Hood Canal Adventures

Dosewallips Estuary Kayak Tour
2026-08-24 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-20 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-18 08:30 - 11:30, 2026-08-17 08:00 - 11:00 UTC
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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Kayak Crabbing & Lunch Guided Tour
2026-08-24 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-22 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-20 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-16 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-15 11:00 - 15:00 UTC
Photo credit: Kelly Knierim. Catch crab from your kayak on our guided Kayak Crabbing and Lunch Tour!

Join us for a guided half day kayaking adventure of kayak crabbing, wildlife viewing, swimming and a beach picnic! We will paddle a short way to drop crab pots then continue on our journey to view beautiful scenery and amazing wildlife before reaching a secluded beach to relax, eat a picnic lunch and swim. Your guide will be with you every step of the way to teach you how to safely and effectively catch crab off your kayak and point out the local wildlife we see along the way. On the paddle back, we will pull up the crab pots and hopefully score a bounty of Dungeness and Red Rock crabs for you to take home for dinner! This tour occurs in one of the best spots to see transient orcas travel through on their hunt for seals and other mammals, so bring a camera! $145 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.
Wear shoes that can get wet. Flip-flops and slip-on sandals are not advisable as there are many sharp oysters on the beach. Water shoes, boots, or old tennis shoes work great. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a swimsuit are recommended.
You are also welcome to join this tour without the crabbing activity, however there is no discount offered if you choose not to drop a crab pot. You may bring your own lunch or purchase a picnic lunch from us as an add on when you book.
If you are participating in crab harvesting, a WDFW shell fishing license with a Dungeness Crab Catch Card is REQUIRED. PLEASE PURCHASE BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL with the MYWDFW App or on the WDFW website (you’ll need to print your license and bring it with you)
One licensed person can drop up to 2 crab pots, so you don’t necessarily need a license for each person. Kids under 16 years old do not need a fishing license but they will need a Dungeness Crab Catch Record Card, which is free.
One crab pot and bait is provided per tandem kayak. If you are booking as a single person, or if your group has an odd number of guests, one person will be crabbing with one crab pot in a single kayak. This tour is only offered during the summer crabbing season, generally Independence Day weekend to Labor Day (early July to early Sept). For spring and fall kayaking tours please see our Oyster Shucking; Tide Pool; Bald Eagle Viewing; and Dosewallips Estuary Kayaking Tours. To go kayak crabbing on your own, check out our Kayak Crabbing Package!
After booking, please see your confirmation e-mail for other important information including our launch location and details concerning acquiring a crab license. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information and our refund and cancellation policy.
**Our guides are area experts and work hard to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable adventure. They also greatly appreciate cash tips.**

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Kayak Crabbing Package
2026-08-24 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-23 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-22 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-21 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-20 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-17 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-16 10:30 - 16:00, 2026-08-15 10:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Pulling a crab pot from a kayak
Our Kayak Crabbing Package includes a tandem kayak rental (for 2 people), 1 crab pot, bait, a crab measurer, a propane crab cooker, and paid beach parking for up to 5.5 hours for $155. This offer is good only during legal crab season (July through Labor Day – Sept). Drop your pot, explore the Hood Canal by kayak and come back to pull your pots for a fresh crab dinner on the beach, at your campsite, or vacation home! Our kayak rental attended will give you tips on where to set your pots and how best to retrieve your crab. Arrive as early as 10:30 am, your equipment will held for you until 4pm.
For crabbing by the hour you may also purchase all equipment ala carte. However, you save $21 with the package deal than if purchasing a la carte for a full day of crabbing!
We also offer a guided kayak crabbing adventure that includes a lunch and swimming stop on a beautiful secluded beach to relax and recharge while your pots soak. Click here for details: KAYAK CRABBING & LUNCH GUIDED TOUR
At least one person will need to bring a WDFW shellfishing license with a Dungeness Crab Catch Card. PLEASE PURCHASE BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL. Crabbing licenses may be purchased at Walmart and Fred Meyer in Shelton and other Washington cities, or purchase online at: https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov – you will need to print out your license and have it with you when you arrive.

$20 for additional crab pots or for crab pot rental only.
$6 for additional bait.
If you want to add more crab pots and bait, or want to reserve crab pots with your hourly kayak rental we recommend calling us to ensure availability.
Propane cannisters for crab cookers are not included but may purchased in our store or from our kayak rental trailer.

##Please wear shoes that can get wet. A hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a swimsuit are recommended.
See our Frequently Asked Questions page for our refund policy.

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Lower Lake Cushman Waterfall Kayak Tour
2026-08-24 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-20 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-18 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-17 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
2026-08-23 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-22 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-21 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-20 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-08-16 21:30 - 23:30, 2026-08-15 21:30 - 23:30, 2026-08-14 21:30 - 23:30 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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Foraging Forest Edibles
2026-08-15 10:30 - 13:30 UTC | Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Join us for our educational Foraging Forest Edibles Field Tour: A walking tour of Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants, Lichen and Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest! Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a 2.5 hour walk through meadow, wetland, forest, and riparian habitats in search of the season’s bountiful wild edible and medicinal plants, mushrooms and lichen found on the Olympic Peninsula. Your guide will teach you identification, uses, benefits, and preparation tips on the wonderful gifts nature provides that we often walk past every day. Bring a harvesting basket, clippers and/or a knife if you wish to harvest something to bring home! We also carry baskets, mushroom knives and more in our store for purchase. A delicious tea or other wild edible treat will be prepared for you with what we find along the way!
Conducted April through September. Check in at our office 15 minutes prior to your departure. Tour group size will be between 6 and 14 participants. Dogs and kids are welcome, however you will need to follow us in your own vehicle with pets and small children still using child seats. $79 per person. Children 6 and under are free with a paying adult. Private tours for your group may also be arranged for groups of 6 or more.
After booking, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that will include important details. See our Frequently Asked Questions page for our cancellation and refund policy.

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