Duration: 2 hours; $55. When you think Napa Valley, the first thing that probably comes to mind is wine country. And, of course, Napa has great wine and beautiful vineyards, but there's more to explore! Come enjoy the beauty of the restored Napa River! Fun fact: over $400 million dollars were invested in reconnecting the river to its historic floodplain and natural contours. You'll see the renaissance of downtown Napa as you glide along the waters. Learn about the history of this river from your knowledgeable tour guide as you explore the reed-lined shores and the tidal-marsh abundant with waterfowl. Be amazed by this new perspective of Napa Valley!
Explore the restored Napa River on your stand up paddle board
See the reed-lined shores and explore the tidal-marsh that is teeming with waterfowl
Learn about the history and the nature of Napa River from your knowledgeable guide
Get a new perspective of the historic floodplains and natural contours of Napa Valley
Note: There is a 2 person minimum to book.
Launch time is subject to tidal action. The tour includes stand up paddle board, paddle, PFD, guide, intro lesson, and natural and human history discussions.
Self Guided Stand Up Paddleboard Tour
Duration: 4 hours; $55. Come experience the renaissance of downtown Napa while gliding on a stand up paddle board! You'll feel like an explorer rowing among the reed-lined shores and the tidal-marsh abundant with waterfowl. See all the beautiful sites of Downtown Napa, known fondly as California wine country. Because this is a self-guided tour, you'll be able to paddle wherever you'd like at your own pace. Marvel at the sweeping views of Napa Valley -- this is the side of Napa you won't get to know if you're only going to vineyards at wineries!
Stand up paddle board at your own pace down the restored Napa River
Explore the reed-lined shores and the tidal-marsh abundant with waterfowl
Get sweeping views of Napa Valley and downtown Napa that you won't get anywhere else
Relax as you glide along the water and experience the beauty of nature
Note: A stand-up paddleboard and paddle, introductory lesson, and shuttle Service back to your car/meeting location from down-river will be provided.
Carneros Wildlife Preserve Tour
Duration: 4 hours; $99. Come explore six miles of twists and turns through the Carneros Wildlife Refuge on a stand up paddle board excursion! This tour spans both Napa and Sonoma Counties so you can get a new perspective on California wine country. Keep your eyes peeled for morning egrets, blue herons, and osprey, set to a champagne vineyard backdrop! This kind of view is only accessible by water, so don't forget those waterproof camera cases! You'll glide on the ebb and flow of the San Pablo Bay into the northern reaches of the preserve, where you can achieve downwind speeds of over 12 mph! All along your journey, you'll enjoy the company of a knowledgeable guide, there to tell you about the natural and human history of the Carneros Wildlife Preserve.
Take a paddle board tour of the Carneros Wildlife Refuge that spans both Napa and Sonoma Counties
Keep on the lookout for morning egrets, blue herons, osprey and more
Get exclusive views of the champagne vineyard only accessible by water
Glide along the flow of the San Pablo Bay and achieve speeds of up to 12 mph
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds; all sales are final.