The River Connection :: Kayak Tour

Tivoli Bays and Islands
Hudson River
Tivoli, New York

Encompassing approximately 1700 acres, the Tivoli Bays are large freshwater tidal marshes on the Hudson River surrounded by undeveloped land. This area includes the North Bay which is an extensive marsh cut by meandering tidal creeks and fringed by tidal swamps and; the South Bay, a large, shallow cove with mudflats exposed at low tide; several islands; and two tributary streams.

The site is designated by the Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area (IBA) and is also considered an important spawning and/or nursery ground for a variety of freshwater fish species.

Current Offerings

Sunday: Jul 13, 08

Tivoli, NY

10am to 1pm

$120.

Submit a Reservation Request

Launch: Follow Route 78 (Broadway) west off of Route 9G through the town of Tivoli and across the tracks to the launch. Cross tracks at signaled crossing, use caution. Park well away from the tracks and park clear of the ramp area.

Weather and water conditions will dictate a mid-tour landing point.

Learning to kayak safely, effectively and efficiently is best done with the help of a qualified instructor. The lead instructors for River Connection Kayak Instructional Courses are American Canoe Association (ACA) Certified Instructors.

Skills development courses are worth months of just paddling around. If you are interested in learning more kayaking skills, consider one of our Kayak Instructional Programs.

Your tuition includes use of all equipment for the duration of the kayak tour. See our Policy Page for additional information.