Hood Canal Adventures

Tide Pool Exploration Kayak Tour
2026-06-04 13:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-29 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-05-28 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-21 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-17 11:30 - 14:00, 2026-05-14 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-04 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-04-02 11:00 - 13:30 UTC and 1 more date | Yelvik’s Beach, 251 Hjelvicks Rd, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Tide pooling by kayak! Join us for our 2.5 hour Biologist guided, Tide Pool Exploring Kayaking Tour! $115 per person. This is one of our most popular tour with kids and with people of any age interested in intertidal marine wildlife. We will paddle out at low tide to view a variety of marine invertebrates such as sea stars, sea cucumbers, sea anemone, nudibranch, chitons, and crab. We usually also see bald eagles, small fish, jellyfish, heron and sometimes a seal or two! We have on occasion, seen humpback whales, harbor porpoise, California Sea Lions and Orcas in this area. If joining this tour in mid-April through June you will also see up to 100 bald eagles so you get two tours in one! See our Bald Eagle Viewing Kayaking Tour for details. Your Guide and Naturalist will teach you about the animals we encounter as we paddle to a rocky point near a bald eagle’s nest and then slowly meander the shoreline in search of intertidal wildlife.
Spring brings us some windy days, so if you are visiting 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 forecasted winds. After booking, please check for your confirmation e-mail with important information including directions to our launch location. For tips on what to wear, kayaking with kids and other subjects 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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Oyster Shucking & Kayaking Tour
2026-06-04 12:00 - 16:00, 2007-07-02 01:00 - 2022-04-28 21:00 UTC | Yelvik’s Beach, 251 Hjelvicks Rd, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Our Kayaking & Oyster Shucking Tour is a 4 hour adventure leaving from our location at Yelvik’s Beach. $125 per person. We will paddle around breathtaking Pulali Point and into Dabob Bay viewing seals, eagles and other wildlife before arriving at a small secluded beach jam packed with oysters. We will eat lunch, conduct an oyster shucking tutorial, and then get busy harvesting your limit of fresh Hood Canal oysters right off the beach! Along the way your guide, will teach you about the Hood Canal and the wildlife we encounter. Bring your camera as we usually see lots of eagles and a diverse array of other marine life! Marine mammals are a common sight on this tour including harbor seals and porpoises, and occasionally we see humpback whales; orca; California Sea Lions and Steller Sea Lions.
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.
Bring your own lunch or order a picnic lunch when you book. Picnic lunches come with a hearty meat or veggie wrap or sandwich, fresh fruit, trail mix, and water with hydration packet. Lunches are prepared by The Halfway Restaurant and your guide will pick them up the morning of your tour. If you have dietary restrictions or meat preferences let us know so we can forward your choices to the restaurant.
Oyster shucking knives and gloves are provided for loan. 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. This tour is not advisable for children under 7.
If you plan to bring harvested oysters home with you, a WDFW shellfish license is REQUIRED.
PLEASE PURCHASE BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL with the MYWDFW APP – your license will be viewable in the app. Or purchase on the WDFW website – you will need to print out your license and have it with you when you arrive. **Also, bring a sealable gallon-sized bag or similar sized sealable container to carry your shucked oysters from the beach.**
After booking, please look for your confirmation e-mail with important information including directions to our launch location. Spring brings us some windy days so we recommend booking this tour in the beginning of your visit to the area to leave a window to reschedule around winds. For information on what to wear, our refund and cancellation policies, and more, please see our Frequently Asked Questions page.

**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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Bald Eagle Viewing Kayak Tour
2026-06-04 11:00 - 13:30, 2009-03-27 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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Lower Lake Cushman Waterfall Kayak Tour
2026-06-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-01 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:30 (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 lake’s unique history, 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.
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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Olympic Peninsula Waterfalls - Hiking Tour
2026-05-09 09:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-18 09:30 - 13:30, 2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:30, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 14:30, 2024-05-26 10:00 - 14:30 UTC | Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Rocky Brook Falls – January

Join us for a half day guided adventure to 3 of the most beautiful 200 ft waterfalls on the Olympic Peninsula! Leave the driving to us! Our helpful and informative Naturalist/Tour Guide will transport you to the waterfalls in our “magical mystery tour van” and answer your questions about the local flora, fauna, mushrooms and watersheds that created these amazing falls. We conduct these tours only in the winter and spring when the waterfalls are most impressive. The first two waterfalls are only a short walk into the forest. The third waterfall is a 1 mile hike (2 miles round trip) into the Olympic National Forest gaining 250 feet of elevation. The hike is considered easy but may feel moderate for some. Transportation, freshly baked cinnamon rolls from Honey Bee Bakery & Pizza and a hot beverage are included.
This tour is not recommended for children using car booster seats as our tour van may not accommodate. Dogs are not allowed in our van.
If you are an organized group, hotel resort, event planner, or a private citizen planning a party or other special day for your family or friends, please call or e-mail us to schedule a private tour almost anytime of year.
$75 per person

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Wild Mushrooms of the Olympic Peninsula – Field Tour
2025-10-16 12:30 - 15:00, 1978-11-09 23:42 UTC | Hood Canal Adventures, 306146 Hwy 101 N, BRINNON, WA, 98320, United States
Join us for our 2.5 to 3 hour wild mushroom identification walking tour through the Olympic National Forest! Learn how to identify edible and non-edible mushrooms, learn foraging skills and best practices, and how to make a spore print! Bring a harvesting basket or purchase one in our shop for some foraging. Foraging time is offered at the tail end of the tour for you to practice your skills. This tour is offered throughout October and November. For spring and early fall mushrooms see our Forest Edibles Tour.
Private tours may also be arranged for groups of 6 or more!
$79 per person
Meet and check in at our office and store at 306146 Hwy 101 N in Brinnon 5 to 25 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Our tour van will leave promptly at the event’s start time. Pups are welcome, children 6 and under are free with a paying adult. If you bring your pups, small children, or just choose to, you may follow us in your own vehicle. See our FAQ page for refund and cancellation information.
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Kayak Crabbing & Lunch Guided Tour
1970-01-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-30 03:55 UTC | WA
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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Dosewallips Estuary Kayak Tour
2026-07-30 03:55 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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Bioluminescence / Night Kayak Tour
2026-07-30 03:55 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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