At Tamal Saka, we are dedicated to making your kayak adventure a special, safe and memorable experience. Our tours provide a great introduction to sea kayaking and to the stunning beauty of the areas where we paddle.

We offer half day, full day and overnight tours in Tomales Bay, Drakes Estero, the новостройки Самара, and other scenic spots. We also offer Youth tours for school and community groups, and Culinary and Oyster tours for those with a taste for a gourmet meal along with a paddle.

We look forward to seeing you!

CHRISTMAS 2003 WEEKEND TRIP: SEA KAYAKING NEAR LAS VEGAS! BLACK CANYON DECEMBER 27 - 30, 2003
The section of the Colorado River below Hoover Dam known as "Black Canyon" is a well kept secret in boating circles: flat water, desert scenery, sandy beaches, and HOT SPRINGS! Mild weather in December makes this a great getaway. For this 4-day weekend trip, we'll meet you at Willow Beach, AZ for a put in on Saturday, 12/27 and take out on Tuesday 12/30.
Cost: $395 includes meals.
Call for details.


Tomales Bay Tours

Tomales Bay Paddle
This tour offers an exciting perspective of the marine landscape of Tomales Bay and offers exciting wildlife viewing opportunities. Come and join us even if you have never been in a kayak. Seals, jellyfish, and birds such as, osprey, kingfishers, loons, pelicans are common sightings on this leisurely paced tour.
Cost: $65. (4 or more participants); $95 (2-3 participants)
Every Saturday and Sunday
Time: 9 a.m. ­ 1 p.m.

Tule Elk - Hog Island Tour
Often the shorter tours are not enough when there is so much to see on Tomales Bay! We will launch from Nick's Cove and paddle along the majestic scenery of the lagoons and remote beaches of the northern part of Bay. As we paddle along we will discover the diversity of life which inhabits the Bay and its shores, such as tule elk, harbor seals, waterfowl, sea stars and other intertidal life. Cost: $85.
Dates: 11/23
Time: 9 ­ 3


Oyster Tour
On this unique tour, led by local oyster grower Heidi Gregory, you will paddle to the beds where oysters are actually grown in the wild, an incredibly scenic area of Tomales Bay north of Nick's Cove called "Tom's Point". Heidi will explain the basics of oyster cultivation in this rich marine environment. On returning to Tamal Saka, enjoy hors d'oevres of fresh oysters, raw or barbequed on the grill with our special sauces. Yum!
Time: 9AM to 3PM.
Cost: $95.
Dates: 11/22

Full Moon Paddle
Time seems to stand still when the full moon casts a mystical glow on Tomales Bay. Departing in the shadow of the setting sun, our kayaks will glide across the Bay as we follow the arc of the rising full moon. This paddle is 3 hours long, and the start times vary, depending on the time of the setting sun.
Cost: $65.
Dates: 11/8, 12/6

Sunset Paddle
Experience the tranquility and magic of sunset on Tomales Bay. On this easy-paced tour we meander across the Bay to the Point Reyes National Seashore. Watch the day change to night in the company of deer, seals and many birds, such as night herons, osprey and kingfishers, who will present themselves as we quietly paddle. This tour is 3 hours long, and the time depends on the season (5-8 p.m., 6-9 p.m., 7-10 p.m.).
Cost: $65.
Dates: Friday and Saturday evenings

Drake's Estero a Naturalist's Paradise
Drake's is one of the most stunning places to paddle on the California coast, offering incredible opportunities for wildlife viewing. Departing from Johnson's Oyster Farm, we¹ll glide through the eelgrass and kelp beds of this scenic estuary, home to harbor seals, bat rays, sea stars, leopard sharks and many birds species such as osprey, geese, white pelicans, loons, grebes, among many others. We limit the participants to twelve people , so please reserve early!
Cost: $85
Date: November 16, 30
Time: 9-3



  Birding Kayak Tour
Over 400 species of birds have been recorded here in the Point Reyes area, making it one of the bird watching havens in the country. Fall and winter are great times to bird watch from a kayak in Tomales Bay due to the mild winter conditions in the Bay which bring thousands of migrant birds. Paddling over eelgrass beds, we see and learn about migrating birds, marine animals and other species which live below and above the water's surface. This tour is for those with a curiosity for what makes Tomales Bay a unique marine ecosystem.
Cost: $85
Dates: 11/15, 11/29, 12/27
Time: 9-1


Custom Tours & Trips
We can custom design tours, retreats, and parties and outings for friends, families, business groups, schools, clubs and non-profit organizations.
Call us and we will be delighted to help plan your custom event.