2 Hour Canoe Trip down the Brandywine River from Wilmington

Come discover the Historic Brandywine Valley by canoe or kayak. Here, you will find some of the finest family canoeing in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. The Brandywine River is an excellent river for first-timers or group trips because of it's meandering and gentle flow.

A canoe or kayak trip on the Brandywine can be one of the most relaxing, healthy, and enjoyable ways to spend a few hours or a full day. We offer canoes, tandem and solo kayaks along with transportation to and from the river, safety equipment and advice.You can also grab an inner tube and let the river move you on a warm, lazy afternoon when you don't feel like moving a finger.

Enjoy a relaxing day on this beautiful section of the Brandywine...a gentle ride down this perfectly calm river is the best way to enjoy it. Perfect for families, children, and large groups of people including businesses, youth/church groups, Boy/Girl Scout troops, and schools. Conveniently located within an easy drive from south-east Pennsylvania, Maryland, and southern New Jersey.

Want more time on this beautiful river? For a longer hour version of this tour, please click here: 4 Hour Canoe Trip down the Brandywine River from Wilmington.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Question : What is the Brandywine River Like (fast/slow)?

Answer : The Brandywine River is a very slow, meandering river. It is perfect for beginners or older couples that want a relaxing ride without having to much prior canoe/kayak knowledge or skill. The river usually is about 4-5 deep on avg. though there are spots that are much deeper and also some spots that are much shallower. Water level is always in direct relation to the amt. of precipition that we have had in the area.

Question : Are the canoe/kayak/tubing trips guided?

Answer : No, we do not have guides for our trips on the Brandywine River. We are strictly an outfitter that provides rental equipment and the service of transportation to and from the river. None of our staff are certified guides.

Question : Are we allowed to bring food and beverages on the trips on the Brandywine River?

Answer : Yes, you may bring food and non-alcoholic beverages...alcoholic beverages are strictly forbidden and will not be tolerated. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU BRING BOTTLED WATER. Please be aware that we need to keep our waterways clean, so please remember that all trash needs to be packed out in a trash bag or other similar device.

Question : Are we allowed to bring pets on the river trips?

Answer : Yes, pets are welcome to play on the river as well, though, owners must be aware that they will be riding in vans or buses to the river put-in and must get along with other people and possibly other pets.

Question : Where do we get put in for the 2 and 4 hour canoe/tandem or solo kayak trips?

Answer : We put everyone in for the 4hr trip at the Brandywine Picnic Park at Lenape, and the Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford for the 2hr trip. Our 2hr tube trip starts at Smith's Bridge and all trips end at Thompson's Bridge in the Brandywine Creek State Park.

MINIMUM 48 HOURS ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. Included is transportation to and from the river and equipment. Rate is per-canoe, maximum 2 persons in each canoe. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-848-0734.