Island Kayak Tour Experience in Frisco

5.0 (281 Viator reviews) 2 hrs 30 min Breckenridge area

Kayaking on Lake Dillon with sailboats and the Gore Range in the background.
Kayaking with Moose!
Kayaking near sailboats at 9,000 feet!
Kayaking through Sentinel Island
Our meeting location, The Lake House

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About this activity

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.

Itinerary

  1. Breckenridge · 1 min

    Very close to Breck

  2. Stop 2 · 120 min

    Adventure Paddle Tours is a full-service kayak and paddleboard​ guide operation. Tours launch daily

  3. Frisco Bay Marina · 120 min

    We launch and return out of the Frisco Bay Marina. One of the highest marinas in the Country. This marina is packed full of amenities including an amazing restaurant, large sandy beach, beautiful views and good times!

  4. Dillon Reservoir · 240 min

    The Dillon Reservoir is the third-largest reservoir in the state with 25 miles of shoreline. On the reservoir guests can take a kayak tour, rent a sailboat, walk the trails or enjoy island-inspired cocktails at the two restaurants located in Frisco and in DIllon

  5. Highside Brewing and BBQ · 60 min

    The Highside brewery is located across the street from the Frisco Bay Marina and is a must-stop for a unique and local brew. Great beers, great service and a great view from the back deck.

  6. Frisco Adventure Park · 120 min

    The Frisco Adventure Park is located on the Frisco Recreation Peninsula. The peninsula includes hiking and biking trails, softball fields, a disc golf course, and campgrounds. You can spend a full day here or just a few hours for a ​picnic.

  7. Frisco Bay Marina · 30 min

    Adventure Paddle Tours is a privately owned Kayak tour operation, based out of the Frisco Bay Marina

What's included

  • Tandem Kayak, one single if there is an odd number
  • Certified Guide
  • Paddles, PFDs and dry bags if necessary

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Parking

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

267 Marina Rd ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE SCHEDULED TIME! Guests who arrive late will not be allowed to participate. We are located at the end of the sandy beach at the Frisco Bay Marina. Look for our "kayak tour" sign Please, treat your arrival time like you would treat a flight. Late guests will not

End point: 267 Marina Rd ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE SCHEDULED TIME! Guests who arrive late will not be allowed to participate. We are located at the end of the sandy beach at the Frisco Bay Marina. Look for our "kayak tour" sign Please, treat your arrival time like you would treat a flight. Late guests will not

Good to know

  • 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.

Reviews

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Breckenridge (Viator lists this tour under Breckenridge; it has no meeting-point coordinates).