Kayak France 2012

Kayak the Loire Valley

In France

With 2k Adventure Gear

Join us next summer for a dream vacation in the beautiful French Loire Valley.  The Loire is a genuine wonderland and its banks are an inexhaustible treasure trove: an infinite number of bijou Châteaux, exceptional landscapes and renowned vineyards, white “tuffeau” stone, cool wine cellars and cave dwellings, and immense river shores.  You will experience it all on the water and in the air.

After your morning arrival at Charles De Gaulle Airport you will travel first class by train to Orleans – the historical city of Joan of Arc. After a visit to the famous cathedral and a gourmet lunch we will head to Sainte Dye-sur-Loire, a typical peaceful country village. The hotel will prepare a special dinner of regional dishes to welcome you.

Day two will start at the largest and most beautiful castle in France, Chambord. This castle is a vast Renaissance extravagance built by Francois I in the early 16^th century as a hunting lodge (seriously) and contains over 400 rooms and 84 staircases. Then it is south on to Montrichard on the Cher River.  We will stay at a castle for two nights and kayak down the Cher to Chenonceaux where you will find the most famous castle in France.  The Sologne region offers magnificent hiking and cycling.

On to Blois for a tour of the city and a fabulous paddle down the Loire to Amboise – the home of Leonardo di Vinci.  We will take a champagne balloon ride for an aerial view of the beautiful Loire. The next day we paddle to Montlouis, one of the main grape growing areas in the Touraine region. Winetasting and a gourmet dinner will round out the day.

The next morning we continue our paddle to Tours, a beautiful medieval city.  We will visit a troglodyte – residences carved into the rocky cliffs bordering the Loire. Our stay in castle that night will allow you to walk through the gardens and enjoy the tranquility of the region.

Our last day of paddling takes us to Villandry, a castle with the most beautiful gardens in France.  That afternoon we will explore the petrified caverns nearby.  A special Farewell to the Loire dinner has been planned at your luxury hotel that evening.

The accommodations in the Loire are all first class and meals have been planned to give your taste buds a phenomenal French cuisine experience.

You will travel from Tours to Paris on the TGV (high speed train) in first class and will have two nights at a hotel near the Louvre and the Champs Elysees.  Breakfast is included but lunch and dinner are on your own.

A detailed packet will be sent to you prior to the trip.  It will included a detailed itinerary and suggested activities for your free time.  Details about Paris transportation, museums, restaurants, etc. will also be included.  A guide on the trip will be able to answer all of your questions and help you make additional plans.

Join is for a vacation to remember and an opportunity to paddle one of the most famous, and certainly most beautiful, rivers in the world.  There are so many places to visit and things to do in the Loire Valley that once you have sampled its charm you'll want to return time and time again. It's the perfect place for your holiday in France.

Cost:  $3,200.  Non paddling companions $2,800.  Single supplement $400.

Save on this price by booking early.  No paddling companions                                                              

Visit our website at www.2kadventuregear.com

2K Adventure Gear Wisconsin River Kayak Trip

Kelly Knigge just posted some awesome pictures from last month's trip kayaking the Wisconsin River. The turnout was great this year so we have added more river trips for 2012.

You can rent kayaks for use in the Richmond area or sign up for one of our trips to the Apostle Islands, Kickapoo River, Wisconsin River and France.

Check out these fun pictures.



2K Adventure Gear -  September 2011


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Snowshoe Illinois

Winter is rapidly approaching Northern Illinois. 2K Adventure Gear offers quality snowshoes for rent or purchase at the store location in Richmond Illinois.

Snowshoeing is an excellent way to exercise during the cold months. Surprise someone with a gift of snowshoes so they can participate in one of our many snowshoeing events this winter.

The tours section of our website highlights events like our Saturday and Sunday Breakfast Hikes or perhaps you might want to attend one of our Saturday Night Wine & Cheese Snowshoe events.

As always, if you buy a pair of snowshoes within 7 days of renting snowshoes from us we will credit the amount of the rental price from the sale price.

McHenry and Lake Counties offer many choices for snowshoeing. We rent and sell only the best winter sports gear including snowshoes from Tubbs and MSR.

Corporate outings, team buildings, family hikes or race training is always a fun time with the right equipment.

Group discounts are available.

Lake Michigan Paddle

Lake Michigan is the perfect place to practice your open water skills. It is close to home and offers gobs of changing conditions to test your abilities.

We can paddle from the state line area to Kenosha and back or just paddle off shore. There are numerous beaches to launch from and the scenery is fantastic

You willl need a sea kayak to join us for safety reasons.

If you have any questions or want to offer a few favorite launch sites of your own, givus a call at;

2K Adventure Gear

815.862.1400

or email us at

info@2kadventuregear.com

Plenty of Paddling in October

The weather is changing but don't put the kayaks on the racks yet.

There is still plenty of paddling to be had this October.

Full-Moon Paddle

October 9, 2011

8:30 PM

Lake Elizabeth, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

We launch at the Sand Bar & Island Grill

Kayak Rentals $20

Call in advance for reservation of kayak.

Sunday Breakfast Paddle

October 16, 2011

8 am

Silver Lake, Wisconsin

We launch at,The Marina

(County F and the Railroad tracks on the south end of the lake.)

Kayak rentals $20

Reserve your boat in advance.

Halloween Paddle

October 30, 2011

3:00PM

Decorate your kayak!!!
If you win the decoration contest you could win a $50 gift certificate to 2K Adventure Gear.

Trick or Treating from boat to boat.
Bring some treats to share!

Lake Elizabeth, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

We launch at the Sand Bar & Island Grill

Kayak Rentals $20

Call in advance for reservation of kayak.

Women in the Wild Outdoor Series

Women

in the

wild

outdoor series

 

Take one trip or bundle your favorites

to get a free trip

1 Trip  full cost, 2 Trips 10% off both, 3 Trips 15% off all three, 4 Trips 25% off all four

(Discount applied to last booking.)

 If you enjoy the outdoors and plan on taking several trips with 2K Adventure gear, then this is the ideal plan. Save money by booking several trips and receive discounts towards adventure all year. Choose from any of the following or any new trips that are added throughout the year.

These are trips for women but male guides may lead the group..........

Kayaking

Ÿ         Wisconsin River 2 nights                      $219/$249

Ÿ         Kickapoo River 2 nights                       $219/$249

Ÿ         Wolf River 2 nights                                $249/$289

Ÿ         Apostle Islands 2 days of kayaking    $89/$109 per day $40 kayak rental

Camping

Ÿ         Chain O Lakes 2 nights                         $69/$109

Ÿ         Bong Park 2 nights                                 $69/$109

Ÿ         TBD

Backpacking

Ÿ         Ice Age Trail 2 nights                            $49/$79

Ÿ         Porcupines 4 nights                               $219/$279

Ÿ         Appalachian Trail 4 nights                   $219/$279

Rock Climbing

Ÿ         Devil’s Lake  1 night                              $89/$109

Ÿ         Red River Gorge 2 nights                     $159/$199

snowshoe breakfast hike

Wisconsin River Kayak Trip

2011 SEA KAYAK AND WHITWATER

SEA KAYAK DAY TRIPS:

The following day trips can be booked for the same weekend in Bayfield, Wisconsin.

LAKE SUPERIOR SEA CAVES EXPLORATION

Kayak the Apostle Islands Sea Caves!  We will leave from the tip of the Bayfield Peninsula to launch our boats on Lake Superior. After a short paddle, we'll explore large sandstone cliffs & caves that extend for a few miles along the shoreline. We'll enjoy lunch along the shore, & view the caves again on our return.

$110 per person

 

CANYONS & CLIFFS WATERFALL TOUR

Kayak along Lake Superior’s Canyons and Cliffs with us!  This will be a memorable & relaxing day trip! We’ll paddle between Saxon Harbor & Little Girl’s Point.  In less than a mile from the harbor, we come to the mouth of the Montreal R. & kayak a short distance through the last portion of the river canyon up to a 40-foot final cascade of the 90 foot Superior Falls. We'll have lunch on a gravel bar just below the falls, swim, take pictures & enjoy the beauty. Depending on the interests & energy of the group, we can explore the rugged shoreline alongside the 60 foot rock cliff & paddle alongside or under numerous smaller waterfalls depending on recent rainfall.  For many, the short paddle to the Falls & back to the Harbor will be just far enough.  This trip, therefore, offers great flexibility.     

$90 per person

 

CAMPING TRIPS:

LAKE SUPERIOR APOSTLE ISLANDS

Kayak and camp the Apostle Islands with us!  This is one of the most popular sea kayak destinations of the world!  Camp on Islands, explore sandstone sea caves, hike trails, visit former brownstone quarries, lighthouses & former fishing camps. There are numerous options available depending on the size, interests, & ambitions of the group.  

$275 per person two days,

$350 three days,

$425 four days,

$475 five days,

$525 per person for six days camping

 

LAKE SUPERIOR SHORELINE & WATERFALL

Kayak remote Lake Superior shorelines!  This memorable & exciting trip (our favorite!) will take you to places seldom seen! (Bring your cameras & tripod for this one)! We'll launch from Saxon Harbor, visit the mouth of the Montreal River & Superior Falls, & paddle the secluded shoreline between Little Girl's Point & the Porcupine Mountains. Waterfalls on numerous creeks, the Black River, Maple Creek, and the Presque Isle River & Carp River can be seen & photographed after short hikes. We'll enjoy solitude & unmatched beauty as we setup camp along the secluded shoreline. Shorter sections of this pristine paddle may be done as day trips.

$250 two days camping,

$325 three days,

$400 four days,

$450 five days,

$500 per person for six days camping

 

 

Introduction to Whitewater Paddling

Start warming up those whitewater-kayaking muscles by learning and practicing your basic strokes, safety, and the start of play-boat tricks. This is for people who want to get started in Whitewater or for those with some experience but want to learn more.   Skills practiced will depend on group & individual interests & abilities.)  All gear is provided.

$200 per person

 

Contact 2K Adventure Gear for further details and dates. 815.862.1400