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    8-Hour Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals in Traverse City

    Self-guided kayak and paddle board rentals with life jackets included

    4.7 stars• 151 reviews

    Duration

    8 hrs

    Includes

    Life jackets, free delivery

    Highlights

    Explore Boardman Lake from a rental location with free parking. Choose a single kayak, tandem kayak, or stand-up paddle board for time on the water.

    • Choose a single kayak, tandem kayak, or stand-up paddle board
    • Paddle a sit-on-top Jackson Kayak Riviera with a high-back seat
    • Park free at the Boardman Lake location
    • Bring a bathing suit, sunscreen, and towel

    What's Included

    • Life jackets

    Important details

    • Complete digital waivers for everyone who may use the equipment
    • Delivery is available within 10 miles and up to 20 miles from the location; extended delivery has an additional fee not included in the listed price
    • Expect a credit-card processing fee not included in the listed price

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel 72+ hours before your rental for a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. No refunds within 72 hours. If unsafe weather prevents rescheduling, receive a 50% refund.

    Product ID: 576KEW

    FAQs

    Delivery time and location are coordinated the day before your rental; selected times are used for inventory and may change. Pickup is coordinated by midday on the last rental day, followed by a final inspection.

    Experience provided by The River Outfitters

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    Single Kayak

    $81.89

    1 person capacity

    0

    Tandem Kayak

    $109.18

    2 person capacity

    0

    Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP)

    $81.89

    1 person capacity

    0

    Why book through Greetwell?

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      No booking or service fees, ever

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      Most experiences can be cancelled for a full refund

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Great experience from top to bottom! The lake was beautiful and smooth, perfect for kayaking, and the buoys in the water helped mark an easy path to follow in the more shallow parts. It was really fun going from the lake to the river and seeing all the wildlife along the way. We’re already looking forward to our next trip!

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    Ruthy Kirwan

    August 26, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great experience from top to bottom! The lake was beautiful and smooth, perfect for kayaking, and the buoys in the water helped mark an easy path to follow in the more shallow parts. It was really fun going from the lake to the river and seeing all the wildlife along the way. We’re already looking forward to our next trip!

    Photo of Ruthy Kirwan

    Ruthy Kirwan

    August 26, 2026

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