, the same stretch of the Yellowstone, on a calmer line through it. In July and August, when the water drops, it's very close to the 8-Mile.
Can we bring snacks?
Yes. You're welcome to bring a drink or a snack to enjoy along the way.
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Ready for the Scenic Float?
Book online in a couple of minutes, or call and an owner will help.