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Paddle the Napa River. Guided kayak history tours through downtown, sunset paddles, calm estuary loops in Carneros, and private fishing charters, every operator verified.

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Napa

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Napa Kayak History Tour

Napa Kayak
Guided 1.5 to 2 hour paddle through downtown Napa, mixing local history with wetlands wildlife. Beginner friendly, ages 5 and up, gear included.
Photography courtesy of Napa Kayak

$69 Book direct →

Napa

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Napa Kayak Rentals

Napa Kayak
Self-guided kayak rentals on the calm downtown Napa River. No experience needed, and same-day booking is often available.
Photography courtesy of Napa Kayak

$45 Book direct →

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Napa Kayak Sunset Tour

Napa Kayak
Guided sunset paddle departing from the Main Street Dock in downtown Napa. Golden hour on the river.
Photography courtesy of Napa Kayak

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Carneros

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Napa Valley Paddle

Napa Valley Paddle
Calm 3.2 mile wetlands paddle through the Carneros estuary, with a self-guided audio tour or guided option. Rich birdlife, no tasting room required.
Photography courtesy of Napa Valley Paddle

From $89 Book direct →

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Wombat Fishing Charters

Wombat Charters
Private striped-bass fishing charters and wetlands cruises on the Napa River, departing just south of downtown.
Photography courtesy of Steve Hillebrand, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Wikimedia Commons)

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