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The beautiful lower Yellowstone River is the setting for this 3-day/2-night inclusive birding trip. We are thrilled to be joined by Kelly Ormesher, an experienced and enthusiastic birder, on this special stretch of the river.
You’ll begin and end your day in our comfortable camp, while enjoying the fun and adventure of floating the river during the day, watching eagles, hawks, osprey, turkey vultures, and the many songbirds. We’ll stop for lunch and to explore throughout the day and you’ll have time in camp during the afternoons and evenings to nap, swim, read a book, play games, or simply soak in the sun. Delicious meals are prepared by our camp crew and enjoyed around the fire.
Group Size
We believe it is important to keep the group size small to ensure we can fully experience the peace, quiet, and power of these special places. This also ensures you have plenty of one-on-one time with Kelly. This trip is limited to 4-8 guests.
Pricing
*A limited number of spots with early bird pricing are currently available.
The cost of this 3-day/2-night trip is $1,800. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the trip start. The trip begins at 10 am on the first day begins and ends at 3 pm on the last day.
The Yellowstone River
The Yellowstone River is the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 states, flowing 671 miles from its headwaters southeast of Yellowstone National Park until it meets the Missouri River in North Dakota. We will be floating a unique stretch of river that is known for its peace, quiet, scenery, and abundant bird and wildlife viewing. It is clear, clean, and cool, perfect for a refreshing afternoon swim.
Professional guides will be rowing the rafts in relatively calm waters (Class I-II). There are a couple of fun wave trains, but this is not a whitewater stretch of the river. The only expectation of you while floating is to lean back and enjoy your day.
Daily Schedule
The first day begins at 10 am and last day ends at 4 pm.
7am – 11 am Coffee and tea, breakfast, bird watching, and pack
11 am – 3 pm: Float the river, stopping for lunch and to explore
3pm – 5 pm: Free time in camp to swim, read a book, nap, play games, or simply soak in the sun
5 pm – 8 pm: hors d'oeuvres, dinner, free time
8 pm – bedtime: Bonfire, stories, moon or stargazing
Included in this trip:
All meals
Non-alcoholic beverages
Fun swag
Tents, cots, sleeping pads, pillows, and lamps
All camp and kitchen gear, including chairs and a private bathroom tent
Not included:
Transportation to and from the river – we are happy to help coordinate a shuttle if you have your own vehicle or a rental car
Alcoholic beverages
Sleeping bag
Guides gratuities - we pay our guides a fair rate so they don’t have to rely on gratuities, although gratuities are welcome and appropriate for exceptional service
Cancellation policy
The $500 deposit is non-refundable. If you have to cancel outside of 30 days it can be applied to another experience within 12 months. It can only be reapplied one time.
The remaining registration amount is 100% refundable up to 30 days. Within 30 days, no refunds will be made unless we are able to fill the open spot.
We realize these trips are an investment. For this reason we highly recommend that you purchase trip insurance. There are many options to cover unforeseen circumstances. In the past, clients have purchased Global Rescue or Travel Guard.
Trip cost is $1,800.
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. Payment options are available - we will be in touch to discuss upon payment of the deposit. Full payment is due 30 days prior to the trip start.