Island Kayak Tour Experience in Frisco

Discover Frisco’s stunning landscapes on a 2.5-hour guided kayak tour. Perfect for all skill levels. Spot wildlife, learn local history, and enjoy breathtaking views.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Breckenridge - Very close to Breck
  • Adventure Paddle Tours - Adventure Paddle Tours is a full-service kayak and paddleboard​ guide operation. Tours launch daily
  • Frisco Bay Marina - 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!
  • Dillon Reservoir - 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
  • Highside Brewing and BBQ - 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.
  • Frisco Adventure Park - 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.
  • Frisco Bay Marina - Adventure Paddle Tours is a privately owned Kayak tour operation, based out of the Frisco Bay Marina
What's Included
  • Certified Guide
  • Tandem Kayak, one single if there is an odd number
  • Paddles, PFDs and dry bags if necessary
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking
Additional Information

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.

  • 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
Location
Frisco Bay Marina
Marina Road
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
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nadya76ha
Jul 25, 2024
Excellent - Excellent!! Guide Ty was wonderful We did the 2hr morning Be ready to kayak 4-5 miles, with calm waters it’s very doable but you will feel the burn :)
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Heather_p
Jul 22, 2024
Great Adventure for the Family - Loved our kayak tour with Norris! Great for the whole family. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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Angie_h
Jul 11, 2024
Great tour! - Great tour on a beautiful lake! And definitely was a workout. We had a fun w our two teenagers. And learned some Colorado fun facts along the way!
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Andrea_l
Jul 8, 2024
Fun on the lake - Norris was a terrific guide. It was windy but we did great. Beautiful and interesting! Enjoyed it a lot.
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Cami_r
Jul 7, 2024
Highly recommend - Excellent experience. High quality equipment. They had everything you need to stay dry. Our guide was fun and very knowledgeable about the area.
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Carolann_d
Jun 24, 2024
Beautiful! - Great kayak tour! Would highly recommend! Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The views were beautiful.
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Amandajj5119gc
Jun 21, 2024
Good time - Our guide Brittney(sorry if I spelled that wrong) was amazing! She shared so much history about the area and held our group together. It was a good time and would recommend this to anyone seeking a little time out on the lake with some amazing views!
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Ally01683
Jun 18, 2024
Fantastic! - Wonderful Kayaking experience! Highly recommend it!! Great kayaks, calm waters, and wonderful guide. We saw some Eagles putting on a show for us!
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X9911ujlisab
Jun 7, 2024
Amazing - Ty was a GREAT tour guide! We canceled our 1st trip bc being from FL it was way too cold that day. They refunded with no hassle! We called later in the week and went out. So glad we did! So beautiful and fun!!🩷🩷
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Bj73rrlf
Aug 1, 2023
Great day on the water - I went solo on this 5 mile trip. Fortunate to have perfect paddling conditions. Brittney our guide and staff were great..made sure we all felt comfortable and safe and gave us informative narration the whole way. Saw blue heron and auspry. Would return again some day!
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