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!

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! :)

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!

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.

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

I took my bride of three years on a sunset sail on the Christeen for a simple anniversary trip. We…read morehad a great time. The crew was friendly, very well prepared and extremely knowledgeable of the boat and harbor. Although it was a very cloud evening we loved the sail and will definitely book another trip!

Don't pay any mind to any of the negative reviews! This was such an awesome experience! We went…read morekayaking at 6:30pm and it was an absolutely perfect time to go. The sun was a bit lower in the sky but just over the trees and was beautiful to look at as we kayaked through the bay. If you're any bit of a nervous nelly there are boats that also come through the bay but they did tend to stay further away from us. The staff are quite friendly too. And there is a place right nearby called Coopers Bluff where we had went to grab a frozen drink after and watch the sunset. Overall a great time and great date night!

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.

Rating Eek! Methinks not…read more Unprofessional experience. Purchased Groupons for the 30 minute experience. The phone for the company number goes directly to voicemail. After weeks of failed attempts to make contact I decided to email them. After several back and forth emails over the course of a few days (they only send responses in the middle of the night) I requested someone call me directly to book an appointment because I was told that time slots available on the website were actually NOT available. I never heard back despite continued follow up. When contacting Groupon to put in a claim I was advised there were many complaints for the same reason. Don't waste your energy.

They are scam artists. Bought my husband a 30 minute Groupon session as a birthday gift. I have…read morebeen calling for 3 months but their business phone which appears to be a cell phone is not accepting calls and they refuse to answer emails. I had to finally contact Groupon for a full refund. Groupon told me they have had nothing but issues with them not honoring purchases. Buyer beware.

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.

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.

Outstanding Teacher! I purchased a 30 foot boat & hired him…read morefor 1 on 1 private instruction. Capt. Rick is wonderful. He is patient & very positive. Capt. Rick gets you out on the water immediately. You will have fun practicing what you need to know. Honestly, in two 3 hour sessions he taught me to undock, maneuver around the marina & dock my 30 foot boat in high winds. Capt. Rick did not waste any time. He just smiled, he inspected the boat & he had steer the boat out to get on with the business of piloting. We went all over the marina doing all kinds of manuveers. He just stood next to me, smiled, and he calmly told me what to do while waving at the people watching us. We practiced until I could do it all with confidence. He is an outstanding boating instructor. Thank you Capt. Rick Mendez !

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