Overview
Kayak from James City County Marina on calm water, Powhatan Creek and Back River, to Jamestown Island, known as the birthplace of America with the first successful English settlement in America dating back to 1607. This trip offers stunning views with lush marsh grasses, spectacular cypress trees, bald eagles and other wildlife.
Try an early morning time for a peaceful trip and get a feel for what this area might have looked like when settled by the Virginia Company. The tour makes two stops to discuss and admire the fauna and flora as well as discuss the history of the Jamestown Settlement, archeologic discoveries, and the Powhatan Chiefdom that had earlier used Jamestown Island as hunting land.
To make this tour PRIVATE, you may purchase all 5 (five) spots. If you would like more than 5 (five), please contact the tour operator for group arrangements.
NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS (OR PARENT/GUARDIAN) ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN OUR HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. INCLEMENT WEATHER MAY IMPACT TOUR.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water
Snacks
Kayak, paddle, PFD
Gratuity for our guides. If you like your tour, please tip your guide.
No sunscreen. Please bring your own.
NO Tickets for Jamestown Settlement Museum. You do NOT need tickets to kayak Jamestown Island.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We will meet at the kayak launch dock of James City County Marina. There is free parking at the Marina.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
If you enjoy your tour, please consider providing your guide with a gratuity.
What to expect
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Jamestown Settlement
2 hours
Kayak from James City County Marina on calm water, Powhatan Creek and Back River, to Jamestown Island, known as the birthplace of America with the first successful English settlement in America dating back to 1607. Powhatan Creek and Back River are stunning with lush marsh grasses, bald eagles soaring above and spectacular cypress trees. You can get a feel for what the land looked like when this area was first settled in 1607 by the Virginia Company. The tour makes two stops behind Jamestown Island to discuss and admire the fauna and flora as well as discuss the history of the Jamestown Settlement, archeologic discoveries including the Fourth Church tower that is the only above-ground 17th-century structure still standing in Jamestown, and the Powhatan Nation that had used Jamestown Island as hunting land before the English settlers established their fort.
NOTE: ALL PARTICIPANTS (OR THEIR PARENT/GUARDIAN) ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN OUR HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
FAQs about Kayak tour of Jamestown Island (Small Group or Private)
Can I cancel Kayak tour of Jamestown Island (Small Group or Private) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
We will meet at the kayak launch dock of James City County Marina. There is free parking at the Marina.
What's included?
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Kayak, paddle, PFD
What's not included?
- Gratuity for our guides. If you like your tour, please tip your guide.
- No sunscreen. Please bring your own.
- NO Tickets for Jamestown Settlement Museum. You do NOT need tickets to kayak Jamestown Island.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by Best Williamsburg Tours
