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The 15 Best Canoe Trips

80 tours  ·  from $20 a head

An open canoe carries more, sits higher and gets under the low arches a kayak cannot. The 15 below run from a Thai sea canoe with a guide paddling for you to a full day of your own on Canadian water.

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - From Phuket hotel pickup to Ao Po Pier
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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

1.Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Our pick

Join guides such as Tommy, Ohma, Tony, Dino, or James for a full-day big-boat trip from Phuket. Paddle through Panak and Hong islands with staff doing the steering, visit James Bond Island, swim at Nakae Island, and enjoy a Thai buffet with snacks and drinks.

“It was fun. The Canoeing was amazing. The transport and timeless was not great. They had to reschedule taxi services last minute that made the trip stressful. The food was okay. It wasn't a bad tour, but didn't make the top ratings.”

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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat - Ao Po Pier and the morning ride across Phang Nga Bay
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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

2.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,528 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Spend 10 hours touring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket on a roomy two-story boat. Guides such as Ohma, Bobby, James, and Tony lead the day, while local paddlers take you through caves and lagoons. Expect buffet lunch, drinks, hotel transfers, James Bond Island, and a swim stop.

“The trip was amazing, and Ohma was a very great guy.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - The 2.5-hour ride from Phuket
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

3.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,364 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Travel from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay for Wat Suwan Kuha, a longtail boat ride, lunch at stilt-built Pan Yee village, James Bond Island, and guided canoeing around Talu Island. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk are praised for clear English, humor, and careful group management.

“The tour was very nice, we had fun and saw beautiful views. The best part of the tour was the kayaking with the guide, always super happy and friendly. Our guide Nykon was very helpful and friendly as well.”

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Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes - Panak Island and the first cave
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Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

4.Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,321 reviews · 8 hours · from $145

Join an afternoon speedboat trip from Phuket with guides such as Alex, Wawa, Teddy, or Jimmy. Walk through a sea cave, ride a locally paddled canoe, visit James Bond Island, eat at a floating village, and look for glowing plankton after dark.

“It was truly a great experience! Si was a wonderful guide and gave us information at every turn...the captain was also nice! the experience is definitely worth it and the team is very helpful, kind and sweet :)... our canoe ride was also terrific”

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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen - Crossing the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct by canoe
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen

5.Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Canoe Tours in Llangollen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,229 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Canoe across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Llangollen with a local instructor, then paddle along the historic canal and return to the meeting point. Guides such as Joe, Harry, Mike, and Sol combine safety coaching, local stories, games, and plenty of friendly banter in groups of up to 12.

“We were given an outdated meeting point from the booking site, meaning we missed the activity. The provider confirmed the details were wrong but we’ve been stuck in refund ping-pong, and it’s now been rejected. Very disappointing for what was meant to be a special occasion.”

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Phuket: Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton - From Phuket hotel to the boat
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Phuket: Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton

6.Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,839 reviews · 1 day · from $114

Spend about 12 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, with guided canoe trips around Panak Island and James Bond Island. Guides such as Enzo, Donny, and Morgan Freeman keep the mood lively while rowers handle the paddling. Expect caves, lagoons, wildlife, glowing plankton, lunch, and dinner.

“This is one of the best activities you can do if your travelling in Phuket or Phang nga area. Food was provided at every meal and snack time and it was incredible quality, guides were all really friendly and helpful, ship crew were knowledgeable and fun. Absolutely don’t miss out!!”

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Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour - From the Mount Roberts Tramway to the forest
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Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

7.Mendenhall Glacier Lake Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,269 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $250

Paddle about five miles across calm Mendenhall Lake toward Mendenhall Glacier with a wilderness guide such as Luke, Mason, Issy, or Ben. Expect a steady workout, close ice views, wildlife possibilities, provided rain gear, snacks, and hot drinks. This is canoeing only, with no hike.

“It is physically strenuous but the beauty of being up close to Mendenhall and the surroundings areas more than compensates for it.”

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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat - Panak Island and its cave passages
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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

8.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,202 reviews · from $103

This full-day Phuket trip combines speedboat travel, Panak Island caves, guided canoeing at Talu Island, James Bond Island, lunch at Koh Panyee, and a beach stop at Naka Island. Guides such as Tommy, Dino, Ohma, and Kung are praised for friendly service and clear help. Expect a lively group tour and some bumpy open-water rides.

“Great service, very good communication. Friendly staff and caring people. Marek made sure everything was going well, keeping constant communication and very responsive. We had an issue and we booked 1 ticket more by mistake but Marek resolved our issue and made refund very quickly. Thank also to Nan and the staff for making us all enjoy. Highly recomended.”

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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch - Tankah’s zip-lines, canoes, and cliff jump
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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

9.4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend four to six hours in the Tankah area with a private guide such as Alberto, Marianna, Hugo, or Yair. Snorkel four cenotes, paddle a canoe, zip through the jungle, leap from a cliff, and finish with a Mayan village meal. Private pickup covers much of the Riviera Maya.

“A+ experience! Our guide was Marianna and she was the absolute best, so kind and helpful. Lunch was amazing, the best churros we’ve ever tasted. Our son said to give them a six star rating because it was more fun than just a five star rating!”

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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch) - Panak Island and Diamond Cave
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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

10.Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $104

Spend about seven hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by boat, canoe, and kayak. Paddle through caves at Panak and Hong islands, visit James Bond Island and Khao Phing Kan, then swim and eat a Halal lunch aboard. Hotel pickup, drinks, entrance fees, and equipment are included.

“Amazing experience with perfect agent. It was a good trip and spent wonderful time. Will repeat it again”

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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch - Why Phang Nga Bay works well from a big boat
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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

11.James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · from $105

Spend about seven hours cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, with hotel transfers, cave canoeing at Panak and Hong islands, James Bond Island, lunch, and paddleboarding at Nakae Island. Guides such as Tommy and Noon add friendly help, especially for solo visitors.

“Noon was a great tour guide and made the experience good for a solo traveler in Phuket, my favorite part was the scenery that u can see from the boat”

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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay - Ao Po Pier and the comfortable start
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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

12.Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 656 reviews · from $125

Start with Phuket-wide pickup, then cruise from Ao Po Pier to Koh Panak, Hong Island, and James Bond Island. A guide paddles you through caves and lagoons while the crew serves meals, snacks, fruit, and drinks. German guiding is available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

“Amazing experience. The staff were amazing and every aspect of the day went smoothly. Food was amazing and the caves were great. We all had an amazing time. Highly recommend”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals - Hong Island sea canoeing is the real highlight
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Phuket: James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals

13.James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 580 reviews · from $80

Spend a full day from Patong exploring Panak, Hong, Panyee, James Bond, and Yao Yai islands by speedboat. Canoe through sea caves, eat a varied buffet, and swim at Palm Beach Club. Guides such as Patty, Lily, and Rainy are known for lively, attentive service, but beach time can feel short.

“Enjoyed every moment and Sweetie was a good guide. Wish we had more time on the beach. Overall the speedboat was great!”

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Phuket: James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat - Panak Island and the first cave canoe trip
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Phuket: James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat

14.James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · 7 hours · from $86

Spend seven hours sailing from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay, visiting James Bond Island, Panak Island, and Hong Island. Guides such as Jimmy and Sam lead cave canoe trips, while the crew serves Thai food, fruit, and drinks. Hotel pickup, park fees, and swimming time are included.

“The boat was just perfect. The staff were very kind and polite. We felt taken care of ❤️”

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Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour - The ride north from Khao Lak
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Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

15.Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 442 reviews · 4h 30m · from $61

Travel north from Khao Lak with an English-speaking guide such as Gay, Praew, or Tay. A local paddler leads you through the Little Amazon swamp forest, where snakes, monitor lizards, monkeys, and birds may appear. Then walk 800 meters to Tam Nang Waterfall for a cool swim among fish.

“Very good and well organized half-day trip with a small group. Our guide, Gay, was fantastic - super friendly and funny, all in excellent English. She gave us tons of information and kept us engaged throughout the trip. The waterfall was beautiful and swimming surrounded by fish felt great, even though I was there during dry season (early April). Spotted some different lizards and plenty of nice butterflies. The canoe trip felt a bit short and had a short stretch close to the road and some houses. Still, it was enough to get a bit of jungle immersion and to spot some sleeping snakes, monitor lizards and a very entertaining…”

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