Tours

Here are just a few private and group tours guided by local experts that will take you on the adventure of your choice. For specific interests such as fishing and birdwatching, you find tours in each of those sections on this website.

Canoe & Wing

Tour Lake Earl by canoe or kayak with Joe Gartland, who provides a history of the area. If you enjoy birdwatching and wildlife, Joe is the perfect guide. Lake Earl is the largest lagoon on the west coast outside of Alaska. By appointment only.

Canoe & Wing
Joe Gartland
707-465-6921
Email: jogartland@yahoo.com 

FunBus Tours

FunBus tours take you where others don’t. Visit the amazing Jurassic Park’s Fern Canyon, Gold Bluffs Beach, “Big Tree” giant Redwood Grove, and Yurok tribal ceremonial grounds. Other adventures include birding, history/lighthouse, whale-watching and Oregon Cave Tours. Custom tours available on request. Reservations are required.

FunBus Tours
1661 West Klamath Beach Road
P.O. Box 99
Klamath, CA 95548
1-707-482-1030
1-888-FunBus2
Email: funbustours@msn.com
www.funbustours.com

Klamath River Jet Boat Tours

Take a 50-mile guided tour up the Klamath River on the swift, hydro-powered jet boat. Jet boats are specifically designed to navigate the strong currents and shallow riffles of the river. While shooting the rapids on the way upstream, expert guides pilot the jet boats and provide passengers with interesting commentary on river history, wildlife and geology. Klamath River has a 36-person craft and a six-person boat for small parties.

Personalized trips and dinner cruises can also be arranged.

Klamath River Jet Boat Tours
17635 Highway 101 South
Klamath, CA 95548
1-707-482-7775
1-800-877-5387
www.jetboattours.com

Lunker River Drifting

Take a scenic float trip on the Smith or Klamath River and view the spectacular wildlife. Mick Thomas also offers guided fishing trips on the Southern Oregon and Northern California rivers. Boat rentals are also available featuring inflatables, hardshell, and ocean kayaks.

Lunker River Drifting
Mick Thomas
Lunker’s Bait & Tackle
Open 6 am – 6pm
2095 Highway 199
Crescent City, CA 95531
707-458-4704
800-248-4704

Ocean Sailboat Rides

Sail the Pacific Ocean with Brent Baker. View the rugged seacoast, teeming with birds and other wildlife. By reservation only.

Ocean Sailboat Rides
Brent Baker
Crescent City Harbor, C Dock
Crescent City, CA 95531
1-707-951-9298
Email: brentskee123@aol.com

Ocean World

Ocean World has personal guided tours through their facility.

304 Highway 101 South, Crescent City CA  95531

707-464-4900 or www.oceanworldonline.com

 

Pacific Quest Dive Center

Join Juan Santillan for a scuba-diving adventure on the Pacific north coast. lessons. Air service, scuba lessons, scuba equipment and kayak rentals are available. Must be certified for a tour. By reservation only.

Pacific Quest Dive Center
Juan Santillan
415 Highway 101 South, #5
Crescent City, CA 95531
1-707-464-8753
Email: pacificquestdivecenter@juno.com

St. George Reef Lighthouse

Take a helicopter tour to the St. George Reef lighthouse. Tours depart from Crescent City Airport and are available to the public. By reservation only.  

St. George Reef Lighthouse
Guy Towers
707-464-8299
Email: tours@stgeorgereeflighthouse.us
www.stgeorgereeflighthouse.us

Tally Ho II

Join skipper Bob Ginocchio aboard the Tally Ho II for a chance to view the rich wildlife and incredible beauty of the Northern California coastline. Open ocean (pelagic) cruises, which can take you 20 miles off shore, bottom fishing charters and 3-hour whale watching tours are also available. The Tally Ho II is a 44-foot U.S. Coast Guard licensed, handicapped accessible, vessel equipped with full electronics. Advance reservations are required, so call now to reserve your space.

Tally Ho II
Bob Ginocchio
Crescent City Harbor
Crescent City, CA 95531
707-464-1236

Terravoce Audio Tours

Experience Del Norte County's rich attractions from the comfort of your portable music player. These audio tours give you the luxury of hearing about local places from local people! Purchase on CD, or download from the web these customized audio tours highlighting the trails, history and must-see places of Del Norte County. No visit is complete without your own local tour guide.

Terravoce LLC
Reweti Wiki
707-954-2955 | www.terravc.com

Wild Goose Enterprises

Take a birdwatching tour to discover the many birds in Del Norte County. Rick and Susan are informative and knowledgeable. By reservation only.

Wild Goose Enterprises
Rick Hiser and Susan Calla
1-707-465-6191
Email: wildgoose2@charter.net