Yak Audio Guide
Discover the wonders of Napa through its majestic waterways. Why? Because water is where it all began. From the brave expeditions of George C. Yount, to the Hawaiian ferry services riding the tides, and scenes from 1970's smash hit "Apocolypse Now", everything unfolded on these waters. What was once a humble outpost has blossomed into a vibrant city, teeming with captivating stories waiting to be heard.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Napa River with our Audio Guide. This remarkable tool allows you to explore at your own pace while providing valuable navigational assistance. Delight in immersive anecdotes of local history, culture, nature, and mythology, as you embark on an unforgettable journey.
Living River Self-Guided Trips
*Enhanced by Yak Audio!
One Way Trip: Uber & Lyft easily accessible
Duration: 1-3 hours | Distance: 2.5 – 8 miles | Difficulty Level: Easy, beginners
Starting Point: Kennedy Park or Cuttings Wharf
Your tour begins in South Napa wetlands with expansive views and a panoramic skyline stretching from Mt. Veeder to Atlas Peak and Coombsville. Your flotilla will experience the full transition from wetlands to forest, gliding along a path of least resistance in one of the most biodiverse regions of the San Francisco Bay Area.
As the river narrows a mild current ushers you through Downtown into the forest canopy of the Oxbow Preserve where shorebirds make way for the occasional kingfisher, turtle or otter.
Our gps-based audio tour is designed to entertain paddlers by engaging the natural environment toward an elevated connection with nature, history and the environment that surrounds you.
Ticket Fares
Single kayak (1 seat): $109 each
Tandem Kayak (2 seats): $159 each
Northern Reach Self-Guided Trip
*Enhanced by Yak Audio!
One Way Trip: Uber & Lyft readily available
Duration: 1.5-2.5 hours | Distance: 3.5 – 5.4 miles | Difficulty Level: Medium
Starting Point: Trancas Park
Discover the most northerly reach of San Pablo Bay, nearby vineyard, marsh, mountain views and wildlife in this truly diverse experience. Get a chance to paddle the morning ebb tide on the Napa River into the riparian forest, the Oxbow Preserve, downtown, and beyond. Observe a complete transition from forest to wetland and the renaissance of downtown Napa.
Note: Paddleboarders must be pre-screened for this tour. Requires a morning high tide, riding the outgoing tide
Ticket Fares
Kayak or Paddle Board: Starts from $109/ person
Tandem Kayak: $159/each
