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Paddle, Pour, Preserve: A Two‑Hour Glide on the Chicamacomico Before a Layton’s Chance Tasting
A compact 3‑hour outing that pairs a scenic 2‑hour kayak down the Chicamacomico River with a winery tour, tasting, and a bottle and commemorative glass to take home.
Paddle, Pour, Preserve: A Two‑Hour Glide on the Chicamacomico Before a Layton’s Chance Tasting.
This outing pairs quiet salt‑marsh river paddling with a hands‑on visit to a working Maryland winery: launch from the winery, spend two hours on the Chicamacomico River, then return for a facility tour, a guided tasting and take home a bottle and a commemorative glass.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two hours on the Chicamacomico
The core of the trip is a scenic, roughly two‑hour paddle down the Chicamacomico River — a calm stretch of water that frames the outing and sets the pace for the winery visit that follows.
A tour and tasting back at Layton’s Chance
After returning from the water, the itinerary moves through the winery for a guided tour and tasting and culminates with a bottle of wine (reserve wines excluded) and a commemorative wine glass to take home.
A compact 3‑hour experience
The full experience runs about three hours and is designed as a single, easy‑paced outing that combines paddling with a laid‑back cellar visit and tasting.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
You meet at the winery, slide into a kayak for a two‑hour paddle down the gentle Chicamacomico, then reconvene at the vineyard for a tour and tasting; the rhythm moves from outdoor exertion and quiet river scenery to the sensory, convivial atmosphere of the tasting room.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should pass
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total booking time is approximately 3 hours, which includes a roughly 2‑hour paddle portion.
Meet at Layton’s Chance Winery: 2524 Key Wallace Dr., Cambridge, MD 21613.
The itinerary concludes with a winery tour, a wine tasting, a bottle of wine (reserve wines excluded) and a commemorative wine glass to take home.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to participate in this paddling plus wine‑tasting experience.
The outing includes a kayak paddle segment on the river; confirm any specific gear or clothing guidance with the operator when you book.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Layton’s Chance Winery Kayak Tour?
The full experience runs about three hours in total, which includes a two‑hour paddle portion.
Where do I meet the group?
Participants meet at the winery, located at 2524 Key Wallace Dr., Cambridge, MD 21613.
What happens after the paddle?
The group returns to the winery for a facility tour and a wine tasting, and guests receive a bottle of wine (reserve wines excluded) and a commemorative wine glass to take home.
Is there an age limit to join?
Yes — this experience is for guests aged 21 and older.
Is a bottle of wine included?
Yes; the tour includes a bottle of wine to take home, excluding reserve wines, and a commemorative wine glass.
Who operates the kayak tour?
The kayak tour is run in conjunction with the winery experience; refer to the booking operator for specific operational details.