📞: 406-220-2491 | 📧: paradiserivertours@yahoo.com

Paradise Scenic River Tours, located in Emigrant, MT, provides scenic river tours and a lifetime of memories.
Our scenic river tours are a smooth, relaxing raft ride down the Yellowstone River. Standard tours last 2-3 hours where you’ll be met with breathtaking views of Paradise Valley, surrounded by mountains and native wildlife along the way.
All day and fully customizable trips are always an option for customers looking to spend the full day on the river.
Beginning July 1, 2023, any recreational site user age 12+ is required to have a Montana Conservation License. This includes all types of recreation—launching watercraft, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, etc.
Conservation License Costs
Resident Cost: $8
Youth 12-17 Resident Cost: $4
Senior 62+ Resident Cost: $4
Nonresident Cost: $10
To purchase a license or learn more, visit https://fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply/conservation-license.
Testimonials
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Floating through Paradise Valley
We had an amazing time floating down the Yellowstone River with Cody! We were able to see some great wildlife and learn a lot about the valley. So relaxing and breathtaking views, highly recommend!
Brittany M.
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Memory Maker❤️
Highly recommend choosing Paradise Scenic River Tours with Cody! He is prepared, knowledgeable & considers everyone’s safety. His insight to the area made the trip so enjoyable! Would travel with Cody again!
Becky A.
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Great scenic ride with Cody!
This was a great scenic trip down the Yellowstone River. Cody was an awesome guide. It was a lovely ride. Well worth it.
Margaret C.
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Top Notch!
Cody and the outfit at Paradise Scenic River Tours are TOP NOTCH! Very polite, professional and with an emphasis on safety. A very informative and relaxing day on the river. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to get another perspective of the grand Yellowstone River
Gannon E.
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Book it!
We recently enjoyed a peaceful float on the Yellowstone River with Cody. Cody is friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. There was spectacular scenery and interesting bald eagles, ospreys, and foxes along the way. What a delightful way to spend a few hours! Book it…you won’t be disappointed.
Nancy K.
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Great float trip!!
Had a great time on the river with Cody. Would highly recommend this scenic float trip. Great stories! Incredible scenery! Fun time had by all!
Anne S.
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Peaceful Float in Paradise
Cody was a hoot - a very fun and knowledgeable guide! We had a great time on the river. It was incredibly scenic, peaceful, and relaxing. We saw 8 eagles and Cody had the perfect swim spot for us. I would definitely recommend booking with Cody as the perfect way to experience Paradise Valley and th Yellowstone River!
Laura I.
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Tranquil Bliss: A serene rafting journey down the Yellowstone River with Cody. Must do if you are in Emigrant Montana.
We were a party of four adults and wanted to do an easy, peaceful float down the Yellowstone River and this tour did not disappoint. It was very easy booking the reservation and the price was very reasonable. We arrived at our meet up point about 1/2 hour before our float time. The drive to our launching area was right around the corner. The launch into the river was seamless. Cody is a wonderful guide and was a encyclopedia of information as we asked him many questions about Montana, the Yellowstone, and surrounding areas. The river ride was very calm and we were able to take pictures, chat or just listen to the sounds of the river. The entire excursion was about 2 1/2 hours. Would highly recommend.
Vicki D.
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Wonderful!
Our family had a great time on the river! Cody is very knowledgeable and made this trip really enjoyable. We would highly recommend!
Tinah
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Exactly what we were looking for
There's a photo of Cody above. He's even better in color! We booked Cody Barr's services through the assistance of the great people at Chico Hot Springs. While he offers several river tour options, for our age and time we had to spend, the leisurely float trip was exactly what we were looking for. He's skilled, knowledgeable about the area and wildlife and truly added to our experience.
Our float was about 9 miles in length. Cody pointed out bald eagles nesting and resting in trees on the shore, osprey and 2 groups of sand hill cranes,
Thanks for a great trip Cody, and greetings from Atlanta!
Steve
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Great fall colors float on the Yellowstone!
Wonderful float trip on the Yellowstone with Cody Barr!!...relaxing float enjoying the fall colors and great autumn weather on the river. Float trip on Cody's 16' RMR Raft was comfortable and Cody's knowledge of the river and area history was excellent. Would highly recommend the float trip for family outings and a fun time with Cody!
Madison
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A Perfect Day!
My daughter and I had the pleasure of taking a 3 hour scenic Yellowstone River cruise with Cody a few weeks ago. He met up with us right at Chico Hot Springs Resort where we were staying to lead us to our launch spot. The boat was spacious, stable, easy to get in and out of, and very comfortable. Cody pointed out bald eagles, osprey, jumping trout, and deer to us along the river. He picked 2 nice spots to briefly pull the boat up on shore so we could take a quick dip in the river to cool off. We got some fantastic pictures, and were sad when the 3 hours was up.
Jennifer
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Great float and company.
What a relaxing trip down the river. Flew in and head out to meet Cody. He is a great guide and provided great service and lots of information. The float was a wonderful way to decompress after traveling. Great way to see nature and MT in all its glory.
Brent
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Perfect way to spend an afternoon and enjoy Paradise Valley via the Yellowstone River!
Had a great relaxing float along the Yellowstone River in Paradise Valley guided by Cody.
Great experience and a nice break from hiking.
Being on the Yellowstone River for 3 hours, taking in the Absaroka mountain range is an experience not to miss!
We did a 1pm float and saw many Osprey along the river.
Very peaceful!
Steve and Jocelyn
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Amazing
Very beautiful and relaxing float with Cody. Excellent guide and great all around person. Thank you for a very memorable trip down the Yellowstone!!
Colleen
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A+
Cody host an amazing fun and relaxing trip down the Yellowstone. I would highly recommend it to anyone.
Tyler
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Taking in the sights of Paradise Valley can be a breathtaking experience, but have you ever had the opportunity to experience a 360-view from the Yellowstone River? One word: mesmerizing!
I went on my first guided float with Cody earlier this year in March. I already had a love for Montana because of the wide open skies/spaces, but that love is even deeper now. There's something about witnessing wildlife and clouds forming over the mountains that brings a sense of peace and humbleness.
Treat yourself and book a tour today!
Kandis R.
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Cody is an amazing guide, and so knowledgeable. Had such a blast floating around the river with him and our family. 10/10 would recommend, he truly is so fun and has an amazing sense of humor!
Micaela S.
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Our group of 4, 30 something's from MA had an amazing time floating midday with Cody! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and an all around great guy. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a casual day on the river, taking in the beautiful sites Livingston has to offer. We were able to bring our own food and drinks and the ride was smooth enough to enjoy both.
Lisa A.
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We had an absolutely fabulous time on our sunset scenic float. Cody Barr was incredible with communication and made sure we felt at ease and knew all of the details. He is very knowledgeable about the area and the river and we felt very safe. I attached some pictures. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the views. We will absolutely go back and do another float, maybe a whole day!
Ann C.
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Great river float and beautiful scenery.
Mike J.
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Cody was so fun and knowledgeable! It was a beautiful, relaxing trip and we would definitely do it again. Me and my husband brought our own cooler of drinks/snacks and were able to sit back while Cody handled the rest.
Sara C.
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We had a great afternoon on our float trip. Cody was an amazing guide that made the afternoon enjoyable. I would highly recommend this trip and guide for anyone!
Roby B.
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Cody is a fantastic guide and companion on the water. I will remember this experience as one of my BEST DAYS EVER. Thanks for the memories!
Laura L.
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Cody did a great job guiding us down the river and making sure we had a good time! He was extremely responsive in the time leading up to our trip. everything we discussed is exactly the way the day went. If you are looking to get on the river, I would highly recommend going with Cody and Paradise Scenic River Tours.
Mickey P.
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We had a fantastic trip! Cody has a great sense of humor! We loved getting out of the boat to swim and getting a lot of close up views of bald eagles!
Sheila M.
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Best experience. Highly recommend going! We will definitely book again when in the area
Jennifer R.
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Great guide. Cody is super nice and was knowledgeable about the river and local wildlife
John F.
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Our first time floating down the Yellowstone! We all had such a great time. It was also my 4 year old sons first time floating a river and he absolutely loved it. The views are gorgeous with tons of wildlife! Cody knew all about the area and made the adventure one to never forget!
Yelizaveta G.
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Cody with Paradise Scenic River Tours is fantastic! Our family enjoyed our morning float, complete with swimming, rock picking and lots of wildlife. Cody took the time to interact with our young children (4 & 7) making sure they were enjoying their time on the River. We HIGHLY recommend him!
Rachel S.
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So much fun!! Cody was a terrific guide. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!! Eagles and osprey. Highly recommend and hope to be back soon. Do this!!
Mary P.
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Had a great time on the river with Cody. Would highly recommend this scenic float trip. Great stories! Incredible scenery! Fun time had by all!
Anne S.
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Great guide!!! Great trip!!! Spectacular scenery!!! Our boat enjoyed Cody and his stories!!!
Maria R.
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Awesome float with Cody! Comfortable ride with beautiful scenery. We had 6 ppl, very comfortable. Highly recommend!
Lauren B.
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Cody was awesome highly recommend his tour!! He provided awesome highlights and was a fun guide!!
Nicole G.
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Cody was such a great guide from start to finish. so glad we booked him and will be back for another River tour!
Erin H.
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10/10 this is a once in a lifetime scenic experience. Cody is such a great person with lots of knowledge and fun facts on the river and surrounding area.
Elizabeth R.
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Hey was fantastic Thanks for putting up with the girls from Glasgow, Montana.
We sure appreciate your knowledge and humor! Would absolutely recommend again!
Rb E.
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Me & my husband, my sister & her husband floated with Cody Memorial Day weekend! Cody did all the work & we literally just drank in the beauty of our surroundings. He was accommodating - taking the weather and our safety into consideration. We saw bald eagles & osprey & other birds. He is knowledgeable of the area, respects the river & the territory. Highly recommend Paradise Scenic River Tours & Cody!
Becky A.
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Cody and Paradise Scenic River Tours was single handedly the most amazing experience of our trip. Highly recommend booking the sunset float. He's incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and makes the experience.
Michelle C.