Kayak Trip down the Brandywine River from Wilmington DE - 2 Hour

Come discover the Historic Brandywine Valley by Solo or Tandem kayak. Here, you will find some of the finest family kayaking 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 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 tandem and solo kayaks along with transportation to and from the river, safety equipment and advice.

If you are looking for 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. We offer canoe, solo and tandem kayak, and tube trips, along with all the necessary equipment and transportation. We are very conveniently located within an easy drive from Philadelphia, south-east Pennsylvania, Maryland, and southern New Jersey.

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.

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 - AND WE RECOMMEND BRINGING BOTTLED WATER. Alcoholic beverages are strictly forbidden and will not be tolerated. 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-kayak, maximum two persons per kayak. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-848-0734.