10 Kayaking & Canoeing in Virginia That You Shouldn't Miss

March 25, 2022 Leida Jutras

Virginia can make American history come alive. Visit Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, tour Civil War battlefields, explore the living history museum at Williamsburg… the possibilities are endless (if the kids object, break up the historical sightseeing with a visit to Busch Gardens). Arlington, site of Arlington National Cemetery, is just across the Potomac River from all the major sites in D.C. In addition to beaches and historical attractions, Virginia has plenty to offer outdoor enthusiasts. Active families will love the Blue Ridge Highlands, where hiking, canoeing and tubing are just a few of the activities offered. Couples might enjoy a romantic mountain cabin in Virginia after a day of hiking in Shenandoah National Park.
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1. Kayak Nature Tours, Ltd.

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Kayak Nature Tours, Ltd.

Dolphin Kayaking Tours are the most exciting "thing to do in Virginia Beach." Our 2.5 hour guided Kayak Dolphin Tours start in April and continue through October, where you can experience wild dolphins up close and personal. This is our most exciting kayak adventure launching through the surf into the Atlantic Ocean. We have been operating 1996 as a professional guided kayak tour company in the Hampton Roads area. We offer fun, exciting, and memorable kayak tours throughout Southeast Virginia. We have built an excellent reputation among local guests and visitors alike. Our other 2.5 hour tours take place on calm inland protected waters to The Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, First Landing State Park, North West River, or our sunset tour in the beautiful Norfolk Botanical Gardens. We have 2.5 hour trips to other locations and all day trips to the Deserted Beaches of the Eastern Shore and Lake Drummond in the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

2. SouthEast Expeditions

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SouthEast Expeditions

For over 20 years we have offered the highest quality kayak rentals and tours to the Eastern Shore of virginia. We are now happy to include Stand up Paddleboards and bikes in our fleet. Join us for our World Famous Kayak WInery Tour ! Explore the Shore with SouthEast Expeditions. World Class Kayak Trips, Classes, Rentals, & Sales for all skill levels. Check out the world famous Kayak Winery Tour, or a Kayak Clamming Tour, Sunset Trip, or 2 Hour or Half Day Trip through the Virginia Coast Reserve. Trips available daily all along the coast of Virginia's Beautiful Eastern Shore.

3. Tula Paddle Sports

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Tula Paddle Sports

Stand-up paddleboard and Kayak rentals, lessons, tours and sales. Pontoon cruises up to 6 people. See dolphins, visit waterfront restaurants, cruise the back waters of VB. Open every day of the week Memorial Day through Labor Day or by reservation. 757-502-TULA

4. SouthEast Expeditions

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SouthEast Expeditions

SouthEast Expeditions is the Eastern Shore of Virginia's Leading EcoTour Outfitter. Leading Kayak Trips & Rentals through Barrier Islands, Salt Marshes, and Coastal Creeks from Chincoteague to Cape Charles, our ACA certified guides are also trained naturalists. Classes & Sales are also available.

5. VB Surf Sessions

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VB Surf Sessions

"Virginia's #1 Surf School" - We're a professional Surf School, offering the best options and prices for: Surf Lessons, Surf Camps, Stand Up Paddleboard Tours, Kayak Tours, Board Rentals, Bike Rentals, and more!

6. Rapidan River Kayak Company

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Rapidan River Kayak Company

Rapidan River Kayak Company, LLC. is located approximately 2 miles outside of the Town of Orange in central Virginia on the picturesque Rapidan River. Specializing in tours for individuals, couples, and small groups of 10 or less, our tours are the perfect activity for family groups, corporate retreats, wedding activities, bachelor/bachelorette outings and more. All tours are guided by our highly qualified kayak instructor and no prior kayaking experience is required. All equipment is included and basic kayak skill and safety instruction is provided prior to each guided tour. *Our unique women's kayak instruction program, "Women And The River" provides basic kayak instruction taught by women, for women. Offered either as a multi-day river kayaking experience available on select weekends during the summer, or as a single day of instruction. We operate April 1st- Oct. 31st. *Advanced booking is required for all paddling options.*

7. Twin River Outfitters

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Twin River Outfitters

TWIN RIVER OUTFITTERS is a paddle sports business that rents canoes, kayaks, rafts, and river tubes. We are located just 25 minutes from downtown Roanoke VA. We run Upper James river in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. TRO offers its customers fun and safe river trips that range from lazy river to whitewater paddling experiences with true mountain views. We offer a variety of single day and multi-day river based camping trips. We are the oldest and most experienced outfitter operating on the Upper James River and have been safely running paddle trips since 1978. We maintain the largest kayak and canoe rental fleets in this part of the state with lots of types of canoe and kayak models to choose from.

8. New River Outdoor Co

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New River Outdoor Co

New River Outdoor Company is an award winning full service outfitter offering canoe and kayak trips on the new river, guided fishing trips for trophy smallmouth and musky, and private, waterfront vacation rentals in the New River Valley and beyond.

9. Adventure Kayak Tours

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Adventure Kayak Tours

Experience...Explore...Enjoy... Adventure Kayak Tours is your destination for Kayak & Standup Paddleboarding in Coastal Virginia. Experience personalized trips with modern equipment and individual attention. Each trip is customized to meet the unique needs of our clients. Explore Virginia's natural diversity in a minimum-impact activity. Leaving environments with nothing but our footprints and sometimes better than we find them is the best way to preserve our waterways rich with human history and natural beauty. Without traveling far in Southeastern Virginia, Adventure Kayak Tours can take you from exploring fresh water marshes in Virginia Beach, to entering ancient cypress swamps in Chesapeake, all the way to stepping foot on untouched barrier islands on the Eastern Shore. Adventure Kayak Tours offers a variety of custom kayaking tours including, but not limited to, Fishing Adventures, Geocaching Adventures, Paddle In Trash Out Events, Paddle Under the Stars and Full Moon Paddles.

10. Bay Country Kayaking

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Bay Country Kayaking

Bay Country Kayaking is a family owned and operated kayak ecotour company founded based on our love and appreciation of our coastal environment. We strive to offer the most personalized kayak adventures in Eastern Virginia. Bring yourself, your family, and your friends out for a fantastic day on one of our many locations!

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