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Kayaking Lake Superior at Split Rock Lighthouse
schedule
TWO HOUR TOUR: $74
• Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa: 10-12 (early/late season) 9-11 and 1145-145 (high season)
• Availability may vary based on previously booked tours. Click “Book Now” for up to date options.
• Departure from Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
FOUR HOUR TOUR: $96
• Mo, Tu and per request (limited availability) for summer 2022.
• Departure from Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
• Palisade tour available by special request only. It is highly suggested that you be an advanced paddler, or taken a previous 4 hour trip with Day Tripper for this option.
• Meals NOT included. Please bring a lunch!
DETAILS
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Sea kayak, Paddle, PFD, Wetsuits, paddling jackets, and gloves (depending on water temp)
• Solo and tandem kayaks available
• Kayak Instruction, tips, natural history tour, small guide-to-group ratio
• Meals are not included for 4 hour tours. Please bring a lunch!
ADDITIONAL INFO:
• Departure location is Split Rock Lighthouse State Park (you will receive directions to the departure point in your confirmation email).
• Not sure what to bring? Packing list here.
• Private tour add-on available ($40 per group for 2 hour tour)
• Please review the physical requirements and weight restrictions FAQs for kayak tours.
• Weather Policy
* 2 person minimum group size per tour
About
Kayaking Lake Superior near Two Harbors.
Kayak beneath the towering cliffs and over the deep clear water of the world's largest lake from Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. With our tours you'll get magnificent views of the iconic lighthouse. Paddle a bit further and you'll get a chance to spot the Madeira, wrecked on November 28th, 1905.
Our North Shore kayak tour is a guide favorite. With the impressive geology, sprawling forests, and deep water it's easy to see why! Already paddled at Split Rock? Contact us to set up a Palisade Head tour, and see the North Shore's tallest cliff from a new angle!
We offer two tour durations for our North Shore kayak tour. The two hour tour is only available for the Split Rock area. You'll paddle beneath the lighthouse and across to Gold Rock Point. Our by request four hour tour takes you back south to some impressive cliffs and a picture perfect beach for lunch. After a bite to eat spend some time to search for some agates or fossils!
North Shore kayak tour
NORTH SHORE TOUR LOCATIONS
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park - This is our most popular North Shore tour. Explore the rocky coastline and get excellent views of the iconic lighthouse, serene bays, and towering cliffs. If the Lake allows we can see the wreck of the Madeira below. Wreck viewing is weather and water dependent and not guaranteed. This is the only departure location for our two hour tour, and is the default location for the four hour paddle.
Palisade Head/Tettegouche State Park - Already paddled with us at Split Rock? Head further north and check out our Palisade tour. With classic North Shore scenery of big cliffs and endless horizons you will find plenty of opportunities to be amazed. You'll also see the caves and cliffs of Palisade Head and the scenic Baptism River. This departure location must be requested and confirmed prior to booking. Please be aware that our Palisade tour is not offered regularly and is extremely weather dependent.
*Starting at $49.00 per paddler - For availability and booking click the “book now'“ button
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Our go to area for kayaking in Duluth, MN. This island is 346 acres!
SCHEDULE
90 MINUTE TOUR: $49
• Su, We - 9-1030 and 11-1230 (high season)
• Availability may vary based on previously booked tours. Click “Book Now” for up to date options.
• Due to construction, all Duluth tours will depart from Glensheen Mansion.
• For Lake Superior paddling alternatives check out our North Shore and Glensheen tour
FOUR HOUR TOUR: $74
• Unavailable for summer 2022
DETAILS
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Sea kayak, Paddle, PFD, Wetsuits, paddling jackets, and gloves (depending on water temp)
• Kayak Instruction, tips, natural history tour, small guide-to-group ratio
ADDITIONAL INFO:
• Departure is from Glensheen (you will receive directions to the departure point in your confirmation email).
• Please review the physical requirements and weight restrictions FAQs for kayak tours.
• Weather Policy
* 2 person minimum group size per tour
ABOUT
Sitting at the far western tip of Lake Superior, Duluth has some of the best kayaking right in town! With everything from rocky beaches, forested islands full of wildlife, and the historic Duluth harbor there is something for every paddler to get excited about.
Kayaking the St. Louis River in Duluth, MN
Due to multiple construction projects in the Duluth area, all of our Duluth paddling options will be based out of Glensheen Mansion for the 2022 season. It’s a great place to explore the Lake!
We offer a two hour Duluth area kayak tour. Our two hour tour is offered daily. If you would like to paddle on Lake Superior, please check out our North Shore or Glensheen tour options.
*Day Tripper of Duluth reserves the right to change departure location due to availability, weather, or other events.
Kayaking Lake Superior in Duluth, MN
DULUTH AREA kayak TOUR LOCATIONS
Not applicable for 2022 season.
St. Louis River Estuary - Our go to and hands down, guide favorite paddling area to show off Duluth! Explore one of the few freshwater estuaries in the world. This is the best option for wildlife viewing. As we paddle among the forest islands of the river we will have a chance to see an eagle's nest and often fish jump right out of the water! Learn about the importance and history of the area to the Native Americans and fur trading voyageurs. Clyde will be our default Duluth area departure point for summer 2020.
Park Point/Canal Park/8th Street Beach - Only available for weekday morning departures, and subject to availability based on events in Duluth. Departing from the harbor side of Park Point, you'll paddle along the scenic harbor and Canal Park. There you'll learn the history of the port, get some amazing views of the Aerial Lift Bridge, and watch ships pass by. If conditions allow we will head out under the Aerial Lift Bridge into the big Lake.
Brighton Beach - Due to construction in 2020 Brighton Beach will be unavailable as a departure point for much of the summer. This popular rocky beach, located on the east end of Duluth, is the true start of the North Shore. Departing from here, you'll paddle north along the scenic rocky coast. Heading south, you'll enjoy the views of Duluth's famous homes such as the Glensheen Mansion.
Kayak Skill Clinics/LEssons
*Starting at $84.00 per paddler - For availability and booking click the “book now'“ button
Schedule
• Saturday Sept 18th
• 1:11p-4:11p
• Island Lake Pavilion (location may change due to weather)
• Contact us to set up a lesson or clinic today!
DETAILS
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Expert instruction on kayak skills and safety
• Strongly suggested that you have your own boat, but if not a sea kayak, Paddle, PFD, Wetsuits, paddling jackets, and gloves are included
ADDITIONAL INFO:
• Location varies based on clinic
• Clinics vary in skill instruction
• You will be getting wet in our clinics, be prepared!
• Private lessons and clinics available by request
• Weather Policy
ABOUT
Lake Superior is right out our door, it’s the best place to paddle if you are prepared! If you or a paddling friend capsize, can you get back in the boat? Can you safely exit underwater? Are you an experienced paddler, but just need a refresher?
Although some of clinics are taught on inland lakes, our courses are designed to highlight safe paddling on Lake Superior. From helpful suggestions for paddling locations, weather forecasting, dressing appropriately, and deep water self/group rescues. We will help prepare you for safe paddling where ever you end up!
Learn skills such as wet exits, T rescues, self rescues, and advanced paddling stroke. We offer rolling and other advanced skill classes for qualified paddlers. Each session varies in topics covered and are adapted to suit each group. We keep our classes small to provide for the best instructor/student ratio to promote better skill learning.
We encourage students to have their own boat, but we do have boats for those who don’t! Please contact us with questions.
*Starting at $72.00 per paddler - For availability and booking click the “book now'“ button
Train ride and kayak tour in Duluth, MN
Rails and Water kayak tour
Schedule
• Unavailable in 2022 due to train availability
• Train departs Clyde Ave at 10:43a
• Sat 10:30a meeting time, 10:43 boarding, don’t be late! If you miss the train there is no way to catch up.
DETAILS
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Sea kayak, Paddle, PFD, Wetsuits, paddling jackets, and gloves (depending on water temp)
• Train Ticket
ADDITIONAL INFO:
• The paddle is 4.75 miles (no shortcuts)
• Departure location from Clyde Ave boat launch (you will receive directions to the departure point in your confirmation email)
• Children of all ages welcome
• Please review the physical requirements and weight restrictions FAQs for kayak tours.
• Weather Policy
* 2 person minimum group size per tour
ABOUT
Hop on board the historic LSMRR train and let the locomotive take you upstream to the waiting kayaks. The kayak will take you downstream along the historic St. Louis River from Boy Scout Landing back to our departure location at Clyde Ave.
There are many opportunities for bird and other wildlife viewing as we wind down the river. The train ride takes approximately 45 minutes, while the paddle takes around 2 hours 15 minutes (4.75 miles). Train tickets and everything kayak is included in the tour cost.
This tour is also offered with our 10 person north canoe. Price per person with the canoe option is $62.00 each, there is a 4 able paddler minimum.
Ride the train and kayak the St. Louis River in Duluth
THE TRAIN
The original Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad was the first railroad into Duluth. After several years of surveying, preparation and laying track, the first train traveling from St. Paul arrived in Duluth at 11:30 PM, August 1, 1870. The advent of this rail link was considered the most important event in the history of the state of Minnesota, as well as in the railroad development of the country. The 154 miles of track connected the head of navigation on Lake Superior with the head of navigation on the Mississippi River. This opened up a viable means to transport goods to Lake Superior for shipping to Eastern markets.
The section of track from Thomson to Fond du Lac, known as the skally line followed the St. Louis River through Jay Cooke Park. This portion of the original track had uneven terrain, a steep and long (nine mile) grade and high wooden trestles. These trestles were difficult to maintain and posed a fire threat due to the wood burning locomotives of the day. The Duluth Short Line Railway built an alternate route into Duluth in 1888 largely following the current Munger Trail eliminating the dangers of the skally line.
*Note: the train does not travel through Jay Cooke.
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Ice kayaking in Duluth, MN
Schedule
• Iceberg kayaking is a rare occurrence, it does not happen every year. The weather needs to be just right for a safe tour. Tour time will be posted when the conditions allow.
• No tours currently scheduled, but please call for paddling opportunities. 218.390.1605
ABOUT
Duluth and Lake Superior aren't known to be the warmest. Ice on the big lake is common every winter, and when the weather warms up the shattered lake ice and icebergs make for some spectacular scenery to paddle in. With ice forms varying from 20 foot high cliffs to thin layers you can paddle through each tour is totally different. With Lake Superior's often clear waters you can not only see the ice from above, but see the iceberg extending into the chilly depths of the lake! Depending on ice and wind conditions we will explore the icy lake and shore starting from the historic Canal Park area or the rocky shoreline of Brighton Beach.
This tour is not offered regularly as the conditions on Lake Superior are constantly changing. We typically announce a tour 4 or 5 days in advance based on the forecast and ice conditions. Please check back often for tour date announcements!
What to wear: We suggest you wear some tight fitting long underwear, pullover style jacket, warm winter hat, wool socks and footwear. A wicking fabric is highly recommended, and cotton anything is not suggested. The air is warm, but your feet will be on the cold floor of the boat!
DETAILS
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Sea kayak, Paddle, PFD, Wetsuits, paddling jackets, and gloves
• Kayak Instruction, tips, natural history tour, small guide-to-group ratio
ADDITIONAL INFO:
• Departure location varies based on ice conditions
• Children of all ages welcome
• Please review the physical requirements and weight restrictions FAQs for kayak tours.
• Weather Policy
* 2 person minimum group size per tour
Ice berg kayak tour
Two Harbors harbor Kayak tour
*Starting at $74.00 per paddler
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Agate Bay from the air
SchedulE
• Friday 530p-700p
ABOUT
Explore historic Agate Bay right in downtown Two Harbors. This is a well protected kayak in Two Harbors, we will paddle along the scenic break wall with the open waters of Lake Superior beyond. On calm days we will head out to sea for a brief paddle where we will have a chance to peer into the deep waters of the Lake. We will learn about the natural and cultural history of the area, learn about the active commercial shipping, and enjoy seeing the city from a new perspective!
On most tours we will have the opportunity to see the hull of the Samuel P. Ely. The Ely sunk on October 29, 1896. It is a remarkably well preserved wreck for a wooden vessel. Visibility depends on water and weather conditions, but we are often able to see it!
Please note that we are paddling near an active commercial port. We take great care in ensuring the safety of our paddlers. We will not be paddling next to or near ships in port unless specifically authorized to do so.
The Two Harbors area paddle is our windy day relocation option for the North Shore paddle.
DETAILS
TOUR INCLUDES
• Sea kayak, Paddle, PFD, Wetsuits, paddling jackets, and gloves (depending on water temp)
• Solo and tandem kayaks available
• Kayak Instruction, tips, natural history tour, small guide-to-group ratio
• Meals are not included for 4 hour tours. Please bring a lunch!
ADDITIONAL INFO:
• Departure location is the Two Harbors boat launch. Look for the kayaks (you will receive directions to the departure point in your confirmation email).
• Private tour add-on available ($40 per group for 2 hour tour)
• Please review the physical requirements and weight restrictions FAQs for kayak tours.
• Weather Policy
* 2 person minimum group size per tour
Kayaking in Two Harbors on Lake Superior