Group Guided Paddle Boarding Trip Kings River Adventure

Location

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Group Size

4 people per guide

Duration

5 hours

Enjoy a beautiful one day guided paddle boarding adventure on the Kings River. Get closer to nature, get outside and go paddle boarding. The view is amazing from a stand up paddle board (SUP). You have the choice to sit or stand as all of our paddle boards can have a kayak style seat attached and our SUP paddles convert to kayak style paddles with 2 blades.

This is the perfect section of the Kings River for new paddlers, families with children and expreinced paddle boarders as well. Learn to paddle or improve your skills! This trip is perfect for all types of travelers to meet up with our certified paddle board guide instructors and other guests to paddle the river as a group.

This fun paddle boarding float is a clear water trip along gravel bars and through scenic wilderness. All our adventures include instruction from beginner to advanced. If you are not a paddle boarder yet, you will be after your tour!   We will start by going over safety tips, sizing your paddle and learn the best way to get on a board. Next, in a calm, clear water area, we get on the boards and get comfortable. We include paddling techniques, tips and instruction based on the needs of each paddler.  

On your tour you may paddle, swim, stand or just float sitting on the boards. You may see fish, birds and other wildlife.

Your guide will personally photograph and video your adventure. We are initially accepting booking for 6 people and will expand to offering river trips for 10 to 12 people or more once we have additional paddle boards delivered and and our additional guides arrive for the summer. If you hae a group larger than 6 people please call Sheree at 231-335-7278 to dicuss a plan for your adventure.

This Kings River Trip is 5 mile float which usually takes 3 to 4 hours of paddling time, depending on water levels and the pace of each individual paddler.  If you would like to psend more time on the river, for example a longer lunch stop, additional play time swimming or exploring, snorkeling etc.. beyond what the rest of the poeple who booked the public tour that day have planned on, then please explore the options to book out the trip as a private trip for an additional fee based on the number in your party and how many paddle boards we have available. We can also split our 6 person tours into a 4 person and a 2 person. Please call Sheree to see how we can accomodate you. 

Plan on arriving around 10 am to shuttle your vehicle to the Farm and riding back to launch with the Kings River Outfitters Shuttle. We will launch after the vehicles have been moved and be on the water between 11 and 12.

We launch from Kings River Outfitters just north west of Trigger Gap and Highway 221 and get out at The Farm which is  about 4.7 miles up river. This trip is dependent on the water levels so please call us 3 days before your tour to confirm water levels are adequate.  

We require at least 48 hours’ notice for cancellations and rescheduling of activities. We will work with you to reschedule to a new date or if you need to cancel entirely we will provide a full refund, minus 5% handling fee, with 48 hours’ notice.  If you cancel inside of 48 hours or do not show up, you will not be refunded, and will have to reschedule by paying full price.

$50 per person is required at the time of booking your adventure with Sea Dog Eco Tours. The  remaining balance is due three days prior to reservation. Please call to check river levels three days prior to arrival.

Please review all FAQ's on our website to ensure you understand all requirements prior to booking.  If you have any questions, please call 231-335-7278 or eMail tours@seadogecotours.com

Trip fee includes the Shuttle Service Fee for Kings River Outfitters to shuttle you back from dropping your car off so it's waiting for you at the end of the tour plus an access fee for the Farm of $5 per person.*

We also offer Private Tours for 1 to 10 people with multiple guides for the optimum experience. Our Guide to guest ratio, of 1 guide for 4, people is based on our desire to offer you a premium river adventure experience and the ability of the paddlers, river conditions etc. 

What to Bring

• Water in reusable containers. We try not to bring plastic on the river.  Bring at least 2 waters per person.
• Water shoes or old sneakers. NO Flip Flops. 
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses with floating cord for your prescription or expensive glasses.
• Lunch or snacks. We will provide a small deck cooler attached to the board. All coolers must be attached. Please be conservative with your plan for alcoholic beverages. If your idea of a paddle boarding adventure involves a big day of drinking then this is not the trip for you. 
• NO Glass containters on the river.
• Cans must be used in a Kozie that floats.

What to Wear?

Layers are the best plan! NO Cotton it does not dry and clings to you if you get wet. Active wear poly/nylon is best for quick dry.

• Board Shorts or Swim Shorts
• Leggings or in cooler water temps 1.5 mil neoprene swim leggings.
• SPF Sun Shirt or Rashguard
• Water Shoes, River Shoes or Old Sneakers No Sandals or barefeet. The river has rocks and gravel beds.