Guided Paddle Trips

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Recharge and reconnect on the water with our Guided Paddles -the perfect outdoor experience for teams, retreats, staff outings, or any group seeking a peaceful adventure. These guided kayak tours on Lake Natoma range from 1 to 2 hours and are designed for all experience levels. Participants receive paddling instruction and are properly fitted for life jackets before launching in either single or tandem kayaks. A Boating Safety Instructor will lead your group at a comfortable pace, highlighting scenic views and ensuring a safe, relaxing outing for everyone. Whether you’re unwinding after meetings or introducing colleagues to kayaking for the first time, our Guided Paddles offer a fun, refreshing break that builds connection and confidence on the water.  

one person in a single kayak and two people in a tandem kayak on lake Natoma

Pricing

Duration Cost Per Participant
2 hour $25.00
3 hours $30.00
4 hours $35.00

Minimum participants: 5

Maximum participants: 60

What do we Need to Bring to be Prepared?

  • Swim Suit or Board shorts
  • Beach towel
  • Bottle drinking water
  • Sun block
  • Water shoes with heel straps (bare feet not permitted)

The Aquatic Center Will Provide

  • Life jackets for all participants (if participants have their own life jackets or wet suits they are more than welcome to bring them)
  • Boating safety instructors
  • Kayaks and paddles

How do I reserve a Guided Paddle Trip?

  • Fill out a Reservation Request Form and submit it to the Aquatic Center. There are three ways to submit the form:
  • After the Aquatic Center receives your request form we will send you an email confirming that your request form was received and that your request is now being processed.  
  •  If the reservation is approved, you will receive an approval email, indicating that you are officially on our books.  If your reservation is not approved, you will receive a phone call to discuss other possible options.
  •  As your reservation approaches, you receive an email with your contract. You must return the signed contract along with a 50% deposit.  Please see further details outlined on the contract when you receive it.
  •  Final payment is required two weeks prior to your event. 

When completing the form, please keep in mind

  • We recommend putting alternate dates on your request form to help facilitate the approval of your reservation quickly. 
  • Please allow some time for processing. The Aquatic Center can book quickly in the summer time.
  • The name listed as contact #1 on your request form will be our primary contact. This is who we will call/email regarding your reservation and who we will send the contract to. 
  • We cannot give date availability over the phone. Due to the high number of reservation requests we receive we ask that you turn in your reservation request form before we approve/deny your date. 

Facility Use Guidelines

  • Life jackets are provided free of charge for use at Lake Natoma.
  •  Do not lounge, swim, or fish from the docks.
  •  Fishing is not permitted at the facility.
  •  Dogs are not allowed on the property or in the boats.
  •  Park in designated parking areas.
  •  No parking in front of gates or roadways.
  •  Vehicles improperly parked will be cited and towed.
  •  Glass containers are not permitted on the grounds.
  •  Alcohol is not permitted
  •  The Aquatic Center facility is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is not permitted.
  •  Please observe our hours of operation which are posted in the front office. Our operating hours depend on the season and change frequently.
  •  Do not feed the wildlife–ducks, geese, squirrels, etc