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TOUR #2324 – Sunset Leisure Cruise on Lodi Lake – November 2, 2024

DESCRIPTION: A tranquil Lodi Lake and the meandering Mokelumne River provide the rare opportunity for Crane Festival participants to enjoy a leisurely sunset patio boat ride. Join a local naturalist as you glide along viewing the lake’s verdant scenery, resident birds, and wildlife. You might even catch a glimpse of a browsing deer or basking turtle.  A great way to end a busy day.  The tour is available on Saturday evening, but the capacity is only SEVEN!

TIME: 3:55 – 5:55 p.m.

NOTE: Dress for the evening air and possible rain. Park on the street or pay a $5.00 fee for parking onsite.

DIRECTIONS TO THE TOUR: From Hutchins Street Square, drive half a mile west on Oak Street to S. Ham Lane. Turn right on Ham and drive north to Turner Road. Turn left on Turner Road and drive a few blocks to the entrance of Lodi Lake (1101 W. Turner Road). Parking is available in front of the Boat House, which is to the left as you enter the park. This tour begins and ends at the Lodi Lake Boat house.

LANDS PASS: No Lands Pass is required for this tour

TRANSPORTATION: You will drive your personal vehicle to Lodi Lake. The tour uses a patio boat, driven by a licensed boat operator. 

CHECK-IN: Meet your guide at the Boat House by 3:45 p.m. Toilet facilities are dockside.

OTHER TOURS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST: You may be interested in knowing that other Sandhill Crane tours are available during the fall and winter. For more information about California Department of Fish and Wildlife tours during the season go to this CDFW website. For information about Sandhill Crane tours through the Cosumnes River Preserve, click here.

TICKETS:
Adult: $32.00
Youth: $22.00

Book this tour beginning September 3, 2024

REGISTER ONLINE: September 3 – October 26, 2024

NOTE: Tour guides will receive a list of customers who have registered by October 27, 2024.

LATE REGISTRATION: Customers who register online after October 26 must present a hard copy or phone displaythe email receipt to their tour guide at the time of the tour.

REGISTRATION AT THE FESTIVAL: Unsold tickets will be available during the festival and can be purchased on this website.

This map can be used to search for the best route to your tour from your current location. Drive time from Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, California to this tour is approximately 10 minutes.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

WHERE AND WHEN TO MEET YOUR GUIDE: Meet your guide at the Lodi Lake Boat House by 3:45 p.m.

QUESTIONS REGARDING REGISTRATION: Contact the Registration Coordinator at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org or leave a message at (800) 581-6150. Notify the Registration Coordinator in advance if special accommodations are needed. Expect a response from the Coordinator within the week.

 

TOURS TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE.

 

Cancellation Policy: Full refunds (minus a 3% processing fee) are available prior to a tour upon the customer’s request at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org. A full refund is automatically issued for any events cancelled by the festival organizers.

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Matt Lui
Mary Fuhs

Meet your guide for check in at the Lodi Lake Boat House.

The tour launches at 3:55 p.m.

The tour ends at the Lodi Lake Boat House.

It is best to dress in layers.  The delta can be very cool in the morning and evening, but quite warm in the afternoon.

Food is not available on this tour.  Participants may bring their own snacks and drinks.

No, this tour does not require a Lands Pass.

It is a good idea to bring binoculars, but there will be no room on the boat for a spotting scope.

You should definitely bring your camera.

Yes there are restrooms or a port-a-potty available at the tour site.  There are no restrooms on the boat. Therefore, everyone should use the restroom before the tour begins.

This tour requires the ability to access a small watercraft from a dock.

Yes, there is handicap parking available at the tour site.

In general, it is not acceptable to bring dogs to the festival or on tours because they may interfere with other participants or disturb wildlife. Service animals must be handled so as not to disturb other people or wildlife. On bus or boat tours, service animals must sit on their owner’s lap because of limited space.

There are many insects, including mosquitoes in the delta, so long sleeve shirts and long pants are recommended. Insect repellent is recommended.

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