Starved Rock Kayaking Adventure with Dogs
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$59
Ottawa
IL
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Kayak Through Starved Rock State Park, Illinois
  • • Enjoy A 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Adventure
  • • Experience The #1 State Park in the Midwest While Kayaking
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Why We Love This Unique Experience

Escape to nature with an unforgettable Tandem Guided Kayak Tour near Chicago! This adventure offers a unique chance to explore the breathtaking beauty of one of the Midwest's premier state parks while enjoying a day out on the water. Ideal for nature lovers and anyone seeking a fun, active outing, this tour is perfect for families, friends, or couples looking to create lasting memories together.

The experience begins with a brief land-based lesson and safety briefing, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and ready for the journey ahead. After gearing up, participants will hop into tandem kayaks and glide through stunning waterways surrounded by towering sandstone bluffs and lush greenery. Keep an eye out for majestic Bald Eagles, playful pelicans, and other wildlife that call this area home. With expert guides leading the way, each paddler can learn about the local ecology, navigate beautiful lotus flower fields, and soak in the serene atmosphere, all while engaging in a fun and invigorating activity.

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Experience Overview:

Tandem Guided Kayak Tour Near Chicago

Dog Friendly! Come see the beautiful Starved Rock Area as we wander through towering St. Peters sandstone bluffs with Bald Eagles soaring overhead. Great American Pelicans populate this area along with blue herons, turtles and more. Our tour guides will educate and entertain you as you paddle through an American lotus flower field on the water. Your 2 hour adventure begins with a land based lesson and safety briefing and then we venture out on the water for a trip you will never forget. Our tandem kayaks hold up to 3 ppl if 3rd is under 70 lbs also we allow dogs on our tours now in tandem kayaks! a dog up to 40lbs can ride as a 3rd passenger for a fee and any size dog can ride as a 2nd passenger for a fee

Meeting Point

KAYAK STARVED ROCK CAMPGROUND

1170 N 27th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA

drive in our main entrance and park on the left and then please check in at the picnic table that has a check in sign

What's included:

  • Tandem Kayak, PFDs(Life Jackets), Paddles

Not included:

  • 3rd Passenger---Child (70lbsor less) or dog(40lbs or less) $15 pay in person

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Starved Rock State Park

2678 E 873rd Rd, Oglesby, 61348, Illinois

COME KAYAK AT THE #1 STATE PARK IN THE MIDWEST REGION WITH 18 CANYONS AND TOWERING ST PETERS SANDSTONE BLUFFS
COME WITH US & SEE WHAT HIKERS CAN’T SEE!
This kayak tour is not to be missed! Come see Towering St. Peter’s Sandstone Bluffs, soaring Bald Eagles, Pelicans and beautiful Lotus flowers. Our Tour guides will dazzle you with educational points about the area and entertaining tips. If you have been to this wonderful state park you know how beautiful it is. With its majestic St. Peters sandstone bluffs towering over the Illinois river to the canyons carved out deep along the shore line this state park has been consistently rated #1 in Illinois with over 3million visitors a year.
Boat, paddle, and life jacket(required to be worn) are included.

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Details & Important Info

Additional Experience Details & Important Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellations & Refunds

Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds

Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.

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Product SKU: US-3471-0002
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Starved Rock Kayaking And Wildlife Tour

(3 reviews)
Ottawa
IL
1-15
people
price for
1 participant
2
hours
  • • Kayak Through Starved Rock State Park, Illinois
  • • Enjoy A 2-Hour Guided Kayaking Adventure
  • • Experience The #1 State Park in the Midwest While Kayaking
or

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