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Location | Description | Guide Service / Contact Information |
Newfoundland (sea kayaking) |
Sea kayaking in the Newfoundland South Coast Wilderness. Based in wilderness tent camp. Hot showers. | Newfoundland Coastal
Safari Anna Buffinga 50 Monkstown Road, St. John's, Newfoundland. Canada 1-877-888-3020 coastalsafari@coastalsafari.com www.coastalsafari.com |
Algonquin Park, Ontario (canoeing) |
3 - 8 day, all inclusive canoe trips into the interior of Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada. Includes round trip transportation from Toronto. | Canadian Canoe and Kayak
Wilderness Adventures 2-47 Laws St. , Toronto (416) 569-5889 adventurescanada@yahoo.ca www.wildernessadventures.ca/ |
Georgian Bay / 30,000 Islands, Ontario (sea kayaking) |
3 - 8 day sea kayaking all inclusive trips to the 30,000 Islands of Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. Round trip transportation from Toronto included. | Canadian Canoe and Kayak
Wilderness Adventures 2-47 Laws St. , Toronto (416) 569-5889 adventurescanada@yahoo.ca www.wildernessadventures.ca/ |
Missinaibi River to James
Bay, Ontario (canoeing) |
One of Canada's great waterways, the Missinaibi flows North, uninterrupted for 350 miles to James Bay. We begin our adventure at the town of Mattice, the halfway point on the river. Together we will explore the lower Missinaibi, playing and practising our whitewater skills in Class I and II rapids as we slowly make our way to Thunderhouse Falls, where the river begins its drops 300 ft decent on to the Hudson's Bay Lowlands. | Missinaibi Headwaters
Box 1207, Collingwood ON L9Y 3Y9 1-800-590-7836 trips@missinaibi.com www.missinaibi.com |
Upper Missinaibi River,
Ontario (canoeing) |
Imagine..running 40 sets of rapids, portaging fewer than 10 times, and camping every night beside the roar of cascading falls and rapids. Few rivers can match the power, beauty and history of the Upper Missinaibi. From its source at Missinaibi Lake, the river rushes 150 miles North over Precambrian granite, through string bogs and marshes, and all within a Provincial Park, to our take out at Mattice, Ontario | Missinaibi Headwaters
Box 1207, Collingwood ON L9Y 3Y9 1-800-590-7836 trips@missinaibi.com www.missinaibi.com |
Great
Wass Archipelago, Maine (sea kayaking) |
Day & overnight trips to explore this remote, varied, and beautiful archipelago on Maine's downeast coast. | Water Walker Custom
Kayak Tours Belfast, Maine 207-338-6424 tours@touringkayaks.com www.touringkayaks.com |
Mount Desert Island /
Acadia National Park (sea kayaking) |
Day trips out of Bar Harbor to explore the beautiful & wild Porcupine Islands. Paddle past eagle's nest, high cliffs, and sea caves -- all in view of Cadillac Mountain, the highest mountain on the east coast. Custom and overnight trips also available. | Water Walker Custom
Kayak Tours Belfast, Maine 207-338-6424 tours@touringkayaks.com www.touringkayaks.com |
Muscle Ridge
Islands, South of Thomaston, Maine (sea kayaking) |
Day trip southwest from Ash Point through a fascinating archipelago of islands and ledges. 5- 15 miles depending on route. See seals, a variety of ducks, and a historic lighthouse. Custom trips also available. | Water Walker Custom
Kayak Tours Belfast, Maine 207-338-6424 tours@touringkayaks.com www.touringkayaks.com |
Kennebec River,
Maine / Allagash River Maine (canoeing & kayaking) |
Offering a wide variety of canoe and kayak packages, from day trips on the Kennebec River to week-long adventures in the Allagash, all led by native, independent Maine guides. | Maine Rent-A-Guide
(207) 873-0042 guide@wtvl.net www.huntfishmaine.com |
Allagash Wilderness
Waterway, Maine (canoeing) |
Allagash Wilderness Waterway - 6 and 10 day fully guided trips on Maine's premier canoe tripping route. Check out our website for details. | Maine Path & Paddle
Guides Windham, Maine 207-892-3121 davidb@canoemaine.com http://www.canoemaine.com |
Allagash Wilderness
Waterway, Maine (canoeing) |
Wilderness canoe trips on Maine's most scenic & historic waterway, the Allagash. We specialize in custom trips to meet your desires. Beginners and families welcome. | Maine Trails Guide
Service 39 Cook Street; Auburn, Maine 04210 207-786-4615 paddlemaine@adelphia.net www.metrails.com |
Lobster Lake, Maine
(canoeing) |
Lobster Lake - Pefect destination for a family looking for an introduction to canoe camping. Fully guided trips. Check out our website for details. | Maine Path & Paddle
Guides Windham, Maine 207-892-3121 davidb@canoemaine.com http://www.canoemaine.com |
St Croix River, Maine
(canoeing) |
St Croix River - 4 day adventures paddling the border between Maine and New Brunswick, Canada. Fully guided trips. Check out our website for details. | Maine Path & Paddle
Guides Windham, Maine 207-892-3121 davidb@canoemaine.com http://www.canoemaine.com |
Androscoggin
Headwaters, NH (canoeing, kayaking, sea kayaking) |
Join naturalist / guide / instructor Lucie LaPlante for a day or week of paddling in northern New Hampshire's wild places to see moose and eagles. | Outdoor ESCAPES New
Hampshire, LLC PO Box 6772, Lakeport, NH 03247 603-528-0136 naturenut@outdoorescapesnewhampshire.com www.outdoorescapesnewhampshire.com |
Great Bay, NH (sea kayaking) |
May and June are great bird-watching months during migrations. One or two-day trips include rentals and instruction. Abundant estuarian wildlife and photographic opportunities. | Outdoor ESCAPES New
Hampshire, LLC PO Box 6772, Lakeport, NH 03247 603-528-0136 naturenut@outdoorescapesnewhampshire.com www.outdoorescapesnewhampshire.com |
White Mountains, NH
(whitewater canoeing) |
Multi-day expeditions, guided tours, survival instruction with guide Lucie LaPlante, native of New Hampshire. Historic routes through lake & river watersheds. Boreal forest to farmland scenery. | Outdoor ESCAPES New
Hampshire, LLC PO Box 6772, Lakeport, NH 03247 603-528-0136 naturenut@outdoorescapesnewhampshire.com www.outdoorescapesnewhampshire.com |
Boston Area (sea kayaking) |
Guided Tours of Boston Islands, Buzzards Bay & MA South Coast tidal rivers | Buzzards Bay Kayak
School Instruction & Guided Tours PO Box 144 Fairhaven, MA 02155 508 996-8885 asantos@tufts.edu |
Cape Cod,
Massachusetts (sea kayaking) |
Sunset/Moonrise scenic tours of Cape Cod Bays & estuaries. We will also deliver kayaks to your location of choice or recommend great spots & provide maps if you prefer to go without a guide. Here's a sampling of tours: West Falmouth Harbor to the Great Sippewisset Marsh... Great River in Mashpee to Washburns Island... Back River in Bourne to Mashnee Island...and Ockway to Pooponesset Bay. | Cape Cod Kayak
N. Falmouth, MA (508) 540-9377 or Rte 140, 95 Summer St. Taunton, MA 02780 (508) 822-2298 CCkayakim@aol.com www.capecodkayak.com |
North
Carolina Crystal Coast (sea kayaking) |
Bear Island - Hammocks Beach
State Park Upper White Oak River Cape Lookout |
Boondocks and Bear Island
Kayaks Scott Grafton 127 Wetherington Landing Road (PO Box 28) Stella NC 28582 www.theboondocks.net |
North Carolina Outer
Banks (sea kayaking) |
North Carolina's Outer Banks preserve a vast sector of our nation's undeveloped barrier islands. Outer Island Kayak Adventures range from three hours to five days, providing all levels of excursion, instruction and accommodation. Come and experience the glide of sea kayaking on the beautiful North Carolina Outer Banks. | Outer Island Kayak
Adventures PO Box 954 Beaufort NC 28516 252-222-3420, trips@outerislandkayak.com www.outerislandkayak.com |
North Carolina French Broad River (canoeing) |
Discover the scenic headwaters of the French Broad River. Three, four, and six hour self-guided river adventures available. All equipment & transportation included. Also offering overnight canoe camping along the French Broad River. Great weekend get-away for the entire family. Close to several major cities Atlanta, Raleigh, Asheville. | Headwaters Outfitters
PO Box 145 Rosman, NC 28772 828-877-3106 cometocanoe@citcom.net www.headwatersoutfitters.com |
North Carolina French Broad River (kayaking) |
Self-guided kayak trips along the peaceful, yet scenic French Broad River. Located 1 hour southeast of Asheville. Fun for the entire family! All equipment and transportation to and from river included. | Headwaters Outfitters
PO Box 145 Rosman, NC 28772 828-877-3106 cometocanoe@citcom.net www.headwatersoutfitters.com |
The Big Thicket / Village Creek, near Houston, Texas canoeing, kayaking | Since 1978, outfitting and guide services for scout troops, church groups and families in the Big Thicket National Park near Houston, Texas. Nature Guides are also available for science classes and conservation organizations. | Eastex Canoe Trails
1698 US Hwy 96 S. Silsbee, TX 77656 409-385-4700 paddle@eastexcanoes.com http://www.eastexcanoes.com |
Texas "Hill Country"
( kayaking) |
Kayak based guide service specializing in fishing & eco tours of Texas Hill Country Rivers | Hill Country River
Adventures 13207 Wild Turkey Dr, Manchaca, Texas 512-292-8215 INFO@KAYAKTEXASRIVERS.COM WWW.KAYAKTEXASRIVERS.COM |
Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri (Whitewater and flatwater trips) | Serving scouting organizations, church and fraternal groups, social and activity-based groups, schools and business corporations since 1997. Canoeman River Guide Services offers river trips of one or several days of canoeing and camping on the beautiful rivers of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri. | Canoeman River Guide
Services 972-234-4578 www.canoeman.com/CRGS/ canoeman@canoeman.com |
Willow
Beach, Arizona (sea kayaking) |
An upstream and return paddle in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River to a hot spring and back. | Kayak Lake Mead
Briana Finlay HC 37 BOX 24, White Hills, AZ 86413 760.505.2928 briana@kayaklakemead.com www.kayaklakemead.com |
Temple Bar, Arizona
(sea kayaking) |
A kayak trip on remote east Lake Mead surrounded by desert wilderness near the western portal of the Grand Canyon. | Kayak Lake Mead
Briana Finlay HC 37 BOX 24, White Hills, AZ 86413 760.505.2928 briana@kayaklakemead.com www.kayaklakemead.com |
La
Jolla Sea Caves, San Diego, California (sea kayaking) |
Kayak up to the caves of La Jolla and explore the breathtaking seacliffs and caves. Paddle up to Sunny Jim's cave, Arch Cave and several other sea caves. Catch a glimpse of the harbor seals and sea lions sunbathing nearby. | San Diego Bike and Kayak
Tours 2199 Avenida de la Playa La Jolla, CA 92307 (858) 437-1224 www.sandiegobikeandkayaktours.com/ info@sandiegobikeand kayaktours.com |
Salmon
River, Idaho (kayaking & canoeing) |
Join Yellow Jacket River Guides for the paddling trip of a lifetime . . . Our five day wilderness trips feature classic whitewater, great guides, beach camping, and lots of great food! Call us toll free anytime for more information. | Yellow Jacket River
Guides P.O. Box 243, Salmon, ID 83467 1-877-YJIDAHO www.yjriverguides.com alison@yjriverguides.com |
Camano
Island, Washington (sea kayaking) |
Kayak rentals are available at Camano Island Inn in order to whale watch and explore the shores of Saratoga Passage. Trips are not guided, but all equipment, route suggestions, and maps are provided. | Camano Island
Inn (360) 387-0783 (888) 718-0783 www.camanoislandinn.com reservations@camanoislandinn.com |
San
Juan Islands (Sea kayaking) |
Straddling the US/Canada border, these beautiful islands harbor great concentrations of wildlife. Our tours are designed to encounter orca whales, porpoises, bald eagles, seals, and other marine creatures. Overnight trips camp on scenic islands accessible only by boat. The protected waterways are perfect for inexperienced paddlers. | Sea Quest Kayak
Expeditions PO Box 2424 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-378-5767 http://sea-quest-kayak.com whales@sea-quest-kayak.com |
San Juan Islands,
Washington (sea kayaking) |
"Eagles and Orcas:" 175 forested islands surrounded by crystal-green waters and the snow-capped Olympic mountains. The San Juan Islands of Washington State are an idyllic sea kayaking destination. Our tours are conducted off the west side of San Juan Island - the prime area for viewing over 80 Orca whales and other wildlife including bald eagles, dall porpoise and harbor seals. Our guests kayak to remote islands that are only accessible by boat. | Outdoor Odysseys
Clark Casebolt 86 Cedar St, Friday Harbor, WA. 98250 800-647-4621 ceekayaker@aol.com www.outdoorodysseys.com |
Zeballos,
BC (sea kayaking) |
Paddle remote wilderness on the West Coast of Vancouver Island amid the protected waters of islands and fiords where wildlife and world class scenery are ever present | Zeballos Expeditions
Dan O'Connor 115 Maquinna Ave. 250-761-4137 kayak@netcom.ca www.zeballoskayaks.com |
Vancouver / Johnstone
Strait, British Columbia (sea kayaking) |
6 day kayaking with Orca whale in Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, all inclusive trips with round trip transportation drom Vancouver, BC. | Canadian Canoe and Kayak
Wilderness Adventures 2-47 Laws St. , Toronto (416) 569-5889 adventurescanada@yahoo.ca www.wildernessadventures.ca/ |
Sitka,
Alaska (sea kayaking) |
Day trips, overnighters, and extended tours along the outer coast of Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska. Transport services are also available. Custom packages our specialty. | Eyak Adventures
1-877-EYAK FUN PO Box 1151 Sitka, Alaska 99835 www.akcoastaladventures.com |
Prince William Sound,
Alaska (sea kayaking) |
Sea kayak from Shoup Glacier to Glacier Island. A 40-mile paddle to 2 tide water glaciers over 6 days. Great wildlife, scenery and camping. | Pangaea Adventures
P.O. Box 775 907-835-8442 info@alaskasummer.com www.alaskasummer.com |
Prince William Sound,
Alaska (sea kayaking) |
Knight Island to Icy Bay Alaska sea kayaking. Get dropped off at Knight Island and paddle for 7 days to 2 amazing tide water glaciers in Icy Bay. Great Whale watching. Fully Guided groups. | Pangaea Adventures
P.O. Box 775 907-835-8442 info@alaskasummer.com www.alaskasummer.com |
Prince William Sound,
Alaska (sea kayaking) |
Meares Glacier to Columbia Glacier: Probably one of the most remote kayak trips in Prince William Sound. Paddle for 8 days from Meares to Columbia Glacier. Remote! Wildife! Glaciers! | Pangaea Adventures
P.O. Box 775 907-835-8442 info@alaskasummer.com www.alaskasummer.com |
Alaska
Wilderness |
Northern Rim Wilderness Adventures is an outfitting service specializing in fly-in, custom wilderness adventure tours throughout Alaska's most remote and finest waterways. | Northern Rim Wilderness
Adventures Brian Richardson www.northernrim.com 800-616-Raft & 907-250-2271 |
Alaska Kenai Canoe Trails Wilderness | Single/multi day adventures. Each trip is custom planned. | Weigner's Backcountry
Guiding P. O. Box 709 Sterling, AK 99672 (907) 262-7840 http://www.alaska.net/~weigner weigner@alaska.net |
Alaska (Sea kayaking) |
Sea kayak among emerald islands cloaked in ancient rainforest. Our trip offers the best combination of whale-watching and glacier paddling. Tranquillity is disturbed only by cavorting whales and thunderous icebergs. Otters, sea lions, porpoises, and seabirds also abound in North America's last frontier. | Sea Quest Kayak
Expeditions PO Box 2424 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-378-5767 http://sea-quest-kayak.com whales@sea-quest-kayak.com |
Wrangell & Stikine River, Alaska | We are well equipped to provide back haul services to canoe, kayak, & raft parties from either Wrangell, Alaska or from a prearranged pickup location on the lower Stikine River. | Stikine RiverSong Dan Pakula Box 47, Telegraph Creek, BC Canada V0J 2W0 (250) 235-3196 stikineriversong@kermode.net www.stikineriversong.com |
Maui,
Hawaii (sea kayaking) |
Touring with never more than four people. Love to take out disabled folks and have special gear for them. Kids a specialty with kid size paddling gear (Ask about "Hands Across the Water youth kayak exchange program with Hawaii). Because group size is kept down we can give individual instruction and go off the beaten path more. | Maui Sea Kayaking
Ron Bass P.O. Box 106 Puunene, Hawaii 96784 kayaking@maui.net |
LaPerouse-Ahihi Kinau
Marine Reserve, Hawaii (sea kayaking) |
Maui's premier guided sea kayak and snorkel eco-adventure outfitter staging treks from remote and pristine locations.Swim with dolphins,snorkel with turtles and whale watch (Dec-May) | Maui Kayaks P.O. Box 959-941 Kihei Hi. 96753 808-874-4000 info@mauikayaks.com http://www.mauikayaks.com |
Honaunau Ramp/Hookena
Beach, Hawaii (sea kayaking) |
Depart the ramp near the sacred "place of refuge" on the Big Island of Hawaii. Paddle 4-5 miles south along lava cliffs and sea caves until reaching the village of Hookena where typically an easy surf landing completes this adventure. | Adventures in
Paradise G. Hand 81-6367 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI 96750 (866) 824-2337 handg001@hawaii.rr.com www.bigislandkayak.com |
Galapagos Islands (sea kayaking) |
Supported by luxurious 85' motor sailer, groups of 8 novice and intermediate (as well as advanced) paddlers are give the opportunity to island hop and view wildlife and geology in Ecuador's Galagagos Islands. | Evolutionary
Expeditions 336-885-5752 info@evolutionaryexpedition.com www.evolutionaryexpedition.com |
Baja,
Mexico (Seakayaking & Snorkeling) |
The most popular winter kayak destination in North America features wilderness islands, sunny skies, and dazzling starscapes. Come paddle with colorful fish, playful dolphins, and colossal whales in the warmth of the Baja sun. A great winter getaway for those who want either an exploratory-style adventure or a basecamp trip. | Sea Quest Kayak
Expeditions PO Box 2424 Friday Harbor, WA 98250 360-378-5767 http://sea-quest-kayak.com whales@sea-quest-kayak.com |
Belize (sea kayaking, other) |
7 days paddling, sailing and snorkeling along the worlds second longest barrier reef while camping on tropical coral islands. Includes a full day of caving. | Island Expeditions Co
1574 Gulf Rd #156 Point Roberts WA, USA 98281 1-800-667-1630 mail@islandexpeditions.com www.islandexpeditions.com |
Placencia, Belize (sea kayaking) |
Sea kayak between idyllic islands glistening in a warm Caribbean sea. Snorkel amidst tropical fish. Camp deserted islands. Eat from the bounty of the sea. Sample trip: 3 day trip featuring one night at a Maya village in the jungle and 2 days kayaking Monkey River. Cutlure, natural history, paddling. | Toadal Adventure
Belize Pt. Placencia, Belize phone=001-501-523-3207 debanddave@btl.net www.toadaladventure.com |
George
Town, Great Exuma, Bahamas (sea kayaking) |
Explore mangroves, reefs, and smugglers cove. Visit sunken ship, Loyalist ruins and botanical garden. Camp on islands. One available trip explores multiple islands in the Exuma chain. Meals, gear, snorkeling equipment, camping equipment, and guide staff included. | Starfish
Adventures P.O. Box 309 Long Creek, SC 29658 877-398-6222 fax 864-647-5361 www.kayakbahamas.com wise@carol.net |
Papua New
Guinea (sea kayaking) |
Visit the legendary Trobriand Islands, home of yam ham houses and kula canoes, and the Tufi Peninsula: deeply eroded volcanic fjords festooned with waterfalls and spectacular underwater life. 2 weeks, most amazing cultural experience on the planet, supporting locally owned guesthouses. | Mountain Travel Sobek
6420 Fairmount Ave El Cerrito CA 94530 800-282-8747 x 3045 david@mtsobek.com www.mtsobek.com |
Antalya-Kas-TURKEY (sea kayaking) |
Daily, weekly sea kayaking tours, coastal walk trips, mothership based trips,rentals,coastal camping, Mediterranean Botany Tours, eco-tours. | Ekomarin Sea Kayak
Centre uzuncarsi no:15 07589 Kas-Antalya-TURKEY phone=90 242 836 3614 ekomarin@eko-natura.com www.dragoman-turkey.com |
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