We discovered Smart Tours on Trip advisor, like everyone does. We started communicating with the owner, Erik, about a month before we were planning to be in the area. We did not want a guided tour, and Erik was super accommodating about ācustomizingā our experience. He was always responsive to my many questions as we approached our preferred date for the trip. When we arrived in Jenner, Erik went through all the details of what we were going to see (lots of wildlife, including the seal populations on the beaches!). He told us the best routes and what to avoid. The setting is amazing, because it itās near the area where the Russian River empties into the ocean. In the end, we paddled for almost three hours, and had an experience that we will never forget. Erik is a very personable guy and Iām sure would make a great guide for the group tours he offers.
I highly recommend this company!