All-Day Guided Russian River Kayak Tour in Healdsburg

Explore the wilder upper Russian River through a more remote stretch of Alexander Valley.

• Explore a private, challenging section of the upper Russian River
• Paddle pristine waters through narrower, more remote passageways
• Discover a 17-mile river stretch with a single launch point
• Look for fish, otters, ospreys, deer, turtles, and bald eagles

Itinerary

8:00AM: Check-in at River's Edge Kayak and Canoe. Parking is available across the street at Veterans Memorial Beach or free parking is on Front Street.

Once there, you meet your guide, get an orientation and safety talk, then you'll hop on the shuttle bus for a beautiful drive to Wildhaven Campground for launch.

Once there, we'll set you up in your boat and start your adventure on this Class 2 wilderness paddle.

We paddle through currents and moving water. But we also keep an eye out for turtles often seen sunning themselves on logs, snowy egrets, Blue Herons, ducks and otters.

Halfway through, we'll pull over at another private beach for a delicious picnic lunch while you rest and relax.

After lunch, we'll continue the last 5 miles to end at River's Edge in Healdsburg.

TRIP ROUTE AND DISTANCE Alexander Valley to Lunch : 11 miles Lunch spot to Healdsburg: 5 miles

Then we say goodbye and good job! We hope you enjoyed your adventure!

What's Included

• Shuttle transportation to launch
• Single or double kayak and paddles
• Life vest, dry bag, cooler, sunglasses strap, and net bag
• Experienced guide
• Picnic lunch

Important details

• Arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time
• Ages 16+ only
• Experienced paddlers only
• Swimming required
• Requires paddling and navigating for 5 or more hours
• Expect constantly moving water with deep and shallow spots
• Pregnancy restriction applies to visibly pregnant participants
• Weight restrictions apply above 250 lbs, with additional restrictions above 275 lbs
• All adult participants must sign a liability release and attend safety instructions
• Your card may be charged $25–$150 per boat after 4 pm, up to $300 for damage or lost boats, and $25 per missing dry bag or cooler