

Things to do in Gardiner
Gardiner sits at Yellowstone's only year-round entrance: Mammoth Hot Springs tours, Lamar Valley wolf and bison safaris at dawn, rafting on the Yellowstone River and winter wildlife trips.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Gardiner?
Outty ranks 54 bookable experiences in Gardiner, United States. The highest scoring is Montana Whitewater Half Day Raft Trip - Yellowstone River at 95 out of 100, followed by 2 Hour Rafting on the Yellowstone River, Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch, Guided Yellowstone Wildlife Tour. Prices start at $15 per person and 2 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. June to September, plus January to February for wolf watching.
- Ranked experiences
- 54
- In the 90+ Club
- 2
- From
- $15 per person
- Bookable today
- 54
Top tour operators in Gardiner
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Gardiner they cover.
taxiGo Limo Airport Service
1250 experiences across 304 cities
Good Trip Adventures
30 experiences across 20 cities
Yellowstone Safari Co.
20 experiences across 5 cities
Yellowstone’s Casanova Guided Tours
18 experiences across 5 cities
BrushBuck Wildlife Tours
9 experiences across 4 cities
Yellowstone Country Explorers
7 experiences across 2 cities
Montana Whitewater Rafting and Yellowstone ZipLine
5 experiences across 2 cities
Yellowstone Dreamin Adventures
5 experiences
Most Popular in Gardiner
The experiences travelers book most right now.

Most Highly Reviewed in Gardiner
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.
Last Minute in Gardiner
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Montana Whitewater Half Day Raft Trip - Yellowstone River

2 Hour Rafting on the Yellowstone River

Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

Guided Yellowstone Wildlife Tour

Scenic Float on the Yellowstone River

Yellowstone in a Day - Wildlife, Canyons, & Hot Springs
Family Friendly in Gardiner
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Montana Whitewater Half Day Raft Trip - Yellowstone River

2 Hour Rafting on the Yellowstone River

Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

Scenic Float on the Yellowstone River

Private Yellowstone National Park Tour (Upper Loop)

Private Yellowstone Wolf Watching & Wildlife Safari + lunch
Food & Drink in Gardiner
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.
Culture & History in Gardiner
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Yellowstone Zipline EcoTour at the Ranch

Yellowstone National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Private Yellowstone Wolf Watching & Wildlife Safari + lunch

Private Evening/Sunset Wildlife Encounter Tour

Yellowstone Winter Wildlife & Snowshoe Tour | PRIVATE

18-Mile 6Hrs of Fun on the Yellowstone River with lunch!
Outdoors in Gardiner
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Montana Whitewater Half Day Raft Trip - Yellowstone River

Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch

Scenic Float on the Yellowstone River

Yellowstone in a Day - Wildlife, Canyons, & Hot Springs

Private Yellowstone National Park Tour (Upper Loop)

Yellowstone Zipline EcoTour at the Ranch
Nightlife in Gardiner
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Private Evening/Sunset Wildlife Encounter Tour

Bozeman, MT: Yellowstone Wolves & Winter 4 Day/3 Night Adventure

Yellowstone Wildlife Tour
Highest rated in Gardiner
The top of the Outty Ranking across 54 local experiences
- 1Montana Whitewater Half Day Raft Trip - Yellowstone River3h • from $9294.5
- 22 Hour Rafting on the Yellowstone River2h • from $9590.6
- 3Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch7h • from $2,20083.4
- 4Guided Yellowstone Wildlife Tour8h • from $25083.1
- 5Scenic Float on the Yellowstone River2h • from $9579.6
- 6Yellowstone in a Day - Wildlife, Canyons, & Hot Springs8h • from $25077.7
- 7Private Yellowstone National Park Tour (Upper Loop)10h • from $53677.5
- 8Yellowstone Zipline EcoTour at the Ranch3h • from $12076.1
- 9Yellowstone National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour5h • from $2574.8
- 10Private Yellowstone Wolf Watching & Wildlife Safari + lunch6h • from $1,99974.3
- 11Private Evening/Sunset Wildlife Encounter Tour4h • from $30074.0
- 12Yellowstone Winter Wildlife & Snowshoe Tour | PRIVATE8h • from $43073.1
People also ask
What are the top 15 things to do in Gardiner?
Our ranked guide lists the 15 best experiences in Gardiner with prices, time needed and quick picks for families, rainy days and last-minute plans. Read the answer
Planning questions about Gardiner
- What are the best things to do in Gardiner?
- Montana Whitewater Half Day Raft Trip - Yellowstone River is the highest ranked experience in Gardiner, scoring 95 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 467 traveler reviews. 2 Hour Rafting on the Yellowstone River, Private Yellowstone Tour: ICONIC Sites, Wildlife, Family Friendly Hikes + lunch, Guided Yellowstone Wildlife Tour, Scenic Float on the Yellowstone River round out the top five. Outty ranks 54 bookable experiences in Gardiner, United States, and 2 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Gardiner cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Gardiner is $450 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $15 on Yellowstone Grand Loop Ultimate Self-Guided Driving Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Gardiner for today?
- Yes. 54 of the top 54 experiences we rank in Gardiner currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Gardiner good for families?
- Yes. 9 of the experiences we rank in Gardiner are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Gardiner?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Gardiner?
- June to September, plus January to February for wolf watching. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Gardiner?
- 52 of the 54 experiences we rank in Gardiner offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Gardiner gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Gardiner so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
