2023: BOW Destinations Apostle Islands Sea Kayaking #2

      Bayfield, WI, USA

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      Green Edventures Ecotours & Expeditions
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      Aug 28 - 31, 2023
      Group size: 7 - 12
      2023: BOW Destinations Apostle Islands Sea Kayaking #2
      Bayfield, WI, USA

      Green Edventures Ecotours & Expeditions
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      172 reviews

      Aug 28 - 31, 2023
      Group size: 7 - 12

      About this trip

      Come on up to the Northwoods in the summertime and have a fun weekend adventure on the water with a group of like-minded women on our Wisconsin Women’s Apostle Islands Kayaking Weekend.


      The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a U.S. national lakeshore consisting of 21 islands and about 70,000 acres of shoreline. It is known for its collection of historic lighthouses, sandstone sea caves, a few old-growth remnant forests, and cultural history. For us, it is the perfect playground for adventure and exploration.


      On our Wisconsin Women’s Apostle Islands Kayaking Weekend our team will introduce participants to sea kayaking on beautiful Lake Superior. We will spend a lot of time on the water exploring both mainland shoreline and have a full day adventure out to Sand Island. Topside, we will walk on forest trails, visit a nearby orchard, and finish the adventure with a boat cruise of the Apostle Islands.


      Who should sign up on the Wisconsin Women’s Apostle Islands Kayaking Weekend?
      The trip is open to women ages 18 and older. Anyone in good health, and who is moderately active can enjoy the activities listed on the itinerary.   No previous kayaking experience is necessary. Participants must be able to swim, and be ok with paddling across open water.


      Deposit due June 1st

      Limited to 12 participants.


      Click below for the itinerary.

      The order of activities is subject to change based on weather and water conditions. The activities, lodging, guides, and schedule may change without notice as practical considerations arise during program development or onsite. 


      What others are saying...

      "I just got home from Apostle Island kayak with Tim. What an awesome experience. As you know,  Tim is the most amazing guide!! I can't say enough about him.  The trip exceeded my expectations from the get go. Amazing accommodations.  Great group of women. But Tim was exceptional.  He kept our safety a priority, great personality,  obviously super fit and knowledgeable. I never doubted him for a minute. I will definitely look for him to be my guide in the future.  Let me know where to share my opinions!! Absolutely wonderful! I was also provided all the info I needed to prepare for the trip. THANK YOU!” Elaine S

      TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

      The Wisconsin Women’s Apostle Islands Kayaking Weekend Includes:


      • 1 half day sea kayaking instruction and paddle. 

      • 1 full day paddle with open water crossing to Sand Island

      • 1 half day paddle at Bark Bay

      • Visit to a Wisconsin orchard or berry farm – 2.5 hour boat cruise of the Apostle Islands. 

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      ACCOMMODATIONS

       On our Wisconsin Women’s Apostle Islands Kayaking Weekend participants all have single rooms in 2 bedroom cottages with one bathroom.  All cottages are fully furnished and heated. 


      Example of 2 Bedroom (Double Cottages) 

      MEALS

      Meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 4 are included. 


      Breakfast: Each cabin will be supplied with breakfast supplies (eggs, yogurt, fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts, instant oatmeal, coffee, and snacks). Lunches: 2 (boxed lunches in the field) Dinners: 3 dinners are included from local restaurants. 2 take out dinners, and 1 dine in. 

      Sign Up!

      Submit your deposit by JUNE 1st to reserve your spot and lock in your package price. 


      We are holding a few cabins until June 1st. Any booking after June 1st will be based on cabin availability and the price of that cabin at booking. 


      Questions?

      Contact


      Becoming an Outdoors-Woman

      Peggy Farrell

      1-715-346-4681

      pfarrell@uwsp.edu


      Green Edventures Tours

      1-888-622-4911 x 2

      contact@greenedventures.com

      What’s included

      • Professional Guides
      • Lodging
        3 nights
      • Meals
        3 breakfast, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
      • All fees and permits
      • Kayaking equipment

      What’s not included

      • Airfare
      • Beverages
      • Gratuities
        10% of the tour price.
      • Personal spending money
      • Travel insurance
      • Local transportation
        Participants shuttle in their own vehicles

      Available Packages

      Trip Price
      $1,675
      Deposit: $500

      Itinerary

      Day 1:
      Arrival & Introduction to Sea Kayaking

      Arrive at Woodside Cottages by 12pm. Meet for an orientation, and then head to the lake for Sea Kayaking instruction. Learn paddling, maneuvering, wet exit, and practice your skills on a calm bay. 


      Return to Woodside Cottages at 5pm and check into cottages. 


      Dinner is take out from a local restaurant. 


      Meals: D


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      Green Edventures Ecotours & Expeditions
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      Fun, active, and educational nature-based group eco-adventures for people to connect with wild places and animals in extraordinary environments. Specializing in women's adventure travel groups, and teacher-led student groups. Inquire about custom and co-ed trips.

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      By MaryAnn A for Iceland 2024: Hot Springs & Mindfulness Retreat on Apr 04, 2024
      MaryAnn thank you so much for taking the time to write this review!! It was my pleasure and an honor to have you join me, Inga, Svava, and Olof in Iceland! I wish we could do this trip together every year!!
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      By Allison D for Iceland 2024: Hot Springs & Mindfulness Retreat on Mar 26, 2024
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      The Baja trip was amazing in every aspect! The guides impressed me with their dept of knowledge, attention to detail, and kindness. Snorkeling with sea lions and whale sharks is an experience I will never forget. My co-adventurers were enthusiastic and I made some life longfriends. I will sign up for this trip again!
      By Lori P for Baja 2024 (A): Women's Snorkeling Adventure + Gray Whales Tour on Mar 12, 2024
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      I went on an amazing trip with Tara to Baja, Mexico in 2020. This was a dream trip for me being a wildlife lover. It was incredible to be able to swim with whale sharks and sea lions and get up close with gray whales. Camping on the beach was amazing. We had a great group of women and everyone vibed well and all of the tour guides including Tara, Alex and Chabello were so fun, friendly and helpful every step of the way. The food was great at the campsite and at the restaurants we got to try. When our trip plans initially got derailed waiting on a negative Covid test and we had to get a different flight, Tara did everything in her power to accommodate us and make sure we got to enjoy every part of the trip, including setting us up with another whale shark swimming tour after we had missed the initial one with the group, and she spent time waiting for us to finish before leaving for the airport. I definitely recommend Green Edventures, especially the Baja Mexico trip!
      By Katie M on 14 Feb, 2022
      I just returned from the Wisconsin Women's Tour and couldn't have asked for a better trip! For me, the amount and type of activity were perfect. Who know there was so much to discover practically in my own backyard?
      By Cynthia Casey W on 22 Oct, 2020