Memorial Day Expedition
Pack up your friends and family and join us for a three day, two night full-service, guided adventure trip over Memorial Day weekend!
The Summer Holidays Expedition Series offers a pair of sweet 3 Day/2 Night canoe camping trips coinciding with the Memorial Day Holiday and the Labor Day Holiday. They are separate expeditions, easily paired with the difference in experience being the two different rivers and routes.
The Missouri River reach planned for Memorial Day descends from the town of Chamois, into the heart of the Missouri Wine Valley and ends in the quaint and historic town of New Haven. Pristine island camps, gourmet campfire cooked meals and awesome sights of bluffs and bottomland are the signatures of the adventure.
Our trip will start with a morning meetup at the BMA warehouse where our expert guides will assist in packing up your gear into our 29 foot voyageur canoes and then we’ll shuttle to the put-in. The trip price includes all meals, snacks, canoes, paddling gear and transportation. Guests will need to provide their own tent and sleeping bag.
Trip Information:
How often does this trip run? - Once a year
What are the dates for the Memorial Day Expedition in 2024?
Saturday, May 25th - Monday, May 27th
Who is this trip best for? - This trip is family friendly (must be at least 10 years old and have adult supervision) and best for anyone who enjoys paddling, unique outdoor experiences, camping, history, adventure and campfire fine dining!
Where and when does this trip start and end? - This trip starts at 9 am on Saturday and ends around 5pm on Monday. The meet-up location will be the BMA warehouse, located in Midtown St. Louis. Paddlers will be shuttled from the warehouse to the put-in location and from the takeout location back to the warehouse.
What is included in this trip? - We provide all necessary safety and paddling gear including life jackets, paddles, and dry bags. Our experienced river guides will be available to you the entire trip to assist you and answer all of your questions. No need to worry about transportation as our crew will take care of shuttling you to and from the river. We’ll provide seven meals (lunch and dinner on Day One, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Day 2 and breakfast and lunch on Day 3) and we are able to accommodate most dietary restrictions. We will supply a cooler for any BYO beverages.
What do I need to bring? - Please make sure you bring the following items with you on your trip:
Required Gear:
Tent
Sleeping bag
Weather appropriate clothing
River shoes/sandals with a backstrap, waterproof boots, or old sneakers that you don’t mind getting muddy or wet (NO FLIP FLOPS)
Reusable water bottle
Headlamp/flashlight
Suggested Gear:
Sleeping pad
Personal items
Change of clothes
Camera
Sunscreen/bug spray
Swimsuit and towel
Any adult beverages you’d like to enjoy on the island
Cash to tip your awesome guides
How much does this trip cost? - $350 for adults, $300 for kids (under 18yo)