Eco Tours & Excursions
James Farms Ecological Preserve.
- Enjoy a personalized guided Kayaking Adventure Tour on the serene and protected waters of the Indian River Bay.
- Tours focus on an educational discovery of Delaware’s Inland Bays and natural treasures.
- Small tour groups-perfect for beginners, couples, and families.
- Catch a glimpse of various aquatic life, wildlife, and local and migratory fowl in their natural habitat.
- Enjoy the James Farm’s observation towers, boardwalk wilderness trails, and sandy beach after your tour!
- Private tours available upon request.
Eco Tour
When:
Daily 9:00 am – 11:30 am
(No Worries, Not Paddling for 2.5 hours)
Where:
The James Farm Ecological Preserve
30048 Cedar Neck Road Ocean View, DE 19970
Cost: $50 Adult | $45 Youth
1 Hour Eco Paddle
When:
Daily 1:00 pm – 2:00 am
Where:
The James Farm Ecological Preserve
30048 Cedar Neck Road Ocean View, DE 19970
Cost: $45 Adult | $40 Youth
Full Moon
Tap into your adventuresome side and go for a 1 hour paddle on the protected waters of the Indian River Bay. Guided along the salt water marsh, enjoy a starry night and big bright sky. Little to no artificial light allows you to experience the reflection of the moon on the water and let your senses come to life at night. All tours include glow sticks, flash lights, and brief history of the featured month’s moon.
Join us for any (or all) of these dates:
May 31, June 30, July 29, August 28, Sept 26
Where: The James Farm Ecological Preserve
Cost: $50 per person
1 Hour Sunset Paddle
A great way to end the day. Come for a leisure sunset paddle on the calm waters of the Indian River Bay. This trip is short, sweet and perfect for beginners! If you fall out of your kayak, just stand up! Call ahead for times.
Daily Tour
When: Daily (times vary)
Where: The James Farm Ecological Preserve
Cost: $50 Adult | $45 Youth
Little Assawoman Back Bay Tour
We’ll paddle the serene waters surrounding the Assawoman Wildlife Area as we explore its wooded shoreline and salt marsh ponds. Numerous Bald Eagles make their home in the tall pines here so we’re always on the look-out for these majestic birds. Osprey, Blue Heron, Great Egrets, and Red-bellied Woodpeckers are a few of the other winged critters who live and hunt in this area.
Our certified kayak guides give a short instructional session before the tour and also supply all of the safety gear. We use single and tandem top-of-the-line recreational kayaks. These boats are stable, comfortable, and user-friendly.
Daily Tour
When: Daily (times vary)
Where: The Little Assawoman Back Bay Tour is close to Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Rehoboth, and Ocean City!
Cost: $50 Adult | $45 Youth
Assateague Island Pony Tour
This is a unique salt marsh tour, rich with history, where we’ll explore the back bays of Assateague Island National Seashore as we search for wild life including the famous Assateague Island wild horses!
Our certified kayak guides give a short instructional session before the tour and also supply all of the safety gear. We use single and tandem top-of-the-line recreational kayaks. These boats are stable, comfortable, and user-friendly.
Daily Tour
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am
Where: The Little Assawoman Back Bay Tour is close to Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Rehoboth, and Ocean City!
Cost: The price of this tour is $55.00 per person (this price does not include the $25 entrance fee for the Assateague Island National Seashore). Children 11 – 7 years old receive $5 off when accompanied by an adult at the regular price. Minimum age for the Assateague Island Pony Tour is 7 years old. Children ages 7-11 must be in a tandem kayak with an adult. The $25 fee is per vehicle and is good for up to 7 days.
Bald Cypress Tour
You will be amazed at this unique kayak tour! We paddle through a freshwater pond that is home to the northernmost stand of Bald Cypress in the United States. You will silently glide through a tunnel of trees as we weave our way to the furthest reaches of the pond.
Our certified kayak guides give a short instructional session before the tour and also supply all of the safety gear. We use single and tandem top-of-the-line recreational kayaks. These boats are stable, comfortable, and user-friendly.
Daily Tour
When: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am
Where: The Bald Cypress tour site is located approximately 45 minutes inland from Fenwick Island, Bethany Beach, Rehoboth, and Ocean City.
Cost: The price of this guided kayak tour is $55.00 per person. Children 11-7 years old receive $5 off when accompanied by an adult at the regular price. Minimum age for the Cypress Tour is 7 years old. Children ages 7-11 must be in a tandem kayak with an adult.