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KAYAK GUIDE JUSTIN

Premium kayak adventures for eco-travelers

5-Star Rated on Google & TripAdvisor

"Simply the BEST kayak tour guide in Door County. Justin is a great guide, skilled kayaker, knowledgeable and passionate about Door County...
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Iconic Door County sights with a shipwreck, ancient cliff drawings, island views and tall limestone bluffs.

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A guided kayaking adventure from Washington Island to Rock Island, exploring natural history, geology and beauty of these Great Lakes islands.

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Kayak & hike on this guided adventure through Door County's #1 state park, includes picnic.

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From stunning water views to fossil hunting, rocky headlands to sand beaches, this tour captures the best of Door County.

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MINK RIVER ESTUARY
ECO-TOUR

Explore one of the world's last remaining freshwater estuaries with a Wisconsin naturalist.

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Kayak the rocky headlands of Cave Point and the largest sand dunes on this side of Lake Michigan for an iconic Door County adventure.

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Why choose Kayak Guide Justin for your next adventure?

Welcome to Door County's newest kayak tour company created by a local guide & naturalist! After years of working for big tour companies Kayak Guide Justin set out on his own to do things differently with small, high-quality tours for adventure travelers looking for authentic, and off-the-beaten path tour experiences. ​​​​

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Single person kayaks

Enjoy the freedom of paddling your own single-person kayak!  

Small group sizes

Tour group sizes are kept small to give you a more personalized experience.

Iconic Door County sights

Carefully curated tours designed to show you the very best nature & scenery.

Expert local guide

All tours led by a certified Wisconsin naturalist &
ACA sea kayak instructor.

Comfort & Quality

Featuring high quality sea kayaks that are comfy, modern & easy to paddle.

What makes a guide professional?

Training, certifications and experience. Kayak Guide Justin is a certified Wisconsin Master Naturalist, ACA L3 Sea Kayak Instructor, and year-round local paddler based in Door County, Wisconsin with rescue training in Wilderness First Aid & CPR. 

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Justin’s passion for nature goes beyond the water—he partners with the Door County Library and NWTC for public talks and interpretive hikes, fostering a community-driven, conservation-focused approach to outdoor adventure. As one guest put it, “His appreciation of the natural world and his passion for protecting the environment are inspiring and contagious.”​

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Customer Reviews

"We've been coming to Door County for decades and this was one of our all-time great adventures, thanks to Justin. We were scheduled to explore the Niagara Escarpment, but the wind and waves would have been too much for us. Justin adjusted the plan on the fly, and we went to the calmer side of the peninsula and explored the Mink River estuary. I can't imagine a better guide: Justin's instruction was excellent - we were on the water in no time.

 

Justin really knows the area, every aspect: geology, history, conservation, birds, flora, fauna, the little water-lilies and the huge sweep of forests. He encouraged us gently, kept us moving, and yet we never felt rushed. We talked, but we also listened. We learned about the waterways, and we learned about ourselves and what we could do with an able guide. An amazing adventure with a fabulous waterman. Wherever you might go with him - do it!"

Stewart Hickman. July 2024, 5.0 stars on Google Reviews & TripAdvisor 

Kayak Guide Justin is an ACA Certified Level 3 Coastal Sea Kayak Instructor offering sea kayak classes, team trainings for guides and one-on one coaching for paddlers of all skill levels. Bring your own sea kayak or rent one for your lesson. Classes can be arranged for single or multiple sessions. Class sizes are limited to 5 participants per session.

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