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KAYAK TOURS
INFORMATION & RATES
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General Information:
Kayak Rentals
(Short and long-term)
KAYAK TAXI: We Deliver
& Pick-Up
Rent a kayak for a 1/2 day, full day or multiple days. All rentals include
kayak(s), paddles(s) and PFD's.
$50
- 1st Kayak
$35 - Additional Kayaks
Your Breakfast
& Lunch:
Continental Breakfast and Departure
Lunch is complimentary with each tour. But if you're looking for something
special, request a "Gourmet Lunch" prepared by Hector Rios! Superb wine, delectable cheeses, vegetables, fruits, homemade breads, deli
meat and much more are available upon your request. Please let
Coastal Bend Kayak Tours know if you have special dietary need or
allergies so they can plan accordingly.
Photos Capture
the Adventure:
Let Coastal Bend Kayak Tours make your
trip even more memorable with great photos taken during your trip.
Cost is minimal and they are a great way to share your experience with
family and friends when you get home! Call for more info.
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 Coastal
Bend Kayak Tours uses safe and stable sit-on-top kayaks from Ocean
KayaksŪ, Heritage KayaksŪ and Bic Sport Kayaks are the world's most
popular manufacturers. Single and double-seaters are
available; some models have built-in fishing rod holders.
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LOCAL WEATHER
What to Bring:
Camera, daypack, sunglasses,
sunscreen, hat for shade, pocketknife, flashlight, first aid kit and...
Closed-toe shoes are a
must!
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Standard Kayak Tours and Rates
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FREE
LODGING PACKAGE!
You'll Receive: 2-3 Nights Lodging, Continental Breakfast
and Departure
Lunch.
(Arrangements
vary upon type of tour. Ask Hector!)
Request a Gourmet
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Birding
Texas
Waterways & Highways
Description: We depart
from Fulton Harbor with one of our partner's - the celebrated
Skimmer with Capt. Tommy Moore!
You will see more birds in one afternoon aboard The
Skimmer than some will see in a
lifetime...year-round...seriously! Ibis, Egrets, Herons,
Osprey, Magnificent Frigate birds, Terns and Gulls, Sandpipers,
Cormorants and Willets and of course....our pride and joy, the
beautiful, hot pick Roseatte Spoonbills. They are considered
by many to be the Flamingo of Texas! Check out the
Texas Parks and Wildlife's Birding Checklist.
Also the Texas Coastal Bend has several designated locations along
the
Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail
and the
Texas Tropical Trail.
Destination:
Cedar Bayou, San Jose
Island and Water Shuttle aboard The Skimmer
From mid-November thru Early
April the Coastal Bend plays host to over 400 migratory birds to
include
the Endangered Whooping Cranes who call the
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
their winter home. They feast on blue crabs all along the
flats and marshes of Blackjack Peninsula and are very easy to see by
boat - in fact better than if on land. Do bring your
high-powered binoculars and camera lenses to get up-close and
personal with all the birds spotted on your tour.
Cost:
1-2 is $200 3-4 is $175 5-6 is
$150
+ 2-nights
FREE LODGING!
If your group is larger, please
call Hector for a special price quote.
Skill Level: Beginner
to Advanced. Kayak, Paddle and PFD provided.
Length of Tour: Full
Day
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Parent-Child
Kayak Fishing Class
Description: Have you ever had the good luck of
sneaking-up on a group of redfish while wading? Well, just
imagine fishing by kayak in regions of the Aransas Bay Water Complex
- places where no boat has gone before. Hector spends almost every
day on the water - teaching, guiding
and fishing. You will learn safety
skills, how to read coastal waters (strictly for fishing purposes). Learning
about water conditions and how they play into where the fish are and
aren't is an important factor to fishing success. You will
learn which lures are successful in particular clarities of water
and how to choose the right lure for that kind of water condition.
There is an additional fee for Coastal Bend Kayak to clean and bag
your catch - ready to go in your cooler. Let Hector know
in advance please.
A Texas fishing license and saltwater stamp is required.
Visit: Texas Fishing License Info.
(TPWD)
Cost: $200/parent-child team;
bring your own
rods and reels,
+ 2-nights
FREE LODGING!
If you
have a larger group and need a special price quote, please call
Hector for special group rates! Cell: 361-537-8668.
Skill Level: Novice to Experienced Angler, Using Your Tackle;
Kayak, Paddle and PFD provided.
Length of Tour: Full
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Lighthouse
Lakes Trails
Description:
This is the premier kayaking destination
of the Texas Gulf Coast. Your guide, Hector Rios
offers a truly one-of-a-kind adventure for paddlers of all
skill levels. It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy all the spectacular
natural wonders that this area of the Coastal Bend has to offer. The
Texas Parks and Wildlife department has developed and
maintains the trails in an area called
 North
Harbor Island, just west of Port Aransas. The Lighthouse Lakes
Paddling Trail is actually a series of four loops ranging in length
from 1.25 miles to 6.8 miles. The trails meander through an
extensive black mangrove estuary, into sloughs and back lakes near
the historic 1857 Lydia Ann Lighthouse on North Harbor Island.
Paddlers can paddle through mangroves and seagrass flats that
provide outstanding bird watching and fishing.
(Info used
with permission from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.)
Destination:
Lighthouse Lake Trails
(between Aransas Pass &
Port Aransas Causeway)
Cost: 1-2 is
$200 3-4 is $175 5-6 is $150,
+ 2-nights
FREE LODGING!
If your group is larger, please
call Hector for special group rates! Cell: 361-537-8668.
Skill Level:
Beginner to Advanced. Kayak, Paddle and PFD provided.
Length of Tour: All Day |
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Eco/Nature
Tour
Description: Marine life and nature's bounty combine to make
this our most popular trip! A quiet and peaceful paddle awaits
those adventurists who are looking to become one with nature in a
kayak.
Birds and marine life are abundant, but you'll also see deer,
turtles, alligators, raccoons, foxes and armadillos from time
to time. Butterflies, hummingbirds (when in season) and a wide
variety of flowering and colorful vegetation are there for the
viewing and exploration. There will be stops along the way to
small, uninhabited islands to comb the perfect beaches for souvenir
seashells or driftwood. Enjoy history and play with the idea
of finding a hidden treasure? Let Hector fill-you-in on
the historical facts and locations where LaSalle buried his ship's
treasure or where the first native Indians once lived and thrived -
the Aransazu tribe. Peace, quiet and reflection is the
goal of this journey. There are not any noisy motor boats
where you'll be going!
Destination -
Your
Choice of Bays and Waterways:
Aransas, Redfish, Copano, Corpus Christi, Nueces, Port, Packery
Channel, Mustang Island Paddling Trails and the Aransas Pass Kayak
Park & Aquatic Center
Cost: 1-2
is $200 3-4 is $175 5-6 is $150
+
2-nights FREE LODGING!
If your group is larger, please
call Hector for special group rates! Cell: 361-537-8668.
Skill Level:
Beginner to Advanced. Kayak, Paddle and PFD provided.
Length of Tour: All Day |
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Beginner
Lessons & Refresher Courses
Description: Whether this is
your first time or 100th time kayaking, Hector Rios will teach
you the techniques he uses to get around. Instruction
covers water safety, paddling maneuvers, knowledge
of water currents and
weather clues... plus much more! If you're feeling a
little rusty and would like a quick refresher course, then ask
Hector to reserve your spot in the next class. Swimming isn't essential, but it could come in mighty handy if
there's a sudden change in the weather or if your kayak is damaged.
As in any outdoor activity - be smart, careful and always be
prepared for the unexpected. Hector teaches kayaking in
a wide variety of locations. Please visit
Outdoor Texas Camp
to learn more about some of the programs offered.
Course Topics Include:
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Introduction & Logistics
Personal Preparation
Safety
& Rescue Basics |
Proper
Use of Equipment
Getting
Started on the Water
Maneuvers & Course Review |
Cost: 1-2 is
$200 3-4 is $175 5-6 is $150
+ 2-nights
FREE LODGING!
If your group is larger, please
call Hector for special group rates! Cell: 361-537-8668.
Skill Level:
Beginner to Advanced. Kayak, Paddle and PFD provided.
Length of Tour: All Day |
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Dolphin and
Marine Watch
Description: Dolphins are so much fun to watch,
especially for the family with children. It is important that
our children know and understand the importance of the ecological
and marine factors that sustain all the life around us. Hector
shares information about the area's estuaries and how we can help
Mother Nature maintain her even balance.
Destination:
 Aransas, Redfish, Copano,
Corpus Christi, Nueces, Port, Packery Channel, Mustang Island
Paddling Trails, and the Aransas Pass Kayak Park & Aquatic Center.
Cost: 1-2
is $200 3-4 is $175 5-6 is $150
+
2-nights FREE LODGING!
If your group is larger,
call Hector for group rates!
Cell: 361-537-8668.
Skill Level:
Beginner to Advanced. Kayak, Paddle and PFD provided.
Length of Tour: All Day |
Sunset & Full
Moon Tours
Description: Sunset tours can be booked
throughout the year, however Full Moon Tours are offered one-time
per month. Please call Hector to reserve your trip for the
next full moon. Please bring a flashlight with you for this
fun night-out. Since our weather changes frequently, a light
jacket may be in order.
Destination: Aransas, Redfish, Copano,
Corpus Christi, Nueces, Port, Packery Channel, Mustang Island
Paddling Trails and the Aransas Pass Kayak Park & Aquatic Center
Cost: 1-2
is $200 3-4 is $175 5-6 is $150
+ 2-nights
FREE LODGING!
If your group is larger,
call Hector for group rates!
Cell: 361-537-8668.
Skill Level:
Beginner to Advanced. Kayak, Paddle and PFD provided.
Length of Tour: All Day |
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More Advanced
Trips:
If you are already at the
intermediate to advanced level of your kayaking skill but still want
to learn more and excel, please contact Hector Rios. He can
customize the exact trip you have
in mind!
Paddling tours demand good
total-body strength, so if you're ready to achieve your
personal best while seeing some beautiful scenery, let Hector
know - he'll get started on your trip plan!
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Disabilities &
Special Needs:
Kayaking
isn't for everyone, however we do receive requests from interested
parties with a disability or special need requirements. If
this is your situation, Professional Guide and Instructor Hector
Rios will be happy to accommodate you to the best of his ability,
within reason.
We are
Handicap Accessible.
Let
Coastal Bend Kayak Tours make your next trip-out on the big blue a
fantastic one! We will customize your tour to meet any venue
you wish, based on your skills and interest! Call today to
book your tour!
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DISCLAIMER NOTICE:
Coastal Bend
Kayak Tours and instructional classes vary in cost depending on the
customer's ability, the time of year and
the group size.
Please - Do not bring items of value with you on your trip e.g. cell
phones, pagers, car keys etc.
Coastal Bend
Kayak is not responsibility for items lost.
SIGNING OF
LIABILITY RELEASE WAIVER IS REQUIRED.
DEPOSIT INFORMATION:
With so many
types of kayak tours and trips offered, please call Hector
for the deposit info. Deposits vary
based upon the
number in the party, the nature of the trip and the
time of the year.
MAIL DEPOSIT TO: Hector Rios 558
S. 11th St Aransas Pass, Texas
78336
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Coastal Bend
Kayak Tour hopes your day on the water will be beautiful and full of
sunshine...however not every day can be
so. Should
we have poor weather and your trip is cancelled, your trip will be
rescheduled. If you have to cancel,
a written 10 day
notice is required in order to receive refund.
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