Trip Planning

 PLANNING A TRIP IS EASY. Just determine how many people will be in your party. How much time you would like to spend on the river. Choose a river that suits you and your group. It's really that easy. 

Let Alabama Eco Adventures take care of the details. If you have any questions, give us a call or email. We will be glad to answer any questions and assist you. On the day of the trip you will meet at the put-in (starting point) which we will send directions to you when you register for you trip.

 WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW FROM YOU 

We do need to know your experience level, so we can better plan and make suggestions for your trip. What are your interests?--photography, bird watching, fishing, etc. You do not need to be an expert canoeist or a great outdoor person to enjoy a canoe trip. Don't miss a chance to explore the great outdoors because you are not in good shape. Our guides will go at your pace, so you can enjoy the trip the way you want.

 

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Alabama Eco Adventures will supply you with most everything you need for a canoe/kayaking camping trip. All our trips are customed tailored for you.

Complete Outfitted Trips - we provide an experienced guide (certified in Swift Water Rescue, CPR and First Aid), canoes/kayaks, life jackets, paddles, tents, and great meals on the river. You just bring your personal gear. We also rent sleeping bags, pads, dry bags, dry boxes and other gear if needed.

Partial Outfitted Trips - we provide canoes, pfd's, paddles, and an experienced guide for your group.

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

Personal Items

sleeping bag and pad.

a small towel

sunglasses

bandanna

personal toiletries

medications

sunscreen

camera

insect repellent

pencil and paper-for taking notes

flashlight

knife

fishing gear and rod

between meal snacks

 

Clothes

a good rainsuit

one pair of shorts and swimsuit

one pair of lightweight loose-fitting long pants

two changes of underwear and socks

one light colored long sleeve shirt for sun and bug protection

two tee shirts

large hat for sun protection

gloves

windbreaker or light jacket

rubber or waterproof boots

tennis shoes or sandals

 For winter camping add:

polartec or fleece jacket

polartec or fleece long underwear

wool socks

warm hat

Remember, summer days in the deep south can reach into the upper 90's and the winter lows in the 30's. Just check the weather before your trip.

How to make a reservation

You can either call or send us an email. 256-656-9209 or jaygrantland@alabamecoadventures.com

Overnight river trip reservations should be made two weeks in advance. Sipsey River Trips are available only when water levels are adequate and safe.

               

Once a trip is on the books, there is no refund. We advice trip insurance. Our trips are held rain or shine. There are no rainy day refunds.

 

Alabama Eco Adventures reserves the right to postpone the trip if water or weather conditions would make for dangerous paddling conditions. If a trip is canceled due to weather or water conditions, it will be rescheduled.