Erik provided detailed instructions for attire, arrival, and parking. He was easy to spot at the location, with an immediately warm and funny personality. He gave us a quick briefing about kayak safety and then we were off! We began the tour going up the Russian River, spotting cows, gulls, and even a blue heron. He provided rich and thorough history of the river, environment, and community on the Sonoma Coast. The latter half of the tour was us heading to the mouth of the river, where we encountered numerous young, friendly seals. Erik went above and beyond by not only sending us a link of all the photos he took of us and the wildlife we encountered, but he provided a list of recommendations for food and activities in the area after. Overall, Erik's tour far exceeded our expectations and is easily the highlight of our trip.