Wherever there is a channel for water, there is a road for the canoe.
– Henry David Thoreau, The Maine Woods
Have some family or friends that you want to reconnect with, or maybe your next vacation needs to be something different? Then Smoking Rivers guided canoe trips are for you! Our multi-day adventures, featuring professional and knowledgeable registered Maine Guides, include all meals, and paddling equipment, and are suitable for novice and experience paddlers alike! Get out and enjoy your vacation the way it was meant to be experienced – in nature! Smoking Rivers’ canoe tours offer a rich experience, friendly instruction, and excellent wilderness cuisine.
Experienced Guides
Our team of experienced guides are not just experts in navigating the waters, but also passionate outdoor enthusiasts who have spent years exploring the most captivating waterways.
Gourmet Food Included
Combine the thrill of canoeing through pristine waters with the joy of savoring unforgettable meals against the backdrop of nature's wonders.
Wildlife Identification
Our trips take you deep into the heart of diverse ecosystems, providing unique opportunities to identify and learn about the various species that thrive in each habitat.
Traditional Equipment
Feel the connection to pioneers and adventurers of the past as you glide gracefully through the water, surrounded by the same allure that sparked their journeys.
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"Our 6 day canoe trip went by way too fast! We were lucky enough to have some beautiful fall weather and the colors were amazing. The guys from Smoking Rivers completely made the trip. It just wouldn't have been the same without them. They worked hard and took great care of us. The food was delicious and they accommodated my vegan diet! We had so much fun and I've made some lifelong friends. I hope to do this trip again next year! Highly recommended!"
- Tonia Polak
"We decided to have a family canoeing adventure for our girls' 12th birthday. I can now declare that I wish most of the decisions we made in life were as brilliant! It's hard to nominate the star of this trip: The stunning river, the amazing woods and wildlife, the thrill of crossing a patch of whitewater, the blessed distance from the rest of the world- these are all good candidates, but the gold medal has to go to Jason and Dan, our guides. We never canoed before, let alone on a lively river, in what felt like the edge of the world, and we felt completely safe the whole time. These guys 'walk' the river on their canoes like we walk a city sidewalk, with ease and confidence and strength..."
- Dr. Anat Maril
"Just had a great camping & canoeing trip down the St. Croix- Maine at its finest! Beautiful scenes of the river, sky, and the woods with cool wildlife thrown in! Plenty of whitewater excitement too! None of our canoes ever flipped, while many others' did! That speaks loudly of the skills of our two guides, Jason & Dan, who provided us with great training as to any different paddle strokes and lessons on reading the river for the 'V's.' However more importantly they were always near to help when we happened to forget some of that training- they both are the consummate professionals - Our whole group loved the experience and wow can those boys cook !!!"
- Esq Mark J. Berardoni