We did an afternoon rafting trip with Neil in late a July 2021 and it was fantastic! I'd recommend…read morethis over going into the park, although of course you can easily do both (I'd recommend the park in the morning, arrive early to get parking, then enjoy the rafting in the afternoon when it's warmer). I learned a ton from Neil about the area and the River in particular, in which he's worked for decades. Sometimes he sees big wildlife like elk and bears. He pointed out some raptors to us. You park at Peak 6 outdoor store and meet Neil there. He drives up with the raft attached to his can and takes up up the road to a boat launch, then down the River about 9 miles, then back to Peak 6 in the van. You may get splashed but you won't get soaked, so you can bring a phone in a pocket. Definitely sunscreen up. Wear a hat that will stay on your head with a bit of a breeze. Bring some water because you'll be out for a couple of hours. The rapids are class 2, so not intense, and it's very relaxing and requires nothing of passengers. You'll have to step in the River for a few feet getting in and out, so wear shoes you can get a bit wet. Signing up can be a bit disorganized, Neil explained that's because he runs the business and is out on the water and internet is spotty in the area, but plan in advance and set it up and it will happen.

Easy to set up online and a great experience for our family. A bald eagle flew right over our raft!read more

Really wonderful experience! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly; we didn't have to…read morepaddle throughout the whole ride, just short bursts whenever she gave the command. The water and the scenery were absolutely beautiful, but your feet do get wet so I recommend bringing water shoes. When you get in the boat initially you do have to wade into the water, so water shoes and rolled up pants definitely make the rest of the ride more enjoyable. Would definitely go again!

We had a super, fantastic time. Though the water was low, we had a great ride. Our guide was very…read moreinformative. She was profesional, energetic, safe and informative. She took us to a tucked away swimming hole with a waterfall to play in. We saw three herds of cow elk, and acutally had to pull off to a beach to let them wade across in front of us. The river and weather were beautiful with a perfect blue sky to top it off. After the run, we stopped at her cafe up the street for dinner, which was also great. Not only was to tour and food wonderful, the staff were all very accomodating. The best customer service, which suites the small town:) We missed our initial kayak time because of road construction on our way from the Hoh campground. No big deal, they said, because they were able to put us on the afternoon tour instead. After the ride, it was getting close to the grill at the cafe to close. So, they called the cook to let us know we were on our way, and they stayed open a bit longer so we could have a hot meal. Next time, we plan to do the lower half of the river. And, hopefully, get in on the day run because there is usually more wildlife at that time.

I had a great time fly fishing, chatting it up, and relaxing with John 2 weeks ago on the Hoh…read moreriver. I was absolutely blessed with amazing weather and great company. As a novice fly angler and a women veteran, John was very patient with me, which is a huge plus. I also found him to be very knowledgeable in what he does and would highly recommend him to my friends and family. Enjoy your summer, John, and I hope to fish with you again!

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Originally booked the 130pm half day sea kayaking tour online. Received a call the next day saying…read morethe 130pm tour was already full for the next few days (not sure why it let me book online then). But luckily I was able to be flexible and switch to the morning tour (they gave me a day's notice). The staff on the phone said it would be much less windy anyway...which definitely turned out to be true and I was so glad for it bc it would've been chilly otherwise! They're doing great on the Covid safety measures as much as possible. Instead of parking at the office and riding a bus to the bay, they just have you either follow the guide in his vehicle with the kayaks or give you an address/coordinates for your gps. It was easy to keep up with our guide. Everyone wore masks until we got into our own individual kayaks. Very easy to practice social distancing in this setting! The office was very easy to find, right off the highway and even has a winery right next door (and was highly recommended by the host at my inn). Plenty of parking everywhere we went. After a brief safety talk and bit of equipment orientation, we launched from a rocky beach in Freshwater Bay and went out into the Strait of San Juan de Fuca. It was absolutely gorgeous weather - sunny and calm and a perfect temperature. The water was insanely clear! We saw jellyfish and kelp crabs and all manner of birds! We even sampled a little bit of the kelp haha! Our guide, Chris, was so knowledgeable and he made the tour interesting and really fun! There's even a little cave you can swoop through if you have one of the smaller kayaks! I highly recommend you bring sturdy water shoes and waterproof camera!

Absolutely amazing! We kayaked on Lake Crescent and had the best time. Everyone at the shop was so…read morekind getting us ready. Our guide was so much fun and very knowledgeable about the area. Kayaking Lake Crescent was the highlight of our trip! We saw bald eagles, lots of birds, baby geese, and baby ducks!

Great staff Great services and location…read more We did the whale watching tour with Andrew and we did indeed find whales , porpoises , seals and seal lions . For 150.00 per person and a 5-6 hr day it is well worth the investment. A lot of fun , remember to bring snacks and water for the trip . Throughly enjoyed our day on the water .

We had a great experience renting kayaks from Salt Spring. The staff were super friendly and…read morehelpful, and gave us good information about our routes (we rented on 2 different days). We especially liked the fiberglass kayaks which were so swift and easy to paddle. Such a beautiful place to kayak!

Shane is a top-notch fishing guide and gave us a MEMORABLE Sol Duc River trip end of June several…read moreyears ago. We met him before dawn around 3am and followed him to the spot where we loaded ourselves into the raft in pitch black darkness (this is an ultimate trust factor here mind you) into the river before the sun came up. Shane oared us himself through the river minus the areas with rapids where we just floated through and took us along all the special spots. Bait and fishing lines are all prepared by Shane ahead of time which made the process effortless and carefree. I caught a small Chinook this day with a spinner at the very end of our trip. Trip ended around noon. We went home with our heart cups filled with adventure. Definitely WORTH IT! Will post up some pics later.

We agree to meet at 3:30am and I text him we are going to be 10 minutes late. We arrive at 3:40…read moremind you I have been up since 2:00. We quickly get on the road which proceeded to get really curvy and hilly. I slowed down because I was unfamiliar with the roads and slightly tired. I noticed him pull in ahead of me and I think to myself that was nice of him to let us catch up. He steps out of the truck and come over to the driver side we're my done is and asks me if I am up for the trip. I said what are you talking about. He said clearly I am not up for it. Gave me back my deposits down said I was late. I Traveled all the way from Washington DC to go salmon fishing with my son. What a letdown

Had a great experience with these guys, showed up totally unannounced with no reservations and they…read morehad us out on a kayak within 20 minutes! Even though we told them we had plenty of kayaking experience, they still took the time out to provide some instructional quick tips. Enjoyed the time in this area of Sooke, got out for about an hour and a half, swung by the marina and had some fun meeting new seal friends! Again, dudes working here are awesome, and their rental prices are very reasonable.

My family and I had never kayaked before, but we have paddleboarded - once with a great teacher in…read moreHawaii, and another time with a mediocre, impatient teacher in San Diego. Our kayak teacher, Jared, was fantastic! He guided us with techniques and tips both at the start and throughout the journey, he led us to some beautiful spots where we saw sea stars and seals, and he give us the history of the region. He was also patient and helpful and had a great sense of humor. Highly recommend!

Beautiful mirror lake. I visited in mid-February and I experienced multiple colors of this lake. At…read morefirst it was raining with dark waters, then it turned an emerald green after the rain. Finally after a few hours when the sun out, it became a mirror! Bonus we hiked the Merymere falls loop. So beautiful!

Must stop when you are in the area. Trails, waterfalls, camping, lodge and more…read more Gorgeous, well maintained area.

I took my boyfriend out to Sooke to rent Hobie kayaks and we had a blast!…read more Allen gave us great suggestions about where we should pedal around and thoroughly explained how to use the kayaks. He outfitted us with everything we would need including a banana to snack on! I felt completely safe the entire time even though I'd been nervous going into it and my boyfriend still felt like he'd had an adventure. We're both from the prairies so seeing sea stars, seals, crab, eagles, and even boats was pretty exciting for us. Excellent fun and we plan to do it again!

My mom and I rented a kayak and went on a guided tour with Allen. It was a wonderful experience!…read moreAllen was informative about the area and shared many stories with us as we peddled around Sooke. The kayaks were comfortable and easy to use. My mom and I were not great at using the oars but Allen was patient and gave us tips to help us! He was entertaining and taught us how to use kelp as a horn! We saw lots of wildlife including some cute seals that we got really close to! We highly recommend this incredible experience to all adventurers and recommend that you go with a guided tour as you will learn much more and get to see more! Thanks for an awesome time, Allen!