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River Tours

Participants should be reasonably physically fit and prepared to get wet. The minimum age to participate is 12 years old; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Canoes are two-person boats, sit-on-top kayaks are single-person boats. Special group tours can be scheduled for groups of 10-12 (kayaks) or 10-14 (canoes). Call 559-248-8480 or contact rivertours@riverparkway.org for details.
Reservations are required for all tours. Making reservations at least 2-4 weeks in advance is recommended. All tours include necessary equipment and instruction from our trained guides. Tours may be canceled due to low enrollment, weather, and hazardous river conditions.
PLEASE NOTE: River Tours involves shuttling passengers between the take-out point and put-in points at the beginning and the end of the trip. To reduce the potential transmission of COVID-19, the River Parkway Trust is not able to shuttle members of the public between sites. Participants are responsible for providing enough vehicles and drivers to shuttle their group between sites. (E.g. a group of two must-have two vehicles and drivers, and a group of four must have at least two drivers with vehicles able to seat four people).
Long Half Day Kayak Tour
Come spend the morning paddling down the San Joaquin River! This 4-hour downriver trip takes you from Lost Lake to Owl Hollow, the Trust’s riverfront property near the River Center. You will learn the basics of paddling a sit-on-top kayak, with time to practice on a calm area of the river before heading downstream. Participants are encouraged to bring snacks and/or a lunch. Groups will meet the guide at the River Center and shuttle to the starting point at Lost Lake.
Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Price: $60/participant Participants: Maximum of 12 participants. Participants must register in groups of 2 or more to accommodate shuttling requirements. Ages 12+. Kayaks are single person boats. Stretch: Lost Lake to Owl Hollow
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Half-Day Kayak Tour
Enjoy an adventure on the San Joaquin River! On this 2 hour downriver trip, you will paddle from Sumner Peck Ranch to Owl Hollow, located 3/4 mile behind the River Center. This portion of the river takes you along quiet, calm stretches, and through fun twists and turns. You will learn the basics of paddling, with time to practice in a calm area of the river before heading downstream. This trip is perfect for both new and experienced kayakers alike! Participants will meet their guide at the River Center to start the trip, then shuttle to Owl Hollow to drop off vehicles, then shuttle to the starting point at Sumner Peck.
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Price: $50/participant Participants: Maximum of 12 participants. Participants must register in groups of 2 or more to accommodate shuttling requirements. Ages 12+. Kayaks are single person boats. Stretch: Sumner Peck to Owl Hollow
Bald Eagle Canoe Tour
Join us for a morning of guided canoeing and Bald Eagle observations at Sycamore Island! Perfect for first-time paddlers and novice birders. You’ll learn basic paddling skills and practice your observation skills on this three-hour tour. Please note: While Bald Eagle sightings are likely, they cannot be guaranteed.
Time: 9:00am-12:00pmDates: Seasonally, December - FebruaryLocation: Sycamore Island Cost: $45/person*
*The fee to enter Sycamore Island is covered in this price. Participants will receive a day pass upon arrival at the site.
Private Tours
Book a private tour for your group and receive a 10% discount on the sold-out pricing! You may choose to book canoes or kayaks for a downriver or calm water tour for your group. Canoes require teams of two participants per boat and are a great way to promote team building. Our one-person sit-on-top kayaks offer the perfect way to learn and practice individual paddling skills while taking in the beauty of the San Joaquin River. In addition to the options listed above, you can also book a Calm Water Adventure or Full-Day Tour for your group.
Please note: private tours cannot be booked with less than 14 days' notice and must be paid at least 7 days in advance. Pricing for private tours is listed below and is not negotiable; by booking a private tour you are reserving all spaces for that trip and are welcome to fill as many or as few of those spaces as you like. Contact the River Parkway Trust at (559) 248-8480 or cdamian@riverparkway.org for more information or to schedule your tour today. Private Calm Water Adventures begin in February; private downriver trips begin in late March.
Private Tour Pricing (includes 10% discount on sold-out pricing); 25% discount available for eligible non-profits with verifiable 501(c)3 status.Please note: pricing for private tours is not negotiable; by booking a private tour you are reserving all spaces for that trip and are welcome to fill as many or as few of those spaces as you like. Please click here to complete the Private Tour Interest Form for your group.
Half Day(Sumner Peck- Owl Hollow)
Long Half Day (Lost Lake - Owl Hollow)
Calm Water (Sycamore Island or Peck Ranch)
Combination Half Day and 2-hour Low Ropes Challenge Course
Canoes (Up to 14 people)
Not available
Not available
$505
Not available
Canoes(Up to 28 people)
Not available
Not available
$1,010
Not available
Kayaks(Up to 12 people)
$540
$650
$540
$730

Refund Policy

Full refund provided for cancellations made at least 1 week in advance of the tour. 50% refund provided for cancellations made three days prior to the tour. No refund is provided for no-shows. Requests to reschedule a booked trip are not guaranteed and must be made 3 days (72 hours) prior to the trip to be considered. If the tour is canceled due to low enrollment, weather, or river conditions, participants will be notified with as much lead time as possible and given the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.
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Address: 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno, CA 93730 Call: 559-248-8480
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