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Experience · Russian River Valley, Sonoma County

Russian River Kayak Tour with Redwood Picnic

by Getaway Adventures

3–4 hrStarts in Forestville$$

The short answer

A gentle half-day river paddle from the Wohler Bridge area between Healdsburg and Forestville, ending with a picnic under redwoods. It's one of the few guided outings that pairs the Russian River itself with a packaged picnic. Price: Picnic lunch included in tour price.

Checked September 2026 from getawayadventures.comStated on the venue's own website

Details

Price
Picnic lunch included in tour price
Food on site
A picnic lunch after the paddle. Kayaks, paddles, life vests and dry bags are supplied.
Groups
Guided groups; private trips cost $300 per person. A longer 9-mile 'Mild to Wild' run from Healdsburg to Forestville is available by phone for experienced paddlers.
Kids
Described as suitable for all ages.
Hours
Starts 10:30am (a 1:30pm slot is also listed); about 3–4 hours
Prices
Price shown at booking; private trips $300 per person
House rules
Meet at the Wohler Bridge gate (the operator has a permit to open it).

What to expect

An easy three-mile guided paddle on the Russian River with swimming breaks and a jumping rock, returning to the start for a picnic in a redwood grove. It wraps up by about 2pm, leaving the afternoon free for wineries.

  • Shade trees

Good for: Families · Groups

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About Getaway Adventures – Russian River Kayak Tour with Redwood Picnic

A gentle half-day river paddle from the Wohler Bridge area between Healdsburg and Forestville, ending with a picnic under redwoods. It's one of the few guided outings that pairs the Russian River itself with a packaged picnic.

  • Picnic in a redwood grove after the paddle
  • Easy 3-mile float with a swimming hole and jumping rock
  • Done by about 2pm — time left for tastings
  • Sister trip: Jenner coastal kayak tour with a gourmet picnic (seals and pelicans at the river mouth)

More picnic spots nearby

Towering coast redwood trunks and green understory in the grove at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Park

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Guerneville & Monte Rio

Bring your own foodNo reservationDogs OKShade

A protected grove of ancient coast redwoods just north of Guerneville, with some of the tallest and oldest trees in the county and easy, level trails. The picnic grounds are the main draw for groups: dozens of first-come tables and grills in permanent shade, plus a big reservable group site. Whether you can open a bottle of wine there is not spelled out on official pages, so confirm before you pack one.

Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine allowed
not confirmed
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Outside
Fee
$10/vehicle

Nearest picnic food: Quail & Condor · 8.9 mi

Details: Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Winery

Balletto Vineyards

Russian River Valley

Bring your own foodNo reservationDogs OKVineyard views

A big, friendly family estate on Occidental Road west of Santa Rosa with inexpensive flights, walk-ins welcome and cheese and cured meats for sale. The winery's own 2026 picnic itinerary suggests building a basket at a Sebastopol market and spreading a blanket on its Olive Terrace or vineyard meadow.

Balletto Vineyards

Bring your own foodChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine purchase
not confirmed
Reservation
Not needed
Dogs
Yes
Fee
not confirmed

Nearest picnic food: Andy's Produce Market · 1.7 mi

Details: Balletto Vineyards
Winery

Bricoleur Vineyards

Russian River Valley

Buy food on sitePurchase requiredDogs OKVineyard views

A food-focused family winery in Windsor with gardens and room for kids to run. You can't bring outside food, but its Essentials Picnic comes in a wicker basket with a red wagon to wheel it across the estate.

Bricoleur Vineyards

Buy food on siteChecked Sep 2026
Own food
no
Wine purchase
Required
Reservation
not confirmed
Dogs
Yes
Fee
not confirmed

Nearest picnic food: Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market · 5.0 mi

Details: Bricoleur Vineyards
Winery

Char Vale Winery

Russian River Valley

Reserved picnicsPurchase requiredVineyard views

A quiet, family-scale Green Valley winery pouring estate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling and rosé with panoramic vineyard views. Reserve one of its picnic tables and bring your own lunch.

Char Vale Winery

Reserved picnicsChecked Sep 2026
Own food
yes
Wine purchase
Required
Reservation
Required
Dogs
not confirmed
Fee
not confirmed

Nearest picnic food: Andy's Produce Market · 1.3 mi

Details: Char Vale Winery

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Is Getaway Adventures – Russian River Kayak Tour with Redwood Picnic good for kids?

Described as suitable for all ages.

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We last checked this listing in September 2026 (freshest source: Official site accessed Sept 2026). Policies change — especially for groups and holidays — so confirm with Getaway Adventures – Russian River Kayak Tour with Redwood Picnic before you go. How we verify.

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