Kayak Napa Valley

This is long overdue! Laurie was so very helpful. We wanted to try out our new inflatable kayak on our anniversary while in Napa but I was not certain where to use it. I called Kayak Napa Valley to ask if we could tag along with one of their groups and Laurie said she would happily meet us at a put in point and give us tips on where to go, free of charge and with a smile on her face! Can’t beat that! Thanks Laurie, while we did not see the dolphins we enjoyed the river!

Absolutely a great day with Laurie and Liza. First class treatment. Thanks for a wonderful day. We will be back!

Just had a great three hour trip up Napa River with Laurie and my son. In his words, «Laurie is one of those people who is perfectly suited to the job they are doing». We saw sea otters, kingfisher, heron and much more, stopping up river for a snack to enjoy the peace and beauty of our surroundings. A really enjoyable experience.
Top tip though .don’t share a kayak with your 21 year old! Enough said…

Great fun, relaxing and exercise at the same time. My husband enjoyed the dolphins!

What a great day kayaking the Napa River with Laurie! Would highly recommend this experience to all! Enjoy!

This was the hands-​down classiest kayaking experience I have ever had! Laurie and Liza corralled our group of 10+ people into a seamless one-​way kayaking adventure down the Napa River. When the first-​time kayakers in our group needed help, Laurie was right there alongside them making sure they caught up to the rest of the group.
The snack served to us mid-​route was totally appreciated and needed by hungry kayakers. I thought it would just be a few crackers, but they went all out and provided us with more than enough food to keep us happily kayaking for another half hour or so!
Kayaking is a peaceful and refreshing way to enjoy Napa, and you can probably fit in a wine tasting or two the same day. Besides being a great two-​woman show, Laurie and Liza are guardians of the river and the community. A+ would kayak with them ANYTIME.

In the middle of a heat wave, this was the best three hours of my day. Thank you Laurie, for a great paddle drift on the River. Having just been gifted a kayak, I wanted to learn the river from an expert — that’s just what I got. I used one of their boats — no reason to drag mind out! I signed up solo, met some nice folks from Mendocino and North Carolina, we had a ‘raft snack’ and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. A cool and breezy day in a boat certainly beat the Napa heat.

Laurie was terrific from start to finish — helping us with everything kayak. The «boat» was fully-​equipped for our needs complete with a bird identification chart! Due to high tide (which we knew about in advance), we took a southern route (though next time, we’ll wait for a northern route trip). It was an overcast and cool-​ish morning, but because no one else was out, we were able to hear and see the birds and enjoy the peacefulness and serenity of the river without the noise or disturbances of other larger boats. Next time, waterproof clothes and a solid lower back rest. But notice I said «next time.» Thanks for all, Laurie.

I was very pleased with my experience with Kayak Napa Valley. I received a call back the same day I called. I was looking for a trip for a group of 10. I spoke to Laurie. I was so nice to actually talk to a real person and a bonus that she is an owner. She was very flexible and accommodating with our group and the specific needs of our group. I called her several times before our trip and each time spoke to Laurie right away. She was waiting for us when we arrived and had parting gifts when we left. We had a fabulous time and can’t wait to book our next trip. It’s so nice to deal with a live person!

Awesome business. Prompt, professional, informative, fairly priced and an overall great experience. We rented two tandems for myself and three teens. Can’t wait to do it again!

This was our first time kayaking. Laurie was our guide and fortunately for us we were the only people scheduled for this tour. It worked out so well. Laurie gave us personalized instructions. The tour of the Eco life of Napa River was interesting. Listening to Laurie speak of her hometown of Napa one could tell she was involved in her community. We kayaked for two hours and really enjoyed our day. Thanks Laurie,
Nancy Bartnik and John Seibert

Spent our 7 year wedding anniversary kayaking down the Napa river with Liza who was an amazing guide and wealth of knowledge on the Napa River history and bird life. The boat was clean and comfortable and even came equipped with yummy snacks and waters. Such a peaceful way to start off a day — would recommend to anyone looking for an outdoor adventure in the Napa area!

I had always wanted to kayak, it’s on my bucket list. I am also an avid Geocacher so when I made contact with Laurie at Kayak Napa Valley I mentioned our desire to Geocache while kayaking and once she knew what Geocaching was all about she was all for accommodating us on our trip. I highly recommend contacting them if you would like to grab geocaches on the Napa River but don’t have access to a personal watercraft. Or just to enjoy some peaceful time bonding with Nature! We had a Super Awesome time! Thanks again Laurie and Kayak Napa Valley for all you’ve done to make the experience a memorable one!

Liza and Laurie are the best! i had booked kayaks for a special mother/​daughter weekend recently and the «other Napa kayak company» cancelled at the last minute (Friday night I received an email that our Saturday booking was mistakenly overlooked even though I had a verbal confirmation). I sent an email to Kayak Napa Valley on Friday evening thinking it would be impossible to book anything at the last minute. Little did I know that Laurie and Liza would rescue our weekend plans. Laurie called me within 15 minutes and said she could accommodate us. I was elated! Laurie was so professional, friendly and understanding. I felt like she understood my disappointment that our plans were possibly ruined by the other company. Yet, never once put down her competitor.
Not only did they accommodate us, they provided a guided tour of the Napa River and a nice snack on the water. Our tour was completed by Laurie, who is friendly and talkative. She made the trip so enjoyable! I explained that our special weekend was to celebrate my daughter’s birthday and even though I booked with her at the last minute, she surprised by daughter with a cupcakes and a candle for our snack on the water. What an amazing extra touch!!!
I can’t enough wonderful things about Laurie and Liza and the time we had on the water with Kayak Napa Valley. I would highly recommend them for a kayaking adventure! I hope to visit them again soon so my husband and I can experience the fun of a paddle down the river.
Thank you Kayak Napa Valley, Laurie and Liza for helping my daughter and I make lasting memories that will last a lifetime!

The best kayaking in Napa by far. And the reason they are so good is due to the two incredible women [owners] who offer great service and make your river adventure so much fun! This is our second trip with them and we’ll never use anyone else. Why would we? They are the best. Thanks for a wonderful paddle.

Super fun & Lori, one of the Owners, was so knowledgable, patient and provided excellent customer service. We brought my young daughter & a dog-​what a great way to experience Napa. We want to go back and try to Kayak farther down the river, if the tide allows. it was beautiful and so peaceful. Great equipment!

Just celebrated my 55^th birthday with 8 women friends and Kayak Napa Valley! We had a blast! It was a mixed group of experienced and first timers but everyone felt comfortable and confident in the river worthy kayaks. Beautiful scenery, relaxing pace and expert guides made for a very memorable experience. Everyone came away jazzed about doing more kayaking!

What I enjoyed: 3-​hour kayak adventure on the Napa River
Visit date: January 7, 2012
First time? Yes.
It was my first time kayaking and I had so much fun! I found Kayak NV with a Google search. It turns out they are a duo of women entrepreneurs who moonlight as kayak adventure guides and environmental enthusiasts! I love it! Customer care is awesome, right from the RSVP until the end of the trip. On the day of the trip, we were given the run down on all things kayak — paddling techniques, warnings of who will get wet the most, etc. And then off we went. We started our adventure in the central area of the Napa River. Along the way, we spotted some local birds, they gave us a river tour of the city and shared some environment tidbits. O, and they also pack some snacks for everyone so we can take a break and chat/​chill in the kayaks when we reached the turn-​around point. If you are a first time kayaker or looking for some local water adventure (without having to go IN the water), I recommend Kayak NV!

Awesome. Great to do on a Sunny day. Great to way see Napa. I would suggest this for locals who have never been on the river. It’s also a great workout.

Kayaking down the Napa River with Kayak NV is a lot of fun. We were able to have Elizabeth on our excursion and she was extremely helpful, nice and made the trip a lot of fun. Our excursion was windier than usual, but was still a great way to see a part of Napa that most do not know exists. Viewing the wildlife along the banks and in the water was also a perk. We even caught a glimpse of a sea otter. I would definitely recommend Kayak NV to anyone looking for a nice change of pace and wanting to experience a new kayaking adventure. Plus, the company is very eco-​friendly and provides mesh bags in case you spot a piece of trash.