Beaver Island has an outrageous history, good fishing, a couple of good restaurants and some very interesting paddling opportunities. Although not appropriate for first-time paddlers, it is a relaxed pace trip that offers some great exploring to nearby Garden and High Islands, some opportunities to learn surf paddling skills and a really fine camping experience. Interesting European and Native American history (including an active graveyard), warm shallow waters and fine hiking trails all await you. Just bring your clothes, sleeping gear and a little money for a fine breakfast before departing on the ferry.
Trip Details
Duration
4 Days
Location
Lake Michigan
Season
Upon Request
Trip Type
Lake Kayaking
Nearest City
Charlevoix, MI
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Michigan, United States
Paddling Skill Level Required
Intermediate to Advanced
Fully Guided
Yes
Guest Capacity
8
Kayaks Supplied
Low Cost Rentals Available
Kayak Brands
Wilderness Systems, Dagger, Perception
Accommodations
Camping
Showers Available
Solar
Dining
Excellent Backcountry Fare
About Liquor
BYO
Additional Activities
Hiking, Swimming, Angling, Native American Lore, Skills Instruction
Rates
$550.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
Trip fee includes professional guide/instructor, ferry fees, all group gear (dry bags, tents, kitchen, safety gear) and the best backcountry meals you've ever wrapped your mouth around. You do need a kayak at least 14 feet long with fore and aft floatation to participate in this trip. Boats can be rented from Salamanders (616-946-9446) in Traverse City or Crystal Lake Adventure Sports (616-882-2527) in the Benzie area. Special rates are available for Uncommon Adventures participants. They can even obtain and transport your rental kayak if you wish.
A $150 registration is required to hold your reservation and is refundable until 30 days of departure. Your balance is also due at this time. Once your deposit is received, you will receive a personal equipment list, a participant profile (so that Uncommon Adventures may tailor your trip to your interests and tastes in food), and any other pertinent. Space is limited to eight, so plan ahead.
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Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Meet at the ferry dock in Charlevoix no later than 7:30am for the departure on the Emerald Isle. After getting off the ferry, pack the boats and head out to a nice wilderness campsite on Garden Island, weather permitting.
Days 2-3: After a hearty camp breakfast, do some exploring on the island, find the spirit houses in the Indian graveyard and get oriented. Explore islands, swim, paddle the crinkly edges, surf, eat great food, and learn a lot about paddling.
Day 4: After being inducted into the crack of dawn squad, do an early morning paddle out to breakfast in James Bay then on to the ferry for the 11:30am ride back to Charlevoix. After a great whitefish lunch in town, they’ll have you headed back toward home by early afternoon.
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