Our daughter planned our CSH kayak excursion celebrating my wifes' birthday on 8/22/26. From…read moremeeting up w/ the group and Joe, we were made to feel comfortable. Joe provides a judgement free zone, he's extremely patient, kind, and his directions don't carry any underlying tone that may discourage a beginner or frustrate an experienced paddler. There were (4) people in our party, w/ a total of (8) in our group. For our party, each of us of varying skill felt like we were personally attended to and not rushed or brushed off in any way. This guy Joe has got great people & teaching skills. We all would highly recommend a tour w/ the JK group. Thanks again, Joe Sincerely, Heather, Abby, Jeremy, & Rob

I went kayaking for my first time and before we even got in the kayak Joe had me totally ready and…read moreconfident. We lucked out and had beautiful weather and low winds. We went through Cold Spring Harbor and Joe knew all the geography and history of the area. A highlight of the trip was getting to see a bald eagle which I know is a rare sight. I highly recommend JK Kayak & SUP, as I will definitely be going again!

A light with a…read more spooky history A lighthouse about a mile or so off the coast of New Rochelle. A unique light about 42 feet with no copies that I know of. It was built in 1850 and then rebuilt in about 1868 because of heavy wind and sea damage. A very cool place that some people say is haunted. Of course many lighthouses are said to be haunted because they are spooky places but this one has a reason for the weirdness. The light gets it's name from the revolutionary war. The story or legend has it that England become embarrassed by public executions because the defiant colonist would scream out nasty things about the king before being hung. So the British decided to kill the recalcitrant rebels in private. They took them out here and chained them to the rocks that the light was eventually built on and let the tide come it and drown them. I have even heard that this was the main inspiration for part of the the Declaration of Independence. Of course the ghosts of the rebels could never find peace and still inhabit tha area. I don't know how true the story is but the rocks and lighthouse are a cool place to kayak. The sound narrows and is only about four miles across so it is an easy yak to get from Connecticut to New York. I've stopped at the rocks many times, never seen any ghosts but it is a convenient place to stop and take a leak. A light with a spooky history

Awesome to anchor and watch the nyc sunset , this place has a lot of history definitely Google it…read moreand read about it very awesome place to hang out in the boat in the middle of New York Harbor

If you need fishing tackle or bait or need to get a rod or reel fixed or just want to talk fishing…read moreto see where they are biting, this is a great place to go. Excellent selection, good prices and friendly informative people. Atlantic Outfitters.

We have always counted on Atlantic Outfitters for kayak rentals, but last summer my nephew got the…read morebug to go fishing. We visited John Thomson to pick up a few items and what we got was an education on local fishing.. Where to fish, how to cast, with which lore to catch each type of fish etc.... Well it turned out not only did my nephew fish that day - we all got into it and had a great time. IF you want to fish in the Port Washington area, Atlantic Outfitters is a great source for knowledge and fishing gear... oh and we still rent kayaks from them. Thanks John.

This is a very safe environment with beautiful surroundings for Kayaking. The staff is very…read morefriendly helpful and responsive. I was constantly sending emails as I was concerned because I was taking the train from the city And coming with my dog and they patiently respond it's all my questions. I highly recommend this outfit.

The Hudson valley area is full of fun recreational activities to do during the day. Maybe none more…read morefun than kayaking. This place has tours groups you can go on an expedition with, or if you want just rent the kayaks and make your own adventure. I went renting the kayaks. I would say wear something comfortable, but good for the conditions as you will be out on the river for an hour or two. And don't forget your sunscreen! And if you want, bring a refreshment for the ride. Rentals are very inexpensive and totally worth it. If you like Kayaking, paddle yourself this way.

TEP deserves more than 5 stars for the amazing start to finish service we experienced on our 7 day…read moreadventure to Peru to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. From the time we signed up, to the time we boarded the plane to return home, TEP took care of every detail. We commented amongst ourselves that we felt like kids on vacation with our parents, as we didn't have to worry about any of the details - just show up and follow Neptali (our guide). From airport pickup in Cusco in luxury Mercedes vans where we were promptly served Coca tea to help with the altitude acclimation, to group dinners at amazing Peruvian restaurants, to historical tours and education on the history of the Inca - everything was covered and taken care of for us. And that was all before the amazing trek along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu! Of course the trek itself was the highlight of the trip, and although it was extremely challenging for us, TEP's unbelievable attention to detail did not fail us on the trail. With nearly a 2:1 porter to trekker ration, our every need was met on the trail. We dined like kings every meal, and were consistently amazed with the quality (and nutritional appropriateness) of the food our chef and sous chef were able to put out with minimal kitchen conveniences. The thing I felt was most special about TEP's approach to this trip was the focus on gaining a cultural and historical appreciation for what we were experiencing. Every step along the way, we learned about the native people of Peru, the Inca civilization, the many ruins we came across, the vegetation we saw and how it was and is used, and the history of modern Peru. It was the trip of a lifetime, and have the help of The Explorer's Passage made it so much more enjoyable, and so much more memorable. The value of what they provide is amazing for the cost....rather, for the investment. I highly recommend them!

What a fabulous tour! I did the "Washington in NYC" tour in June 2017 and it was such a wonderful…read moreexperience! So much fascinating historical information that I can't wait to share with all my friends now; such a great group of fellow explorers; and all so perfectly run - well planned, perfectly on time, with a great variety of sights and insights for all types of travelers. I recommend this tour highly - and will be on the lookout for future adventures from The Explorer's Passage! :)

What an amazing first experience! For years I've been wanting to try this place out and we finally…read moredid. We rented paddle boards for a great fee. They gave great information upon booking the reservation on the phone. Parking was very easy but depending what time you go I'd go sooner for parking! The women who checked us in was very sweet. She explained everything to us. She told us where to go and how to stay safe. The man who got us on the boards was equally as nice. He gave us a quick course on how to use the boards. The boards were much easy than I thought. I felt secure and got the hang of it pretty quickly. We paddled to an amazing area with a waterfall and past some beautiful houses and shoreline. I loved that you could kneel , lay , stand and just float in the water. It was definitely a fun day and I can't wait to do it again.

This has become a summer tradition; have been both kayaking and SUP. Went out on the water again…read moretoday and truly enjoyed taking in the beautiful scenery and just being out on the water on a blistering hot day. They've got an informative video if you're unfamiliar with the area and they're always happy to give you pointers. Sign up is easy. Equipment is clean and in good condition. The other folks out on the water are always so nice as well helping one another out with pictures...it's a great clientele. Do yourself a favor and go out and enjoy all that is summertime!

My wife and I planned a quick, short vacay with friends to the area hoping to bike and hike and…read morepaddle some. We intended to bring our kayaks but for a variety of reasons that didn't work out. New Paltz Kayaks to the rescue. The whole thing could not have gone smoother or more pleasantly, from finding the location, to the rental process and to the couple of hours we spent on the Walkill. Richard was very helpful and with my bum knees I REALLY appreciated that he was there with a hand when I needed one getting back out of the kayak - spared me a more embarrassing moment. Good value, good people, good experience.

Rented bicycles from Craig and was not disappointed. Bikes were in great condition and easy to use.read more

We have a wonderful time every time we rent a boat. The staff are professional and helpful. The…read moresound couldn't be more beautiful. Tubing was the most fun I've had in a while. Especially during these Covid times, they keep the boats clean and run a tight ship (pun intended). We'll be back! The owner, Christian, is the man!

It was my sister's birthday and this was our first time renting a boat. We Booked online and it was…read moreseamless. We couldn't have made a better choice. Everyone was friendly and super helpful. They allowed us to bring food, hook up our music and even blew up our floaties from home! Our captain Tommy was knowledgeable, patient, a gentleman, an amazing guide, and super fun!!! The sunset was unforgettable and we didn't want the experience to end. The boat was gorgeous and we plan to make this a ritual every year!! -Yolanda

Yurek Majcherczyk from Classic Travel is an expert in his field who plans group trips from Poland…read moreto Peru and around the World. I have booked 4 private tours with this company and found their services to be excellent. Margaret Majcherczyk arranged my trips to Spain, Morocco, Egypt and most recently a safari to East Africa. Classic Travel offers great services to their clients and they never disappoint.

I called and a rude lady answered the phone saying "who is this?" I said my name and mentioned that…read moreit's my first time using a travel agent and asked if she could explain how it works. She said that the agent will be in tomorrow from 11am to 1 and to call back. I said ok but before I do that can you please explain how it works in general. She said "ugh I can't talk right now." Not welcoming, or helpful. She could have been polite and asked to put me on hold or something but yea safe to say I'm not calling back.