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• Kayak experience

  elizabethaH2118PR,2026年6月16日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The Russian River Kayak tour was amazing! We decided to put the wine tasting aside and enjoy more of the nature Sonoma has to offer. We got to see two bald eagles which is very rare… We learned so much of the Russian River from our kayak instructor, Erik! I will highly recommend you to do this tour with Erik if you’re in town.

  

  

  

  

• Great Vibes & Easy Logistics

  R5283MYerinb,2026年5月15日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was a great option for our team offsite, the paddle was beautiful, relaxing, and fun; we even got to hang out with some seals and hear some local history and animal info. Erik was an amazing guide, our whole group appreciated his great vibes, knowledge, and kindness and I appreciated that he blocked off the tour time to our group only and was extremely communicative and flexible as our group size fluctuated! Highly recommend :)

• Incredible experience!

  Philip D,2026年4月6日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Local guide that had a deep knowledge of the russian river and surrounding area! Great explanations

• So good, we did it again

  ExpatExplorerUK,2026年3月23日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Another great morning on the Russian River with Erik! I had taken my father on this tour previously and it was so much fun that I rebooked with friends who were visiting. It's a fantastic way to learn more about the area, get some exercise, and see wildlife. Highly recommend!

• The best way to see this part of California

  jonor2026,2026年2月26日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Rarely in life do you happen across an experience as great as getting out on the water with Erik. What a thoughtful, knowledgeable and great person to spend time with, seeing this part of California. Following heavy rains in the region, Erik was able to suggest that we went kayaking on Bodega Bay instead of Russian River and led us on a guided tour of harbor seals, numerous bird species, sea lions, and many, many more. His knowledge and passion for the local area and wildlife was infectious, as was hearing about his adventures around the world. I cannot recommend this enough. 10/10.

  

  

• Great day on the bay

  garywitt,2025年12月31日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Due to heavy rains, the Russian River was unsafe, so Erik kindly offered to take us on a kayak tour of Bodega Bay. We saw tons of wildlife and Erik was very knowledgable of the area, even providing us with recommendations for the rest of our trip. We had a great time and it was awesome that we could still experience the tour despite a change in weather. Highly recommended!

• The Best Day in the Wild of Wine Country

  Shannon S,2025年11月12日

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  This morning kayak tour of the Russian River is a peaceful and beautiful way to spend time with natural beauty and gain an appreciation of more than the grapes of this region. Erik is a warm and engaging guide who takes the stress out of connecting with nature through kayaking whether you’re a deeply experienced paddler or a newbie. His genuine love for this landscape and its wildlife is infectious as he shares insight into the history of the shaping of the surrounding town and how commerce altered the landscape to what is current. He has a wonderful grasp of the local birds, mammals and aquatic species and can easily answer curious questions about fauna encounters. We were lucky enough to see many species of birds- including more than 70 pelicans on their migratory path to Baja. And of course the seals! Their adorable heads pop up as they curiously sneak peeks of visitors paddling by so close you can see their eye lashes. Erik knows all the best spots on the river to maximize viewing. This misty morning is my second trip with Erik as I first booked a trip with my sister visiting from afar in early summer, then a second trip in the fall as a birthday present for a dear friend. Both trips were calming and the most beautiful way to begin a day. Erik snaps lots of photos then send you a link so you don’t have to pull yourself from the moment to fumble with your phone. This tour is a gift and a great alternative or addition to the food and wine experiences abundant in wine country. Do yourself a favor and take a couple hours to connect with nature, those your with, and yourself and book this tour!

• Great day on the RR

  haroldcX6972PJ,2025年9月29日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Great Trip with Erik at the mouth of the Russian River. Learned a lot about the area and its history, and enjoyed a leisurely paddle while checking out the local critters- Erik also gave us some tips for lunch and exploring the coast

• Do not miss this experience!

  536leannap,2025年9月17日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  If you are in the Russian River area, this is the kayak tour to take. Eric was a great guide and highlighted lots of birds, trees, and other wildlife along the way. He also had other recommendations of things to do while in the area. Would highly recommend.

• So Much Fun!! So many Seals!!

  H3061OWkaitlyns,2025年9月10日

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I am so happy we did this. We were on our honeymoon in Napa and Sonoma mainly to drink wine but wanted to get some other activities in. Although it was rainy, we hopped into kayaks and paddled about 4 miles up and down the Russian River. It was so much fun, we learned A LOT, and Eric the tour guide was soo informational, kind, and funny. We saw a ton of SEALS!! They came right up to our kayaks!!! It was awesome!! Also Eric took photos for us the whole time which was great.

  
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