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Experience one of nature's most spectacular light shows as you paddle through the glowing waters of Tomales Bay during this Bioluminescent Kayak Adventure!
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Experience one of nature's most spectacular light shows as you paddle through the glowing waters of Tomales Bay during this Bioluminescent Kayak Adventure!
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Very few people get the opportunity to witness bioluminescence in their lifetime. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to witness it up close during this Bioluminescent Kayak Adventure in Tomales Bay!
One of the largest protected bay and coastal areas in California, Tomales Bay is a kayaker's paradise and only a short distance from San Francisco and the Bay Area. It is also one of the few places in the world where you can witness the natural phenomenon of bioluminescence! This light show, put on by living organisms in the water, is rare and best observed on calm, moonless evenings.
Launching from Nick's Cove, you will paddle in stable, double sea kayaks past Hog Island, to Tomales Bay. As you go, each dip of your paddle will light up the surrounding waters in a magical show. You'll even have the opportunity to spot fish and seals through the water, identified by the streak of light they make as they swim. You'll be in awe of your surroundings.
A great adventure for paddlers of all levels, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness one of nature's greatest shows!
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Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Cancellations and rescheduling are allowed up to 14 days prior to the experience but subject to a $15 per person transfer fee. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and reschedule at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience.
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For this experience, our partners are taking proactive steps to help mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19. These measures include all participants and staff to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms before participating. All equipment will be cleaned/disinfected in accordance to EPA guidelines. Our partners will have smaller group sizes than normal and paddling partners must be from a single family or household unit. It is encouraged that participants social distance themselves when possible. Additionally, masks must be worn on land and must be accessible for occasional use on the water when social distancing is not possible. Except in cases of an emergency, the guides may need to alter the way they assist participants in order to avoid close contact. Our partners ask that you do not congregate before or after the tour with others at the site who are outside of your single family or household unit.
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Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by a living organism. In the case of Tomales Bay, it is a rarely seen light show put on by plankton beneath the water's surface. As the water is disturbed, the plankton light up and put on a spectacular show!
You may want to pack a light snack and some water as the tour is 3 hours long. It can get chilly on the water, so a jacket or cap is also recommended.
For this experience, cameras are not permitted. Bioluminescence is incredibly difficult to capture in photographs. This experience is planned around the darkest nights of the season, even the moon can take away from the bioluminescence's vibrancy, so an accidental flash could make visibility impossible for yourself and other guests. Lastly, cameras are a big distraction and can result in paddlers focusing on picture-taking, and ending up behind the group. The guides want to prevent anyone from becoming lost or separated from the group!
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