Kayak/SUP Brookings - River Tour

Join South Coast Tours for a fresh water paddle via the mouth of the Chetco River.

$99/single kayak, $190 tandem kayak
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Kayak Brookings – Chetco River

The Wild and Scenic Chetco river estuary in Brookings offers a variety of experiences ranging from frequent Pelican and Kingfisher sightings as well as seals, sloughs and some of the cleanest water on the coast. The boat basin offers a very easy calm water introduction where you can view the many different commercial fishing boats, Coast Guard vessels and pleasure craft moored up to the docks. Total freshwater paddling distance is about 2.75 to 3 miles for the 1.5 tour.

Please remember that guiding is a part of the service industry. If your guide takes care of you, take care of them. Tips are greatly appreciated.

 

Duration
Approx 2 Hours
Distance
Approximately 3 to 4 miles depending on river or ocean
Difficulty
Beginner to Advanced
Departs From
Brookings, OR
Availability
Swimsuit/Water Apparel
Hat/Sun Protection
Water Bottle
Binoculars
Extra Layers

No, this is typically a warm weather paddle on a calm river estuary so no suits required.

There is a lot of wildlife to see on this Wild and Scenic River estuary. Many different birds like various types of Heron and Kingfisher as well as seals and maybe sea lions.

This Chetco River tour is our most suitable for beginners, but does provide a fun wildlife viewing experience for more advanced paddlers.

Any cancellation made at least 48 hours prior to your tour will receive a full refund.

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South Coast Tours, LLC

South Coast Tours offers a variety of fully equipped 2-20 person tours as well as custom overnight tours. We also do tours in the Bandon and Coos Bay region.

The mighty Coos Bay estuary has a ton of paddling opportunities including the nations first National Estuarine Research Reserve in the South Slough of Coos Bay.

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South Coast Tours would like to offer our respect for the first peoples of this land. We reflect on the displacement, forced removal, and genocides that took place in Oregon and beyond to ensure we honor the gravity of the past.