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Bird
watchers, naturalists and outdoor photographers love the areas we take
them into with our kayak tours and boat
tours. We have provided quality ecological tours here since
2001. Our company was recently featured on the ABC “Good Morning America”
show with a story covering our nature tours. We are credited with incorporating
the most desirable approach when it comes to seeing the wild ponies
and experiencing this area. We use premium sea kayaks that are faster
with superior performance and can cover a big area with grace. Our touring
style kayaks can get you to Assateague and Chincoteague’s most beautiful
remote places in an efficient way for an outstanding experience. Come
paddle with us in our new 2009 sea touring style kayaks along Assateague's
back waters where wild ponies & other wildlife live.
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Our kayak tours are suitable for all level of paddlers. Most guests have little or no prior kayaking experience and they enjoy learning a bit about kayaking, seeing the ponies, bird watching and exploring this great ecosystem. For most people paddling comes naturally after a short lesson and practice session on the water. We provide life jackets, but be prepared just in case you would happen to go overboard. The water in many places though is only 3 feet deep or less, but the area is big with many protected waterways that do have deep channels. The kayaking tour is an awesome way for you to connect with nature while on your vacation. Kayak tours give you an opportunity to see the wild ponies, eagles, osprey, loons and a vast species of shore birds close-up. Our kayaking guides will brief you on safety and proper paddling technique before leaving the shore and help you identify wildlife and points of interest during the trip. |
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There are many diverse aspects
of this inner-coastal environment that will interest you. On some rare
occasions we can see dolphins during the kayak tours. But as with all
wildlife, you never know when or if they will show up. Your best chance
to see dolphins & more herds of ponies is on the mothership Assateague
Explorer tour boat. The boat tour can cover a vast area,
so it often times gives you a chance to see more herds of wild ponies,
birds and wildlife in another unique way.
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 Kayak
tours allow you to relax and enjoy the fantastic scenery. Visit remote
beaches where wild ponies and many species of birds frequent and learn
about many aspects of this coastal environment. Reserve your kayak tour
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Kayak tours by Assateague Explorer take you along
Assateague Island National Seashore and Chincoteague National Wildlife
Refuge to offer you a unique experience. Explore the warm back bay waters
(water temps: 70 to 90 degrees) of Assateague
Island as you venture into calm creeks, coves and a vast array of pristine
inland waterways. Our guides take you into awesome areas to see wildlife
along Assateague Island and Chincoteague Island, Virginia. See the famous
Assateague Lighthouse and have a chance to paddle alongside wild ponies,
eagles, dolphins and a variety of wildlife.
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| Morning Kayak Tours 8:30am (approx. 3 hours) $55 | |
| $10 discount for children 11 or under | |
| Afternoon Kayak Tours 1:30pm (approx. 3 hours) $55 | |
| $10 discount for children 11 or under | |
| Full Day Kayak Tours 8:30am (approx. 6 hours) $95 | |
| $10 discount for children 11 or under | |
| Sunset Kayak Tours 6:00pm (approx. 2 1/2 hours) $45 | |
| Be sure to call to confirm Sunset Tour departure times | |
| $10 discount for children 11 or under | |
| • Includes guide(s), kayak, paddle, PFD & dry bag. Basic instructions included in some of the tour time. | |
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Free
on-site parking
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| Call (757) 336-5956 or 1-866-PONY SWIM (toll free). | |
| An advanced reservation is required. | |
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| • Kayak Tours starts in Chincoteague Island, Virginia. Call for driving directions (Our kayak tours depart from Chincoteague, but not from Curtis Merritt Harbor where our mothership "Misty" tour boat departs from). | |
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CALL
toll
free
(757)
336-5956 or
1-866-PONY SWIM
for reservations
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EMAIL
us for tour information & availability
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Adventure
awaits as you search for ponies and other wildlife along Assateague
& Chincoteague Island.
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| Weather and environment The back bay waters during May-October are warm (70 - 90 degrees.) The final decision on which route we will take is made by our experienced native boat captain & our kayak guides. We do not usually cancel a trip because of light rain, drizzle or chance of showers. In fact, most people want to go because these conditions often result in some of the best trips and wildlife sightings. If the weather is severe and we cancel but you are unable to reschedule, you receive a full refund. Surprisingly enough, we are able to operate trips on the vast majority of most days during the season. We operate in the back waters of these barrier islands. We limit the number of participants per tour. If you cancel, you must do so at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled tour to receive a refund. Please see the cancellation policy. | |||||||
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