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Kayaking is fun. You will enjoy the best of Virginia kayaking here on the kayak trip. Bird watchers, naturalists, outdoor photographers and kayakers love the areas we take them into with our kayak tour and boat tour. We have provided quality ecological tours here since 2001. Our company was recently featured on the ABC “Good Morning America” show with a story covering our nature tours. We are credited with incorporating the most desirable approach when it comes to seeing the wild ponies and experiencing this area. We use premium sea kayaks & sit on top ocean kayaks that are faster with superior performance and can cover the area with grace. Our kayaks & hi-grade fiberglass padddles get you to Assateague and Chincoteague’s prime places in an efficient way for an outstanding experience. Explore with us in our new touring style or ocean sit on type kayaks along Assateague's back waters where wild ponies & other wildlife live. |
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The kayak tour is suitable for any paddlers. Scouts, school groups and others love kayaking here in Virginia. Many guests have little or no prior kayaking experience and they enjoy learning a bit about kayaking, seeing the ponies, bird watching and exploring this great ecosystem. For most people paddling comes naturally after a short lesson and practice session at our Assateague Nature Centre waterfront dock that overlooks the lighthouse. We provide life jackets, but be prepared in the rare case you would happen to go overboard. The waterways do have deep channels although some places it is only 3 feet deep or less. The kayaking tour is an awesome way for you to connect with nature while on your vacation. Our kayak tours give you an opportunity to see the wild ponies, eagles, osprey, loons and a vast species of shore birds close-up. Our kayaking guides will brief you on safety and proper paddling technique before leaving the shore and help you identify wildlife and points of interest during the trip. |
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There are many diverse aspects
of this inner-coastal environment that will interest you. On some rare
occasions we can see dolphins during the kayak tours. But as with all
wildlife, you never know when or if they will show up. Your best chance
to see dolphins & more herds of ponies is on the mothership Assateague
Explorer tour boat. The boat tour can cover a vast area,
so it often gives you a chance to see more herds of wild ponies,
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Our kayaking
trip allows you to relax and enjoy the fantastic scenery. Visit remote
beaches on these kayaking trips where wild ponies and many species of birds frequent. Our kayaking tours are well-suited for family kayaking and provide an excellent opportunity to view wild ponies or other wildlife from a kayak. Learn
about kayaking and the many aspects of this coastal environment. Reserve your kayak tour
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Kayaking in Virginia: Assateague is one of the best kayaking destinations. The kayak tour by Assateague Explorer takes you along
Assateague Island National Seashore and Chincoteague National Wildlife
Refuge. A unique experience that departs from the Assateague Centre in Chincoteague, Va. Explore the warm back bay waters
(water temps: 70 to 90 degrees) of Assateague
Island while kayaking into calm creeks, coves and a vast array of pristine
inland waterways where wild horses can be found. Our kayak guides take you into awesome areas to see wildlife
along Assateague Island and Chincoteague Island, Virginia. See the famous
Assateague Lighthouse and have a chance to paddle alongside wild ponies,
bald eagles and other wildlife. Land at a beach on Assateague where wild horses roam.
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Chincoteague kayaking to Assateague Island.
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| Kayak Tour : April 7 - October 28, 2012 | |
| Morning Kayak Tours 8:30am (approx. 3 hours) $55 | |
| $10 discount for children 11 or under | |
| Afternoon Kayak Tours 1:30pm (approx. 3 hours) $55 | |
| $10 discount for children 11 or under | |
| Full Day Kayak Tours 8:30am (approx. 6 hours) $95 | |
| $10 discount for children 11 or under | |
| Sunset Kayak Tours 6:00pm (approx. 2 1/2 hours) $45 | |
| Be sure to call to confirm Sunset Tour departure times | |
| $10 discount for children 11 or under | |
| The kayak tour is tax free. | |
| • Includes kayak guide(s), kayak, paddle, PFD & kayaking instructions. | |
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| Call (757) 336-5956 or 1-866-PONY SWIM (toll free). | |
| An advanced reservation is required. | |
| We can arrange custom itineraries for schools, scouts, clubs or corporations interested in planning activities tailored to the interest of their group. Group discounts available. | |
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• Kayak Tour & Kayak Rentals Assateague Nature Centre 7512 East Side Rd., Chincoteague Island, VA. (Be sure to look for the signs that say Assateague Explorer & Assateague Nature Centre at our dock, then you know you're in the right spot). The best location, close to Assateague. The Assateague Explorer kayaking staff will meet you at the dock. Call now for reservations. Driving Directions |
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ONLINE RESERVATIONS Call (757) 336-5956 or 1-866-PONY SWIM EMAIL us for tour information & availability |
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Adventure
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| Weather and environment: The back bay waters during May-October are warm (70 - 90 degrees.) The final decision on which route we will take is made by our experienced native boat captain & our kayak guides. We do not usually cancel a trip because of light rain, drizzle or chance of showers. In fact, most people want to go because these conditions often result in some of the best trips and wildlife sightings. If the weather is severe and we cancel but you are unable to reschedule, you receive a full refund. Surprisingly enough, we are able to operate trips on the vast majority of most days during the season. We operate in the back waters of these barrier islands. We limit the number of participants per tour. If you cancel, you must do so at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled tour to receive a refund. Please see the cancellation policy. | ||||||||
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