Before you book
Making a reservation

Which trip?

Fill in the blank: "I enjoy being out front on Class __ rivers that I've run before." You have just chosen which river level to join.

Our goal is to provide you with the best paddling vacation you've ever had! That means helping you paddle your best with a smile on your face. These trips are designed for kayakers currently paddling at these skill levels. All trips include continuous rivers. All trips include creeks. Most of the runs we do are remote without road access. This is not the time to push your level. Being the teachers that we are, we offer tips to refine river strategies, technique and play skills. However, these are not classes to prepare folks for the skill level indicated.

Each group is only as strong as its weakest member. In deciding which trip to join, we ask you to assess your skills carefully. You want to choose a trip where your skills will be consistent with the rest of the group so that everyone has fun and gets to boat to their potential. If you are unsure, we can arrange to paddle together then let you know which trip is right for you. Learn more about our instructional programs.

"Thanks you very much! That trip was by far the best commercial trip I've been on. It was a lot more like boating with a group of my best paddling friends. I recognize that a lot of thought and effort went into preparation for the trip, and that leadership on the rivers showed not only extremely high paddling and river-running skills but also excellent assessment and
judgment of people's interests, needs and capabilities."

- Dick Sisson, WA

Things to know before you book

How much is the trip and what does that include? - $1495 - The first and last days of the trip are travel days, the other 7 days we kayak! The cost includes kayaks, lodging, group transportation, all meals from breakfast Day 2 through the last night's dinner, guiding and instruction. Group discounts: 5-6 paddlers each take $100 off the trip cost. For groups of 7, each paddler takes $200 off. If you bring your own kayak take $85 off your cost.

How do I make my reservation and what are your cancellation policies? - A $300 non-refundable deposit is required with your reservation. Full payment is due 120 days before the trip date. Cancellations prior to 120 days before trip date results in a full refund less the $300 deposit. No refund will be given for cancellations after the 120-day deadline. Written cancellation is required, call to verify. You are welcome to find a qualified replacement, and receive a refund less $300. If we cancel the trip we will notify you 60 days in advance and give a full refund.

Tell me about travel and airfares. – You must have a passport that is valid for 6 months from date of travel. Call Americas Travel and ask for Marcelo: (888) 703-9955. Tell him you are on a DeRiemer trip for the best airfare (ask for Cesar if Marcelo isn’t there). You should arrive by the first night (Saturday) of the schedule or before. Make your departure for the following Sunday unless you decide to stay longer. Folks who arrive a day early report that they enjoyed the extra time getting settled and exploring the country before jumping onto the rivers. If you arrive before the scheduled trip date, airport taxis are easy to use and cost $5-6 to get to the hotel. If you prefer, we can arrange an airport pick-up service for you. The cost of this transfer is around $15.

Do you recommend travel insurance? – We sure do! These have been recommended: Dan Divers, Travel Guard, U Travel Pro, Travel Insured International, and CSAtravelprotection.com.

Making a reservation

Email us for a waiver and reservation form. Then there are two things you have to do to confirm your space.
1. Please return the reservation form via email or hard copy.
2. Make a hard copy of the waiver and return it with the $300 non-refundable deposit per person to:

DeRiemer Adventure Kayaking (DAK)
PO Box 559
Lotus, CA. 95651

This is a 9-day trip, with travel days on the first Saturday and the last Sunday. Most airlines arrive late in evening and we'll pick you up at the airport. Our last night ends with dinner and lodging the following Saturday, and we make arrangements for you to get to the airport Sunday morning for your departure.