Combined Horseback Riding and Rafting Adventures

Designed so you can do it all in a day ~ enjoy a full day of Montana's best experiences. There is no need to pick and choose, enjoy both a two-hour horseback ride and two-hour white water rafting trip in one day. The perfect activity for travelers on a time-line.

Begin with day with your choice of rafting or horseback riding. Leave the Flying Pig Camp Store at 9am for rafting followed by horseback riding. Want to horseback ride first? Check in the camp store at 11am for the days adventure. A scrumptious lunch is served between your activities.

Advance reservations recommended ~ this horseback riding and whitewater rafting combo is our most popular activity.

Ideal activities for families and first time adventurers. This "Paddle and Saddle" experience treats visitors to a 7-mile stretch of rafting along the Yellowstone River. Safe for newcomers, there is also enough white water to entertain a season river rat!

The horseback ride leaves from the higher altitude Johnson Ranch above Gardiner. Scenic trails overlook Yellowstone National Park and wildlife sightings are common. Experience Montana cowboys tack-up the horses (do all the work!) and guide riders on a safe and awe inspiring ride.

First timers may be a bit sore after an exciting day like this ~ ask your guide for directions to the local hot springs, where you can relax and enjoy a nice hot soak in the river.

This combination adventure has the best of everything "Montana" with an introduction to horseback riding, whitewater rafting, western cabin life, and riverside camping in the beautiful Northern Yellowstone area. From the time we greet you at 2 pm the first day, until you leave us early-afternoon the third day, you'll enjoy western hospitality - including all the smiles, gear and home-cooked meals. This vacation package is a complete, no-hassle experience for all ages (7 and up) and levels of outdoor experience.

General Trip Itinerary:
2:30pm Check-in at the Camp Store
3 pm Arrive at Hells A Roarin' Ranch
4-6 pm Horseback Riding
7 pm Cowboy Cookout Dinner at the Ranch
~ Retire to Cabin
7:30am Good Morning! Breakfast is served at 7:30am for an early start
8:30am-12:30pm Horseback riding in the backcountry
12:30/1pm Lunch
2:30pm Check-in at the Flying Pig Camp Store for rafting orientation
3:30pm Rafting launch on the Yellowstone River
5pm Arrive at riverside campsite by raft
5-7pm Snacks, camp setup and just relaxing in the backcountry
7- 10pm Dinner, cleanup and a campfire!
8:30-9am Camp breakfast is served
9:30/10am Depart via raft on the Yellowstone River
11:30am Lunch at Flying Pig's private river access location (Tip: apple trees up the hill)
2-3pm Raft to take-out and return to the Camp Store

General Trip Itinerary:
Check-in at the Flying Pig Camp Store in Gardiner by 2:30pm your reserved departure day. You will receive initial instructions and directions to Hell's A'Roarin' Ranch were your adventure will begin.

Your horses will be waiting for your fist ride in the beautiful Montana backcountry. Dinner at the Ranch is Sue's famous Cowboy Cookout featuring mouth watering steaks with all the trimmings. After dinner, guests gather around the campfire for some ol' fashioned fun ~ listen or sing along with the cowboys as they strum guitars ~ Youngsters can roast marshmallows ~ star gaze and pick out your favorite constellations ~ an ideal setting to relax with family and make new friends.

Enjoy the Best of Northern Yellowstone

• Horseback Riding through the Gallatin National Forest
• Sleep Overnight in a Charming Montana Cabin
• White Water Rafting on the Yellowstone River
• Spend overnight in a tent by the River under the Big Montana Sky

After a good nights sleep in your cozy cabin, rise and shine for an exciting action packed day. A hearty homemade breakfast is served at 7:30am before saddling up for an extended horseback ride into the pristine wilderness of the Gallatin National Forest. Your guide will ensure the group returns to the ranch in time for lunch, so you can head down the hill to the river.

Return to The Flying Pig Camp Store by 2:30 to check in for rafting instructions, and a 3:30 launch on the Yellowstone River. Your river rafting adventure begins, as you head downstream toward the evening campsite. Guides take care of the food, gear and set-up so you can relax and enjoy the ride!

Spend an amazing night on the banks of the Yellowstone River at your camp-site. Dinner will be prepared and served around the campfire amidst the peace and serenity of beautiful Yellowstone country. Relax with family and friends while you enjoy the fire and big night sky of Montana.

Leaving plenty of time for an incredible nights rest in the great outdoors, guests gather for camp breakfast at 8:30 before launching back into your Yellowstone white water adventure. A morning raft trip takes you downriver to the private Flying Pig river access site for a nice lunch.

One last launch in the river to complete an unforgettable 12 mile rafting adventure through majestic north Yellowstone. Guides will shuttle rafters back to the camp store and your return to civilization, in time for your evening plans!