Lake Yellowstone Half Day Kayak Tours Past Geothermal Features
Overview
Our meeting time of 8:30 is the optimal time as we are one of the first to get on and usually get back before the strong afternoon winds pick up. Kayaking on lake Yellowstone on a old volcano is truly one of the top five things to do while in the park. With our small group tours we are able to personalize the tour and really show our guests this place in a unique way. All of our kayaks have a rudders which is very important on windy days and is a great way to steer with ease. Our naturalist guides/level 3 ACA certified trip leaders are in the top of their field and have years of experience, this helps when talking about Yellowstone as a naturalist and safety as a seasoned guide. Kayaking past the west thumb geyser and Potts geyser basin is a truly special way see this area of Yellowstone lakes thermal features, With our fast and stable kayaks we are able to cover more ground safety to optimize guests overall experience
Inclusions
- Level 3 ACA Trip Leader Certification Guide (This is way above and beyond industry norms
- Cliff Bars, Fruit Leathers, fruit snacks, other nice snacks for before or during the tour
- We have water bottles in each boat, but if our guest are able to bring their own water please bring
- Splash Jackets if needed, paddle gloves when it gets cold, and light fiberglass paddles
- Dry boxes for phones and keys, Dry bags for extra layers, dry bags for cameras
- Please message us if you would like a double kayak verses a single kayak
What to expect
Itinerary
Paddling amongst and over the thermal features on Yellowstone Lake is truly special! Kayak with our naturalist guides and learn about Yellowstone Lake, its surrounding wildlife, and the geological history that shaped the lake and its ecosystems. This tour will help give our guests a broader view of the lake area and the southern/central part of Yellowstone National Park.
This is an excellent way to see these natural geothermal wonders up close and personal, without having to trudge through a crowded boardwalk! These high altitude lakes are also a good water source for a variety of birds, elk, deer, and once in a great while a bear! We will be on the lookout for these animals as we kayak! This is truly an unbeatable experience and an excellent way to get away from the crowds.
Stop At:
• Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
• Yellowstone Lake, Grand Loop Road Between Fishing Bridge and Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
• West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Paddling amongst and over the thermal features on Yellowstone Lake is truly special! Kayak with our naturalist guides and learn about Yellowstone Lake, its surrounding wildlife, and the geological history that shaped the lake and its ecosystems. This tour will help give our guests a broader view of the lake area and the southern/central part of Yellowstone National Park.
This is an excellent way to see these natural geothermal wonders up close and personal, without having to trudge through a crowded boardwalk! These high altitude lakes are also a good water source for a variety of birds, elk, deer, and once in a great while a bear! We will be on the lookout for these animals as we kayak! This is truly an unbeatable experience and an excellent way to get away from the crowds.
Stop At:
• Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
• Yellowstone Lake, Grand Loop Road Between Fishing Bridge and Grant Village, Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
• West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, WY
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Bring warm layers that are not cotton. We have dry bags to shed layers. It is always better to be overdressed. the weather starts out in the 40s or 50s and will get up to 80 degrees. The water temp is 38 degrees. Please bring rain jackets and pants if you have them and water shoes,
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
W2896KZtinaw
September 2021
This was a wonderful outfit to go kayaking with. We got to see elk on the beach. We kayaked right up to the geothermic geysers and runoff. My favorite part was touching the warm water and then touching the cold water beneath. Our guide and he was a wonderful and full of information about the park...
This was a wonderful outfit to go kayaking with. We got to see elk on the beach. We kayaked right up to the geothermic geysers and runoff. My favorite part was touching the warm water and then touching the cold water beneath. Our guide and he was a wonderful and full of information about the park and nature. Highly recommend you do this tour!szwiles
September 2021
We had a fantastic time! The weather was perfect & the lake crystal clear! Our guide, Chris was fantastic!! We really enjoyed chatting with him as he was so pleasant and personal. It was really relaxing & unhurried. We have been on kayak trips where we are pressured to get going but not wit...
We had a fantastic time! The weather was perfect & the lake crystal clear! Our guide, Chris was fantastic!! We really enjoyed chatting with him as he was so pleasant and personal. It was really relaxing & unhurried. We have been on kayak trips where we are pressured to get going but not with Christ. Thank you so much!Z734LClindao
September 2021
This was amazing, so worth the price! Saw unique geothermal features you can't see from land. Also saw a bald eagle and had a close up view of a mama elk and her calf. Guide was an interesting person,, friendly and very knowledgeable. A perfect day, high point of our trip.
This was amazing, so worth the price! Saw unique geothermal features you can't see from land. Also saw a bald eagle and had a close up view of a mama elk and her calf. Guide was an interesting person,, friendly and very knowledgeable. A perfect day, high point of our trip.marke950
September 2021
Our family was looking for a unique activity to fill our last day at Yellowstone, so we decided to try a kayaking tour. There are several guide companies that operate on the lake, all with good reviews, but we were persuaded by Shurr's commitment to small group sizes. None of us had ever been i...
Our family was looking for a unique activity to fill our last day at Yellowstone, so we decided to try a kayaking tour. There are several guide companies that operate on the lake, all with good reviews, but we were persuaded by Shurr's commitment to small group sizes. None of us had ever been in a kayak before, and we were leery of ending up in a large group. Although it was short notice, we called right away that morning to see if they had availability for the sunset tour later in the day. Alli was actually out on a guided hike when we called, but gave a number to text. We texted and she got right back to us. She shared that the guides had the day off, but she offered to check with one of them to see if he would be able to take us out that evening. A few texts back and forth and it worked out that they were able to take us. Since we were the only reservations, we ended up with a private tour, which was perfect. Our guide, Trey, was excellent. He was very patient with us newbies and got us out on the water quickly. The kids were pretty nervous going in, but within a few minutes they were totally comfortable with Trey and with the kayaks. Due to our "navigational difficulties", we were pretty much all over the water, but Trey was totally patient with us and somehow managed to keep us moving in the right direction. The trip itself was very relaxing. We saw elk wading near the shore and some interesting thermal features, but for us the best part was just spending family time on the water and trying something new. Our trip was cut a little bit short by some incoming weather, but I appreciated the fact that they were putting safety first, especially since we had children along and limited experience. The last thing we would want is to be caught on the water in bad weather. Even so, we were still on the water for just under 3 hours. All in all a great experience. We really appreciated that Alli and Trey went out of their way to accommodate our group on short notice. Thanks for helping to make a great memory for our family. Highly recommend Shurr Adventures!suem953
September 2021
We had a wonderful time on our kayak tour. Chris was our guide and he was very knowledgeable of the area, the lake and thermal features we passed. It was a very relaxing paddle enabling us to view the beauty of Yellowstone from a different perspective and get off the beaten path. Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful time on our kayak tour. Chris was our guide and he was very knowledgeable of the area, the lake and thermal features we passed. It was a very relaxing paddle enabling us to view the beauty of Yellowstone from a different perspective and get off the beaten path. Highly recommend!April F
September 2021
This was a great paddling trip to view the geothermal features of the West Thumb Geyser Basin from a completely different angle. It was well worth it! The guides are awesome and very knowledgable. We saw a group of otters playing as well :) We took the sunset trip, but I would probably suggest t...
This was a great paddling trip to view the geothermal features of the West Thumb Geyser Basin from a completely different angle. It was well worth it! The guides are awesome and very knowledgable. We saw a group of otters playing as well :) We took the sunset trip, but I would probably suggest the morning trip instead. The sun sets directly behind the geyser basin, so there was a lot of squinting going on, even with sunglasses.