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Kayaking & Canoeing for the Fall of 2025 Only- 1/2 Trip Offering

Quick Details

  • Ages: All Ages
  • Duration: 1.5 Hours
  • Meeting Point: 6249 W. River Road (M22) Glen Arbor, MI 49636

Sit on Top Single Kayak

All Rentals Include Paddle, Lifejacket & Transportation

$ 41

Single Kayak

All Rentals Include Paddle, Lifejacket & Transportation

$ 47

Double Kayak

All Rentals Include Paddle, Lifejacket & Transportation

$ 71

Canoe

Limit 2 Adults + 1 child 6 and under. All rentals include paddle, lifejacket & transportation.

$ 75

Experience the Fall's Beauty on the Crystal River!

New for the fall of 2025 we are offering trips while improvements to the river’s habitat are taking place.

Experience the beauty of the Crystal River! Our kayak and canoe trips offer a fun adventure the whole family can enjoy.

You’ll be amazed by the clear water and sandy bottom of the Crystal River located within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Throughout this 1-1.5 hour trip, you’ll see Northern Michigan’s true residents: White Tail Deer, Blue Heron, Bald Eagles, otters, turtles, frogs and endless amounts of fish.

After meeting at our shop in Glen Arbor we will transport you and the boats to the head of the Crystal River. From there you will paddle a location right after the first bridge you go under during your paddle. We will pick you up from there!!

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO WATER LEVELS, YOUR CANOE RESERVATION MAY NEED TO BE CHANGED TO SINGLE OR DOUBLE KAYAKS.

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Crystal River Kayak & Canoe Trips

Experience the beauty of the Crystal River! Our kayak and canoe trips offer a fun adventure the whole family can enjoy.

You’ll be amazed by the clear water and sandy bottom of the Crystal River located within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Throughout our 2-3 hour trip, you’ll see Northern Michigan’s true residents: white tail deer, blue heron, bald eagles, otters, turtles, frogs and endless amounts of fish.

Meet at our shop in downtown Glen Arbor. We will then take you and your equipment via our vans to the head of the river. Along the quick drive, our Kayak Valets will explain the river to you and answer any questions about paddling! At the head of the river, you will embark on your 2-3 hour excursion for an engaging adventure.

One portage within moments of being on the water will require you to carry your boat(s) around a small dam. Teamwork is helpful!

You end your paddle directly back at our shop where you started.  From there you can plan the rest of your day in The District- biking, shopping, wine & more!

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