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    Guided Door County Kayaking Tour With Picnic

    Easy sea kayak paddle to Horseshoe Island with a chef-curated Door County picnic

    5.0 stars• 71 reviews
    From$177/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 Hours

    Includes

    Kayak rental, Paddle, Lunch

    Highlights

    Paddle the calm shoreline of Peninsula State Park, then land on Horseshoe Island for an outdoor picnic featuring Door County artisan foods. Your guide shares local stories along the way as you kayak at a pace that fits your group.

    • Explore the shoreline of Peninsula State Park by sea kayak
    • Paddle at an easy, beginner-friendly pace on calm, protected water
    • Land on Horseshoe Island for a peaceful break you can reach by kayak
    • Savor a chef-curated picnic featuring Door County products
    • Learn about Door County geology, nature, and local culture from your guide

    What's Included

    • Sit-inside sea kayak
    • Life jacket
    • Paddle
    • Light lunch featuring Door County products
    • Bottled water

    Things to know

    All tour kayaks are sit-inside and use a half skirt to help keep water out. A waiver must be signed before the tour start time.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 48hrs before start. Get a 100% refund for weather-related cancellations or if your guide cancels due to conditions on the water. They ask for at least 1 reschedule attempt based on your flexibility.

    FAQs

    This tour is for ages 21+.

    You’ll paddle a sit-inside sea kayak with a comfort seat. The tour kayaks use a half skirt to help keep water out, but there’s no confinement.

    No. This tour is designed to be easy and beginner-friendly.

    Meeting details

    Nicolet Beach, Peninsula State Park

    Experience provided by Kayak Guide Justin, LLC.
    Experience provided by Kayak Guide Justin, LLC.

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    $143.84

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    71 reviews•Google Maps

    Justin has clearly built something special here. Reviewers consistently praise his deep local knowledge of Door County's geology, history, and indigenous heritage, noting how his passion for the area shines through every tour. The equipment gets special attention too – these are proper sea kayaks (Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145s) that handle better than typical rental fleets, staying warmer and drier even in less-than-perfect conditions. His small group sizes mean you get a personalized experience rather than feeling like part of a crowd, and several reviews mention appreciated early morning starts that beat the tourist rush. What really sets Justin apart is his flexibility and attentiveness. He proactively reschedules when weather isn't ideal, customizes tours for different ability levels within the same group, and one family specifically highlighted his exceptional accommodation of a family member with disabilities. Whether you're a complete beginner or experienced paddler, multiple reviewers note he adjusts the pace and instruction perfectly. The variety of tour locations (Rock Island, Cana Island, Death's Door shipwrecks, Cave Point, Mink River) keeps repeat customers coming back, with some people booking multiple tours during a single trip.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    This was my first kayak experience, and I dare to say I think I've been spoiled. The kayak was very comfortable, very adjustable with the seats and foot holds. They seemed very nice compared to other kayaks. Justin was very confident in every way. His instruction was clear and understandable, he instilled us newbies with confidence, and he was very well versed in the information about the area and shipwreck we saw. He's local to Door County, so it makes sense! He was also very personable, easy going, and approachable. We never felt unsafe and we thoroughly enjoyed our time! Will definitely get him again for a different Door County tour.

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    Sara Eastvold

    May 15, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    This was my first kayak experience, and I dare to say I think I've been spoiled. The kayak was very comfortable, very adjustable with the seats and foot holds. They seemed very nice compared to other kayaks. Justin was very confident in every way. His instruction was clear and understandable, he instilled us newbies with confidence, and he was very well versed in the information about the area and shipwreck we saw. He's local to Door County, so it makes sense! He was also very personable, easy going, and approachable. We never felt unsafe and we thoroughly enjoyed our time! Will definitely get him again for a different Door County tour.

    Photo of Sara Eastvold

    Sara Eastvold

    May 15, 2026

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