Uncommon Adventures
6721 Grace Road, Benzonia, Michigan, United States
About the Uncommon Adventures
Uncommon Adventures is a travel agency located at 6721 Grace Road, Benzonia, Michigan, United States. Specializing in guided paddling adventures, they offer expedition style kayaking trips and lodge-based paddling retreats in various locations such as the Great Lakes, Roatan, Greenland, Iceland, and Alaska. Since 1984, they have been known for their professional, certified instructors, delicious cuisine, and quality equipment that caters to all experience levels.
With over 34 years of experience, Uncommon Adventures offers kayak skills training and ACA Coastal Kayaking Instructor Training. They use top-of-the-line kayaks from brands such as NDK, Valley, Wilderness Systems, and Boreal, along with gear from Werner, Epic, and Kokatat. Their philosophy is that students benefit most from the best equipment, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning environment.
Small groups of 2-6 people are a specialty at Uncommon Adventures, providing a boutique experience tailored to each individual. Their high standards for skills and risk management mean that their instructors are continually updating their training in order to provide the best possible experience for their clients.
From their base in Traverse City / Sleeping Bear, Uncommon Adventures offers a variety of skill and adventure-based kayak programs, ranging from day paddles with a culinary twist to trips to destinations like Mackinac, Beaver Island, and Isle Royale. They also offer lodge-based options in locations such as Tybee Island, Roatan, and the Florida Keys, all with legendary food, great equipment, and personalized attention.
Owner Michael Gray, with over 30 years of experience, facilitates ACA Skills workshops, Trip Leader and Instructor Courses, and is a guest speaker at numerous symposia. Uncommon Adventures is dedicated to helping their clients live their dreams, whether it's camping next to calving glaciers, paddling in exotic locations, or fly fishing in remote streams. Let Uncommon Adventures show you how to experience the world from the water.
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6721 Grace Rd, Benzonia, MI 49616, United States
Opening hours of Uncommon Adventures
Monday:
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday:
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday:
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday:
09:00 - 17:00
Friday:
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
Day off
Sunday:
Day off
Reviews of Uncommon Adventures
"Thankyou Michael & Lisa for the excellent food, hospitality, and instruction during the June ACA L2 IDW. I learned a lot about providing instruction. Some of those ideas I will be testing this evening (June 20, 2023) at an intro to kayaking event hosted by the Delta Township (Eaton County Michigan) Library. A special thanks to Becca, an outstanding practice student, and to Ty & Jacqui my fellow students. I can highly recommend Uncommon Adventures if you are looking towards learning how to properly introduce and train folks who want to be safe and adventurous kayakers."
"Great instruction. Fun adventure trips."
"I spent an amazing weekend with Michael and his team learning kayaking fundamentals. What a great instructor and cook. Looking forward to a future kayaking adventure"
"Absolutely loved this trip! The husband and I took my visiting mother to on one of their uncommon adventure day trip and it was a huge success! We are all amateur kayakers and our guide was beyond helpful and friendly. Thanks to him we had an amazing time and even found a few new favorite winery/distilleries. HIGHLY RECOMMEND AND WILL DO IT AGAIN!"
"Excellent guide with 30 + years of experience. Best food of any trip and great accommodations."
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