Missouri River Specialty Trips
Explore the river from a fresh perspective with Missouri River specialty trips created for travelers who want more than a standard itinerary. Each experience offers a distinctive way to connect with Montana’s landscape, community, and outdoor traditions. Our Missouri River specialty guided canoe trips invite guests to discover memorable stretches of water through thoughtfully focused adventures. Choose Missouri River specialty trips when you want an experience shaped by a unique theme, purpose, or shared interest.
Our specialty trips are thoughtfully designed out of a deep love for the Upper Missouri River Breaks and a commitment to meaningful travel. These unique river trips are created to give back—whether to the land, a conservation effort, a local organization, or a broader cause. From fundraiser floats to purpose-driven adventures, each trip is rooted in stewardship, connection, and a shared sense of place. If you’re interested in partnering with us on a fundraising trip, educational experience, or custom specialty trip in the Breaks, we invite you to contact us to start the conversation.
Cottonwood Restoration
September 17-20
Our River Stewardship Trip is rooted in a deep belief in giving back to the landscape we know and love. This mission-driven experience focuses on cottonwood and willow restoration in select areas of the Upper Missouri River Breaks, helping reestablish healthy riparian zones along the river corridor. In partnership with local conservation groups, participants will take part in hands-on restoration work that supports long-term river health. If you’re looking to be part of a meaningful mission-style river trip and contribute to the future of the Breaks, we invite you to join us and help care for this remarkable place for generations to come.
Itinerary
Coming soon!
5-day Badlands trip
Price: $1350 per person
July 23-27
Our 5-day badlands trip gives you an extra day on the lower river to hike, explore and relax. In fact, too often we are told that the trip is just not long enough. As a result, we are offering a 5 day Badlands trip to give our clients the opportunity to experience the lower river in more depth. by doing so, we have added an extra day. At a great value our guests will be able to take longer hikes into the rugged badlands. We usually don’t have time to see all the things that we would like to explore. However, this trip will!
Itinerary
Day 1: Miles 11.5- 14.5
During you first day on the river you will have time to explore multiple points of interested: Murray Dugout, Council Island, Iron City Island, Hagedorn Homestead and hike the 3.5 miles to the top of the Old Army Trail.
Day 2: Miles 19-23
The second day will be our longest day on the river with a lot of stops in-between points of interest. Things to expect are lots of swimming, exploration of homesteads, Geological splendor at Chimney Bend, Lewis and Clark campsites and much more.
Day 3: Miles 0-8.5 miles
Your third day on the river is for hiking and or relaxing at camp. We will go on one of the Missouri Rivers longest hikes that we do not have time to do on most trips. The hike will give you panoramic views of the Breaks and a glimpse of the Rocky Mountains which are described by Clark as, “Those points of the rocky Mountain were Covered with Snow and the Sun Shown on it in Such a manner as to give me a most plain and Satisfactory view.”
Day 4: Miles 10-18
We will explore in depth the Nee-Mee-Poo-Trail (Nez Perce fatal flight to yearned for freedom), where the cavalry rifle pits were located and the Nez Perce’s location had been discovered. It was a turning point in their flight. Once at camp we will have the opportunity to explore some Indian artifacts, prehistoric dinosaur bones and much more.
Day 5: Miles 7-13
Day five will be your final day on the river. Expect to see the old power plant, and Grand Island. Feast your eyes on the healthiest riparian zones in the Upper Missouri River Breaks, located in the CMR National Wildlife Refuge.
All ladies trip
Price: $1250 per person
Aug 27-30
A journey made for women, led by women.
Missouri River Outfitters is proud to offer our signature all-ladies trip down one of Montana’s most breathtaking stretches of wild river on a 4-day White Cliff adventure. We didn’t stumble into this trip idea. We built it intentionally, out of a deep belief that women deserve a place in the outdoors that feels fully their own.
As a female-owned and operated company in a male-dominated industry. There is something that happens when women step into wild spaces together that simply cannot be replicated anywhere else. Voices get louder, burdens get lighter, and the woman you have always been finally has space to flourish.
Our guides are 75% women, and this trip is entirely led by our female staff. These are women who know this river intimately, who will push you just enough, hold you when you need it, and celebrate every moment in between. They bring expertise, grit, and warmth in equal measure. For four days, leave behind the noise and expectations of everyday life and step into something that feels rare, a community of women showing up for themselves and each other.
itinerary
Day 1:
Meet us at 8:30 AM at our storefront, load up, and head to the put-in. Today is about finding your paddle stroke and taking in your first stunning views of the White Cliffs. After making camp beneath the canyon walls, hike to ancient tepee rings and explore petroglyphs before falling asleep under a sky full of stars.
Day 2:
Wake to golden morning light on the sandstone cliffs before heading out on a hike through an iconic slot canyon , one of the true gems of the river. After lunch, we paddle on to our next campsite. Settle in, swap stories, and let the laughter run late.
Day 3: Today’s hike is our most challenging, and most rewarding. Climb to a sweeping overlook above the river and take in a view that puts everything beautifully in perspective. Back at camp, the evening calls for Formal Night. Tutus, wigs, high heels, 80s dresses — the more outrageous the better. Your last night together deserves a proper send-off.
Day 4: Bittersweet doesn’t quite cover it. Flotilla together as your guides share the rich history of the Upper Missouri on your final miles of river. Soak in every last bend before we have you back to your vehicles and on your way by 3:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can Missouri River Outfitters accommodate?
Although we can accommodate up to 30 people. We encourage trips to stay under 15 people. Our public trips will not exceed 15, and when they do, we split them into two groups. Small groups are our priority.
Can we do a guided tour with just 4 people?
You can do a private guided trip with how ever many people you have. However, we do have a trip minimum of 8 people. That means that you would pay the price of 8 people. We have a guide to guest ration of 1 to 4 and for safety we have to have at least 2 guides on all trips guided trips.
What customization options are available?
We are happy to help you plan your private trip by offering customizations. Some customizations that are available are extra days on the river, cabin stays at Virgelle, a full bar option, etc. Just let us know what you want and we will try to do our best.
