Coastal Kayak
Coastal Kayak operates out of Ocean City, Maryland, but offers kayak tours in Delaware. The Salt Marsh Tour goes into the waters around Rehoboth Bay, Delaware. Paddle into the salt marshes looking for herons, egrets, oyster catchers, osprey, horseshoe crabs and skimmers.
You receive a short instructional before loading into your kayaks and paddling into the marshes with your guide. The tour lasts 1 1/2 to 2 hours and is suitable for all paddling abilities. Wear shoes that can withstand getting wet and bring a sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Drinks and a snack are provided.
Coastal Kayak
Coastal Highway (Rt.1)
Ocean City, MD
302-539-7999
c-kayak.com
SuperFun Eco Tours
SuperFun Eco Tours is based in Berlin, Maryland, and operates sea kayak tours to Assareague Island or through the salt marshes of Rehoboth Bay. Custom guided tours are available for locations throughout the Delaware Coast or Assateague Island. The Wildlife Discovery Tour concentrates on paddling with the region's bird and wildlife.
There are more than 400 species of birds in the region, and the naturalist guides take you into areas where many of these species are spotted. The tour lasts approximately 2 1/2 hours. Bring sun hats and sunglasses and sunscreen.
SuperFun Eco Tours
11848 Assateague Road
Berlin, MD 21811
410-656-9453
superfunecotours.com
Wilderness Canoe Trips
Wilderness Canoe Trips offers paddling tours along the Brandywine River and operates out of Wilmington, Delaware. Tours are either 2 or 4 hours in length, and you choose between paddling a kayak or canoe for the trip.
Transportation to the river, boats, guides, paddles and gear and a small snack and drink are included in the trip price. The river is home to numerous species of native and migratory sea and shore birds, making it a prime trip for birdwatchers.
Wilderness Canoe Trips
2111 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
302-654-2227
wildernesscanoetrips.com
Article Written By Eric Cedric
A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.
