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If you're new to kayaking or just want a low-key outdoor experience, join us on our popular flatwater trips! Each trip is geared towards beginners, includes equipment and instruction, and is focused on enjoying nature from a unique vantage point. Read on for trip descriptions, or give us a call if you have questions!


Beginner Trip Package

Our Beginner Trip Package is a neat bundle of four fun trips that have been specifically designed for people with limited paddling experience (calm water, stable kayaks, friendly instruction). The Beginner Trip Package includes the four trips listed below. All trips include free equipment rentals and a quick-start lesson! Get an introduction to kayaking and see bald eagles, great blue herons, wild turkeys, owls, deers, beavers, rays, and more! All trips are run by a professional instructor. Scheduling is flexible over a two-year period.
$345 | Details

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1 person=20% off, 2=25% off, 3=30% off!

Discover the Potomac

Enjoy a four-hour guided trip of a serene and scenic section of the Potomac River on our signature trip. Our professional instructors and guides will teach you all about flatwater kayaks, how to paddle with correct technique, and will help you discover the flora and fauna of our local treasure. You'll also learn the rich history of the C&O Canal. Catch a glimpse of heron, kingfisher, white-tailed deer, and painted turtles, and see and learn about the many other wild inhabitants of our river ecosystem.
$98 | Details

Night Sounds

Enjoy a three-hour breathtaking trip on the mysterious "Widewater" section of the C&O Canal in Potomac. We'll listen intently for evening sounds such as owls, bull frogs, and many other creatures of the night. These trips are offered on evenings when the moon is full or nearly full. Experiencing a moonrise from a kayak will take your breath away!
$98 | Details

Blackwater Wildlife Refuge

Join us as we go on a four-hour kayak safari in the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge! Located in Cambridge Maryland, the refuge supports over 60 species of birds, including a large Bald Eagle population and 13 species of waterfowl! Blackwater is only a two-hour drive from the metro area. Come experience the beauty of this national treasure in a kayak! Bald eagle sightings are guaranteed! Bring your binoculars!
$98 | Details

Fall Colors

See the Fall foliage change from a most unique perspective: on the water! Witness the splendor and pageantry of fall as the trees provide a vivid display of color and light reflected on the water's surface. Bring a thermos of hot spiced cider and a waterproof camera on this scenic four-hour trip!
$98 | Details

Monument Tour

Join us for a relaxing four hour trip on the Potomac River in Washington DC. On this trip you will experience truly unique views of the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the Tidal Basin and many other significant historical points of interest.
$98 | Details

Family-Friendly Trip

Discover the joy of kayaking with the entire family! Our two-hour "family-friendly" trip is a slow-moving, socially oriented paddle on the C&O Canal at Angler's Inn designed specifically for families. We provide expert instruction and supervision, plus all the right gear to fit the entire family, including toddlers and even the family dog! Come discover the fun of paddling and meet like-minded families! Children aged six and under can come along for free!
$78 | Details

Be Prepared!

Below are some products that we frequently recom-mend to our flatwater tour guests. Have a look, and if there's any-thing else you need to make sure you're ready for your session on the water, we've got a ton of gear over in our online store! Check it out!


IR Thick Skin
 Short Sleve
$52.00

Sea Specs
 $58.95
Barrel Float
 $8.49
Gift Cards
 $25 to $500