This experience was even better than we expected! Talk about small group size--our family of five went out with our own guide! Aiden was friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and great with our three kids. We don't have much paddling experience, but we felt very, very safe with him, and he let us set the pace. He even recommended a nearby hike that helped us round out our day perfectly! The scenery is absolutely gorgeous. We only spent one day near the lake, and we felt like this was the very best way to see it. The tour also affords views of some of the geothermal features at West Thumb that aren't visible if you tour it on foot. Overall, this was the perfect family adventure.