Virginia

Kayaking the Eastern Shore: The Chesapeake and the Atlantic

Program No. 2285RJ
Kayak the shores, inlets and wildlife-abundant rivers of coastal Virginia with experts, learning about regional ecosystems and local history as you improve your kayaking technique.

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May 19 - May 24, 2024
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DATES & starting prices
PRICES
Filling Fast!
May 19 - May 24, 2024
Starting at
1,399
Aug 18 - Aug 23, 2024
Starting at
1,399
Sep 15 - Sep 20, 2024
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1,399
Sep 29 - Oct 4, 2024
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1,399
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Oct 13 - Oct 18, 2024
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1,399
Apr 6 - Apr 11, 2025
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1,589
May 11 - May 16, 2025
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1,589
Jun 1 - Jun 6, 2025
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1,589
Aug 24 - Aug 29, 2025
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1,589
Sep 7 - Sep 12, 2025
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1,589
Oct 5 - Oct 10, 2025
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1,589

At a Glance

Experience the coastal environment from a new perspective as you kayak while viewing coastal flora and fauna. Paddle with Chincoteague Bay Field Station ecologists/biologists through salt marsh ecosystems, over eel grass beds and up a picturesque river and extraordinary coastal creeks of the Chesapeake and Chincoteague Bays.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Kayaking between 4-5 hrs a day up to 6 miles. Tandem kayaks only. Climbing in and out of boats. Paddling in forested rivers and in open marsh channels where wind and tidal currents can be strong; recent kayaking experience recommended. Good swimming skills are required. Walking up to a half-mile.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Experience day and night paddles through the diverse waters of the Eastern Shore, including the scenic Pocomoke River, which snakes through one of the northernmost cypress swamps.
  • Refresh your skills through classroom and field instruction and demonstrations, starting with the basics and progressing through more advanced skills.
  • Learn about the coastal and bay ecosystems of the Eastern Shore, winding through a salt marsh for intimate encounters with egrets, herons and other animals.

General Notes

The Retreat Difference: This unique, often basic and no-frills experience at a Road Scholar Retreat includes opportunities for early morning exercise, interaction with the local community for insight into local life, an authentic farm-to-table or locally sourced meal, a live performance or event, and a value-priced single room. Due to the nature of this program, listening devices are not available. ****For this program, participants paddle in tandem kayaks (2 people per kayak) provided by the Field station each day.
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