Saddle & Paddle

Classic Montana adventure! encounter the intense beauty of Yellowstone Country with a horseback ride and a raft trip down the Yellowstone.

Combine unforgettable horseback riding high above Paradise Valley with a half day of whitewater rafting on the Yellowstone River for the ultimate Montana experience. Start the day sight-seeing atop your trusted steed and finish up with the whitewater trip of a lifetime.

Chico Saddle & Paddle Trips:

Meet your wrangler at the Chico Resort coral and saddle up for a high-mountain adventure. You’ll ride through pine forest and mountain meadows as you venture into the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness. Our horses are gentle and accustomed to mountain terrain so you can sit tall in the saddle with confidence as you take in the jaw-dropping beauty of Montana. Note: Horseback riding requires children to be at least 6 years old. Weight limit for adults is 225 and under.

After the saddle portion of the trip we’ll break for a quick sack lunch. After lunch we’ll load up and head out for some big-time whitewater on the Yellowstone River.

Epic Montana adventure, part two! jump into the paddle portion of your trip on the beautiful Yellowstone River for a two-hour whitewater voyage. You’ll traverse the Yellowstone and take on the world-class rapids of Yankee Jim Canyon with one of our skilled guides. Transportation to and from Chico Hot Springs Resort is included. Book it!

Duration: 5-6 hours total
Departure times: Ride at 8:45 am / raft at 12:30 pm OR raft at 12:30 pm / ride at 5:00 pm
Cost: Adults, $89 – children: $75
Meals: Lunch included

Gardiner Saddle & Paddle Trips:

Meet at our Gardiner office (228 Park Street) at 8:30 am. We’ll give you directions to the horse corals to meet your wrangler and saddle up for a high-mountain adventure. You’ll ride through pine forest and mountain meadows as you venture into the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness. Our horses are gentle and accustomed to mountain terrain so you can sit tall in the saddle with confidence as you take in the jaw-dropping beauty of Montana. Note: Horseback riding requires children to be 6 yrs. and up Weight must be 300 and under.

After the saddle portion of the trip we’ll break for a quick sack lunch. After lunch you’ll drive back to the Gardiner office for some big-time whitewater on the Yellowstone River.

Epic Montana adventure, part two! Jump into the paddle portion of your trip on the beautiful Yellowstone River for a two-hour whitewater voyage. You’ll traverse the Yellowstone and take on the world-class rapids of the mighty Yellowstone River with one of our skilled guides.  Book it!

Duration: 5-6 hours total
Departure times:
Ride at 8:30 am / raft at 12:00 pm OR raft at 12:00 pm / ride at 3:00 pm
Cost: Adults, $89 – children: $75
Meals: Lunch included