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Historic Bethlehem River Tours
240 River St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, United States
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Ja
Review №1

Loved the Kayak tour with a great tour guide and lots of great info along the way. My husband and I did the 3 hr (bit less than 3 hrs). The weak link was the bike part which took about a 1/2 hour at a good speed, 45 min if took your time and read trail info. Bikes need major overhaul and maintenance- our bikes couldn’t hold our water bottles and some other bike issues. It would have been a 5 star if not for the bikes needing maintenance. That being said I would highly recommend the tour especially in these times where finding great outdoor activities socially distanced are needed. Great for families!

S.
Review №2

Would recommend with both hands, both thumbs way up. Eric and Kat who lead the tour and Adam who facilitated out go far above and beyond to foster camaraderie among the group, share unique historical anecdotes, and how to navigate the river.

Er
Review №3

What a wonderful afternoon kayaking on the Lehigh River and biking the D&L Trail! Our tour guide, Eric was terrific. He made us all feel comfortable on the river and gave a historical talk about Bethlehem and Bethlehem Steel as we floated. It is perfect for couples, families, and groups. It is a relaxing way to enjoy the river.

Ja
Review №4

The best kayak and Bike Tour I’ve ever been on. The weather was beautiful, the scenery was stunning, the steel stacks were incredible, the history is outstanding and the guide was a super delight. It was well worth the trip! I highly recommend them!!!

Fr
Review №5

We enjoyed our kayak tour and bike ride so much! A great day on the river. Highly recommend this for both novices and experienced kayakers.

Je
Review №6

Great experience! The tour was fun, relaxing, and even educational. Our guide Eric shared interesting history about Bethlehem and the lehigh river throughout the tour. It was really nice how he took photos of all participants and sent them after, too. The bike ride back was beautiful and scenic. If you love nature and/or being active you will love this tour!

ve
Review №7

We found this gem unexpectedly and it was definitely worth doing. Eric was very helpful and knowledgeable about some of the history of Bethlehem and very friendly along the tour. We kayaked at a good pace and ended up biking back up on the D&L trail. We saw Bethlehem from a different perspective, on water and in nature, and it was beautiful. I think anyone who lives in the Lehigh Valley area should do this at least once!

an
Review №8

This trip is a once-in-a-life-time kind of experience! If you are a novice, professional, or are interested in finding out if kayaking is for you (it always is :), absolutely go on this tour. The owner Eric is very knowledgeable not only about kayaking, you’ll also learn all about this lovely little town of Bethlehem. Great for kids and dogs too! You get the full experience of the kayak and bike life in a family friendly, fun, and beautiful atmosphere. After the trip, you receive a complimentary photo(s) of you and your group taken right on the river too!

na
Review №9

Eric was the tour guide and he was the best guide I have had period. Very knowledgeable, polite, patient, and understanding of everyone involved. He will give you the history of the area and beyond, and you will leave knowing more than you knew before. No matter if you are experienced or its your first time, you will have a great time! Trust me, if you havent kayak before this is were you want to go for your start. Apart from that, theres biking involved which is pretty much a flat trails and easy for all. My wife and I will go back, and probably with the kids. Ages 4 and up with parent! Its awesome all around.

B
Review №10

Eric the tour guide was friendly. Communication via email and phone was great before and after the tour. My wife and I were new to kayaking so this easy paddle down the Lehigh River was good way to get into kayaking. The flat trail bike ride back to our starting point was wonderful. We can’t wait to go back and explore more. Highly recommend.

An
Review №11

This was a great Adventure! If your looking for a fun, relaxing evening out this is the best place. Eric our guide is very knowledgeable, fun, polite, and overall just a great guy. The tour is very interesting and you cannot help but feel the history of the area and the difficulties of the time, yet the ingenuity of our for fathers to make things happen.Eric is a great teacher too, this is my second time on a Kayak and he was brilliant in his teaching and explaining everything. He is patient and understanding and great at getting you comfortable and knowledgeable of how to use the equipment.If this is a first time or even your hundredth time of being on the river this is a must take it tour. It was calming and a lot fun, and I can not wait until I have the opportunity to go again. I just cant wait to get to the river again.

Fr
Review №12

Wonderful tour! Myself and my 9 year old son took this tour this weekend. Unfortunately we chose a day that has thunderstorms in the forecast. Our tour guide moved around our start time to accommodate for the weather based off of our schedule. Great experience, even in the rain!

Ja
Review №13

Amazing experience. Eric was my tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the area, both for the site seeing aspect and for navigating the river. This was my first time in a kayak and it was a great trip.

An
Review №14

Yeah I loved going on the tour it was a lot of fun! I hope I can go again once the weather warms up

Ca
Review №15

Love the senery and the history

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  • Address:240 River St, Bethlehem, PA 18018, United States
  • Site:https://historicbethlehemrivertours.com/
  • Phone:+1 877-529-2599
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Canoe & kayak tour agency
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–7pm
  • Tuesday:9am–7pm
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:9am–7pm
  • Friday:9am–7pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:9am–7pm
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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