Kayak the Wapsi River for Beginners

Join our expert guides on the beautiful Wapsi River from Paris Bridge to Central City, a wild segment that passes by limerstone cliffs and lowland woods of silver maples, willows and cottonwoods. On this trip designed for beginners, we'll spend time teaching basic kayak skills on shore and on the river as well as kayak safety to help you feel comfortable and confident on the water!

We will meet at approximately 9:30am at the put in location, located about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Waverly.* After dropping off gear and paddlers, we’ll quickly shuttle vehicles to our end point and return to the start where our adventure begins! We plan to be on the water at approximately 10 am and off the water by 2pm with a sandbar stop for lunch. This float is great for friends, family, beginners and anyone looking for a fun day on the river!

Feel free to bring your own drinks, lunch and snacks to enjoy on the water. Pit toilet facilities may be available at start and/or end points, but be prepared for wilderness bathroom practices on the river.

Exact paddling locations are dependent on weather and river conditions.

*If you need assistance with transportation, please contact the Waverly store, 319-352-9129.

What’s Included: 

Professional instruction and guiding, shuttling between put-in/take-out points, kayak, paddle, PFD, first aid kit, safety gear. If you’d prefer to bring your own kayak or gear, you are welcome to do so.

Activities:

Kayaking

Skill Level:

Beginner. Plan to be on the water for about 4 hours with a mid-day for lunch on a sandbar. We plan to paddle in most weather conditions–rain or shine, hot or cold, windy or still.

Not Included:

Lunch, snacks, water or other beverages, optional guide gratuities, items of a personal nature.

Registration:

Trip Date: May 21

Time: 8am-4pm

Registration is limited to 10 people. A minimum of 4 registrants is required to offer the trip.

We have intentionally limited the number of participants on our trips in order to provide a safe and rich outdoor experience.

Trip Communication:

About one week before the trip, you will receive an email with more trip details including the exact meeting location, vehicle shuttle logistics, and suggestions for what to pack. If you have questions ahead of time, you can call the Waverly store, 319-352-9129.

Cancellation:

Please read our full Trip Cancellation Policy here.