- Excellent boats and gear
- Top notch and friendly guides
- Instruction as needed
- Scenic views of wildlife and the refuge
- Warrior Rock Lighthouse
The Columbia River Water Trail is a wonderful place to explore by kayak. Come paddle through the winding waterways around Bachelor Island on this full day tour! A variety of birds and wildlife are often seen as we slip around the puzzle pieces of land and explore paths once traveled by native tribes and Lewis and Clark. This full day flat water tour is a terrific way to experience the beauty of the river and cover a little more distance. We offer introductory paddle techniques and skill building assistance where needed on this tour.
Paddle from our boathouse on the Lake River out to the Columbia River and around Bachelor Island. Total paddle length is about 8 miles.
We stop on the beach along Bachelor Island to stretch our legs and have a snack.
Tour runs 9 am to 4 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early
Bachelor Island Tours meet at 5 Mill St Ridgefield, Washington 98642
Directions: Take exit 14 off I-5, go west for 3 miles on Pioneer St/hwy 501 into Ridgefield. Follow Pioneer St through three roundabouts and two stop signs to cross the railroad tracks. Take your first left onto Mill St and park along the fence. Walk through the fence gate, down the ramp, and turn left to meet us at the floating office!
Parking: If you can park against the chain link fence, outside of marina parking, you should. There is no fee to park along the fence.
PLEASE do not park in McCuddy's private marina parking. If you are having trouble finding a space, please check with us inside the shop and we can direct you to overflow parking. OR you can simply pay the parking fee to use the paved lot. The pay machine is by the restrooms.
We will return to the same location we launched from in Ridgefield, WA.
- - Sunglasses with retention device (i.e. Croakies, Chums, etc)
- - NO COTTON Synthetic top and bottom layers (thermal underwear, heavier wt. for cooler weather)
- - Nylon shorts and/or swimsuit for warmer days
- - Hiking style wool or synthetic socks
- - Water bottle, sack lunch and a small snack
- - Towel and change of clothes for ride home
- - Rain Jacket
Optional Gear:
- -Water proof camera
- -Hat
- -Sunscreen
- -River shoes or booties
-Kayaks
-Paddles
-PFD's, Life Jacket
-Our great guides!
Gratuity: It's NEVER expected but always appreciated. If you feel your coaches / guides have done an exceptional job and made your experience a memorable one, then you can certainly show your appreciation by giving a tip. The amount is totally up to you. Many people believe that anyone in a service type of job (like restaurant and hotel employees, hair dressers and dog groomers, etc.) should get between 10-20% of the total cost of the service. That is not to say that’s what we suggest, but that’s what most people tip when they do tip. So, for instance, if your trip was $200.00, and your guide made your experience a memorable one, a $20-$40 tip would be generous and greatly appreciated!
-We do not provide food or drink
The Pacific Northwest is a dynamic and often unpredictable environment. All activities are run/fun rain or shine. All programs are conditions dependent and may change at any time at our discretion. In order to keep our programs affordable a minimum number of participants may be required. If we are unable to fill a program to a minimum requirement level we reserve the right to cancel the program. A full refund will be provided in the event of a cancelled or re-scheduled activity upon request. Please allow 48 hour notice for any cancellations or changes in your reservation. Give us a call at 503-285-0464. Cancellations within 48 hours of the program are NOT refundable. To re-schedule a class you have cancelled within the restricted 48 hour period we will gladly credit you 50% towards the rescheduled class. Thank you for signing up! Please let us know if you have questions about this or any other policy here at Alder Creek.
