WHAT IS YOUR CANCELATION POLICY?

When you book your trip we will take a Credit Card number to hold your reservation. This card on file will not be charged until you finish your rental, tour, or trip. If we need to cancel because of weather there will be a no fault 100% free cancelation. If you need to cancel for another reason other than weather we will charge you 25% if greater than 30 days out or 50% less than 30 days out of what the final price of the rental, tour, or trip would of been.

WHAT DO I DO WHEN I GET TO VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK?

Voyageurs National Park offers a variety of ways to enjoy the splendor of the outdoors on the Canadian Shield. Voyageurs is a water based park, meaning that you will need to get in a boat to see it. This can be accomplished by bringing your own boat, renting one from us, or taking a boat tour with us or the Park Service. Voyageurs is truly a multi-use, multi-faceted park and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.

WILL I NEED A PERMIT TO ENTER THE PARK?

Voyageurs National Park has no entrance fee – that’s right, it’s free!

THAT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, WHAT IS THE CATCH?

Voyageurs National Park does charge a fee for camping. The cost varies on the site but generally ranges from $15 to $30 per night and can accommodate numerous campers.

DO I NEED TO MAKE A RESERVATION TO CAMP IN VOYAGEURS?

Yes. You will need to make a reservation at www.recreation.gov. You will also find other useful information there as well.

WHAT WILL I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?

That really depends on you! If you are the kind of camper that likes to bring everything but the kitchen sink we can do a full set up of your campsite with everything you will need for a luxurious trip. Just give us your requests and your campsite will be set up for you. If you are the kind that likes to rough it we have minimal packs available so you can travel light. If you have all the gear yourself and just need a ride or a rental that is fine too. It is completely up to you to what your dream vacation in Voyageurs will look like.

WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE THERE TO DO IN VOYAGEURS? THING TO DO?

Activities in Voyageurs include fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, touring, boating, water skiing, boat tours, shore lunch excursions, tours of historical sites, birding, wildlife watching, sunbathing, swimming, visiting the resorts or just about anything you can think of. We know how to have fun up here and we can help suggest activities for you and your group.

HOW SHOULD I PROCEED NOW THAT I WANT TO COME TO VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK?

That’s easy, call (218) 244-6506 and speak to Eric. Eric is a licensed boat captain and was born and raised in and around Voyageurs National Park. He has many decades of knowledge that he will share with you so that you can get the most out of your trip. He will ask some questions and start a conversation about the best options to optimize your getaway in Voyageurs.

WHAT IS A GOOD WAY TO LEARN TO KAYAK?

Visit this link http://authorizedboots.com/2016/08/how-to-kayak/ for a great resource to learn how to kayak.

National Park Maps and Resources | Voyageurs Outfitters

Maps of Voyageurs National Park are a great way to see what there is to do while visiting. The National Geographic map is an overall good map to view where the campsites are and what other points of interest there is in and around Rainy Lake, Kabetogama, Namakan, Crane and Sandpoint lakes. This map also has a short description of all the campsites and houseboat sites. It is very helpful in planning either your boat, hiking, canoe or kayaking tour on the lakes in Voyageurs National Park. It also shows the hiking opportunities in the interior of Voyageurs National Park. It should be cautioned that this map should not be used for navigational purposes. One should always carry the navigational charts with them when navigating the waters of Voyageurs National Park.

Boat tours are a great way to see the park in the summer time and require a good navigational chart or an experienced captain. Do not rely on GPS navigation alone as it can fail and leave you stranded amongst the islands and bays which encompass Voyageurs National Park. Taking a tour with an experienced captain is a relaxing, stress free way to see the sites, wildlife, and hear some history on the people and things that have shaped the region over the last 10,000 years. Treat yourself to a relaxing boat tour aboard one of our vessels and sit back and enjoy.

Any of the local bait shops or resorts can supply you with good maps. The National Geographic map can be purchased at the Rainy Lake, Kabetogama, and Ash River Visitor’s centers as well as online. Beware of online maps as some of them may be outdated and obsolete. When in doubt call us or call the NPS for information on the appropriate maps. Call us today to book your boat tour and leave the driving to us. Make the most out of your time by hiring an experienced captain.