My daughter and I rented a tandem kayak and had a wonderful time exploring the Penobscot river…read moretogether. Explore Bangor met us right near the dock, helped us launch the kayak, and gave us some ideas of where to explore. Great service, great value, and a great adventure! Would definitely recommend and hope to book again.

Dan guided my family of four (my husband, two sons (11 and 13), and me) on a 4-day trip down the…read moreSt. Croix last month. He and the trip were incredible. The paddling was more difficult than I expected, but Dan was great about guiding me down the stretches I was struggling through. He was extremely knowledgeable about Maine ecology and history, sharing information and stories with us as we made our way down the river. The campsites all were beautiful. Dinner and breakfast cooked over an open fire every day, with an impressive and delicious menu. This trip was definitely a splurge for our family, but well worth it. I would highly recommend a trip with Smoking Rivers if you find yourself in the Bangor area.

Jason and Dan have taken the best of Maine Guide traditions and made it available to the current…read moregeneration. They put together great river trips, with home cooked meals over an open fire that rival what many home cooks do with a fully equipped kitchen. They provide the tents, canoes, paddles, etc. you just need to bring your spirit of adventure! Their packing list gets you ready for whatever the weather may be. They teach the canoeing moves you need, and adapt their teaching to the level of their clients. Safety is first but not in a way that feels oppressive. They are terrific!

We went on a family camping trip to hike and go white water rafting. This place surpassed…read moreexpectations for so many reasons. 1. Location is very convenient to Moxie Falls. About a 10 minute drive away. 2. The camping offers many options from hotel rooms in the lodge, to cabins, to RV sites, tent sites and cabin-tents. We tried the cabin-tent and LOVED it. We are use to camping in tents so a cabin-tent felt luxurious. 3. The lodge offers a huge hot tub, a swimming pool, corn hole, billiards, and an arcade...complete with several claw games which all kids love. 4. The food and drinks are really quality. We're talking gourmet food, but good selection of classics and something for everyone. They have a great selection of craft beer. 5. The white water rafting is down to a science! They offer gear for staying warm even when wet...wetsuit parts (jackets, pants, booties), and of course life jackets and helmets. You literally just have to show up. 6. The guides and staff in the lodge are very knowledgeable, very friendly, and some of them are very funny. All of them are great to talk to. We rafted the Kennebec, and we can't wait to come back and do the Dead River and the Penobscot too!

This place is for anyone who loves the outdoors! White Water Rafting, Hiking, Tubing down the…read moreriver, and more. What really stood out was the outstanding woodwork in the restaurant & bar. We rented the King Pine log cabin for a birthday party. It sleeps 14+! I do have pictures that I will share but the beds aren't made because we were leaving & housekeeping does all of that. We all went to breakfast at their restaurant. Delicious & huge portions. Reasonably priced as well. There's a large hot tub, game room, swimming pool & pool table. Nice cozy couches in this area as well. The staff were some of the nicest people I have ever met. This is an all season place. It is definitely worth the trip!

Beautiful place to spend time hiking and exploring the gorgeous coast of Maine…read more Keep it as is...

Highly recommend this beautiful island. Great for hiking, exploring or spending the day at the…read morebeach. I recommend packing a picnic and making a day trip out of it. You want to be there when it is low tide. There is a cool driftwood fort on the beach. Pick up after yourself. No overnight camping or hanging out after dark. It is pristine and peaceful. They host yoga on the beach as well.

Had an amazing time. The rapids were great, the scenery was beautiful and our rafting guide Emily…read morewas great and knowledgeable. If you're in the area please stop by.

What a great experience! Our time on the river was a blast. All 3 guides were amazing, with…read moreawesome stories and fun personalities. I was super impressed with their operation, we were trained, given gear, and put onto the bus to head to the top of the release point. The ride up was filled with good stories and information for the day. The river was fantastic, we were able to hit all but one of the features on the river. We worked hard and the reward was thrilling. When we got to the end of the run we hopped out, took our rafts up and out of the way, went back to their facility and had a wonderfully prepared meal with options of steak, chicken, or veggie burger. Pro tip, they sell 6 packs inside. If you are looking for an awesome adventure try to get here on a release date! Thats not on our list!

Shaun is a business owner that gets it. His insight and service is top tier. A true professional to…read morethis area and industry. We rented two tandem kayaks for our family vacation from him and couldn't be any more satisfied with the equipment and service we received. Take a look at his website and you can see the dedication he has put in to mastering this area to be able to help guide people to having a great experience. Next time we visit this area we will 100% be calling Shaun for equipment!

Very pleased with the service and equipment we received from Kayak1. My wife called numerous…read moreplaces and struck out. They all had rentals but you had to use them at their "lake." Kayak1 delivered to our doorstep. Because we prepaid via PayPal, we did not have to be at our rental when the kayaks showed up. We got a text saying everything was delivered. Included the kayaks, life vests, paddles, and dry bags. The equipment was great quality and even had metal rudders which we were not expecting. The six of us had no real issues in getting around and probably the biggest problem was getting them back up to dry land and they are heavy! Overall, we had a good time using the kayaks and the customer service was top of the line. We would recommend if you're in the area. $130 per tandem kayak for two days. $20 delivery charge. $410 total.

Fantastic service! I highly recommend National Park Sea Kayak Tours. Our guide, Fletcher, took us…read moreon the 4:30 Sunset trip. Unfortunately, there was no sunset, but this may have enhanced our wildlife viewing. We saw dozens of seal, a bald eagle, two deer, and myriad species of birds. Customers meet at their conveniently located Bar Harbor shop, where final payment is made ($55/person during peak season). There, basic safety is explained before outfitting everyone with spray skirts, gloves, life jackets etc. My fiancé and I had limited experience with kayaking before the trip. Fletcher gave us the confidence to relax and enjoy the scenery. This company exclusively operates trips on the west side of Acadia. This is great - it is far more remote and boat traffic is very limited.

This tour exceeded our expectations by far. The scenery was spectacular and our tour guide Scott…read morewas very knowledgeable and professional. From the moment we checked in, you could tell we were in good hands. Solid equipment and kayaks, safety conscious, and very informative. The wildlife was amazing with spotting a of bald eagle, porpoises, and sea lions. We took the morning tour which allowed us to ride the tide both ways. Kudos for a well run, professional business.

Easy reservation. Easy online waiver process. Links to all the "required" videos to watch…read more Excellent in-store briefings. Bikes performed flawlessly. HIGHLY recommend the fat tire bikes over the others; more stable on the loose gravel roads. Plenty of juice. We did the around the mountain, tri-lakes loop with an extra lap around Eagle Lake and still had a quarter tank.

We had a wonderful trip and saw porpoises, seals, bald eagles, loons. Our guide, Casey, was very…read moreknowledgeable on the history of the area and the ecology and gave our group of 11 a great tour!

Are you in the Camden or Lincolnville, ME area? Then go here! This is an awesome kayak rental place…read moreand I can't recommend it enough! Ducktrap Kayak has a really sparse website, but don't let that fool you--they know what they're doing. Rental prices are very reasonable, and they will either help you strap the kayaks to your car or pick you up and drop you off at your convenience. The guy we spoke with was super knowledgable and suggested we kayak around Lake Megunticook (rather than in the ocean), which ended up being a fabulous choice. Even in early June, the water was warm enough to swim in, and there are several 'islands' where you can dock your kayak and stop for a bite to eat or a swim. We started early, so it felt like we had the lake to ourselves! Before he pushed us off, the owner gave us a rundown of how to work the kayaks and some tips for having a great trip. Be sure to check this place out! Definitely makes for a great morning/day of fun!

Rented 2 kayaks from Dan. He delivered and picked up. He totally accommodated all our requests…read more This guy does business the way business should be done. If your in the area and looking for a kayak or SUP I highly recommend.