Seattle Urban Kayak

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Discover world-class urban kayaking on this Seattle paddling adventure in and around Seattle’s Lake Union. The lake is an important habitat for a diverse range of wildlife, fauna and flora, and is also home to a myriad boats and floating homes. With a local guide you’ll discover the natural beauty of this area while also enjoying top-notch views of downtown Seattle.

Highlights:

Explore coves tucked in and around Lake Union by kayak.
Spot birds in the Washington Park Arboretum.
Watch seaplanes take-off and land.
Enjoy fantastic views of the Seattle skyline.
Learn about the natural history of this region
Discover floating houses on the lake’s shores.
Kayak through Portage Bay.

Tour style:Kayaking, History & Heritage, Nature
Inclusion:

Highly qualified and knowledgeable naturalist guide, water bottle, cookies, fresh fruit.

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point:
Meet at South Lake Union Park.
Start time: 3.30 PM
Finish point:
Returns to South Lake Union Park.

Additional information :

Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Seattle Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.
Child policy:
Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively.
Language: English

Itinerary:

Explore the waterways, wetlands, and coves located right in the heart of the city on a paddling adventure in and around Lake Union. Begin this Seattle day tour downtown, where you will meet your local guide. From here you’ll launch and paddle north through Lake Union, passing Portage Bay and the Montlake Cut.

Enjoy time exploring the west side of Lake Washington and the Washington Park Arboretum. The Arboretum is an extraordinary urban paddling destination, with narrow waterways that wind through wetlands teeming with wildlife. Your naturalist guide will interpret the surrounding flora and fauna, and share local natural history. There will be plenty of opportunities for spotting the birdlife here in this beautiful park.

During your time on the water be sure to soak up the magnificent views of downtown Seattle. From the middle of the lake you will have an opportunity to view the iconic Space Needle from a unique perspective. The shores of the lake are populated with moored ships and floating houses. Keep a look out for the house used in the film ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ as it can be found floating on the shores of Lake Union. Seaplanes will also be seen taking off and landing here. This truly is an idyllic part of the world.

This is an easy kayaking adventure and can comfortably be enjoyed by beginners and the more experienced kayakers alike.

Your trip:

This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip.

Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.

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