True North Kayak Adventures

What We Do
Alison O'Hara founded True North Kayak Adventures in 1992. The professional staff of Jen, Ben, Mona, Scott, Alder and Sailin are eager to share their part of the world with you. Each of our guides is safety and rescue trained. True North is the only tour company in Homer that only offers kayaking.

Borough
Kenai Peninsula Borough

Business Type
Adventure kayak excursions, tours and rentals

Services Provided
All of our trips include a water taxi ride to Yukon Island, a professional and courteous guide, instruction, all kayak equipment and a snack or lunch depending on the duration of your excursion. You will need to bring a full water bottle, layered clothing (quick-dry or fleece jacket and pants, long underwear (if its cold), warm dry socks, a hat to keep your lid warm in cool weather and rain gear if necessary. You should also remember sunscreen, sunglasses and the all important camera! Our overnight trips can last up to 6 days (or more, upon request). Be sure you visit our website to see what you should pack. Overnight packages include visits to Tutka Bay, Sardie Cove, Hesketh Island and State Park Yurts.

Service Area
We offer the best trips in the Kenai Peninsula. Just a quick flight from Anchorage, people come to us from all over the USA, Canada and many countries around the globe.

Brands Offered
Rentals begin as low as $45 per day and include a water taxi ride to our base camp, a PFD, spray skirt, kayak paddle, and a pump & sponge.

Payment Options
We gladly accept personal checks and cash as well as MasterCard, Visa & American Express

Business Products
We offer day trips as well as overnight trips. All of our kayak adventures start with a short water taxi ride to our base on Yukon Island. BE sure to visit our website to learn more about our many tour offerings. Enjoy a day of hiking through Old Growth Forest, Glacial Moraine and glacial lake. As you hike, you will be surrounded by mountains and breathtaking views. Our guided tour takes you by puffin rookery, hanging glaciers and fjords. You will see eagles, sea caves and sea otters. We offer tours of the Saddle Trailhead on Yukon Island. Touring Kachemak Bay by kayak is a great way to see remote beaches, marine mammals and several sea bird nests.

Year Founded
1992