Madison River Guided Kayak Tour
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Madison River Guided Kayak Tour
By Bozeman Kayak Company
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Ages 10-80, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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- Certified tour guide and driver for the tour.
- Entry/Admission - Madison River
- Start:
- 106 Village Center Lane, Bozeman, MT 59718, USADry Hills Distillery is the meet and return point.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 152063P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 152063P1
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- 106 Village Center Lane, Bozeman, MT 59718, USADry Hills Distillery is the meet and return point.
- 1Enjoy a relaxing 1.5 hour Kayak paddle/float down the Madison River. A class one river, no experience necessary. Keep your eyes peeled as abundant wildlife is seen along the journey. The Madison River is one of three rivers to make up the headwaters of the Missouri River.
About the operator
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- X5777FLraymondg0 contributionsGreat kayaking experience for a novice of any ageEric and Brent were excellent in helping us get in a kayaking afternoon. Both were personable, very helpful (one of us was a kayaking novice), and help make it a great half-day experience even in the face of inclement weather. Highly recommend this excursion when in the Bozeman area. Ray & Jolene GilbertWritten 25 August 2024
- Barbara T0 contributionsPerfect Day on the Lower Madison RiverBoth of our guides were great and helped the novices in our group. Very low-key, but beautiful way to see Lower Madison River.Written 5 October 2021
- Megan P0 contributionsMadison River adventure!Our kayak experience with Preston and Eric was amazing! Not only do you get to see amazing views through the canyon but some wildlife as well! This is an awesome trip for first time kayakers like myself. We felt safe and comfortable the entire time. Would love to go out again soon!Written 3 July 2018
- Daniel R0 contributionsBirds Birds BirdsDuring my float with Bozeman Kayak I saw 3 bald eagles, one eating a huge brown trout! We inadvertently paddled upon a flock of pelicans causing them to rise right in front us, which was spectacular! I would recommend Bozeman Kayak for anyone interested in wildlife paddling. 5 STARS.Written 4 May 2018
- Haley B0 contributionsNaturepaddlingEric & Preston were terrific guides. They were extremely knowledgeable about the area and knew exactly where to go to see the best wildlife!Written 4 May 2018
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Bananaleigh
Miami, FL8 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
We had an awesome time kayaking down the Madison river on this tour. Our guides were super knowledgeable and made the experience really fun! We aren’t familiar with kayaking or the area, but they made us feel safe. I would definitely recommend booking this tour if you’d like to check out the scenery and enjoy being outdoors.
Written 2 September 2021
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Emilee B
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
This tour was so relaxing and the views were amazing. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. The tour guide had such great information about the area and its history. We also got a couple of cool photo-ops in as well. Would absolutely recommend if you are visiting (or honestly just a local looking for something fun to do!)
Written 5 July 2023
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Thanks for coming!
Come see us again:)
Written 11 July 2023
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WJP2-1776
Rochester, NY84 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Neither of us had ever been on a kayak. The views cannot be beat, and the team was outstanding. The Madison is calm and fairly shallow for most of the trip. This kayaking experience is accessible for everyone...I highly recommend it.
Written 20 September 2023
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AnnaS005
Auburn, AL138 contributions
Jul 2020
We booked the half day Madison River kayak trip. Communication was great, especially by texting. Directions to the pick-up site were clear. We rode in the van about 30 minutes to put in. Eric and Thomas gave great instructions and got us kayaking quickly. Be sure to wear sunscreen and clothes to protect your skin. We had on shorts and long sleeve SPF shirts and sun hats. They provided the vest.
The highlight was floating past a bald eagle who perched for us then took off majestically.
The highlight was floating past a bald eagle who perched for us then took off majestically.
Written 24 July 2020
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ERIC R
Austin, TX77 contributions
Great day floating down the river in Sept (2 adults and 1 teenager). Madison River was very beginner friendly and then also beautiful for all ages and all kayak skill levels to enjoy. The company communicated well leading up to the trip and prompt with the schedule. Chris (our guide) was very patience and nice throughout.
We had a great time and would recommend this company and this specific kayaking trip..... :)
We had a great time and would recommend this company and this specific kayaking trip..... :)
Written 13 September 2020
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Zach S
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Jun 2024 • Couples
My wife and I chose the 9 AM tour with Zach, Brent, and Nick. All three guys were extremely nice, helpful, and had good information about the area. Brent made sure to write down some of his and Zach's favorite restaurants in the area so we could remember. My wife and I didn't bring a phone with us, so Nick was nice enough to take pictures of us and email them over after the tour was over. All three was beyond nice and made the float one of our favorite things since we've been in Montana.
Beyond them, the view was amazing the entire time, and the water was fast enough for people to easily make it through if they didn't have experience kayaking. Definitely recommend Bozeman Kayak Company!
Beyond them, the view was amazing the entire time, and the water was fast enough for people to easily make it through if they didn't have experience kayaking. Definitely recommend Bozeman Kayak Company!
Written 23 July 2024
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Karen G
Houston, TX18 contributions
Super easy to book. Good communication throughout leading up to the day And a great trip on the water - easy paddle. Water moved without rapids and mostly was to steer.. If you're expecting to be free of cars, you won't be - it runs along the highway, but it didn't take away from the trip. Great birds, good start of the fall colors, and a couple of great rock formations. Super personable guides.
Written 28 September 2024
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Karin F
3 contributions
While visiting my son in Bozeman, I decided to do this guided kayak tour down the Madison River one morning. I’m so glad I did! The guides are friendly, with local knowledge, and very personable. The river is beautiful. It was the perfect way to spend a Montana morning!
Written 28 July 2024
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Jenny T
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Had a great time on the river. Our guides were knowledgeable on the history of Bozeman, the land surrounding the river, and different animals we encountered as we floated down the river. I felt very safe in the equipment we were using, they made sure our life jackets fit us and that were were seated properly in our kayaks and comfortable. It was a relaxing outdoor excursion that only took about 4 hours of our day.
Written 13 June 2021
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ChillaxBoston_MA
Boston, MA15 contributions
Jul 2023
Absolutely gorgeous afternoon on the Madison River! We were two moms visiting our college sons in Bozeman for the weekend, and booked this tour. It was an absolutely gorgeous afternoon and we had the most relaxing float. Our guides Andrew and Johnny were relaxed but made us feel safe and answered all of our questions about the area. You really need very limited kayak experience, and the river essentially carries you downstream so not much paddling required! We saw deer, a beaver dam, and learned that the Madison River actually flows South to North! Eric the owner drove us in the van to our put in spot, and then picked us up downstream. Highly recommend for a perfect afternoon.
Written 2 July 2023
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Thanks so much for the review!
Glad you enjoyed your trip down the Madison!
Written 3 July 2023
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How much of the kayaking is against the flow?
Do you have double kayaks?
Regards,
Julie
Written 5 August 2022
Your dropped off up stream, and picked up down steam. You go with the current. It does take an occasional physical muscle to paddle yourself away from the shallow areas.
Written 29 August 2022
Hi - We will be in Bozeman and Yellowstone in early October. Is this trip available then (seems like it may be done after 9/18).
Thanks!
Written 18 September 2021
I highly recommend it - even if the water is cold!
It is Bozeman Kayak Company...great group of people!
Written 19 September 2021
I live in Bozeman. Where do you put in for this 2 hr. trip?
Written 11 July 2019
Unfortunately, I don't remember the name. You might want to reach out to Bozeman Kayak directly. The trip itself is about 2 hours on the river.
Written 11 July 2019
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