This was hands down the best experience I could've done in Dallas area! We had a group of 10 and personally met the owner, who was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a fantastic tour around the place. His employee, Guy, was a phenomenal aid and made sure we got in and out of the water safely, and even gave us some waters in the 105 degree heat. Despite this heat, the lake was very cool and we had fun the entire time. If you're looking for a family activity or looking for a great time, please support this business! To my fellow UT Dallas students, this place is extremely cheap if you're looking for a great time! read more

Kayak Instruction - My friend lost his phone on the lake so I have no photos - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

I rented a tandem kayak for me and my girlfriend. Easily one of the best things I have ever done. Dave was welcoming, easy going, and helpful. Total price for two hours was about $42-45 but was worth every last penny. You best believe we will be back, and I'm suggesting it to many other people. read more

Thanks, Kayak Instruction! I rented a SUP for $24 for 2 hours. It was super convenient right at the put-in. The staff were really nice. The equipment was a-ok! They accept credit cards. They will also keep your car keys for you while you're out on the water. Excellent! read more

Kayak Instruction - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

Google maps lead you to a the residence of the owner. Don't go there. You feel like a stalker in a movie peering into someone's living room feeling like you're about to get shot. It's across the street. Two hours may not seem like a long time when you're on Facebook but out on a lake kayaking? Two hours is PLENTY long. After 1.3 hours we were done exploring two lakes, swimming, and taking copious photos. The experience was really great and they had a tandem kayak ready to go and the lake is large with plenty of space to explore. No bathroom though. Just a locked porta potty. I'd go to the bathroom beforehand to avoid any unnecessary drama. read more

We had a great time with my son's class on the Senior Trip! Owner was super kind and helpful and the kids had a blast. I highly recommend!

Seriously why didn't I know about this sooner?! Went with a group of 13 and of course we got the deal of $11/per person if it's larger then a group of 10 I believe? Arrived at 3 and Kayaked till they closed at 5. I was on the double kayaks while you can get a single if you want. Life jackets are given and once you're ready to go they'll let you get in and push you out on your adventure! Before arriving I pictured a small area kinda like a small pond maybe haha but NO, you get to roam a pretty big portion of the lake. You can kayak as far out as you want, towards the highway even and that's what we all did. It was so peaceful, so relaxing, and honestly so fun. A really great way to just get away from it all and be surrounded by nature I'll definitely be back! ;) read more

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Friendly staff, sturdy kayaks, and reasonable prices, but too bad the lake isn't all that clean and the shore is full of rocks so keep your sandals on when getting on and off the kayaks because your feet will get cut. If you call in advance, they will have your kayak ready when you get there. P.S. Don't use the physical address on the website. The one on Yelp is correct. read more

Such a fun and memorable way to spend a Sunday. We learned a lot and it was the perfect amount of time for a family outing. My husband isn't a tiny guy and he rode just fine on the single kayak, my 9yr old son and I rode tandem. I definitely recommend trying this one weekend & check out their Groupon to save a few bucks. read more

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Quite honestly I am surprised to see this business have so many good reviews! We had purchased a tandem kayak rental through Groupon and when my wife called to redeem - the proprietor answered and was rather rude to her and basically just hung up on her because he was late for some class (Here's a tip for next time - Have an administrative assistant). Regardless we were able to trade in the Groupon and better use our money at another place which actually knows how to treat their customers with some respect read more

I used the stand-up paddle boards at Kayak Instruction as a part of a birthday party with a group of 6 girls. The paddle boards were very sturdy and comfortable, great for beginners. The staff was also very friendly, easy going, and easy to contact when I was trying to set everything up. This is also one of the cheaper places to do stand-up paddle boarding in the Dallas area. The location is good, with plenty of space to navigate around that portion of the lake, but with no interference from larger boats. I will definitely be going back for stand-up paddle boarding and kayaking. read more

Kayak Instruction - Stand-up Paddle Boarding - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

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Absolutely love this place .. I normally drive far to another lake . I went today and took my three kids and they had a blast ! As I sat in my car And watched! The guy was that Helped us with the rentals was nice very helping ! Definitely will be back read more

My wife and I have been wanting to try more new things, so we bought a SweetJack voucher for a three-hour intro kayak tour with Kayak Instruction, Inc. It included all the gear and at $19 each, it was a pretty good deal. There were probably eight or so other people in our group (including an 10-year-old) and three staff members from Kayak Instruction. They seemed to be fairlyyyy organized, but the leader (a 17-year-old girl) was very, uh, awkward. Kept making pauses after not-so-funny jokes and explained things to us like we were in elementary school. We were ready to hit the water after about 30-45 minutes of explanations, but I honestly could have grasped all that information in 5 minutes. We tried a tandem kayak, which ended up not being very comfortable, but we still had fun. Our guide led us through some fairly calm waters in Lake Hubbard, then we gradually reached some choppier ones later in the "tour." I say that in quotes, because it was called a "nature tour," but the only tour part about it was when our guide said toward the end, "Did you guys observe the nature during your tour?" After we reached shore again, we had 30 to 45 minutes to try out different kayaks, which were much more comfortable. Anyway, they could make some improvements, but seem like a great place to go if you're new to the sport. P.S. If you try them out, bring sunscreen and make sure you get it on your legs! Also bring a snack, water bottle and clothing you can get wet! read more

Very cool and fun experience. Something new and fun, yet challenging. Remember to account for the wind. We had a strong wind at our back on our way out and then struggled to get back within the 2 hour allotted time. They were understanding and friendly even though we got back a bit late. Great deal! Will probably be back for a kayak or another SUP rental! Check in process was very easy and quick. A bit of instruction would have been nice but we figured it out. read more

Kayak Instruction - Cool underwater road - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

Honestly, amazing! Best prices in town for 2 hour kayak or SUP (stand up paddle-boarding)! The people who work there give the most accommodating customer service and are very easy to work with. We always take our guests out with Kayak Instruction, especially our first time SUP and kayakers. It is so much fun and you can swim in the lake too! Parking is free and life jackets are included. We are definitely going back! read more

Dave was great! We will definitely do this again! The tandem kayak was perfect and the lake offered wonderful scenery even though you are so close to the city. Can't wait to go back this summer! read more

Very easy and a lot of fun. Rented a few kayaks on memorial day. They were busy, but it was still very quick (like 5 minutes) from showing up until we were in the water. Very reasonably prices at $22 for 2 hours. Great way to get some exercise and sun. Ill probably try the stand-up paddle boards next time read more

It was our (myself and my 2 senior dogs) first time canoeing, and also first time for my fur babies to be in the water (besides regular home bathing). Cameron did an outstanding job as our tour guide, he was patient, kind, friendly and knowledgeable; he also modified the tour for the safety of my fur babies. That place is gorgeous, loved to see the turtles and the endangered plants species, plus the weather worked on our favor.  If was simply an amazing experience!! read more

Terrible service. Called the day before to make reservations and was told they don't do that for weekends. Went in on Saturday and apparently everyone else was allowed to make reservations but us. On top of that, I've never seen people work so lackadaisically when they were so busy. Took 45 minutes to be told we couldn't get a kayak or paddle board. Overall, not very interested in coming back. Please get some sort of system in place to check in (a line perhaps?) read more

We attended the 3 hour Nature/Into to Kayaking course. Just an FYI the extent of the nature side of it was our instructor pointing out what Poison Ivy was. There's a 30 minute instructional period on land before hitting the water. We had 2 instructors, Dave and Anna, and they were fantastic. It's well worth the time and money. They give you solid tips, tricks, and guidance for novice users. We ended 30 minutes early and got to spend the rest of the time swapping different kayaks to see what kind we liked the best. Well worth the money and time. I plan on taking the other 2 courses offered through them. We had a blast. read more

It was super easy to get a kayak and get to paddling! It was well organized, pretty reasonable cost compared to other places and a lot more laid back! I was with a first timer and they were thrilled with being able to open up in such a large area! All in all.. Good time, great scenery.. Just be sure to watch the direction of the wind! read more

Awesome experience! Dave was so kind and accommodating! Will absolutely recommend to any and everyone who wants a fun day experience at an amazing price! read more

Dave was so nice and accommodating! He said they normally work on weekends only, but he made time on a Friday to work w our schedule. We really enjoyed our experience and the price was unbeatable!! read more