Tours include: Kayaks and all gear pertaining to kayaking, group camping gear (including tents), camp meals/snacks and professional guides. Some tours include hotel rooms, please see tour itineraries for details.

Not included: Airfare to and from Petersburg, meals in town, alcoholic beverages, personal insurance and optional tipping of guides.

Signing up: Call us at 907-772-4600, email us or send a $250 deposit to confirm your tour date. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will send you a tour information packet. Final payment is due 45 days prior to the tour departure date.

Getting to Petersburg: Viking Travel (our local travel agency) knows how to get people in and out of Alaska. Contact them at 1-800-327-2571 or www.alaskaferry.com.

Cancellation: If notified 60 days prior to departure, we will refund all payments less $100, 60 to 30 days less $300, within 30 days tour fees are not refundable.

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Paddling: Experience and Difficulty

Do I need to be in great shape to enjoy the tours?
No! Our tours are not work-out sessions. Kids to seniors in reasonable shape will have no problem.

Do I need prior paddling experience?
No! We will teach you all you need to know to safely handle the kayaks and enjoy paddling.

How much will I be paddling?
About 3 to 5 hours a day. Our goal is to explore, not see how many miles we can paddle.

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Equipment and Food

Do I need to bring my own camping gear?
No! You just need to bring your personal clothing, sleeping bag and pad. To help in your packing, we'll send you a clothing list when you sign up.

What type of kayaks do you use?
We use double and single sea kayaks. For first time paddlers, doubles are the best place to start, but after a couple days, you may want to try a single.

What's the food like?
How does fresh salmon, halibut, shrimp and pasta dishes sound? Green salads, fresh fruit and freshly baked brownies, too.

We can accommodate special diet restrictions with prior notice.

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Weather

What's the weather like?
The Petersburg area has a mild maritime climate. A good guideline is 25% sunshine, 25% rain and 50% overcast. It is a Coastal Rain Forest!

Will I stay dry?
Yes! We use large tarps over kitchen areas, common areas and tents.

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Guidelines and References

Does Tongass Kayak Adventures follow industry guidelines?
We are members of, and follow the guidelines of the Trade Association of Sea Kayaking (TASK) and the Alaska Wilderness Recreation and Tourism Association. We operate under a Special Use Permit from the U.S. Forest Service.

Can I talk to people who have been paddling with Tongass before?
No problem! Just give us a call at (907) 772-4600 or check out our online slide show, which includes customer testimonials.

If you have a specific question, not addressed above, please email us at: info@tongasskayak.com or you can give us a call (907)772-4600.

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