Island Kayak Tour Experience in Frisco
Overview
Guests must arrive 15 minutes early. Our 2.5-hour Island Tour is our number-one-selling kayak tour for a decade! We do offer other tours and times through our website. This kayak tour is great for beginners looking to learn how to kayak or for experienced kayakers looking for a certified local guide to point out the sights. The Island tour can paddle up to 7 miles and will include sights of some of the tallest peaks in the state, including two 14,000 peaks, Grays and Torreys, the Gore Range, and the Ten Mile Range. Guests can expect to see numerous types of birds including our resident Bald Eagles, Ospreys, and Great Blue Herons. On rare occasions, Moose, Beavers, and Mule deer can be spotted. This is a fully narrated Eco-tour from your kayak, stories can include mining history, Moose ecology, or Native American History. Each tour is different and exciting! Since this is a group activity please arrive promptly.
What's Included
- Tandem Kayak, one single if there is an odd number
- Paddles, PFDs and dry bags if necessary
- Certified Guide
- Gratuities
- Parking
Meeting Location
267 Marina Road
Frisco, CO 80424, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Adventure Paddle Tours
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Frisco Bay Marina
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Dillon Reservoir
4 hours Admission Ticket Free
Highside Brewing and BBQ
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Frisco Adventure Park
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Frisco Bay Marina
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Kayaking is an active sport and requires full participation. Guests are expected to maintain the pace of the tour
- Each kayak must have at least one participant 14 years of age.
- Due to kayak and gear limitations, kayakers must be at minimum 50 lb. and at maximum 250 lb. or 44” waist. Kayaker’s over 6’5” may not fit comfortably in our kayaks. Since we all come in different shapes and sizes, please contact us by email, if you are uncertain and we’ll be happy to answer any questions.
- Recommended Clothing: Sandals, Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Hiking style clothing, Extra jacket
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Guests must arrive 15 minutes before start time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
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Activity code: C-174833P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is Cool Shore Excursions’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tandem Kayak, one single if there is an odd number.
- Paddles, PFDs and dry bags if necessary.
- Certified Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Parking.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Island Kayak Tour Experience in Frisco is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Kayaking is an active sport and requires full participation. Guests are expected to maintain the pace of the tour
- Each kayak must have at least one participant 14 years of age.
- Due to kayak and gear limitations, kayakers must be at minimum 50 lb. and at maximum 250 lb. or 44” waist. Kayaker’s over 6’5” may not fit comfortably in our kayaks. Since we all come in different shapes and sizes, please contact us by email, if you are uncertain and we’ll be happy to answer any questions.
- Recommended Clothing: Sandals, Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Hiking style clothing, Extra jacket
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Island Kayak Tour Experience in Frisco will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tandem Kayak, one single if there is an odd number
- Paddles, PFDs and dry bags if necessary
- Certified Guide
- Gratuities
- Parking
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Kayaking is an active sport and requires full participation. Guests are expected to maintain the pace of the tour
- Each kayak must have at least one participant 14 years of age.
- Due to kayak and gear limitations, kayakers must be at minimum 50 lb. and at maximum 250 lb. or 44” waist. Kayaker’s over 6’5” may not fit comfortably in our kayaks. Since we all come in different shapes and sizes, please contact us by email, if you are uncertain and we’ll be happy to answer any questions.
- Recommended Clothing: Sandals, Hat, Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Hiking style clothing, Extra jacket
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Guests must arrive 15 minutes before start time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
