Travelers to Homer are treated to quintessential coastal Alaska scenery on this seven-hour guided kayak trip. The tour starts on the Homer Spit, a natural land formation home to the town's busy harbor. Here, the tour boards a water taxi for a beautiful half-hour ride across Kachemak Bay to Otter Cove Resort.
Quintessential coastal Alaska scenery.
A tour guide greets guests as they pull up to the dock at Otter Cove. The setting is classic: A slim and craggy rock shore quickly gives way to dense Sitka spruce forest, the foliage huge from plentiful water and a mild climate. Amongst this scenery, the guide briefly goes over kayak operation and safety before fitting everyone in the group with lifejackets and spray skirts. After slipping into tandem sea kayaks, it's off into the water of Kachemak Bay.
Following along at a casual paddling pace, the group makes a leisurely circuit along the mouths of Sadie and Tutka Coves and around Yukon Island. The deep marine water and tidal lagoons provide a thriving habitat for all manner of animals. Out in the deeper marine waters, the guide points out black and white murrelets and sea otters, black-capped male eiders and curious seals. In the protected shallows, the group spots intertidal creatures. Colorful sea stars and anemones cling to the rocks just below the surface of the clear water. The group stops for a long lunch break on a beach partway through. The trip concludes with a return water taxi to Homer.
Kachemak Bay Kayaking guests are provided with kayaks, paddles, spray skirts, and lifejackets.
This active outdoor adventure operates in most weather conditions. It is important to dress in warm synthetic layers. Consider wearing a long-sleeved shirt, long hiking pants (not jeans), a fleece or down jacket, and comfortable shoes. Bring rain gear, a small backpack, camera, binoculars, and sunglasses. No food is provided on the trip, so be sure to bring a lunch and water.
Guests should be prepared for several hours of moderate activity. Previous kayaking experience is not necessary.
The Kachemak Bay Kayaking trip leaves from the tour operator office on the Homer Spit. Guests must check in at the tour operator office on the Homer Spit by 9:15 AM. There are several free and pay parking lots in the area. Homer is just under five hours from Anchorage by car.
Here are the rates and operating dates for this product. Remember, we have a lowest price guarantee for nearly everything we sell.
Child rates apply to children under the age of 13, but children must be at least 7 years old to participate.
| Dates | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/21 (Sa) to 9/5/21 (Su)5/29/21 (Sa) to 9/5/21 (Su) | Adult: $160.00 | Child: $140.00 |
| The rates above do not include taxes/fees of 8% and are subject to change without notice. | ||
Departure times and locations are listed below. Click on a link for an interactive map.
| Depart | Location |
|---|---|
| Depart: 10:00 AM | Location: Homer Ocean Charters Office |
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"The trip was fantastic! Don't know how you pulled if off, but even the weather was great."
~Casey from Illinois~
