Experience Mackinac Island From The Water

Unforgettable guided kayak, paddleboard, and hiking tours for all skill levels.

Our Most Popular Adventures

Your Mackinac Island adventure starts here. Choose one of our top-rated tours or create your own exclusive experience.

Mackinac Lakeshore

Learn to paddle on the calm waters in the bay & marina, or explore natural rock formations, wildlife, & lighthouses of Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, St. Ignace, Round Island, & Bois Blanc Island.

NEW for 2024, our hiking tours are a must for your group! Get the most out of your valuable time on Mackinac with a local, expert guide. Come experience Mackinac from a whole new perspective: Book online now.

Custom Private Tours!

By popular demand, you may now choose to book any tour as a Private Tour. Receive dedicated attention from our knowledgeable guide. Customize the destination and time for an exclusive experience of Lake Huron!

An Award-Winning Mackinac Experience

Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities, recognized by thousands of travelers and major publications.

#1 Tour on Mackinac Island

With over 716 reviews, we are proud to be the #1 rated of 19 tours on the island. In 2025, we were honored with the Travelers' Choice Award.

USA Today 10Best Award

Since 2020, we have been honored to be named to the USA Today 10 Best Kayak Tours in the entire USA. Come see why we are Mackinac's #1 rated tour.

Expert Local Guides: We've been paddling these waters for over 35 years, and our guides know them inside out. Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities.
All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether it's your first time in a kayak or you're an experienced paddler, we have the perfect paddling lesson and tour for you.
Travelers' Choice 2025: Recognized by TripAdvisor for consistently delivering great service and amazing experiences to our guests.

Plan Your Trip

GTKT Merch

Check out our retail store for the best deals on GTKT branded merch. Come grab a hat, t-shirt, sweatshirt or other merch, always printed on sustainable material!

Book a Lesson

Whether it's your first time kayaking, or you've kayaked too many times to count, we have the perfect paddling lesson for you! Advanced instruction covers proper usage and care for your equipment, how to easily get back in your kayak in case of capsize, and surfing techniques.

How to Find Us

Our Mackinac Island location is on the beach, behind Doud's Deli and the Horse Corral Mall. Follow the rock path between the buildings to the boats. You can see us from the ferry boats, we are adjacent to the Sheplers Dock.