New to kayaking and looking for kayak rentals and a great first experience for your friends or family? Our 2-Hour C&O Canal Beginner Kayak Tour is the perfect place to start! Friendly, safety-conscious guides, great instruction tailored for beginners, comfortable and stable kayaks, plus wonderful birds, turtles, history, and much more! Experience George Washington's vision, and explore a feature of the DC area that draws millions of visitors annually. Bring your binoculars, and relax! If you want a longer tour on the river, sign up for our Discover The Potomac!
Our spectacular 2-hour beginner flatwater kayak canal tour takes place on the Pennyfield Lock section of the C&O Canal in Potomac, MD. This trip offers a kayak rental, "quick start" kayak safety lesson for beginners, and the opportunity to learn about the flora, fauna, and significant history of the C&O Canal on a leisurely tour of this scenic flat water area that's teaming with wildlife. All paddling equipment is provided on site and the instruction and guides are excellent! If you want a longer tour on the river, sign up for our Discover The Potomac!
2023 Dates (All dates currently have availability):
Includes : Kayak rental, paddle, personal floatation device
Location (link) : Pennyfield Lock, Potomac, MD
Time : 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM
Duration : 2 hours
Cost : $75 per person
Kayak Rental and C&O Canal Tour
Purchase 9 or more by and get a 10th for free!
"I thought the trip was terrific. I think you did an excellent job putting everyone at ease and ensuring that everyone had a good time. I definitely learned quite a bit about setting the footrests, getting in and out of the boat, better paddling and planning an excursion. I will be looking into additional trips (maybe lessons!) in the future and will not hesitate to recommend Potomac Paddlesports!"
Potomac Paddlesports is proud to be an award-winning, charter ACA Pro School.