Kayak Tour of Jamestown Island (Small Group)
2054 Jamestown Rd
, James City County Marina Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
1-800-987-9852
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Duration: 2 hours
Kayak from James City County Marina on calm water, Powhatan Creek and Back River, to Jamestown Island, known as the birthplace of America with the first successful English settlement in America dating back to 1607. This trip offers stunning views with lush marsh grasses, bald eagles and spectacular cypress trees. You can get a feel for what the land looked like when this area was first settled in 1607 by the Virginia Company. The tour makes two stops behind Jamestown Island to discuss and admire the fauna and flora as well as discuss the history of the Jamestown Settlement, archeologic discoveries including the Fourth Church tower that is the only above-ground 17th-century structure still standing in Jamestown, and the Powhatan Nation that had earlier used Jamestown Island as hunting land.
To make this tour PRIVATE, you may purchase all 5 (five) spots.
NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS (OR PARENT/GUARDIAN) ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN OUR HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. INCLEMENT WEATHER MAY IMPACT TOUR.
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Stops at: Jamestown SettlementKayak from James City County Marina on calm water, Powhatan Creek and Back River, to Jamestown Island, known as the birthplace of America with the first successful English settlement in America dating back to 1607. Powhatan Creek and Back River are stunning with lush marsh grasses, bald eagles soaring above and spectacular cypress trees. You can get a feel for what the land looked like when this area was first settled in 1607 by the Virginia Company. The tour makes two stops behind Jamestown Island to discuss and admire the fauna and flora as well as discuss the history of the Jamestown Settlement, archeologic discoveries including the Fourth Church tower that is the only above-ground 17th-century structure still standing in Jamestown, and the Powhatan Nation that had used Jamestown Island as hunting land before the English settlers established their fort. NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS (OR THEIR PARENT/GUARDIAN) ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN OUR HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT.Duration: 120 minutes
Admission Included
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Includes:
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Kayak, paddle, PFD
Does not include:
- Gratuity for our guides. If you like your tour, please tip your guide.
- No sunscreen. Please bring your own.
- NO Tickets for Jamestown Settlement Museum. You do NOT need tickets to kayak Jamestown Island.
Additional Information:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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