Elevate Outdoors - Port Angeles, Washington

Tyler D.

I cannot recommend this kayak tour enough—it was hands down one of the best experiences I’ve ever had! From start to finish, our guide Lucas, was amazing—knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about sharing the beauty of the area.

The scenery was breathtaking, and our guide made sure we got the most out of the trip, pointing out wildlife, sharing interesting facts, and even helping us capture some perfect photos. His expertise and enthusiasm made the tour feel personalized and special.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced kayaker, this tour is a must-do. The equipment was top-notch, the pace was perfect, and the whole experience was just so much fun. I left feeling exhilarated and already planning my next trip!

If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure with an outstanding guide, book this tour—you won’t regret it!

Lisa R.

We had a great time on our sunrise kayak trip! Chris was a great guide. I will say I was a little worried when the email told us to show up 15 min early, we show up 20 min early and no one was there until almost 6. The equipment was good. My 28 year old daughter fell in the water and he handled it way better than me! We saw a couple seals, and jelly fish, a sea star and maybe an octopus. It was fun and the water was calm until a few gentle waves at the end. Good times

Casey A. E. R.

We cant say enough for this trip! Our guide Nate had such easy manners, cared for our group, and taught us a bunch of cool facts about the sea life and area. We did the half day sea kayaking tour, it was soo beautiful and we saw a ton of cool creatures.

Jeffrey I.

We had the MOST AMAZING time. It was a perfect mid afternoon paddle out of freshwater bay. The staff and guides here were awesome. Well worth the trip to get to go kayaking here. Thanks.

Erin K.

We loved kayaking Crescent Lake with Lucas as our guide. After realizing renting kayaks at the local Lodge was nearly impossible, we luckily found Elevate Outdoors and quickly booked an outing for our group of 4. Lucas was a fantastic guide, full of great local insights and “lake lore”. The time flew by and we saw several great spots across the lake. Next time we’re in town, we’ll definitely be back to kayak Fresh Water Bay with Lucas and the Elevate team. Thank you!!!!

Emma O.

Due to weather our kayak trip was moved from the afternoon to the morning, Tammy was good at contacting us and letting us know of the change. We were able to meet them at Crescent Lake and all our gear fit us (quality wet suits, mitts, shoes, life jackets)
Ace was a super great tour guide. He made sure we were all safe and happy in our kayaks. He kept the group engaged and together. He shared a lot of interesting facts about the area.

I highly recommend taking a break from hiking and going on a kayaking trip! Great for beginners (aka never been in a kayak before) and those who are “professionals” 🙂

Heather W.

We did two tours, both wonderful!!

Afternoon on Lake Crescent
First, the location...the lake is beautiful and HUGE! it is the clearest water we have ever kayaked on and the surrounding mountains are perfect! There were definitely a lot of people at the lake, but not crowded at all on the water. There was a fair amount of wind toward the center of the lake, but not enough to be discouraging. Seriously, though, I could have spent a whole day paddling around this lake, its that big and beautiful!

Second, our guide...Dylan was AWESOME! He was easy to talk with and knows so much about the area plants, geography and history. During the afternoon, he gave us options on what we wanted to do and see instead of having just a standard "route" that we had to take. That was cool, especially since lack of flexibility is one of the reasons we don't normally do tours like this. 🙂 He told us some cool native stories and local legends and plays the video game that my teenage boys are playing (translation...my kids actually talked to him LOL). To top it off, he took pictures for us along the way and sent them to us just a couple of days later!

Third, the company...Tammi, the owner, is terrific! I am a picky planner for our trips. She gave me every detail I might need, answered my crazy questions and couldn't have possibly been more friendly! And, when I changed my mind about what tour we wanted to do, she just swapped our reservations!

Sunrise Harbor Tour...with seals!!!

We honestly spent most of an hour and half with seals following us or approaching the kayak! It was AMAZING!!

Our guide was Chris and he was wonderful! He gave a quick lesson. We do kayak near home, but had never used a kayak with a rudder. He was super patient while we figure it out. He knew a ton of stuff about the area and the animals we saw and was easy to talk to. Large tankers were moving around the harbor and he was very careful to keep us clear of them. He was also careful of the seals, which we really appreciated! He realized a seal we were approaching was a resting pup and steered us away. He also gave us recommendations for hikes and other places to visit in the area. So grateful! We took his advice and had the most amazing hike that I didn't even know existed!

Tammi, the owner of Adventure Through Kayaking, is great! After Chris convinced us that we needed to kayak at Lake Crescent, she switched our reservation so that we could. Easy peasy! The wet suits felt clean and we we definitely appreciated them!

Seriously, do the tour! Get up early, get out on the water. You won't regret it!

Bottom line...really great experience and so glad that we did this with Adventures Through Kayaking!

Jas M.

We rented two bikes from elevate outdoors to do the spruce railroad trail. The bikes and helmets were excellent, and the staff were very helpful! - they gave us a lot of good tips on how to navigate the trail