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Humboldt Bay Kayak Tour

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• Nature Tour

Learn the rich history of Humboldt Bay as you kayak along our historic waterfront and make friends with our local marine life.

• Time: 3 hours
• Great for: History buffs, bird lovers, marine wildlife lovers, beginning level kayakers
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Learn more about Humboldt Bay’s rich history while exploring the shoreline and interior channels of Indian Island and the high points of the Woodley Island marina. As we paddle around the bay, you’re likely to see some playful seals, majestic shorebirds, and other local wildlife. Because Humboldt Bay is nicely protected, this tour is ideal for beginners!

• When to arrive?  Your guide will call you ahead of time to confirm your start time and coordinate your meeting spot. Plan on arriving at the designated location at the time you’re scheduled.
• Is gratuity included?  No. Gratuity is typically between 15-25%. Our guides work hard to create a memorable, educational, and fun experience for all guests, and gratuity is highly appreciated!
• What to wear?  Non-cotton clothing (synthetic or wool is recommended) as well as a change of clothes for the return ride home, just in case you get wet!

What’s Included

• PFD/Life Jacket
• Our fun and experienced guides

What to Bring

• Non-cotton clothing (synthetic or wool is recommended)
• Change of clothes for the ride home
• Lunch (optional)
• Water shoes or sandals
• Waterproof Camera (optional)

This adventure is operated by Pacific Outfitters Adventures – Eureka

Our area can sometimes be a dynamic and unpredictable environment. All programs are dependent upon specific weather conditions and may need to be rescheduled or canceled due to these factors. Pacific Outfitters reserves the right to make any changes to the scheduling of a class or program. In order to keep our programs affordable, a minimum number of participants may be required. If we are unable to fill a program to a minimum level of participation, we reserve the right to cancel the program. A full refund will be provided in the event of a canceled or rescheduled activity (upon request for a rescheduled event). Please let us know of any changes in your schedule as well. We ask for at least a 48-hour notice for any cancellations or changes in your reservation.

Cancellations within 48 hours of the program are not refundable.

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REDWOODS BY RIVER

Explore the Smith River by kayak or raft.

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• Map Marker Location: Redwood National Park
• Water Difficulty: Beginner
• Hour Glass Duration: 2 - 6 hours
• Users Ages: Children 3 years and up
• Clock Departure Times: 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m.

PADDLE A CLEAR TURQUOISE RIVER THROUGH ANCIENT REDWOODS

Choose a half-day float and leave at the morning or afternoon departure times, or spend the whole day on the river for the full-day float leaving at the morning departure time! River rafting northern California is a great way to spend a day out in nature!

HALF-DAY ADVENTURE

#1 – The upper section float (9 a.m. 10 a.m) shows paddlers the high-walled gorge of the Middle Fork Smith, the transition to the redwood forest and a half-mile side hike to Stout Grove, the world’s most scenic redwood grove.

#2 – The lower section float (1 p.m. 2 p.m.) is more remote and has a few more rapids while still passing through ancient redwoods.

To see both sections and enjoy a catered riverside picnic lunch, book a full-day trip!

FULL-DAY ADVENTURE

9:30 a.m. departure:  Spend an entire day paddling through old-growth redwoods in Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park, which includes some of the largest trees in the world and some of the most scenic parts of Redwood National Park.

The full-day tour starts on the Middle Fork Smith and quickly enters a high-walled gorge before meeting the confluence with the South Fork Smith, doubling the river in size. Meandering down the first mile of the river, you pass a covered bridge and watch the forest slowly transition from rocky serpentine soils to old-growth redwoods. Breaking from paddling, we take a fantastic half-mile side-hike to Stout Grove, dubbed “the world’s most scenic stand of redwoods.”

Below the grove, more scenic redwood paddling takes kayakers past Jed Smith campground, the halfway point of our trip. We’ll relax on a sunny beach and enjoy our organic picnic lunch. Then we’ll paddle into forested seclusion to finish off the day with some whitewater on a fun stretch of beautiful pools and small rapids.

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• Professional guide
• Inflatable kayak or raft
• Splash jacket
• Shared Dry bag

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Spend the day biking and kayaking through the pristine redwoods and Smith River!

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Experience two distinct half-day floats–the Gasquet Glide and Cooper Canyon–combined for an unforgettable full-day tour!

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Trinidad Bay Kayak Tour – Whales & Wildlife

• TRINIDAD BAY KAYAK TOUR – WHALES & WILDLIFE
• Reservations – 1 (707) 329-0085  [email protected]
• 9am to noon daily
• $129/person – all paddling gear included
• PRIVATE/CUSTOM TOUR: $1030 up to eight guests

Join us for this beginner friendly kayak tour of Trinidad Bay. Trinidad harbor provides a unique, protected launching and landing location, so those new to kayaking can experience the wonders of ocean paddling without having to deal with surf and breaking waves.

We’ll provide basic instruction and safety information on land and in the harbor before exploring the coast south towards Little River, returning to the harbor and our protected landing. Our guests on this tour have an opportunity to view a wide variety of wildlife, year ’round from the seat of a kayak, including a myriad of migratory sea & shore birds, porpoise, seals, sea lions, otters, sea stars, anemones, urchins, and more while silently gliding past the rock gardens,  towering sea stacks, and kelp forests of the Redwood Coast.

Any time of year is a great time to paddle in Trinidad,  but in March, April & May, thousands of migrating grey whales make their way north with their calves from Baja to Alaska. Trinidad Bay is a popular pit stop for these giants of the sea. Over the years of guiding kayak whale tours we’ve come to know several of the whale’s preferred resting spots and travel lanes, making the unique experience for viewing pods of whales from your kayak highly likely when conditions allow.

*Included with your guided tour:

• Kayak with bulkheads and perimeter lines fore & aft
• Wet suit with paddle jacket
• PFD w/ whistle

*We encourage guests to bring:

• Synthetic or wool clothing 
• Waterproof camera or phone
• Small snack
• Change of clothes

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Humboldt Bay Oyster Tours

• Address: Humboldt Bay Provisions, 205 G Street
• Eureka, CA 95501
• Phone: (707) 836-3168 (cell #, text if need)
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Humboldt Bay is world-renowned for its Pacific Oysters including famous brands like Kumomoto and Bucksport.  Tours are available by motorboat from Woodley Island in Eureka or by kayak from the Arcata Marsh. This interactive tour includes oyster farming history, harvesting techniques, bay and marsh ecology, boat safety, hands-on oyster harvesting, and includes three oysters to take home or to the restaurant of your choice. The Humboldt Bay Oyster Tour takes two hours and is run rain or shine. Adventurers should be dressed in layers, and willing to be splashed by bay water and walk in bay mud.  Book online, call, or visit our ticket center in Old Town Eureka, Humboldt Bay Tourism Center, 2nd and G Streets. OYSTER BAR: If you want to stay off the water, visit our Tasting Room and Oyster Bar for our local favorites of farm fresh oysters, beer, wine, cheese, and breads, in Old Town Eureka. 205 G Street Eureka, (2nd & G Sts.)  CA 95501.  

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