Island Kayak Tour Experience in Frisco
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Guests must arrive 15 minutes early. Our 2.5-hour Island Tour is our number-one-selling kayak tour for a decade! We do offer other tours and times through our website. This kayak tour is great for beginners looking to learn how to kayak or for experienced kayakers looking for a certified local guide to point out the sights. The Island tour can paddle up to 7 miles and will include sights of some of the tallest peaks in the state, including two 14,000 peaks, Grays and Torreys, the Gore Range, and the Ten Mile Range. Guests can expect to see numerous types of birds including our resident Bald Eagles, Ospreys, and Great Blue Herons. On rare occasions, Moose, Beavers, and Mule deer can be spotted. This is a fully narrated Eco-tour from your kayak, stories can include mining history, Moose ecology, or Native American History. Each tour is different and exciting! Since this is a group activity please arrive promptly.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guests must arrive 15 minutes before start time
Kayaking is an active sport and requires full participation. Guests are expected to maintain the pace of the tour
Each kayak must have at least one participant 14 years of age.
Due to kayak and gear limitations, kayakers must be at minimum 50 lb. and at maximum 250 lb. or 44” waist. Kayaker’s over 6’5” may not fit comfortably in our kayaks. Since we all come in different shapes and sizes, please contact us by email, if you are uncertain and we’ll be happy to answer any questions.
Recommended Clothing: Sandals, Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Hiking style clothing, Extra jacket
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Paddles, PFDs and dry bags if necessary
Tandem Kayak, one single if there is an odd number
Certified Guide
Gratuities
Parking
What To Expect
Breckenridge
Very close to Breck
Adventure Paddle Tours is a full-service kayak and paddleboard guide operation. Tours launch daily
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Island Kayak Tour Experience in Frisco
Reviews
256 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour, Great Value
169kenh,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour around Dillon Lake. Carter the guide was excellent. Tremendous value for $65/person as that includes the kayak rental and 2 hours on the lake.
Great experience!
GrandTour54116889815,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience! Brittany was an amazing guide who shared extensive knowledge on the area and it's wildlife. Great for novice as well as experienced paddlers.
Enjoyed our tour
jon h,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very enjoyable tour. Ty was very friendly and provided many interesting facts about the lake and surrounding area. I would definitely recommend this kayak tour.
Fun even for a newbie!
jeannehV9168FN,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brittany was such an awesome guide! I have only kayaked one other time, although I have canoed. She gave great instructions and tips for me. It was very peaceful on the lake, and Brittany showed us the wildlife around the lake while also giving us great history of Colorado.
Kayaking 2025
gordonb,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were first timers our guide Tyler was amazing and very knowledgeable didn’t let us get to far behind lol got us back to shore safely lol
Beautiful chill paddle day
michelefZ7064PT,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a nice chill paddle on Lake Dillon with our engaging guide, Carter. Rare sighting of a golden eagle plus osprey and other birds. Beautiful weather and very well organized paddle trip. Beer and lunch at nearby Outer Range Brewery. Great day.
Great tour! Our guide Ty...
Sarah T,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Our guide Ty was awesome and weather conditions were great. They keep the tours limited to 5 or 6 kayaks which I loved compared to other tours I have done. Highly recommend!
Last day in Summit County
Thomas B,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Carter did a professional job of guiding us around the reservoir and pointing out nearby wildlife. Sighting 2 bald eagles was a special highlight!
Our tour guide Julia was...
Kiley K,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Julia was amazing! We got to see several osprey and blue herons, as well as their nests!
2025 trip
Edith C,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00it was an amazing experience, I was left speechless, the views where beautiful. overall will recommend and will come back.
From $65.00
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