We meet you at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Memorial <st1:placetype w:st="on">Beach in Healdsburg at 10:00am for a quick safety talk, and we are on the river by 10:30am. There are both single and double kayaks available, depending on your comfort and experience on the water. As we begin paddling down the regal <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Russian <st1:placetype w:st="on">River, your guide will talk about local history and will point out unique flora and fauna. Look out for egrets, herons, cormorants, and even otters along the river bank. The river is fairly calm with a few areas of Class I rapids; perfect for the enthusiastic beginner and the experienced paddler alike. We cover approximately 9 miles on the water. The scenery changes as we make our way downriver from narrow sections of water between banks full of lush vegetation to a wider river surrounded by vineyards and meadows. Midday we serve our picnic lunch along one of the many small beaches at the water's edge. Next to the glistening water you will enjoy our lunch, and afterwards there will be plenty of time to take a dip in the cool water-the perfect way to refresh yourself in the warm afternoon sun. Around 3:30pm we reach our pull-out location, where we take our kayaks out of the water and drive back to your car at the meeting location. Finally, we bid you farewell and thank you for touring with us!
Reservations made within 48 hours of your tour date, must be phoned in to confirm availability or we might miss you! 800-499-2453
Guide gratuity is not included in the tour price; we recommend a $20 gratuity per person for your hardworking guide. Both single and tandem kayaks are available; please let us know if you have a preference.
Note: Please bring your release form "signed" the day of your trip! Download here
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. We recommend that you bring layers; the mornings can sometimes be cool, but the weather generally warms up by midday. Please do not wear flip flops--you will likely lose them down the river! Also, we recommend light fabrics that will dry quickly when wet.
Default Cancellation Plan
Due to our standard of personal service, cancellations affect us significantly. We strictly adhere to our policies.
1. All cancellations received at least 72 hours prior to the tour date will be charged a $25 per person processing fee.
2. All cancellations received within 72 hours of tour date or no-shows are not eligible for refund.
3. Cancellations will only be honored with a cancellation confirmation number by Getaway Adventures authorized personnel. This consists of numbers and letters. Unfortunately, we will not be able to honor any cancellations without this confirmation number, NO EXCEPTIONS.
WEATHER POLICY
We ride rain or shine. We always have rain ponchos available in the case of light rain or if anyone wants to continue in the rain. For those who prefer not to ride in the rain, your tour guide will happily become your private chauffeur as we continue our tour in the support van.
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