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Our half-day trip is the best on the river! You’ll find a great current, plenty of clean, clear water and loads of beaches for excellent river swimming and cooling off during our hot summer days. Take your time and lazily float this easy 4-mile stretch of Russian River immediately downstream of Healdsburg.

Why Choose SOAR / Russian River Adventures?

  • The most secluded section of Russian River – No buildings, no roads, no nothing.
  • Inflatable canoes are more comfortable, more stable, more fun!
  • The best section on the Russian River for seeing birds and wildlife!
  • Less paddle time, more time to play in the water, or to hang out on a gravel bar.
  • The best family experience on the river.
  • We do not overcrowd the river with hundreds of loud, metal canoes.
  • Owned and operated by a veteran river rat!

Rental Period

Check-in for our half day trip is from 12:45pm to 1:45 pm. First launch begins at 1pm and the final launch time is2:15pm. The rental period officially ends at 5:00 pm that same day. We will offer a 30 minute grace period for late arrivals. Any canoe that has not arrived at Take-Out by 5:45 pm will be assessed a late charge of $50 per canoe. The renter of record whose credit card we have will be charged and responsible for all late arrivals in that party. Any canoe that arrives after 7 pm will be charged an additional $50. This policy will be strictly enforced!

Return Shuttle

The first return shuttle leaves the half day take-out at 3:00pm. Additional shuttles will run every 30 minutes until 5:00pm. The last shuttle runs at 5:30pm

Prices

Adults – $42.50 per person
Children – (ages 2 – 12) $25.00
Note: Children 12 and under must wear a lifejacket at all times while in a SOAR canoe.
Infants – $25.00
There must be 2 adults in this canoe. The infant must be directly in front of an adult that is a competent swimmer. The other person must be comfortable paddling a canoe / raft. If not, please leave your infant with a sitter.
Dogs – Dogs are not allowed dogs on our half day trip. We allow dogs on our full day trip, click here to be redirected to that page.
Groups – A group of 10 or more adults qualifies for a group discount, if one person in the group pays for all members of the group. Individual payments will be charged at the standard rate.
Weekend Group Rate: $37.50 per person – $5.00 pp discount
Weekday Group Rate ( Mon – Fri ): $35.00 – $7.50 pp discount

94Directions

From south of Healdsburg: Take highway 101 north. Exit at the first Healdsburg exit (Healdsburg Avenue). At the bottom of the exit, go right. Go past the metal canoe rental company and cross over the Russian River Bridge. We are ½ block down on the right hand side.You will see a sign for ‘Barbara Bourne Photography’ Turn right into the parking lot, and drive to the rear of the lot andpass through the gates. Our office is on your left.From north of Healdsburg: Take Old Redwood Highway exit (the last Healdsburg exit). Turn left onto Healdsburg Avenue. Continue past the metal canoe rental company and cross over the Russian River Bridge. We are ½ block down on the right hand side. You will see a sign for ‘Barbara Bourne Photography’. Turn right into the parking lot. Our office is on your left.From Guerneville: ( the fast route) head east on Main Street (Hwy 116) at the last stoplight in Guerneville continue straight (Hwy 116 makes a right turn and crosses the Russian River Bridge, DO NOT GO THIS ROUTE.) You are now on River Road continues straight for 13 miles till the next stoplight which is Fulton Road. Make a left turn and drive for 1/4 mile to Hwy 101 North. Estimated time 30 minutesFrom Sonoma: Take Hwy 12 ( Sonoma Hwy ) through Kenwood / Glen Ellen towards Santa Rosa. Sonoma Hwy becomes 4th Street in Santa Rosa, stay straight on 4th Street. Take the College Ave fork to the right. Follow College Ave to Hwy 101 North. Exit at the first Healdsburg exit (Healdsburg Avenue). At the bottom of the exit, go right. Go past the metal canoe rental company and cross over the Russian River Bridge. We are ½ block down on the right hand side. You will see a sign for ‘Barbara Bourne Photography’ . Turn right into the parking lot, and drive to the rear of the lot and pass through the gates. Our office is on your left. Estimated time 50 minutesFrom downtown Healdsburg: Take Healdsburg Avenue south through the 5-way intersection. Continueon Healdsburg Avenue to the next light with McDonalds on your left. At this light stay in the center lane.The right lane is the southbound 101 freeway entrance. Continue on Healdsburg Avenue for 1/8 of a mile. We are on your left, before the bridge.