Hood Canal Adventures

Dosewallips Estuary Kayak Tour
2026-10-04 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-10-15 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-10-16 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-10-17 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-10-18 11:30 - 14:30, 2026-10-30 08:30 - 11:30, 8120-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | WA
Estuaries (where fresh water meets salt) are important areas for wildlife, rich in food and serve as nurseries and spawning grounds for a variety of species. The Dosewallips Estuary is one of Washington’s largest intact estuaries and is home to up to 100 harbor seals, bald eagles, blue herons, salmon, river otters and much more. If your lucky we’ll spot Brinnon’s herd of Roosevelt Elk grazing on the banks!
On this 3 hour round-trip paddle we experience three distinct environments. We start in the marine waters of the Hood Canal then travel into the Dosewallips Estuary and upriver into slow moving sloughs. Once we reach the estuary, we’ll watch the amazing array of year round and seasonal wildlife and explore the lower river channels. Your Naturalist / Guide will teach you about the wildlife we see and talk about the natural history of the Hood Canal. $125 per person.
Please contact us if your booking for a child so that we may bring the appropriate sized life vests. We may use tandem and/or single kayaks for this tour. If you have a preference, please let us know 3 days prior to your tour date.
Tour group size will be between 2 and 8 people. If you are a group larger than 8, please call us to book 360-301-6310.
Weather cancellations are always a possibility. We strive to give folks 48 hours notice, however weather forecasts are not always accurate and tours can be cancelled at any time. After booking, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with important details including where we meet for this tour. Also, see our Frequently Asked Questions page for our Cancellation & Refund Policy.

Roosevelt Elk at Dosewallips Estuary

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Lower Lake Cushman Waterfall Kayak Tour
2026-10-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-15 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-10-16 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-10-22 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 6 more dates | Lake Kokanee – Drop Off Point, 47.39740441794444, -123.19843702327306, Hoodsport, WA
Join us on this picturesque 90 minute paddle through the emerald green freshwater of Lake Kokanee, also known as Lower Lake Cushman. As we glide through the calm freshwater surrounded by towering evergreens, you’ll learn about the Olympic National Park, and the flora and fauna inhabiting the area, including osprey and beavers.
The tour’s pinnacle occurs at the base of a cascading waterfall. Your guide will lead you close enough to stop and feel the cool spray, linger in the unique soundscape, and capture your ideal photos and videos. Your guide will gladly take photos of you and your group to add to your adventure keepsakes.
This tour is ideal for those who favor lake kayaking, beginner paddlers, groups with young children, and anyone a bit short on time but still looking to get out on the water.
After your paddle, the town of Hoodsport is a short drive down the mountain where delicious eateries await to satiate your post-paddle hunger. Up the road is the entrance to the Olympic National Park – Staircase for day hiking, backpacking and mountaineering.
Kayaks and all safety equipment included. All tour kayaks are tandem unless a booking is an odd number of guests. If you are bringing children, please let us know so we can pack appropriately sized life vests. $105 per person.
Tour group size will be between 2 and 8 people. If you are a group larger than 8, please call us to book 360-301-6310.
After booking, please see your confirmation e-mail for other important information including our launch location and parking info. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information and our refund and cancellation policy.
Weather cancellations are always a possibility. We strive to give folks 24 hours notice, however weather forecasts are not always accurate and tours can be cancelled at any time.

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Bioluminescence / Night Kayak Tour
2035-10-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2047-12-27 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Photo: Mathew Nichols Photography

View bioluminescence from your kayak on this magical 2 hour guided night tour! As you paddle through the waters, bioluminescent plankton will light up like fireflies. The more you splash and agitate the water with your hands and paddles the more you will make the water sparkle! And don’t forget to look up to stars! We may also see the beautiful moon, meteors, bats and maybe hear a squawking heron or a startled harbor seal.
We have a 100% success rate for seeing bioluminescence on our tours in the last 6 years, however the amount and brilliance varies. We do not have control over natural conditions. We place you in the right place at the right time while giving you the tools and guidance on how best to “activate” it. We hope you appreciate the entire experience of being on the water at night, whether it be paddling with a full moon, meteor showers, Aurora Borealis, nocturnal wildlife and simple peacefulness of this eerie and wonderful evening.
Kayaks and all safety equipment included. Appropriate for kids 7 and over.
No drugs or alcohol allowed. If we suspect your are intoxicated or smell alcohol on you, you will not be allowed to join us on the tour and you will not receive a refund.
Wear shoes that can get wet, synthetic clothing is best and bring a sweatshirt or light sweater for afterwards.
If we must cancel the tour due to weather, the full amount will be refunded to you. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for our other refund and cancellation policies. $125 per person.
**Our guides are area experts and work hard to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable adventure. They also greatly appreciate cash tips.

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Bald Eagle Viewing Kayak Tour
2148-09-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2148-09-21 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Yelvik’s Beach, 251 Hjelvicks Rd, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
American Bald Eagle / Bald Eagle Tour May 2020
Between mid April and late June, Hood Canal Adventures offers a 2.5 hour American Bald Eagle Kayaking Tour! $115 per person. Our Spring low tides uncover the bounty of the sea, and the plain midshipman fish spawning season serves up easy pickings for Bald Eagles on the beaches. During this time, Bald Eagles from around the Puget Sound flock to the shores of the Hood Canal. It is not uncommon to see 40 to 60 Bald Eagles on the beach and perched in overhanging trees, and some days we’ve seen over 100! Paddle to an active eagles nest and learn about Bald Eagles with our Biologist and Naturalists and be sure to bring your camera for some rare up-close photos of eagles in their natural environment! Other wildlife we have encountered on this tour include a humpback whale, seals, sea lions, porpoises, and a large array of intertidal invertebrates. Kid friendly!
Spring brings us some windy days, so if you’re visiting the area for a short time we recommend booking this tour in the beginning of your stay if possible. This may provide a window to reschedule around expected winds. After booking please look for a confirmation e-mail that includes important information and directions to our launch location. For information on what to wear, our cancellation and refund policy and more, see our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Tour group size will be between 2 and 8 people. If you are a group larger than 8, please call us to book 360-301-6310.

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