Half day Kayak and Bike Adventure, Bethlehem PA & Lehigh River
4.9
9 Ratings
Bethlehem

Embark on a thrilling kayak and bike adventure in Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley. Explore the Metro Wilderness, paddle past the iconic Bethlehem Steel Stacks, and bike along the historic D&L Trail. Don’t miss this unique photo opportunity!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 134-140 River St - Your adventure includes a guided kayak tour on the Lehigh River with photos of your group under the iconic Bethlehem Steel Stacks. Be on the lookout for deer, fish, blue herons, and bald eagles. You will get to see several historical features on the 5 mile (2.5 hr)guided kayak paddle. At Nagy’s Landing, you will swap your kayak for a mountain bike and hit the D&L Trail that runs along the river back to Sand Island. the bike ride is 45 min to an hour. Your tour is within the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate. Water and snacks are provided. Ideal for beginners and groups. No experience is necessary, all equipment is provided. Transportation is available for anyone who does not want to ride a bike back to Sand Island. See you on the River!
What's Included
  • Kayaks
  • Bikes
  • Helmets
  • Life Jackets
  • Water and Snacks
Additional Information

Guests can have the experience of navigating their own kayak (or sharing a tandem), during a guided adventure across the Urban Wilderness of Lehigh Valley, journeying from Bethlehem to Easton. Our trademark excursion, the Steel Stacks Run, commences at Sand Island, situated in the core of Historic Bethlehem. Every guest is provided with a kayak, paddle, and a life vest for the journey. Free photographs of individuals and groups will be captured as they traverse past the Bethlehem Steel Stacks; a truly distinctive photo scene! The photos will be sent to the email provided on the booking form. Following a 5 mile paddle, guests switch their kayaks for mountain bikes to navigate the D&L trail back to Sand Island, a trail that runs alongside the river. (The D&L trail is associated with the Smithsonian Institution) Those who would rather not bike have the option to take a complimentary shuttle back to Sand Island.

Location
134-140 River St
River Street
From West Lehigh Street, cross the canal bridge onto the Sand Island Recreational Area. At the River, take a right and follow the road under the Hill to Hill Bridge and the train trestle. The river access ramp and our meeting location is directly on your left after the train trestle.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Q2155mfbenf
Aug 23, 2024
Lots of fun. - This was a lot of fun. We were a bit concerned as it was 60 degrees outside, but we warmed up on the river pretty quickly and had a great time. Would want to bring the kids next time.
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Danielle_r
Aug 5, 2024
10/10 - Eric was excellent! It was an amazing tour! I would highly recommend it to anyone! It was quite educational as well!
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Pat_w
Jul 30, 2024
Fun day kayaking and biking - Eric is a great tour guide! He is very knowledgeable about the Bethlehem area and the sites along the Lehigh River. The kayaks and bikes were in great condition.
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Nicholas_c
Jul 15, 2024
Amazing informative and easy! - the tour was amazing and very informative, we went with a group of four and for many who did not know how to kayak before found it very easy and capable of doing on top of a 45 minute bike ride.
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Karen_p
May 26, 2024
Well-run and fun! - This was a great experience Eric and his team were professional, organized, and experienced. Very well-run operation. I would do it again!
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Msmagdy
Sep 10, 2023
Big thanks from New York, Belarus 🇧🇾 and Georgia 🇬🇪 - Above and beyond our expectations. Eric and Will are not only guiding you the whole time but also share interesting stories about the history of the place. Very satisfying experience
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Jennifer
Aug 24, 2023
Great time on the DL river - We had a great time on the river. The guide was awesome and gave great information about Bethlehem and the steel mill that we had amazing views of as we floated by. Although we paddled by some industrial buildings, in general we felt like we were surrounded by wilderness. It was not too strenuous or scary. Water was mostly slow moving requiring minimal paddling with a few faster moving areas along the way. Biking back to the beginning was lots of fun on a really nice bike trail. Again not too strenuous.
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Deanno780
Jul 30, 2023
Amazing Kayak and Biking adventure - Learning how to Kayak while getting a little history on the Lehigh River and surrounding areas! Highly recommend to anyone looking for adventure!
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Dream05093556460
Aug 29, 2023
It was a good day - It was a nice day. The river is beautiful. The bike ride was on a nice trail. There should be 2 leaders to help with removing the kayaks.
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